I went back to where it all began this weekend. On Saturday morning, I headed back to the prestigious language institute Regina Coeli (de nonnetjes van Vught) for a retirement party for a beloved former colleague and friend. I was hired by Coeli in February of 1991, when I was still working in Prague (as […]
Hey dear, Thank you for your birthday wishes, I had a wonderful 51st birthday!! Many of you generously donated to my new Educational Foundation, the B.DEAL FOUNDATION. I cannot thank you enough for making a difference in the lives of children on Bali. Thank you so much! (And of course you can still contribute anytime!) […]
It’s my 51st birthday today! And I’ve got a gift for YOU! I’m giving out free hugs on Saturday! On August 31, I’ll be at the Den Bosch train station from 10.00-11.00, and then at Utrecht Centraal (inside, on the Jaarbeurs side) from around 12.00 till 13.00. Come and grab your free birthday hug! I’ve […]
Oh oh oh … Guess what? You are stealing. I know you are. And that’s not good. You have ideas that are worth sharing. You have a story to tell. But for some reason, you’re holding back. Doubting yourself. Wondering if you should really share your ideas. You wonder if your English is good enough. […]
Happy Monday! I’m turning 51 on August 28th. I am really excited! In English, we have the expression ‘Age only matters if you are a cheese or a wine.’ The last time I checked, I was neither! So many people fear getting old. But not me, I am proud to be 51! I have honestly […]
I’m BAAACK! I know some of you reading this might still be on vacation, but I just returned and it was marvellous. I felt like this, every day, for 3 weeks. ….But that’s not why I’m mailing you. It’s about this. You, and your dreams. You’ve got them. And some of them might be crazy. […]
I keep using the same words over and over again. I don’t know how to expand my vocabulary!’ Does this sound familiar? I hear this every day. And I get it. Painting with the same colors can be pretty boring. Not only for you but also for your readers and listeners. There is a gorgeous […]
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS NETHERLANDS on the Women’s Soccer Final!! Wait, what? The Netherlands did not win. But to me, they did. Their goalie, van Veenendaal, was extraordinary and had exceptional saves. I could watch her all day!! Such grace under such intense pressure. Geweldig! Ok, maybe the States won, but I am equally proud […]
GREAT in 8!! Why? Because it’s GREAT! And my brand new English coaching program is 8 weeks long! I’ve been working so hard behind the scenes, and I am so excited to share my new, game changing coaching program with you. You can speak English. You get by. But you are always looking for the […]
I hope your week is off to a great start. This week is a very special one for me because at the end of this week, my exclusive pre-launch of my new English coaching program will begin! I’ve been working hard behind the scenes for months to create a new, long-term English coaching program, where […]
