Based in the beautiful North Downs near Farnham, about an hour south of London, I coach SMEs and feelancers. Trained by LKB associates, Paris I have worked with organisations such as l'Assemblee Nationale (French Parliament), CESE (advisory body to Government on economic, social and environmental matters), SNCF (National Railways), LVMH (luxuries), PPR (luxuries and retail), Conforama (home furnishings), Lancel (leather goods), Stop and Stare Marketing, Knight Frank (property), among… Show more Based in the beautiful North Downs near Farnham, about an hour south of London, I coach SMEs and feelancers. Trained by LKB associates, Paris I have worked with organisations such as l'Assemblee Nationale (French Parliament), CESE (advisory body to Government on economic, social and environmental matters), SNCF (National Railways), LVMH (luxuries), PPR (luxuries and retail), Conforama (home furnishings), Lancel (leather goods), Stop and Stare Marketing, Knight Frank (property), among others.I use the 'Solutions Focus' approach and the enneagram to get teams to work together from an appreciation of their different contributions. In tripartite meetings between apprentices and their managers I have helped manage the relationship and expectations. Where there is a new intake of staff I have helped MDs create a usable plan to get the best from them. Where there is an emigration or other great change I have accompanied the coachee to accomplish each stage calmly, thus avoiding error. Show less

Creating courses to allow team cohesion using drums as a helpful metaphor for the heart beat of the organism/organisation. I led the group gave materials, demonstrated and offered guidance.

I train in presenting for congresses, and scientific article writing for international publications at various well known governmental bodies and research institutions throughout France. Willing to travel over to Paris for blocked contiguous days, I continue to enjoy working with these innovative people.

Liferhythm was a coaching organisation working in French, English and Spanish. I created and delivered training for professional objectives and coached thereafter: career change, adapting to a new team, retirement planning, public speaking... Following simple solutions focussed methods and clear, time driven plans to support the person / team's success process.

Assisting the writers of political policy documents to have greater clarity in their written communication and more confidence when participating in high-level diplomatic meetings.

Devised courses with a plan for the academic year for 18-24 year old students. Focussing on electricity and engineering vocabulary but also covering general fluency.

Using pioneering technology, aided French actors, film directors and other artists in their use of and pronuncation in English. The Tomatis system directly stimulates the learning centre of the brain.

Managed a team of 12 volunteers in the executive committee to organise events throughout the year. The highlights were the international conferences (Colloquiua) in 2004: Evaluation Issues Across Europe2003: Teacher Development: Whose responsibility is it? Attendance rose and increased funding was gained.

Trained lawyers, designers, financial, training and marketing staff. Sometimes straight language teaching and, at higher levels, public speaking and contract drafting.