Workshop public speaking: How to boost the public speaking skills of our Business English students

Workshop public speaking: How to boost the public speaking skills of our Business English students

“We all know that our students require language skills to communicate internationally. But how can we, as Business English trainers, give our upper intermediate and advanced speakers the confidence and life skills to stand out on the global stage, especially when there are native English speakers in the room, physically or virtually.”

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Presenting with a strong start at C-suite level’ virtual workshop to EWOB members

Presenting with a strong start at C-suite level’ virtual workshop to EWOB members

3 tools on how to connect with your audience right from the moment you open your mouth:

·        7 techniques for a strong start to immediately hook your audience

·        Why, how and when to pause to add variety to your voice

·        How to simplify, support and strengthen your language to get your message across clearly and concisely

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CPD panel: For Belgian English Language Teachers Association, BELTA

CPD panel: For Belgian English Language Teachers Association, BELTA

My first face-to-face conference in 2 years with BELTA, Belgian English Language Teachers Association, in the centre of Brussels. Colleagues came from all over Belgium and speakers from different European countries.
Excited to join the panel to conclude the day. Kindly hosted by Dr. Ron Morrain. We explored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the ever-changing world of English language training with directors of schools and universities, writers and publishers.

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Conference: How Memory, the Brain, and our Emotions Affect the Acquisition of English Pronunciation

Conference: How Memory, the Brain, and our Emotions Affect the Acquisition of English Pronunciation

I spent another intellectually stimulating day with PRONSIG and leading researchers and professors from Japan to the USA. During the conference, we learned about how our minds really work when acquiring English pronunciation, and how we as practitioners can support our students.

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How to Present virtually with Impact - WEConnect International

How to Present virtually with Impact - WEConnect International

I am delighted to support women business owners of WEConnect International and provide tools to engage the audience and achieve your presentation goals. Authentic communication is key, and that is what makes an effective speaker.

Only then can you make an impact and drive the change you want.

I received quite a bit of positive feedback from the audience from this presentation. It is full of tips and techniques that you can use in your executive presentations, and I am happy to share it with you.

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Webinar: Presenting Virtually with Impact at the Brussels Chamber of Commerce

Webinar: Presenting Virtually with Impact at the Brussels Chamber of Commerce

I am thrilled to report that I recently hosted a hugely successful webinar hosted by BECI Brussels Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was so well-received that attendees requested I present it three more times. The webinar aimed to help professionals increase their virtual impact, empowering them to drive organizational and external change. During the webinar, attendees had the opportunity to learn how to fully engage their audiences and gain the skills and confidence needed to present their latest strategies, results, or processes online. I reviewed four key points to achieve this goal: Online Presence, Goal and Structure, Clear Pronunciation, and Vocal Foundations.

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Course: Slide Design with Duarte

Course: Slide Design with Duarte

Since 1988, Duarte has dedicated itself to helping people and organisations worldwide communicate with greater impact and influence. Their workshops and courses are rooted in The Duarte Method™ which places empathy, story, and design at the core of communication. It’s the method they’ve used for decades with the highest-performing brands in the world.

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Webinar: Challenge and Change at the Annual Business English Conference

Webinar: Challenge and Change at the Annual Business English Conference

I just helped host the 33rd IATEFL BESIG annual conference on November 2020 for International professionals teaching Business English (sadly not in Warsaw but wonderfully managed by a global, agile team of Zoom gurus). 80+ presenters and 400+ registered attendees. 

The conference featured engaging plenaries and talks on topics such as neuroscience and learning, intercultural communication, Six Sigma, and innovative pedagogical methods to support our clients and improve their soft skills. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from like-minded individuals worldwide, from India to Peru.

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