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Specialised business language training and coaching.Business specific translationsParticular expertise in the world of energy and utilities (gas, electricty, networks, distribution, renewables, etc.) PERSONALISED COACHINGLong experience working with business leaders, decision-makers and managers principally in Paris, Brussels, London and Oxford.Tailor made courses and long lasting personal commitments to supporting business professionals throughout their careersMAIN CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN WITH :EDF HQ Paris – Human Resources, Enedis, Nuclear, EDF GDF ServicesGaz de France HQ Paris – Sales & Marketing, Centre de Recherche, IT Division,GDF Suez – Exploration and Production Engie - Human Resources, The Management CompanyEngie Home ServicesGrDF Les Eoliennes en MerSystra - construction and engineeringTRANSLATIONFocusing on French to English in the utilities sector Specialising in energy issues : nuclear, offshore/onshore wind, solar, IT, emphasis on renewablesWebsites, presentations, newsletters etcLiterary and cultural - particular experience in memoirs and récits from the 40s and 50s in FranceCOMPLIMENTARY EXPERIENCELong experience of private business language training and running small businesses Working with training institutions such as Int House, ILC etcShort courses for Business Schools, Summer schoolsMore personal details including qualifications supplied on request.A NOTE ON LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR DECISION MAKERSLanguage coaching for business leaders revolves around the development of communication skills, with an emphasis on aiding the development of personal confidence and the ability to perform business tasks with the same authority and assurance as in the mother tongue. -In-person training, to be effective, usually requires regular 1.5 hour one to one sessions in order to really develop a theme and for the participant to feel that tangible progress is being made. -Online coaching is different in that a regular frequency of short sessions (30 mins) is required with an emphasis on both spontaneity and interpersonal skills which maintains language levels, optimises screen time and irons out recurrent issues.