This introductory Trial Lesson is designed to explore and uncover your needs, your language level, any pronunciation issues you may have, and your overall learning aims. Trial lessons are modeled after my Guided Conversation sessions (*available separately), with some attention placed on grammar and pronunciation as well. This trial lesson is an affordable, fun, and efficient way to explore our compatibility and to share your learning goals!

Kindly note the iTalki 24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Student is automatically charged if there is no reschedule or cancellation within 24 hours (*this is beyond my control, it's an iTalki policy)

These sessions are focused on developing presentation & public speaking skills for prepared and impromptu presentations, depending on the needs and interest of the learner.  Sessions are customized to learner's experience level and case-specific needs. Where applicable, we'll also address natural speech and intonation, use of idioms & storytelling devices, transitional devices, effective opening and closing techniques, key pronunciation issues, and more. Our approach can include a range of practices including: remote presentation techniques; run through or rehearsal of existing presentations in development; presentation preparation strategies; and more. (NOTE: Industry group is flexible, I've chosen 'business' as a placeholder, but have worked with a wide range of sectors and industries

Presentation Skills Lessons differ from my 'Guided Conversation' sessions in that these are geared specifically towards public speaking and presentation skills techniques

Kindly note the iTalki 24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Student is automatically charged if there is no reschedule or cancellation within 24 hours (*this is beyond my control, it's an iTalki policy)

✔️ Presentation Skills and Public Speaking for Presentations, Meetings, Workshops, Interviews, School/Academia, and Other Applications

Before investing in my premium communication coaching, discover exactly where you stand and what will drive the biggest impact on your career advancement!

What This Assessment Reveals:

Vocal Authority Analysis - Does your voice command respect in boardrooms and client meetings?
Storytelling Readiness - Can you craft compelling narratives that persuade stakeholders and drive decisions?
Executive Presence Gaps - What specific communication barriers are limiting your promotion potential?
Cross-Cultural Communication - How effectively do you connect with international teams and global clients?
Presentation Impact Score - Are your ideas landing with the influence they deserve?

Your Professional Communication Diagnostic Includes:
✅ 25-minute structured conversation covering real business scenarios
✅ Voice and delivery assessment using proven executive coaching frameworks
✅ Personalized action plan with high-impact development priorities
✅ Recommendations for advanced storytelling, presentation, or interview coaching
✅ Written feedback summary you can reference later

Perfect For:

Rising managers preparing for senior leadership roles
International executives working in English-speaking environments
Professionals facing high-stakes presentations, interviews, or board meetings
Leaders who want strategic communication development, not generic conversation practice

Why This Assessment Is Different:
Unlike typical conversation classes, this session uses my Cambridge CELTA methodology and 20+ years of multimedia production experience to evaluate your communication through an executive lens. 

Please note the iTalki 24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Student is automatically charged if there is no reschedule or cancellation within 24 hours (*this is beyond my control, it's an iTalki policy) BUT, we can add some time increments to future sessions to make it up :)

🎯 Executive Communication Assessment - Identify Your Leadership Presence Strengths & Fast-Track Your Path to C-Suite Communication Mastery

(This is not a conversation class, though some converation will be used in diagnostics and practice modeling. This is an Accent Reduction and pronunciation correction class, with the goal of approaching a Neutral American Accent (also called the 'Midwestern Accent'). The first sessions are dedicated to an extensive phonemic diagnostic based on students' existing natural speech, minimal pair tests, sample texts and other assessments. 

** IMPORTANT:  Please let me know before our first session what your native language is, i.e., the language you grew up speaking, even if it's not your current dominant language **

All students booking sessions with me get to benefit from my 30+ year background in broadcast and voiceover training, and my neutral Midwest [Ohio, USA] accent.

Special attention is placed on diagnosing and remedying phonetic distortion and inaccuracies which may stem from the learner's native language pronunciation and intonation patterns, previous poor training, and so forth.  All learners in my Accent Reduction sessions have different needs, depending on particular pronunciation issues, so the first session is spent diagnosing pronunciation issues, with exercises provided for home-study and practice. 

Accent reduction sessions are focused and intense, so I would suggest booking a 30 or 45 minute accent reduction/pronunciation session, followed by a more 'relaxing' one hour General Conversation or Public Speaking Session as an ideal combo.

