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THE PROBLEM
- You've rehearsed the content ten times, but you worry that your fluency will disappear the moment you start to speak.
- One mispronounced word or a hesitant pause, and the room starts to underestimate what you know.
- You know your subject inside-out, but you worry that your mind will go blank under pressure.
"In an international meeting, you're judged in seconds, often before anyone reads a word you've prepared."
- Your content is solid, but you're not sure your message is clear, or that anyone will remember it.
- You dread the questions more than the talk itself, because you can't script what they'll ask.
- You've refused a conference talk, a client pitch or an interview because doing it in English felt like too much.
Meanwhile, people with half your expertise are the ones being heard.
Picture your next high-stakes moment, and imagine it going differently.
You walk into the board presentation, the town hall, the client pitch, and every word lands exactly as you intended.
Your accent is still yours, it always will be, but it's never a barrier to being understood.
You feel relaxed enough to engage your audience through your voice and gestures.
Your message is clear enough to be remembered days later, not just heard in the room.
You put your hand up for the next opportunity instead of hoping no one asks you to speak.
You field tough questions from the floor without losing your thread or your composure.
THE TRANSFORMATION
This is what confident, credible communication in English actually feels like, and it's exactly what we build with you, one session at a time.
Meet Catherine
I'm Catherine Aygen, your coach. I've spent over 20 years helping executives and entrepreneurs communicate with impact in English, including seven years in Japan and Singapore with the British Council, and more than a decade coaching in France. I'm a former prize-winning public speaker, currently the President of Toastmasters Sophia-Antipolis and a TEDx coach, so I know exactly what it feels like to be on that stage.
I hold a Master's in Linguistics, a diploma in TESOL, and certifications as a Neurolanguage Coach, Fierce Conversations trainer and Intercultural Communication Trainer.
Why work with A Star
Expert Coach
You'll work with Catherine, or one of her trainers, depending on your specific needs, benefiting from 20+ years of experience helping non-native speakers communicate in international environments.
Training for your reality
Nothing generic. One-to-one coaching is 100% tailored to you, and group training is personalised to your team.
Advanced Technology
Our AI speech analysis tool complements your coaching: cut filler words, sharpen delivery, and track your progress session by session.
Based on Scientific Research
Our methods draw on neuroscience research into how adults learn and communicate, so you progress faster and retain more.
Flexible Formats
In person in Grasse, anywhere in Europe for group programmes, or online via Teams, Zoom, or your platform of choice.
Qualiopi Certified
If you're based in France, your training may be financed through your OPCO or CPF.
See our certificate →
Choose Your Path
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Executive presence, pronunciation, and presentation skills, built around your goals.
One-to-one linguistic and communication coaching
AI-powered self-study with the A Star Yoodli platform
Prepare for a specific presentation, pitch, or interview
FOR COMPANIES AND TEAMS
Group training and full communication pathways for your organisation.
Two-day intensive public speaking and persuasive communication training
Full needs audit and tailored training pathway for your teams
Combine group training with individual coaching and AI tools
How It Works
01
Book a Free Consultation
We discuss your goals, or your team's, in a short call.
02
Get your Tailored Programme
A proposal built around your real needs, not a generic course.
03
Train with Feedback that Sticks
Every session ends with techniques you can use immediately, backed by our AI speech analysis tool where relevant.
04
Measure your Progress
Track improvement over time and walk away with skills that hold up under pressure.
Testimonials
"This coaching enabled me to structure my ideas in English, to have the sequences and the links, which allowed me to feel at ease and make a very fluent presentation."
- Eric, CEO
"It's the first time someone has explained to me how to pronounce H's, intonation on words, and how to clarify a speech by using shorter sentences. Catherine really knew how to adapt the course to my needs."
- Lionel, Sales Director
Looking for CPF-certified professional English training for your company? Visit A Star Formation, our sister training organisation for French companies and professionals.