Auteur: Buffi

Did you miss the boat? Here’s how to sail smoothly into the future…

Dear, When I was sitting under a tree in Bali, sketching out ideas about how to connect the world via English communication confidence, I had no idea that 3 years later I’d be getting messages like these: Oscar’s kind message in the Communication Nation forum brought me to tears. This is exactly what I was […]

15 MONTHS IN THE MAKING

In Jan 2022 I got a text from Rico. I nearly dropped my phone. He was asking for help with A. BIG. PROJECT. An international production and Rico’s first feature role as a serious actor, not just a fighter. His English needed to be natural and authentic while maintaining the intensity of the role. We worked […]

Now I can talk about this!

I was so honored to be the English coach for the leads, including the one and only Daan Schuurmans, in the new Forever Young show!  It’s such an innovative approach to theater and it’s going to travel around the world. You can find out more and grab your tickets here! 

1+1=6

Hi, Look at this picture. It might look like two people talking, but it’s not.There are actually 6 conversations going on here. It’s me talking to Ed (in NY, how I love working there!)It’s Ed talking to me (I hope he feels the same.) It’s also ME talking to ME while I’m talking to Ed […]

I ask myself this question all the time. It helps.

Hey, When I find myself in a challenging situation, I ask myself a very simple question.But before I get to what that question is, let me give you an example of when I’ve found myself asking it. I don’t know how to read a map. I have absolutely zero sense of direction. I hate getting […]

Just in case you forgot…remember this.

Hey! There is always going to be someone richer than you.There is always going to be someone smarter than you.Thinner than you.Fitter than you.Younger and hotter than you.Living in a bigger house.Driving a better car.There is always going to be someone with more friends, orgasms, and flatscreens than you’ll ever have.Lots more.Always. But none of […]

Ready to learn, Ted Lasso style?

Hi,  You might be wondering what Ted Lasso has to do with learning English.Well, as you know, I love (LOVE!) having fun. And coaching.  (And Ted Lasso and Coach Beard love coaching too.) I also love having my clients feel safe, take risks, and enjoy the learning journey, every step of the way, even when […]

4 LAUNCH LESSONS

Hi there, I am now looking back at The Launch I Worked Towards for 3 Years. In 2019, on Bali I started sketching ideas about how to make my business scalable and serve (many, many) others as an English coach.  Those ideas started in a small notebook.  Then they became outlines, modules, frameworks, on my […]

Do…normal?

DO NORMAL! But what is that, actually?Hello from Brabant, where I live.Hello from Brabant, where we now have Carnaval. When I first came to the Netherlands, I had no idea that Carnaval was celebrated here. I heard about it after a few months of living here, and I got very excited – ‘I can’t wait to […]

NEW LEARNING LIVE EVENT: MARCH 30!

Learn, practise, and laugh with my friends at Boom Chicago. They have created a special program just for us! The learning goal is to be able to meet new people, network in English, and be spontaneous in unexpected situations. You’ll see, and you’ll have a great time learning in this innovative event! There are only […]