Cultural awareness. Meaningful connections. Universal wisdom.

These three are at the top of my list when it comes to the engagement with other people while working internationally 🌎. 

From India to Mexico, from Egypt to Switzerland, from Armenia to Panama... and many more countries in between 🗺️ Sometimes, it is the moments that count most for me, even the due effort made while preparing for a trip or a presentation. Why? My focus is not on how many things you do, but what you become in the process 💡.

I value #quality and #excellence. Faster does not mean better. Compromising on quality is not an option for me. Working smart is. #Goals and #actionable #solutions speak to me.

Every talk I give, every workshop I run and every session I prepare, is always tailored to the participants. Unique. So is the audience. Topics vary, as I intend to share both my specialist knowledge gained at universities and practical, hands-on experience from multiple settings. 

Additionally, with a mindset of a #therapist, I love turning challenges into #opportunities as I go. This means, when you participate in a live session with me, chances are you will be introduced to some possible solutions, available techniques or methods for further consideration. The final decision is always yours. 

I do not believe in one lesson plan, one method or the 'one-size-fits-all' approach. (Even if it works, it may be only temporary). Instead, I am interested in equipping the student, the teacher or the client with a set of skills that will allow them to be better prepared for unexpected situations and more challenging events. Hence my method: Teaching with Therapeutic Techniques. 

I raise the bar high for myself and those working with me. Some ask me why I do not share more on my social media. I might if it is going to uplift or inspire others. My answer for now is: "Work (hard) #smart in silence, let your success be the noise..." Keep the beat. Go-getters and goal-setters will clap along now 😉 

 

See you at the #IATEFL #TDSIG Web Carnival this Sunday (a session on #mentoring) and the #TESOL #Panama Convention next Wednesday (a talk on inclusive teaching practices) 🙌 😊. 

#therapeuticteaching #mentoring #inclusiveteachingpractices #CPD

                                           Photo: At the TESOL Italy's 49th Annual Convention 

 

#ELT