Sarah Ziegenfuss

Founder, Business English & Global Career Communication Coach

For nearly 15 years, I worked in Learning & Development and talent and recruiting programs at multinational technology companies, helping both professionals and those early-in-career navigate their careers and communicate effectively across cultures.

As a Korean adoptee raised in the United States, I've spent much of my life (1987-2025) navigating different cultures, identities, and perspectives. In 2025, I made the life-changing decision to relocate to South Korea—my birth country—to reconnect with my heritage and build a new chapter of my life.

Those experiences, both personal and professional, shaped the vision for BEYOND FLUENCY.

I created BEYOND FLUENCY because I believe success in a global workplace requires more than language proficiency. It requires the ability to communicate with confidence, build meaningful relationships, navigate cultural differences, and lead effectively across borders.

Today, I help professionals develop those skills so they can achieve their career goals and thrive in an increasingly connected world.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Art History & Anthropology | University of Delaware | Newark, DE, USA

• 13+ years experience working at technology companies based in the United States | ServiceNow, Capital One (fintech), GoPuff

• Global early-in-career / individual contributor-focused learning program development & management | 10 years experience

• Corporate interview prep, resume review, and hiring | 10+ years experience

• Leadership & people management experience | 8+ years experience

• Recruiting experience | 9 years

• TEFL certificate (120 hours) & TEFL Business English certificate (30 hours) | Acquired in September 2025