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Trusted teacher: There’s something in you that makes you feel alive—something that excites you, that gives you a sense of purpose, that makes life feel like more than just going through the motions. Maybe you’ve already felt it before, or maybe you’re still searching. Maybe it’s something big and bold, or maybe it’s something quiet but deeply meaningful. Whatever it is, I want to help you find it, trust it, and actually live it. Because life isn’t just about existing—it’s about feeling good in your own skin, trusting yourself, and building a life that actually feels like yours. We all go through phases where we feel lost, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. That’s why I don’t just focus on helping you reach for your goals and dreams—I also help you cope, adapt, and move through life with confidence and trust in yourself. At the end of the day, I want you to feel like you’ve got your own back—no matter what. What is coaching, and how does it help? Coaching is about helping you feel more confident, handle stress better, and figure out what you want—without pressure or judgment. It’s not therapy, advice, or homework. It’s a space to talk, reflect, and get practical tools to navigate life in a way that feels right for you. How do sessions work? We talk—sometimes about big things, sometimes about small things. Together, we break down challenges and build strategies that actually work. It’s a mix of conversation, reflection, and practical tools to help you move forward. Is this like therapy? No. Coaching is about growth, confidence, and action, not diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. If you’re feeling really overwhelmed, therapy might be a better fit. Coaching is for when you’re ready to gain clarity, make decisions, and feel more in control of your life. What if I don’t know what I need? That’s okay! You don’t have to have it all figured out. Coaching helps you make sense of what’s going on and find the next step that feels right for you.
Life coaching · Self-improvement · Career development
Trusted teacher: This training provides an introduction to the concepts of emotional intelligence & empathy with the aim of better recognizing and understanding one's own emotions and those of others. Being aware of emotions allows better management of behavior in human relationships, whether in the professional, private or entrepreneurial context (...). For example, as a key to management, it allows you to: • Measure the impact of emotions in team management • Analyze your own mode of operation to get the most out of it • To be able to put in place strategies to regulate his own emotions and those of his collaborators • Know how to approach delicate interviews taking into account the emotional factor • To be able to understand, recognize and name his own emotions as well as those of his collaborators • Discover the emotional process • Manage the team (the impact of emotions on communication and decision-making), the emotional quotient and the leadership styles • Motivate and mobilize its employees over the long term, and in particular in the context of interviews "to strong emotional potential "(reframing, motivation, problem solving, tense sessions, conflicts etc.) Emotional intelligence is a process of personal development over time. This training allows you to initiate the process, with concrete tools that can be applied on a daily basis. This training combines group activities, individual reflections, videos and scenarios. From theory to practice with simulations. It is a question of putting in place rational and professional tools to achieve the objectives set together and overcome the blockages initially defined. Controlled, the techniques allow: • to rely on emotional intelligence and capitalize on the empathy communicated to better ensure that his message is better received his message or being. • improve credibility, self-confidence and ease (verbal-bodily) with public speaking and a more fluid sense of repartee • defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / safety zone. In particular simple and logical techniques, which make it possible to resolve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and lasting way, for example through NVC (Non Violent Communication) • better manage negotiation situations (contrary to the stereotypes conveyed, negotiation is not only financial, but it can be small everyday events) • Match the content and form of your message while improving the use of your emotional intelligence What you will get out of it: • Better control of emotions and therefore of your way of communicating • Better understanding of the feelings of others and the ability to lead them successfully • Better relationships in personal and professional life thanks to superior emotional intelligence • Less stress thanks to a better understanding of one's emotions and those of others • Greater determination and results-oriented mindset • Ways to develop and apply emotional intelligence in the workplace Statistically, the progress following these private sessions is quickly perceptible, from 2 sessions*. (*2024 study) THE TRAINER ➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES ✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject. ✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat. ✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.
Self-improvement · Communication skills
Trusted teacher: Audio-Psycho-Phonologist with over 35 years of experience in helping and supporting people seeking emotional or physical well-being, I am also certified in Emotion and Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson. This allows me to offer those who want it considerable help through a simple, effective and also practical method because there is no need to travel! From a very young age and often already since intrauterine life, then as soon as we started to speak, we are "impregnated" with negative thoughts, emotions, feelings in our family, environment, often conveyed by social, media, education. These negative blockages are then reinforced and accumulated as our existence progresses. Freeing oneself from these negative emotions, these imbalances, these knots that have been able to settle in and block our daily life, also helps to "make them conscious" and to learn to recognize them, accept them, respect them and finally transform them in order to avoid trapping them again. We can thus be freed from: - Lack of motivation - Fatigue and lack of energy - Difficulty projecting oneself into the future, - Difficulty making decisions, - Feeling stuck in a situation - Professional or personal relationship problems - Decrease in memory, attention or concentration - Feeling unwell, lacking self-confidence - Worries, fears, anxiety... Etc. I offer to those who wish it, children, adolescents, adults, follow-up in the form of half-hour sessions once or twice a week, to gradually release this emotional burden and these imbalances. An initial interview via Skype allows us to explain in more depth the progress of the Emotion/Body Code sessions which then take place on site or via Skype.
