Passionate communication coach and corporate trainer with extensive coaching experience and practical business skills.
So, about me... I am a lifelong language learner who enjoys solving the mysteries of why people communicate the way they do in different langues and cultures. My fascination with multicultural communication started at a very early age, and in my teenage years, I remember being the only one in my neighborhood who was able to communicate with the workers when the Spanish-speaking circus came to town.
As an adult, I have lived and worked in various countries and have translated my passion for multi-cultural communication into a profession as a dedicated language coach and corporate communication skills trainer.
With nearly two decades' experience working one on one with business professionals to hone their communication skills, I have developed specialized coaching techniques and practical learning materials to help clients quickly improve their communication skills.
When I'm not busy working one on one with clients, I can be found haunting my local cafes or at my day job leading a team of HR professionals ensuring that the communication essential to our company's daily operations doesn't get lost in translation.
Work Experience
I have worked with the following companies in Japan in varying capacities (full-time, part-time, freelance, dispatch, etc.).
Link Academy Inc.
Rosetta Stone Learning Center
Hummingbird Pronunciation Correction
Berlitz Japan
Simul Corporation
CTS
Benesse
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
Education
Master of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Birmingham University, UK
Bachelor of Arts (French and Spanish Language and Literature)
- Univeristy of the West Indies, Jamaica
Specialized Coaching Skills
I have designed communication training courses covering the following subject areas.
English Pronunciation Polishing
English for Presentations
English for Meetings
English for Human Resources
English for Tour Guides
English for Product Explanation (Sales Pitch)