Kindly note the iTalki 24 Hour Cancellation Policy: Student is automatically charged if there is no reschedule or cancellation within 24 hours (*this is beyond my control, it's an iTalki policy)

👄 Accent Reduction with American English Accent Modeling (*Neutral American English)

“Jason is a master of storytelling and a true genius in his craft. His extensive experience and unique ability to see stories from different angles have completely transformed how I approach storytelling,” - Philipp M, CFO

Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of storytelling for your business, organization, or personal development? Studies show that storytelling can increase message retention by up to 22 times, compared to sharing facts alone! 

Benefit from my extensive, multi-decade background in storytelling on screen, long-form audio, and stage (BFA, NYU Film & TV) to bring your verbal narrative production skills to a new level! 

Through personalized coaching and practical exercises, you'll learn how to:

* Craft Compelling Business Narratives: Discover the art of identifying and developing powerful stories that resonate with your target audience and drive business outcomes.

* Master Persuasive Presentations: Learn to structure your presentations effectively, design engaging visuals, and deliver with confidence.

* Connect Deeply with Your Audience: Understand your audience's needs and desires to tailor your stories and presentations for maximum impact.

* Build a Strong Personal Brand: Discover how storytelling can help you differentiate yourself and establish credibility in the marketplace.

* Organize Your Storytelling Material: Learn effective methods to gather and organize your storytelling resources, ensuring they're readily available for use in various business contexts.

Benefits:

* Enhanced Business Communication: Become a more effective communicator who can influence stakeholders and drive results.

* Increased Influence: Learn to use storytelling to persuade, inspire, and build relationships.

* Tailored Learning: Receive personalized coaching to meet your specific needs and goals.

(Look for my movies, audiobooks, voiceovers, and other content on Amazon, Apple TV, Audible, Apple Books, & other platforms)

📖 Executive Communication: STORYTELLING for CEOs, Business Leaders, and Presenters

With over 20 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to helping professionals like you master business English in today's competitive global marketplace. As a Cambridge CELTA-certified teacher, I specialize in Business Communications, English for Business, Business and Marketing Idioms and Expressions, and Natural language for Global Business.

**Why Business English Matters** 

English is spoken by over 1.5 billion people worldwide and is the official language of major economies like the US, UK, and Canada, making it essential for international business success. Employees with strong Business English skills earn an average of 30% higher salaries than their non-English-speaking counterparts, and English language testing has rocketed, amplifying fivefold since 2020, especially in IT Business process management and Business process outsourcing sectors.

My goal is to equip you with the communication skills that drive career advancement, whether it's for presentations, negotiations, or expanding your international business presence.

** Specialties **
Did you know that 86% of employees attribute workplace failures to a lack of effective communication? This is which why I tailor my lessons to your individual needs, focusing on practical skills such as:

- Professional Email Communication 
- Critical since 55% of people communicate with their clients via email in 2024
- Meeting Leadership & Participation 
- Essential as people spend almost their entire workweek (88%) communicating
- Presentation & Public Speaking Skills
- Industry-Specific Terminology & Negotiation Language
- Cross-Cultural Business Etiquette

Whether you're preparing for a job interview, advancing your career, or expanding your global network, I provide the targeted training that delivers measurable results!

$ BUSINESS ENGLISH: NEW! (*Discounted through the end of the month) Master Meetings, Impress Global Clients, Communicate Confidently!

Launch your job interview success with this dynamic session! 

We’ll practice essential interview questions, polish your delivery, and boost your confidence with personalized feedback. Get practical tips to stand out, from body language to clear, compelling answers. Perfect for quick prep or your first step to acing interviews. Book now to shine!

What It Includes:

* 10 minutes: Initial assessment with 1–2 mock questions (e.g., “Tell me about yourself” or “Why this role?”) to identify strengths and gaps.

* 40 minutes: Focused coaching on 2–3 key areas, such as:

* Crafting concise, structured answers (e.g., basic STAR method framework).
* Improving vocal tone, posture, or eye contact (via webcam feedback).
* Practical techniques to manage nerves (e.g., breathing or mindset tips).

* 10 minutes: Personalized action plan with 2–3 actionable takeaways (e.g., a response template, confidence booster, or follow-up email tip) and a soft pitch for your premium packages.

⚡ Job Interview Power Prep & Mock Interview Session - NEW! (*Discounted through the end of the month)

Currently earning a CELTA qualification for teaching English as a foreign language (completion date February 18, 2023). The CELTA is the most widely recognized English teaching qualification in the world and the most often requested by employers

120 hours of remote study, with final examination

Studied Film & TV production at New York University, New York NY. Courses and modules included: Film directing; screenwriting; acting; directing the actor; editing; narrative structure; aesthetics; cinema history; art history; and related coursework. (Trustee Scholar)

Masters of Arts in International Development Studies. Courses and modules included: Sustainable Development; Economic Development; Research Methodology; Economics; and related areas.

