Dr. Baillis took us through her scientific research project with one control group and one experimental group of embodied pronunciation training. Her objective was to assess the value of a series of hand gestures and body movements mimicking rhythm and intonation to improve the pronunciation of different words in English or any foreign language: the segmental and suprasegmental features.
Read More“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.”
Read More3 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
Read MoreExcited to launch my new AI speech coaching app. You can practice your presentation, get automated AI analytics and receive virtual coaching from me.
Read MoreMy 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.
Delivered a live Leadership workshop on ‘Persuasive Presentations’ on Thursday 28 April 2022 at Full Circle Ixelles, Brussels.
Deeply honoured to be supporting aspiring leaders from PWI, Professional Women International for them to believe in their leadership abilities and to make the impact they truly deserve.
Amy Carroll, a Communication Coach, and neurolinguistic practitioner explained her Prey, Predator, and Partner model and showed us how we can adapt and respond to build fruitful professional relationships and learn from our conflicts.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreDoes everyone understand you the first time, whether in meetings or when you're presenting? Just spent a fascinating day with leading researchers and professors learning how can technology help my clients.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreRemote communication is set to double after the pandemic.
Are you ready to meet this challenge?
I am delighted to be working with AHK (Allemande Handelskammer) debelux (German Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce), and the AMCHAM (American Belgian Chamber of Commerce).
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreSince 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.
Read MoreHaptic pronunciation teaching uses a systematic way of coaching with gestures and touch
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreOur role as teachers is to educate others and share our knowledge and love of learning. During the lockdown, as a freelancer with the reduced opportunity to educate and do what I love to do every day, I decided to find alternative ways to help others less fortunate than myself.
Read MoreVocal Coaching, Body Language, Storytelling - Skills to engage your Audience
Read MoreHow to adapt as a professional speaker in this current period of deep disruption.
Read MoreConference highlights include:
Attitudes to diverse accents and overcoming accent prejudice
Creating pronunciation materials using different accents
Teaching Spanish/Portuguese speakers
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