Say it directly, so it lands.
Communication coaching for professionals across Asia who work with Western clients and colleagues — so you can speak up in meetings, push back on deadlines, and run client calls with confidence.
Coached by Steve · 4.9★ from 72 student reviews on Preply · 5,800+ lessons
You thought the call went well. The client heard maybe. Three weeks later, they're exploring other vendors. It wasn't the code. It was the conversation.
AptSpeak helps your people say it directly — so it lands.
Who we help
Pick the path that fits you
For professionals
Get credit for the work you already do
- Your real meetings, rehearsed 1:1
- Interviews, client calls, stand-ups
- Start with a 25-min trial
For outsourcing firms
Keep your clients renewing
- Cohorts planned around your team
- Rehearse real client calls
- Updates clients actually trust
For Western companies
Hear what your international team really thinks
- We observe your meetings first
- Live small-group sessions
- Before-and-after tracking
The difference
Same situation. Different result.
Pick a situation you face at work.
Missing a deadline
Client call · campaign deadline
Before
“That may be a bit difficult for Friday. We will try our best.”
Heard as maybe
After
“We can’t make Friday. We can launch the email campaign on Friday and the social ads on Tuesday, or everything on Tuesday — which works better for you?”
Heard as a clear plan
- A clear no
- Two real options
- The client chooses
Disagreeing in a meeting
Team meeting · budget decision
Before
“Yes, that could also be a good idea.”
Heard as agreement
After
“I see a risk with that approach — the budget doesn’t cover Q3. Can I walk you through it before we decide?”
Heard as someone protecting the project
- Names the concern
- Asks, doesn’t attack
- Keeps the decision open
Status update
Weekly check-in · project update
Before
“This week we had some issues with the supplier, so we tried a few different options, and then…”
Heard as something’s wrong, but what?
After
“We’re two days behind on the supplier delivery. It’s resolved now, and we’ll still finish on the 20th.”
Heard as under control
- Headline first
- States the impact
- Ends with the plan
Job interview
Job interview · final round
Before
“We had a difficult year, and our team worked very hard to finish everything.”
Heard as but what did you do?
After
“Our month-end reports were always late, so I automated the reconciliation. Closing time went from five days to two.”
Heard as ownership and impact
- “I”, not “we”
- A specific action
- A measurable result
What changes
What coaching with AptSpeak changes
Speak up earlier
Share your view in meetings instead of waiting to be asked.
Say no without damaging the relationship
Push back on deadlines and scope while keeping trust.
Give updates clients trust
Lead with the answer, so people know where things stand.
Walk into interviews prepared
Have clear “I did this” stories ready before you need them.
Your coach
Meet Steve
Originally from Arizona, Steve has spent 13 years teaching and mentoring professionals across Asia, including 8 years at international schools in China, Cambodia and Vietnam. For the last 5 years he has coached professionals one-to-one on Preply. He specialises in interview preparation and workplace communication.
- 13 years
- teaching in Asia
- 5,800+
- lessons taught
- 4.9★
- rating on Preply
Every session
- Your real situation, practised live
- Feedback on how it landed
- Phrases you can use the next day
Student reviews
What Steve’s students say
4.9 on Preply · 72 reviews · 5,800+ lessons
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Reviews are from Steve’s Preply profile. Results vary from person to person.
How it works
Your first session, step by step
No setup, no textbook — just your real situation.
- 12 minutes
Book a 25-minute trial
Pick a time on the booking page. Times show in your own time zone.
- 2Optional
Tell us what's coming up
Share the meeting, interview, or call you're preparing for, so the session starts with your real situation.
- 325 minutes
Practise it live with Steve
On Google Meet, say it out loud and get feedback on what you said and how it landed.
- 4After the call
Leave with a plan
Phrases you can use right away, and a recommendation for what to work on next. No obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Who is AptSpeak for?
Is this an English class?
How do I get started?
Where do sessions take place?
Who is behind AptSpeak?
Currently running pilot cohorts. We’re working closely with a small number of teams and professionals as we refine the program.