I am a passionate and warm intercultural professional and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers people on their journey to becoming their best selves. MY MISSIONTo create belonging in diverse teams and communities by focusing on inclusion as a core value. By bringing our full selves to the work that we do, we are more resilient, more innovative and more committed. MY SUPERPOWERS Genuinely good listening, giving meaningful feedback, bringing people together and creating community, helping people build confidence, learning how to do things better, creating engaging tools to help others learn and grow, finding creative ways to solve problems and driving positive change.MAKING IT HAPPENI know that in order to move forward, we have to learn to listen better, be curious enough to try to understand people who see things differently than we do and be courageous enough to ask each other uncomfortable questions. In order to thrive, it is important that we find better ways of working together towards our common goals.I make this happen by creating welcoming learning spaces for stakeholders, developing relationships and making sure everyone has a seat at the table, creating community and engaging everyone in the conversation, establishing goals that our people are passionate about, setting high standards and continuously searching for ways to improve how we do things. I do what I do because when we come together, we do amazing things. What about you?
Profesional Independiente
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Intercultural, Deib And Well-Being Consultant And Facilitator And TrainerProfesional IndependienteBarcelona, Ct, Es
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Intercultural, Deib & Well-Being Consultant / Facilitator / TrainerProfesional Independiente Apr 2021 - PresentI am wholeheartedly involved in creating content for and/or facilitating webinars, trainings, courses and workshops in the areas of intercultural competence; diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging; leadership development; international education; empathetic listening and other core human skills.Some of the companies and organizations I have worked with include: Dow Jones, GE Renewables (for react: Acting for Business), The European Association of Study Abroad, Openprovider, Spanish Studies Abroad, Adevinta for Intercultures Spain, "The C-Word" for Shiva Roofeh, Spain Education Programs, SIETAR Spain, and the Independent Educational Consultants' Association for Intercultural Understanding.
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PodcasterBeing All Of Us - A Podcast Journey Mar 2021 - PresentThis podcast, “Being All of Us”, is a journey of self-discovery and inclusion. I talk to people like you from around the world who have a story that is waiting to be told. My mission is to inspire you to become an agent of change in your own life, so that together we can create a world that includes and celebrates each of us for who we are, for who we were born to be.It's time to uncover your potential and shine, and remember what we all learned to forget: what it’s like “being all of us”.
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Placement Manager & Well-Being Lead FacilitatorEusa - Academic Internship Experts Nov 2021 - Aug 2022London, England, United KingdomI set up and managed academic internship placements, assessed student internship and career aspirations and guided and supported students from initial interview through successful completion of internship. I participated in the delivery of student orientations and workshops. I created relationships and maintained a strong rapport with companies and organizations. Additionally, I led the well-being team, part of our community inclusion and belonging efforts. We initially started these efforts for staff and later opened up the program to students as well.Key competencies include:• Effective interpersonal communication• Problem solving • Conflict management• Cultural awareness• Building & maintaining relationships• Active listening• Presentation skills• Management and organization -
Associate / Acting Director Of Trinity In BarcelonaTrinity College-Hartford Jul 2019 - Sep 2020Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainI led diverse groups of international students through intercultural university experiences. I aided them in navigating the often-turbulent waters of cultural diversity, empowered them to take charge of their learning and become culturally aware, in addition to providing tools and support to face the challenges of adversity and become more resilient in the process.Key competencies included:• Leadership • Training and education• Effective communication• Cultural awareness• Community building • Active listening• Strategy and implementation• Management and organizationhttps://www.instagram.com/trincollbcn/ -
Student Services Coordinator Of Trinity In BarcelonaTrinity College-Hartford Oct 2017 - Jul 2019Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainAs SSC I managed aspects of student life, well-being and extracurricular experiences. I led various initiatives to improve existing services and created new opportunities for students.Key competencies included:• Active listening• Conflict resolution• Organization
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Freelance Efl Instructor / Fluency Trainer & Efl Events Organizer / TranslatorFreelance 2008 - 2019Madrid & BarcelonaI created fun and dynamic learning spaces where it was safe to get it wrong if you wanted to get it right. Using my own experience as a language learner, I know how important it is to find what works uniquely for you as a learner. I shared the tips that had worked for me in accomplishing my language fluency goals, and motivated my clients and students to find theirs. I worked both in person and online with an extremely diverse client base in sectors such as architecture and design, professional associations, manufacturing, car sharing, advertising, HR consulting, as well as working in schools and vocational training programs with teachers, teenagers and young adults.As a Fluency Trainer and EFL Events Organizer, I created learning experiences, facilitating real contexts of social interaction and communication to improve language skills. I organized weekends away, game nights, movie nights, cooking workshops, coffee talk, debates and theater games.Through translation, I had to understand diverse cultural contexts that go beyond words to make sure that the original message, when translated, reaches the intended audience in a way that makes sense based on their worldview.Key competencies included:• Able to work well independently• Effective communication• Ability to influence and motivate• Active listening• Innovation
