5 (ok, 7) ways to make your English ROCK!

You want to improve your English. You’re not happy with the way you’re communicating. Sometimes you can’t find the words you need, so you talk around them and hope people understand what you mean. Or, maybe, you keep using the same words over and over again. You don’t really feel like you in English. You […]
So honored!

It was a huge honor to host the very first Buma Music In Motion Trade Dinner Awards at the New York Film Academy in Amsterdam! These new awards celebrate emerging talent in the music industry in the field of Best Sync, Best Original Composition, New Talent, and Best Original Trailer. You can read all about […]
We’re nearly halfway there…..or are we?

I cannot believe that this is the last week of May, and that June starts….on Friday. How is that even possible?!? Time is whizzing by way too fast sometimes, and I just wanted to take a moment to think about what that means. It, for me, means that I’m having fun. Working hard, coaching fabulous […]
Join me in September for the Rock Your Business English Weekend!

I’m so excited! And I just can’t hide it! It’s time to get your Business English up to par. To raise the bar when it comes to meetings, negotiations, and presentations. To feel like a badass the next time you walk into that meeting. To break borders and share your ideas with the world! And….to […]
‘Have you worked’ or ‘Have you been working’? Let’s find out right now.

Happy Monday, my dear! I hope this finds your week off to a great start. Remember, if Mondays suck for you, this doesn’t mean that Mondays suck. It means your job sucks! I’d like to deal with a common problem when it comes to English grammar: What is the difference between ‘I have worked’ and […]
How 1 Word Can Make Or Break A Deal….

Happy Monday! I so want you to be awesome in English. To feel like a rock star. I’m (literally) a rock star coach, but also love working with people in many other fields. Client In The Spotlight! I am fortunate to be the personal English coach to some pretty incredible people. I’d like to share […]
Big Goodbyes and New Beginnings….

This (blurry) lady is celebrating Big New Beginnings. I’ve been following my heart lately (in the spirit of ‘stop at the top’ and ‘always leave the party when you’re still having fun’), and this is where it’s led me: *In December, I said goodbye to my wonderful music MBO in Rotterdam where I had been […]
8 Colourful Business Words You Should Be Using! Right Now!

Let’s talk about bringing some color into your English. In today’s world, people’s attention span is decimated. There are so many things out there competing for our immediate attention. Scroll through any social media platform and you’ll be exposed to everything from Kim Kardashian in a fur bikini to why our eyebrows evolved. There are uncountable (I […]
Inspiration galore, plus 10 words you’re getting wrong in English!

Let’s start with the ‘inspiration’ part. I am still enjoying the afterglow of a fantastic week chock full of fantastic clients, projects, and challenges. Now my bucket list is one artist shorter. I got the chance to work with OG3NE in the studio, helping them with their pronunciation on their new (amazing!) single, and was […]
Why my dad jumped out the window….part 2

Before we do anything, this is what you need to know. This is my dad. And he jumped out of the window when he was a child. Ok, now back to our regularly scheduled love letter. Last week, I received so many touching and heartfelt responses to my Letter To My 14-Year Old Self. But […]