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Lisa Zaski

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English
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Italian
A2

About Me

Executive English Coach for Global Professionals

Welcome! I’m Lisa Zaski, and I specialize in helping high-level professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and executive presence in English.

With over a decade of experience and more than 5,000 lessons taught, I work with business leaders, engineers, and ambitious professionals who don’t just want to speak English—they want to lead, influence, and succeed in English.

My Background

I hold a B.S. in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University and a Certification in English Editing from The University of Chicago, along with four certifications in Business English instruction.

Before teaching, I spent 10 years in medical and surgical sales and later served as an Executive Director of a non-profit organization, managing a $1.2M budget and reporting directly to a Board of Directors.

This real-world business experience allows me to go far beyond traditional language teaching. I understand how executives think, communicate, and make decisions—and I bring that directly into our lessons.

What Is Executive English?

Executive English is the ability to communicate ideas clearly, strategically, and with authority in high-level business environments.

In our work together, you will learn how to:

Speak with clarity and structure—no rambling or hesitation
Present ideas with confidence and executive presence
Lead meetings, not just participate in them
Communicate decisions, strategy, and impact effectively
Tell compelling stories about your experience in interviews and leadership settings

My Approach

From our very first session, everything is tailored to your professional goals.

I use a proven Executive Communication Framework to help you structure your thoughts and speak with precision:

Overview
Key Points
Strategic Wrap-Up

Our sessions are practical, focused, and highly personalized. We will work on real-world scenarios such as:

Executive meetings and stakeholder discussions
High-level interviews (Team Lead, Director, VP roles)
Presentations and strategic communication
Professional writing (emails, reports, PowerPoints)

You’ll receive direct, actionable feedback to help you sound more natural, confident, and impactful immediately.

Why Professionals Choose Me

Specialized focus on Executive English and leadership communication
Real business experience—not just teaching theory
Structured, results-driven approach
Advanced-level training for serious professionals (C1–C2)
A supportive, engaging environment that builds both skill and confidence

Let’s Work Together

If your goal is not just to improve your English—but to communicate like a leader in English—you’re in the right place.

I look forward to working with you and helping you unlock your full professional potential.
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Teacher Stats

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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2016
Business English Educator
www.verbling.com - United States, Italy
Our work together may include all aspects of Business English: expanded vocabulary, grammar and advanced verb tenses, confidence building and fluency exercises, pronunciation, resumes, cover letters, reference letters, business small talk, Power Point presentations, business correspondence correction and enhancement, and more!
2016 - 2016
Business English Certification
Oxford Seminars - Lucca, Italy
Teaching international working professionals enhanced english skills for communication, presentations, job interviews, and cultural norms.
2014 - 2014
TESOL Certification
Oxford Seminars - Berkeley, CA
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
2014 - 2014
TEFL Certification
Oxford Seminars - Berkeley, CA
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2014 - 2014
TESL Certification
Oxford Seminars - Berkeley, CA
Teaching English as a Second Language
1981 - 1985
B.S.Marketing
The Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA
Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing

briefcaseWork Experience

2015 - 2015
Author, Office Fitness Fix
Pleasant Hill, California
A book which describes a program of self-care for office workers utilizing the SLAM method of whole body fitness. Corresponding website, iPhone/Android application and social media presence.
2008 - 2014
Executive Director
Private Non-Profit institution - Berkeley, CA, United States
Managed a $1.2 million budget for all areas of finance, human resources, marketing, social media and education.
1985 - 1996
Area manager and educator in Pharmaceutical, Surgical, and Healthcare Industries
McNeil Labs, Aesculap Instruments, United States Surgical, Zoll - United States
Taught physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians and others the uses of the products I represented. Managed the business of existing sales territories.

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