Self-improvement · Life coaching
Self defense · Self-improvement
Trusted teacher: SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF): ➤ Objective Take control of your communication and transform your public speaking into powerful tools of influence. Whether it's to persuade in public, negotiate, manage conflict, or capture attention, it's not just about self-confidence... but about precise techniques and measurable impact. ➤ What you will learn -Perfect your rhetoric, wit and public speaking skills (voice, breath, diction, emotions, gaze, gestures, charisma). ️ -Develop clear, impactful communication adapted to each context (meeting, telephone, presentation, negotiation, interview). - Decode and apply the techniques of great leaders: body language, storytelling, persuasion. ️ -Transform your emotions and hypersensitivity into communication assets. -Managing delicate situations: conflicts, objections, unexpected questions, negotiations. ️ -Strengthen your leadership, image and charisma. ➤ Methodology Each session is based on: ️ -Practical scenarios inspired by your real experiences. ️ -Simulations filmed, commented on and analyzed together to progress faster. ️ -Concrete tools (non-violent communication, NLP, emotional intelligence, persuasion techniques). ️ -A personalized approach tailored to your goals and obstacles. ➤ Result ️From 2 to 3 sessions (2025 study): -️More confidence and ease in front of an audience. -️A structured, impactful and memorable speech. -️An increased ability to convince, persuade and inspire. -️The pleasure of speaking... rather than apprehension. ➤ In short: Turn your words into a formidable asset. Go from stress to impact, from hesitation to charisma. Ready to take it to the next level? DETAILED DESCRIPTION: ➤Take control of your communication and make a lasting impression! Do you want to be more convincing in public? Manage your personal and professional interactions with ease? Transform your public speaking into real levers of influence and persuasion? Whether it's for negotiating, arguing, improvising, managing conflicts or capturing attention, it's not just about self-confidence, but about techniques and impact. ➤Improve your public speaking skills, better manage your personal/professional communication and the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your communication goals may be diverse, and the aim of these sessions is precisely to support you in achieving them. So, how do you deliver a clear message, be impactful, stand out, and leave a lasting impression? ➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. ➤ On the telephone, in a meeting, in front of a client, his family (...), relevant and successful speaking must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a balance between the message received and message sent. Coherence between form and content. The important thing in communication is not the confidence we have in ourselves, but the appearance of confidence we exude. It’s also not about being structured or coherent but simply about appearing to be so. And to do this, there are targeted tools. ➤ So, how do you listen and be listened to, convince/persuade and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. Here again, there is a range of precise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques which, once modernized and brought up to date, will be put to the service of your reality. Allowing you to move from fear to pleasure in front of the public. ➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication. ➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective and reviewed the obstacles encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques and a targeted methodology: ✓Practical tools to perfect your rhetoric/repartee ✓Decode and use the practical communication tools of great leaders ✓Fundamentals (practices) of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, pronunciation, development of one's own style of charisma, etc.) to ensure consistency between content and the form ✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing. ✓ Highlighting their speech & promoting their speaking to arouse interest, by building on their strengths. ✓Creation of a coherence between the message emitted & the message received in order to improve its speech and in fact, its professional/personal relations. ✓Management of Q&A sessions & external reactions during an intervention or an oral exchange. ✓Practical tools to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested. ✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation. ✓On the one hand, learning to say 'no' simply in three steps AND on the other hand, getting people to say 'yes'. ✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive. ✓To manage conflicts (eg 'assertive' communication techniques, eg CNV techniques - Non Violent Communication). ✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication. ✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language. ✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging. ✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings. ✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities. ✓Listening proactively and expressing / conveying ideas / message clearly. ✓ Avoid letting your emotions show through and propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills. ✓Be better equipped to recognize and immediately remedy situations that weaken their authority and affect their ability to communicate effectively. ✓Enhance their potential for expression and creativity (often underestimated until now) and 'apparent' sociability ✓Develop not necessarily self-confidence, but the 'appearance' of self-confidence, refine one's listening to respond adequately, open up to the resources of the imagination, free oneself from the rational to then structure one's speech. ✓Relate their communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) to the form of their expression. ✓Learn and put into practice persuasive communication techniques and better understand the perception that others have of oneself. In order to improve his skills of 'self-presentation' and conveyed image. ✓Practical techniques to foster the engagement of the other party. ✓Strengthen the structure of its communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell its ideas and projects. ✓ Optimizing internal and external relationships are professional fundamentals, so the structure of meetings, dialogue within the company, and mastery of change communication are invaluable. (...) ➤ In addition, you will leave with concrete and immediately useful tools, developed in the form of practical lightning modules: learning to say no, getting a delicate message across, selling an idea, expressing disagreement with an authority, getting a "yes" without upsetting someone, resisting the pressure of a too-quick "yes", calming someone who has taken your words badly (...). ➤ In short, public speaking skills are now an essential cross-functional skill for asserting oneself, informing, negotiating, and persuading. However, to master the keys to successful public communication, it is necessary to enhance the impact of one's own speeches: by structuring one's interventions and taking into account the circumstances and the audience's expectations; by making a lasting impression through storytelling; by integrating the psychological and emotional factors of effective oral communication; by incorporating emotions into the preparation of the message and arguments; by anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an engaging and convincing presentation outline; by experimenting with the rules of improvisation; and by appropriately managing difficult situations (...). ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live, to have an external perspective and areas for improvement) , so that you will be able to apply them immediately, and from the first session. ➤Progress following these sessions is noticeable from 2 to 3 sessions (*study 2026). ➤ Make your words a formidable asset. Ready to take things to the next level? ➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences. A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support (for lawyers, doctors, executives, business leaders, politicians, and more generally, any individual), based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored training. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines personalization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results. ➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES ✓ Areas of intervention: -Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne) -Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège) -Luxembourg -On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal) ✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility. ✓ Languages: French / English. ✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study). ✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones. ✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints. ✓ Initial exchange by email then telephone. ✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need. ✓ Why choose this training? -Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives. -Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools. -Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented. -Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress. -Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.
