September, 20 10:30 AM CET | 11:30 Kyiv

Coaching ESP Clients: Mindset and Skillset

Do ESP teachers need to be subject specialists? This session tackles that question while exploring the many roles practitioners play, the use of materials, and the dynamics of teacher–learner relationships. We’ll highlight how language coaching can add real value, offering practical strategies for needs analysis and course design while encouraging participants to challenge assumptions and reimagine their role.

Kateryna Leliakh

September, 20 12:10 PM CET | 13:10 Kyiv

Narrative Identity: Co-Authoring the Learner-to-Expert Journey

Your clients may be experts in law, engineering, or surgery, but do they still see themselves as experts if their English feels insufficient? How does their professional identity shift when they struggle to articulate their expertise? And what happens to their brain, confidence, and sense of authority when they can't present surgical results as eloquently as in their mother tongue?
We will explore these questions and uncover how through narrative coaching learners can reclaim their expert identity in English.

Olha Yavorska

September, 20 1:20 PM CET | 14:20 Kyiv

The Transformative Impact of Language Coaching in Business Contexts

How can we elevate our Business English and ESP practice from effective instruction to a truly transformative experience for our professional learners? This practical, thought-provoking session demonstrates how integrating a coaching mindset is the key to unlocking profound and sustainable results in any corporate or specialized context.
We will address the powerful, "invisible" barriers that truly hold our business learners back—from imposter syndrome and a fear of high-stakes mistakes to a lack of psychological safety in multicultural teams. Drawing on real-world case studies and evidence-based coaching research, this talk provides a clear roadmap for understanding why shifting your role from a language professional to a strategic communication partner is essential in the 21st century.
Participants will leave with:● A clear understanding of how to blend pedagogical skills with coaching techniques for maximum impact.● Ways to approach your lessons with a coaching mindset that meet the specific, evolving needs of corporate learners.● Practical tools to support the skills that are essential for success in today's global workplace.

Gabriella Kovács