We Make Accents Work

Clear, Confident Communication Where Clarity Matters Most

Accent & speech coaching for healthcare and aviation professionals who need to be understood the first time.

Our Services

See exactly which speech patterns affect your clarity—and what to change first. 15 minutes.

Personalized feedback. No pressure.

🔹Professionals in Roles Where Communication Impacts Safety, Trust, and Outcomes

You work in environments where clarity is not optional.

Nurses

Confident communication during handoffs, patient education, and team coordination.

Pilots

Clear, predictable communication with ATC and crew, even in high-workload situations.

Doctors

Clear explanations, strong leadership presence, and effective interdisciplinary communication.

🔹What Improves When Communication Becomes Clearer

This work strengthens how your speech functions in real professional situations.

• Speak clearly with patients, colleagues, crew, and teams
• Communicate confidently during handoffs, briefings, and critical conversations
• Reduce repetition and communication breakdowns
• Speak more smoothly with less effort, even under pressure
• Strengthen professional presence and credibility
• Communicate effectively in presentations and leadership moments

All sessions are online via secure video conferencing, with flexible scheduling.

Ready to make your communication more reliable?

In 15 minutes, I'll identify your top 3 speech patterns affecting clarity and explain what would make the biggest difference.

🔹The Communication Skills Behind Accent Clarity

Accent clarity is built through practical, role-specific skill development:

  • Intonation — natural rise and fall of speech

  • Stress & Emphasis — highlighting key information

  • Vocal Quality — tone, volume, and vocal presence

  • Articulation — precise sound production

  • Connected Speech — smooth word linking

  • Timing & Pace — managing rhythm under pressure

  • Nonverbal Communication — facial expression and visual engagement

Each area is tailored to how you actually speak at work.

🔹Why Apps and Generic Courses Don’t Solve Real-World Communication

This is not accent “reduction” or scripted drills.

It focuses on how you speak in real time, when clarity, timing, and trust matter.

That includes:

• explaining information clearly under pressure
• coordinating in fast-paced environments
• communicating during complex or high-stakes situations

Apps build awareness.

Professional roles require live feedback, context, and decision-critical clarity.

Want to experience the difference live feedback makes?

🔹Perfect For Professionals Who Want To:

• Speak clearly in medical, aviation, or high-stakes roles
• Align with American English communication patterns
• Deliver presentations and speak in leadership settings
• Strengthen credibility and professional presence
• Prepare for interviews, evaluations, or key presentations

🔹What You Receive

Personalized Coaching
Targeted feedback on pronunciation, rhythm, vocal tone, and speech clarity.

Practical Communication Strategies
Tools to sound confident, clear, and natural under pressure.

A Customized Growth Plan
Goal-oriented coaching designed for lasting improvement.

See if this approach is right for you. → Book Free Diagnostic

🔹 Communication Questions From Professionals

Nurses: Bedside Clarity

“Why do patients understand native nurses faster than me?”

“How do I speak clearly during clinical handoffs?”

Read full nurse’s FAQs

Pilots: Radio Communication

“Why do controllers ask me to repeat even when my English is correct?”

“Do I need to remove my accent to be understood on the radio?”

Read full pilot FAQs →

Doctors: Clinical Communication

“Do I need to remove my accent for patients to trust me?”

“What matters more for clarity, speaking slower or speaking smarter?”

Read full doctor FAQs →

Or book a free diagnostic to discuss your specific challenges →Free Speech Clarity Diagnostic

Ready to Get Started?

Option 1: Free Speech Clarity Diagnostic - 15-minute personalized session. I'll identify your top 3 clarity barriers and what to work on first. Book Free Diagnostic → Clarity Diagnostic

Option 2: Explore Coaching Programs - See my 1:1 coaching options for healthcare and aviation professionals. View Services → Services

Option 3: Get Weekly Tips - Free communication strategies delivered to your inbox every week. Sign Up for Tips → Free Weekly Communication Tips

Meet Claire Costello

Claire is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 34 years of experience, specializing in English accent clarity for professionals in healthcare and aviation.

About Claire