I've been active as a multimedia and digital producer since 2000, with the production of my first award winning documentary, 'BookWars' (Terrific - LA Times).  Since then, I've focused on the production of long form audio (podcast, audiobooks, and audiodramas), and have produced, narrated and engineered numerous titles.

Taught bachelor level art and design courses in English at Phnom Penh International Institute of the Arts, including: Art History, Video Editing, Sound Design for Video, Motion Graphics, History of Graphic Design, and Multimedia Design. Applications include Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and others.

Lecturer of Bachelor-level academic writing & English at the CamEd business school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Curriculum focused on development of critical thinking skills, in which I guided discussion of topics and presentation of concepts delivered verbally and in written English.

Taught Speaking & Listening, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Academic Writing, Research Methodology, and General English

Developed curriculum and taught production and postproduction techniques for documentary video and media direction to second year Bachelor students at SWU in Bangkok, Thailand. With instruction in English, students learned the director's craft while learning to budget for video productions, develop story concepts, operate cameras and other gear, frame shots, edit, and mix audio in order to deliver final projects.

Taught journalism and fundamentals of communication at Pannasastra University, Cambodia, in their English language Communications program. Topics included marketing communications, print and broadcast journalism concepts, ethics of journalism, news writing & editing, and an overview of the role of media in society.

Designed and taught curriculum, sourced hardware, and helped establish Cambodia’s first ever University-level media production course at RUPP, Department of Media and Communications. Students produced, edited, and output a broad variety of projects in team-based production units. Course culminated in a field trip to the Bangkok International Film Festival and Market, which I produced with the cooperation of festival colleagues in Thailand.

Taught digital video production to first year graduate students at Parsons School of Design, New York City. Practical components included production planning, shooting, editing, and online distribution using then-emerging digital platforms and technologies. Theoretical components included aesthetics, shot design, theories of montage and sound design, and grammar of moving media.

Devised, pitched, scripted, produced, directed, shot and edited original and commissioned content on an ongoing basis for internal and external stakeholders. Supervised teams while maintaining point of contact with client(s).  Devised and launched on and offline distribution platforms, while managing and tracking deliverables from mockup through completion and delivery via theatrical, TV, and online distribution.

I have been working as an independent audiobook producer and narrator since 2019, with titles appearing on Audible, Google Play Audiobooks, Apple Music, Spotify, and other platforms. Find titles I've produced and/or narrated on Audible at: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jason+Rosette

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This hands-on course examines how content is organized and structured to create an experience for a user, and what role the designer plays in creating and shaping user experience. You will be led through a condensed process that acts as a roadmap for developing robust UI/UX design: from ideation and sitemapping, to the creation of paper and digital prototypes. Building on the design skills learned in Visual Elements of User Interface Design, you will apply this methodology to produce a digital p

This was a two-year overseas masters program in English, from which I graduated in 2010. The program is internationally recognized, and is ideal for development studies as it was located in an LDC environment (Cambodia) in Asia. The program covered many key areas of the international business development sector including: macro economics;  sustainable development; research methodology; development communications; academic writing; field monitoring and evaluation; and more.

At CamEd, I taught bachelor level academic writing in a face to face environment, with an emphasis on literature analysis and essay writing for business purposes.

Starting around the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, I began to coach public speaking, presentation skills, vocal dynamics, and accent reduction on a range of platforms. Prior to this, I had been instructing in these areas mainly in face-to-face classroom environments.

Taught bachelor level design and multimedia courses at Limkokwing University, a Malaysia-based international design university. Subjects include: Video Editing, Short Film and Documentary Production, Cinematography, Design Management, Motion Graphics, 3D Modelling with Blender and Unity, Computer Graphics, and Interaction Design.

Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the US Embassy's American Center, Rangoon. I also served as the supervisor of the Youth-organized public speaking club. During this time, I worked individually and with colleagues to develop and deliver course materials while providing guidance to students on an individual basis. As an employee of the US Embassy and State Department, I was vetted for and received strict

Recently, I expanded upon my public speaking and presentation skills offerings with a dedicated Storytelling for Business and Organizations (SBO) track, which I offer remotely here on iTalki and other platforms, and in-person in a workshop format. This Storytelling for Business and Organizations program is a custom program which derives from my experience in narrative development in the motion picture and media sector, and my background as a public speaking coach and practitioner.