First call, booked! I'm excited but also very nervous (although I've had plenty before, this time feels different)! fingers crossed!

I’d love to hear how other language coaches make progress visible for their clients. A relatively new client recently told me that being able to clearly see and track their progress is really important for their motivation—which makes complete sense. Until now, I’ve mainly documented progress through feedback emails after our sessions (sentence corrections, vocabulary, recurring patterns, etc.). But this client doesn’t really have time to read detailed emails, and the format doesn’t necessarily help them see how they’re developing over time. So I’m curious: How do you measure progress, especially in one-to-one coaching focused on professional communication rather than moving through traditional language levels? Do you use regular assessments, self-reflection, recordings, specific communication goals, or something else? I’d especially love to hear about approaches that are simple for the client to follow and don’t create a huge amount of extra admin for the coach 🙃. Thank you! 🫶

I've been trying to update my LinkedIn bio for the past few days, but every single attempt results in the same message: "Something went wrong. Please try again later." I've tried everything I can think of: Updating it from both my phone and my laptop. Clearing my cache. Checking and changing my profile visibility settings. Logging out and back in. Following all the troubleshooting steps suggested. I even contacted the support chat, and after going through all the troubleshooting, I was told that I've already tried everything possible and that it may simply be an issue on LinkedIn's side. How can I update my bio if every attempt fails? Is this a known issue, and is there anything else I can do besides waiting? I'd really appreciate any guidance. Thank you!

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm really happy to be part of this community. I run an online English language school where we help Italian professionals move from knowing English to actually using it with confidence at work—whether that's in meetings, presentations, interviews, or everyday conversations. I believe language learning should be practical, enjoyable, and focused on real-life communication rather than just grammar rules. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, learning from your experiences, and contributing wherever I can. How has your Summer push been so far? 😊

Hey everyone! I’m an English and Intercultural Communication coach based in Germany, working with German professionals who use English in international work environments 😊 I’ve been self-employed for around six years, offering one-on-one coaching and online learning resources. At the moment, I’m working on turning everything I’ve created into a more structured and scalable coaching program—while also learning how to communicate the value of my work more confidently and attract the right clients. I’m really excited to have access to this community. Self-employment can feel so lonely sometimes 🥲, especially when you’re trying to make big decisions without anyone to bounce ideas off of. I’m looking forward to learning from everyone, sharing experiences, and hopefully getting to know some of you along the way!