Is Your Accent Holding Back Your Career?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How often do people ask you to repeat yourself in meetings or calls?

  • A.
    Almost never
  • B.
    Occasionally
  • C.
    Frequently
  • D.
    Almost always
• 2.
  Which sounds do you find most difficult? (Choose all that apply) 

  • A.
    “Th” (this, think)
  • B.
    “R” vs “L”
  • C.
    Vowel length (ship/sheep)
  • D.
    Ending consonants (net vs ne)
  • E.
    None of the above
• 3.
  When you present or speak in meetings, how confident do you feel about your clarity? 

  • A.
    Very confident
  • B.
    Somewhat confident
  • C.
    Unsure
  • D.
    Nervous—it’s a real challenge
• 4.
  Have colleagues or managers ever commented on your accent or clarity? 

  • A.
    Yes—positively
  • B.
    Yes—but sometimes they mention it’s hard to follow
  • C.
    No, never
  • D.
    Not directly, but I sense it might affect me
• 5.
  Do you think your accent has affected promotions, interviews, or client opportunities? 

  • A.
    Not at all
  • B.
    Maybe a little
  • C.
    Yes, somewhat
  • D.
    Definitely—it’s holding me back
• 6.
  Have you actively worked on your pronunciation/accent before? 

  • A.
    Yes, with a coach/class
  • B.
    Yes, but self-study only
  • C.
    Not yet
  • D.
    I’ve thought about it, but don’t know where to start

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
   Low Score (Big Challenges)

  Don’t worry—this is exactly what I help professionals improve every day.Right now, your accent may be affecting how people perceive your confidence and clarity. The good news? With targeted coaching, you can fix these issues much faster than trying to do it on your own.
• 2.
  Mid Score (Some Challenges) 

  You’re doing well, but a few pronunciation patterns are likely causing misunderstandings or slowing down communication.With the right coaching, you can smooth out those rough edges quickly and feel confident knowing people understand you the first time, every time.
• 3.
  High Score (Strong Clarity)

  “Great clarity! Your accent is not holding you back—it may even make you memorable in a positive way.But if you want to polish your presentation skills, meeting presence, and executive-level communication, advanced coaching can help you sound even more confident and persuasive.