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Director Of StudiesTea Or Coffee School Of English 2013 - 2014Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainAs Director of Studies I worked closely with the Owner & Director as a thought partner and strategist, interviewing and hiring staff and teachers from many cultures, designing, creating and implementing the academic program, teacher training and school operating systems. Key competencies included:• Training and education• Staff development• Effective Communication• Cultural awareness• Team building skills• Strategy and implementation• Management and organization• Leadership skills -
Storyteller & CreatorOliver'S Interactive Stories 2008 - 2013Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainI started this project to create playful, interactive storytelling experiences for children, young teens and families, with a fun and dynamic environment that gave everyone permission to be a kid, including the grown-ups. Our storytelling was peppered with music and dance, always invited the audience to sing along and move with us, and was in English or Spanish, depending on the audience. We typically worked for libraries, schools, bookstores or private events.Key competencies included:• storytelling• creativity• group dynamics
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Efl & North American Culture Instructor / American Kids’ Club FacilitatorInternational Institute In Spain 2009 - 2011Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainI brought American English and Culture to life for students of all ages, helping them work towards their language goals. My teaching focused on communication above all else, creating a safe space to experiment, play and build confidence speaking in a foreign language. I also facilitated the American Kids’ Club, connecting bi-cultural kids in the Madrid area with their American side.Key competencies included:• Teaching• Creativity• Organization• Active listening -
Special Projects CoordinatorAsociación De Programas Universitarios Norteamericanos En España 2007 - 2008Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainI worked with the director of the association to better organize operations and improve communication with members and institutions.Key competencies included:• Organization• Effective communication• Attention to detail• Inspiration -
Efl InstructorInternational Institute In Spain 2005 - 2006Madrid Y Alrededores, EspañaI brought American English and Culture to life for students of all ages, helping them work towards their language goals. My teaching focused on communication above all else, creating a safe space to experiment, play and build confidence speaking in a foreign language.Key competencies included:• Teaching• Creativity• Organization• Active listening
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Assistant DirectorHamilton College Academic Year In Spain 2001 - 2005Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainI inspired students to immerse themselves in Spanish life, language and culture during their study abroad experience. As Assistant Director I reported to the Faculty Resident Director and was in charge of most onsite program operations for groups of 35 to 50 students and 12 to 16 professors.Key competencies included:• Management and organization• Effective Communication• Good listener• Empathy• Cultural awareness• Hands on• Multi-faceted /dynamic• Flexible -
Program AssistantFulbright España 1998 - 2001Madrid, Community Of Madrid, SpainDuring my time at the Fulbright Program I collaborated with most departments, learning the ins and outs of the administration of international education exchanges and cooperation.Key competencies included:• Organization• Curiosity• Flexibility • Interpersonal skills• Cultural awareness
Brian David George Education Details
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Energy Matters AcademyIntuitive Meditation & Energy Practices -
Diversity And Inclusion Certificate Through Ecornell -
Institut Gestalt - BarcelonaNonviolent Communication - First Level Training
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Complementos FormaciónThe Basics Of Coaching - Level 1
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Escuela De Interpretación Cristina Rota - Centro De Nuevos CreadoresPerforming Arts - Acting
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French & Theatre Summer Programme -
New World TeachersTeaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor
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Foreign Languages And Literatures, General -
Study Abroad - Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian David George
What company does Brian David George work for?
Brian David George works for Profesional Independiente
What is Brian David George's role at the current company?
Brian David George's current role is Intercultural, DEIB and Well-being Consultant and Facilitator and Trainer.
What schools did Brian David George attend?
Brian David George attended Energy Matters Academy, Cornell University, Institut Gestalt - Barcelona, Complementos Formación, Escuela De Interpretación Cristina Rota - Centro De Nuevos Creadores, Avignon Université, New World Teachers, James Madison University, Universidad De Salamanca.
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