Five transatlantic moves and 30+ years lived across two continents — Europe and North America — have shaped every aspect of my personal and professional story.
And they've given me deep insight into what it takes to be successful as an international professional, whether it's here in the US or in business environments around the globe.
Communication is always at the heart of it.
How well you're able to engage with people around you and how effectively you can share your ideas with them determines your success.
But showing up with confidence and expressing your thoughts with clarity can be challenging if English is not your first language.
I've seen brilliant executives stumble through presentations, experienced salespeople lose deals because their message didn't resonate, and talented founders get lost in details only they could understand. Their problem wasn't their English level. It was influence.
These experiences, and my own journey, are the reason why I founded TransAtlantic Coaching & Training. In m work, I combine my real-world business expertise, my academic background, and my passion for teaching to develop highly customized programs for my clients: international teams and leaders who understand that they can get better results in sales conversations, pitch presentations, and team meetings if they can get their message to land.
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My business experience: I have been involved in our family company in the US for the past 15 years, leading communication projects and pitching at trade shows — and I run my own Florida-based coaching business.
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My academic background: I hold a Master's Degree in German, English, and Spanish translation and a Doctoral Degree focused on language and culture in international business. I'm also an ACI Certified Confidence Coach and integrate mindset work into all my programs, so clients can show up with credibility in high-stakes conversations and presentations.
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My passion for teaching: I have lectured extensively at Austrian and American universities, including the University of Vienna, Rollins College, and Stanford Continuing Studies. My corporate clients are from a wide range of fields, including automotive, tech, and defense.
My goal is to help my clients build and strengthen the tools they need to communicate more confidently and effectively, forge great relationships, and build profitable ventures in the US and anywhere in the world
I would love to help you, too!
Dr. Elke Framson