Refining Accent for High-Stakes Conversations – Seva Ustinov
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2jY5STNxQY
The client
Seva Ustinov is the founder of Plurio AI and a speaker who works with international clients, advisors and investors. As his work went global, more and more of it happened in English: investor pitches, client calls and public appearances.
The challenge
Seva's English was already strong. But his accent and speech clarity were adding friction to high-stakes conversations with American clients and partners. The goal was for his speech to sound natural and effortless, so he could feel fully at ease on calls, on podcasts and on stage.
What we did
We worked on his American accent and speech clarity through the situations he actually faced: client calls, conversations with advisors and investors, and public speaking. That meant pronunciation patterns, the flow of his speech, and tuning his ear to American English.
The result
The difference showed quickly: conversations became easier and he felt more confident. Today Seva regularly appears as a podcast guest, gives public talks and investor pitches, and works with international clients every day, with English as a natural tool rather than an effort.