Expert Coaching in Business English: Veteran Businessman with 25 years of sales, marketing and consulting in Canada, the US and the UK, as well as former Prof and published author.

John is an experienced business man who has also been a highly successful tutor. His broad experience and easy manner have enabled him to be an effective instructor for students of all ages. He knows how to do serious work and have fun at the same time.

Zdravko Planinc
McMaster University

John has a broad business background with detailed knowledge of several industries. Over the last couple of years I have discussed a number of different business opportunities with him and found his advice to be very good. He is quick witted and always easy to talk to.

I've known for John for more than 30 years. His academic expertise matched with his years in the securities industry, where precision and insightful narative are essential for success, makes him an ideal counseler for anyone who
needs to add clarity and a professional veneer to their English language communication skills. He is a very good listener and an excellent instructor, and will be an invaluable asset for those seeking professional polish to their presentations, whether it be sales, research or academic projects. Highly recommended !

"My grade 9 son, who had been an enthusiastic reader in his younger years, had become a semi-reluctant reader and seemed to have really lost interest.
John selected books that both interested him and challenged him. My son actually read them and developed informed opinions. John's reading selections, coaching and support has reignited his interest in books and broadened his perspective. This has been one of the best academic interventions we could have made and it will have long lasting effects." - Alexandra

John Kirby is a veteran businessman with broad knowledge of many industries acquired during years of work in sales and consulting. Several years ago he helped me in my Real Estate business by writing several first rate marketing letters that helped to win new business. His spoken and written communication skills are superb. Any businessperson starting out would benefit from time spent reading, writing and speaking with John. Do yourself a favor and meet him.

Jonathan

John and I had parallel careers in Investment Banking, working both as colleagues and friendly competitors. John is an excellent exemplar of the Socratic method of teaching, because he engages his learners in back-and-forth discussion, and I was able to learn much from him in the early years of my career. Later, our friendship evolved into more of a peer- to-peer learning model, where we learned from each other through discussion and mutual analysis of trends.

I believe that John is very well equipped to communicate with today's learners in both one-on-one tutor and group facilitator modes, based on these personal experiences.

Whether you are a beginner or more advanced and looking to refine your skills to the highest level, John's terrific command of business English is such that he can help early-stage learners grasp what they need in a very accessible way. It also makes him an ideal choice for someone looking to stretch the high end to gain an edge.

I have known John for over forty years as he functioned as an account executive and as a consultant. In recent years he has helped me in my Investor Relations firm.
We have partnered in several marketing projects in Canada and the US for a variety of industries including mining, IT, and investment research. Over the years, I have seen John conduct numerous investor presentations clearly and smoothly. He readily connects with both small and large audiences.
John relates easily with people.
He has always been a pleasure to work with.

David