END OF AN ERA!

I just ended my nearly decade-long career as a speaker coach for TEDxAmsterdamWomen – you can read about it here and get some top tips to help you with your next talk!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN?

I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on behind the scenes, and that’s my new Friday Fun video series! These are unscripted videos which will help you learn and laugh during these challenging times. The first episode, which launches today,  is all about what NOT to say on a first date! As your […]

Bali Project SHORTLISTED!

I am typing this with happy tears. Magic is everywhere and this is an example of how it (sometimes) gets born. When I was on Bali for the first time 2 years ago, I decided to start an educational foundation on the spot. This came the day after I spontaneously volunteered to teach English at […]

DOORS ARE NOW OPEN FOR GREAT IN 8!

“I want to improve my English, I just don’t know where to start.” “I’m always travelling, how can I learn on the go?” “I am so tired of hearing myself speak, I am using the same phrases over and over again!” “I would love to work on my English, but to be honest, I don’t […]

Breaking News….will you join me on May 26th?

Elevate Your English Webinar-5

You know I would not barge in unless it was important. Or totally cool. Well, my dear…this is both! Last month I did a webinar about confidence in English. It was viewed by hundreds and I got such great reactions. Here are a few: Thank you very mucho for the webinar ‘Communicate with confidence’. I […]

‘The Strangest Spring’ on TV!

I was so proud to see Tim Knol perform our song ‘The Strangest Spring’ on TV! It’s based on my poem that I wrote in 5 minutes when I was so sad about the crisis. You can see his performance here.

Corona communication challenges

I was interviewed by BNR about how to communicate clearly and honestly in these challenging days of Corona. You can read the interview (in Dutch) here.

Free live lockdown lessons!

Every Monday through Friday, at 16.30 Amsterdam time, I offer live lessons on my Facebook and Instagram. You can join me and laugh and learn with me for free! I also end every lesson with a question round, so you can ask me anything you like! I’ve also made a Live Lockdown Lesson video playlist […]

Beauty in crisis:

A few days ago I was overwhelmed with emotions and I sat down and got it all out on paper in 5 minutes. I wrote a fast and furious poem called ‘The Strangest Spring’ and shared it on my socials. You can see it here. Then Tim Knol, the brilliant singer-songwriter heard it and asked […]