Language and culture are the bridges that connect people
I am passionate about supporting people as they build these connections – towards new goals, deeper understanding and to a stronger identity.
Discover your own journey
It is a real privilege to accompany people on their journey – to watch them achieve their goals with more clarity, creativity and self-confidence.
My aim is to work with you to create learning environments where potential is realised, learning has a lasting impact, and personal development becomes possible.
In a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, you can let go of past experiences, make the most of your strengths, and discover new perspectives.
With over twenty years’ experience in teaching, I can offer you my practical expertise to help you achieve your teaching or learning goals, whilst ensuring you enjoy the process.
"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."
– Steve Jobs –
My personal learning and teaching journey:
Here is a brief glimpse of my experience and how I work. In a free introductory call, I will give you an idea of how I could support you.
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Intercultural Training: Support for German expats before they arrive in the United Kingdom, Italy or Singapore/Malaysia, or cultural & language training for international staff settling into the German-speaking world.
Building international teams: Special training programmes that strengthen collaboration and mutual understanding within international teams.
Train-The-Trainer programmes: Comprehensive training for experienced trainers, lecturers and seminar facilitators — plus beginner courses for those starting out in teaching, focused on improving their teaching skills.
Presentation crash courses: Intensive preparation for effective meetings and presentations in English or German, to strengthen your professional communication.
Language crash courses: Special language training for business meetings and presentations in English or German, designed to build your confidence in everyday working life.
Strategic learning support: Tailored strategies that help you work through personal barriers in learning, and getting the most out of the process.
Flexible teaching formats: A flexible mix of in-person and online formats, adjusted to your needs and preferences.
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Training expert : A wide range of experience with intercultural training programmes tailored to various industries and client needs.
Global client networks: Collaboration with leading institutions such as TUMAsia/National University of Singapore, the University of Regensburg, as well as local authorities (e.g. Regensburg) and global players such as Continental/Aumovio.
Education: Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication and European Languages, Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Professional development: Regular participation in training courses on rhetoric, communication, teaching methods and the use of technology in education.
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Creating an encouraging atmosphere: My focus is on creating an inspiring and relaxed learning environment. Such an environment is key to fostering creativity and ensuring that new material is taken in effectively.
Personalised approach: My many years of experience enable me to respond quickly to various learning styles and adapt to individual needs of my participants.
Innovative approaches: Using a mix of playful and creative exercises, I ensure that the content remains engaging and sparks interest. This promotes rapid understanding and long-lasting effects.
Acceptance of mistakes: Mistakes are an integral part of the learning process – they are encouraged and seen as valuable lessons. With a sense of humour, I embrace imperfections and help my participants learn from them.
Practical focus: My courses aim to offer practical solutions that you can immediately apply in your work. I ensure that participants leave with practical strategies and useful advice.
Successful Teaching: Encouraging, inspiring,
motivating
This book was conceived out of a desire to illustrate key educational strategies such as motivation, encouragement and relationship-building. Combining theory with practice, it is designed to help teachers make the learning process sustainable and engaging.
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My course based on the book:
Learn how to apply the key insights from the book directly to your teaching — in a practical, motivating and effective way:
Designing sustainable learning processes
Promoting motivation and encouragement for your target group
Using learning objectives sensibly
Combining theory and practice in a smart way