12-Session Comprehensive Speech Clarity Program
Be understood the first time, in the moments that matter most.
This program is designed for multilingual physicians, nurses, and pilots who are fluent in English but regularly asked to repeat themselves during rounds, handoffs, patient presentations, or ATC communications. If you feel the gap between how skilled you are and how clearly that comes across, this is where we work on that.
Twelve sessions are enough time to build something lasting. It is not a workaround or a temporary adjustment, but a real change in how you communicate under pressure.
Is This the Right Program for You?
If you are weighing whether 12 sessions is the right commitment, the consult is the right first step. Many clients come in knowing something is getting in the way of their clarity but are not sure exactly what. The consult answers that question before you invest anything. If the 12-Session Comprehensive Program is the right fit, you will know it going in. If the 4-Session Program is a better match for where you are right now, I will tell you that instead.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of 12 sessions, many clients are being understood on the first attempt in the situations that matter most: briefings and handoffs for physicians and nurses, rounds and patient presentations for residents, and ATC communications for pilots. They speak with the confidence that matches their credentials. The sounds, rhythm, and intonation that make English clear become habitual rather than effortful. The accent stays, because that was never the goal.
How the Program Works
Each 50-minute session is built around one clear goal: a sound, a stress pattern, a linking sequence, intonation. We work on it until it is not just understood, but becoming natural.
The process follows the same sequence each session. I show you the mechanics of what you are refining, where it is made, what it feels like, and how to recognize it in your own speech. Then we practice at the word level, move into phrases, then sentences, then real conversation using scripts from your professional context: medical handoffs, patient presentations, ATC communications, clinical briefings.
Each session builds on the one before it. Skills build on each other, and progress accumulates.
Clarity is not only about individual sounds. We also work on timing, the pace that keeps listeners with you; rhythm, the natural beat of English speech; linking, how sounds connect across words in fluent speech; and intonation, the melody that carries meaning and signals confidence. When needed, we also work on vocal quality including volume, vocal range and projection.
What Is Included
Weekly Coaching Sessions
Twelve sessions, each 50 minutes, via Zoom, completed within 14 weeks of your first session. You choose your session times around your clinical or operational responsibilities.
Personalized Learning Materials
The program begins with the identification of your specific clarity patterns. From there I build a customized lesson plan using the vocabulary, phrases, and communication scenarios from your actual work. All PDFs, practice sheets, and audio files are yours to keep, along with access to the full video training library.
Practice Portal Access
You will have 6 months of access to the student practice portal, giving you room to revisit materials, drills, and recordings well after your sessions end.
Between-Session Support
You will receive audio feedback on your practice recordings, which you can download and save for ongoing reference. Homework includes drill sheets, listening exercises, and conversational practice drawn from real workplace scenarios. Self-evaluation tools help you track your own progress between sessions.
Final Progress Summary
At the close of the program you receive a written summary of your progress and clear next steps for continued refinement on your own.
Why 12 Sessions
Speech clarity is a motor skill. It has to be practiced enough times, across enough contexts, to become automatic. Twelve sessions allow us to cover multiple sounds and patterns, with enough time between sessions for real consolidation and enough real-world application to confirm what is working. The skills you build here carry forward because they are built into the way you speak, not layered on top of it.
Plan for daily practice, though it does not need to be a dedicated block of time. This can include noticing or using your target sound or pattern during regular conversations, listening for it in shows, podcasts, or meetings, or reading a few sentences aloud using it. Consistency matters more than duration.
Investment
12-Session Comprehensive Program: $1,488
Twelve individual sessions would cost $1,860, so the program saves you $372, or 20%.
A payment plan is available: three payments of $496. Full details are on the Pricing & Payment Information page →
Where To Start
The consult is a 15-minute conversation, conducted one-on-one and online via Zoom. Schedule a Free Communication Consult so we can meet and I will walk you through the program, discuss what areas we would address, and answer any questions you have.
Book Here: Free Communication Consult →
Not sure what to expect? Learn more about the consult →
FAQ
Will I lose my accent? No. This program refines your clarity while preserving your identity. You will still sound like yourself, just clearer and easier to follow.
How much time do I need outside of sessions? Daily practice matters more than any set number of minutes. This can include noticing your target sound or pattern in everyday conversations, listening for it in shows or podcasts, or reading a few sentences aloud using it. You can also practice during a routine activity (commute, walking, making coffee) rather than as a separate task.
Consistency, not duration, is what makes the difference.
What if I miss a session? A session can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice at no charge. All twelve sessions must be completed within 14 weeks of the first session. Session recordings are available if you want to review a session.
Is this the same as ESL? No. You are already fluent in English. This is professional communication refinement for high-stakes roles where clarity directly affects outcomes.
Will this work for my specialty? Yes. All materials are customized to your field, using the terminology, communication formats, and scenarios from your actual practice or operational environment.
Should I do 4 sessions instead? If you are working toward a specific deadline or upcoming event, the 4-Session Program may be the better fit. It covers less ground than the 12-Session Comprehensive Program, and many clients choose to continue into the 12-Session Comprehensive Program after completing it. The consult will help you decide.
About Claire Costello, MS CCC-SLP
Claire is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 36 years of clinical experience and a specialist certification in accent modification, working with multilingual physicians, nurses, and pilots.