‘Woman of the Year 2018’
‘I was so honored to be one of the nominees for Harper Bazaar’s Woman of the Year award. I co- hosted the event last year and it was so much fun to be invited back this year, but as a nominee! ‘
Author: Buffi
All about feeling stupid when you’re not, aka ‘Why I Asked For Breasts in the Supermarket’
I know what it’s like to feel smart. Because I am. I know what it’s like to be separated from your friends at age 8 because you are 1 of 3 kids in your school who have been chosen to go to the ‘gifted’ program. Which basically meant, instead of chasing boys around the playground, […]
Deeply honored to be the Speaker Coach for the Minister
The word is out! I’m deeply honored to be the Speaker Coach for the Minister of Education, Ingrid van Engelshoven (‘Just call me Ingrid’, she says. But…I still can’t.)! I’ve worked closely with her and her team to give her confidence in her very first TED talk (in English!) which will be held this Thursday. […]
One of my dreams came true yesterday…..and it’s all because of YOU!
Happy December, my darling! It’s the last month of the year. The last time to make a difference in 2018. The last chance to stop smoking, learn how to knit, ask that hottie out, cycle up that Austrian mountain, create your own signature fragrance, design heels that are actually comfortable, and REALLY join that gym. […]
Save the best for last….?
I cannot believe it. December starts this weekend. Just a few more weeks (that will fly by in a blur) and then….it’s 2019!! What are you going to do to go out with a bang? I’m not talking about fireworks on New Year’s. I mean – what will you do to make this month, December, the […]
A special Nerdy quiz to test your English!
I was delighted that (one of my favorite groups) Taalvoutjes loved my Talk Nerdy To Me cards so much that they made a special Nerdy quiz to test your English! Try it here.
What’s holding you back?
About 18 years ago I heard that little voice again. The voice of doubt. The voice of hesitation. The little voice whispering, more and more often…’Is this….it?’ I was teaching at the most prestigious language institute of the Netherlands. I was well-paid. I had a permanent contract. It was a lovely 20-minute bike ride from […]
English Coaching for De Dirigent!
I was so thrilled to have worked closely with the leading actress, the incredible Christanne de Bruijn, on making her English rock for her role in the magnificent film de Dirigent. She has already won an award for her role and you can see my name on the credits here. (And yes, that is me […]
Added to IDMA for my English coaching for De Dirigent/The Conductor!
I was so surprised when someone told me that because of the English accent coaching I did for the new movie De Dirigent, I was now a member of the International Movie Data Base (with a wrong date for my appearances on DWDD, but we’ll just focus on the good news for now)! How exciting! […]
Do. Not. Steal. (Because you are and I want you to stop.)
Achtung, baby! I’m writing you this from cloudy and gorgeous Berlin. My days here are full of meetings, inspiration and working on The Next Big Thing. Berlin is one of my favorite places to be, and I’m so fortunate that I can do what I love here too. And in Antwerp later this week. And in […]