Presentation skills · Speech · Self-improvement
Trusted teacher: 🌸 Personalized Holistic Therapy – Find balance and inner clarity In this Holistic Therapy session, I will guide you to reconnect with your natural balance through a comprehensive approach that considers all dimensions of being: body, mind, emotion, energy, and soul. With over 20 years of experience accompanying personal growth processes, I integrate different tools and therapies according to what you need at the present moment: biodescoding, dream analysis, transpersonal therapy, Reiki, meditation, conscious movement or therapeutic card reading / I Ching. Every encounter is unique, because you are unique. In a safe and confidential space, we explore together what is alive within you: an emotion, a difficulty, a blockage, or a search for meaning. The goal is to understand what lies beneath, release energy, and facilitate your own process of healing and balance. ✨ What you can work on in the sessions: ✔️ Stress, anxiety, or lack of clarity. ✔️ Emotional blocks or repetition of patterns. ✔️ Processes of personal change or transformation. ✔️ Physical difficulties linked to the emotional world. ✔️ Physical symptoms ✔️ Need to reconnect with yourself or with your purpose. 💫 How we work: We start with a brief conversation to identify your current situation and, from there, we choose the most appropriate tool together. It can be a more reflective, energetic, meditative, or symbolic exploration session — depending on what you need that day. 📍 Options: Online (Google Meet) 💙 Duration: 1h 30min 🕊️ If the schedules don't suit your needs, write to me — we'll find the right time for you.
Alternative health · Self-improvement · Psychology
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Florie - Lyon, France$36
Trusted teacher: This course is aimed at: - children from 7 to 10 years old - adolescents - adults - retirees To anyone, artist or not, wishing: 1) Improve or improve your oral English - work on your accent (American and / or English) - deepen your vocabulary - excel in the art of small talk internationally - prepare an oral presentation / a conference / a thesis defense / a job interview / a dentist appointment or any other public speaking Overcome your fear of speaking out in public - overcome / tame your shyness both orally and in life - develop techniques for managing stage fright - express themselves freely, without fear of making mistakes or being misunderstood - strengthen your self-confidence & self-esteem - work on self-assertion - free yourself from the gaze of the other To the actors/comedians preparing: Their entrance exam to the Conservatory or cinema / theater school - A casting in English - An English-speaking role - Their international future To the directors and members of the technical team preparing: - An entrance examination for film / directing school - A script in English - An English-speaking shoot Private coaching and/or small group workshops: - improvisation - theater (extracts from English plays) - cinema (scripts from English-speaking films) - diction and pronunciation - public speaking - work on self-confidence - relaxation techniques - face-camera / image work (filmed scene, presentation or improvisation, with the possibility of recovering the takes for a possible demo tape). - Technical vocabulary (lexicon of theater and cinema) & Work on: - character psychology - psychological and emotional blockages in oral / in the game - the intentions, the subtext, the context
English · Self-improvement · Public speaking
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French course, literature & French as a Foreign Language (FLE) (Lyon)
Florie
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Great teacher and genuinely positive learning experience, highly recommended. - As a French language tutor, Florie has been very encouraging, attentive, and patient - great prompts for students who struggle to speak (like me). - She always has a well-structured plan for the class but has also been flexible to adjust to my questions and give additional explanations to the grammar rules, vocabulary etc I wouldn't understand. - As a person, she is outgoing and is very easy to get along with - makes French language a lot less scary than before I started.
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Natation: Collegiate USA Swimmer offering courses in stroke efficiency and speed (in French or in English) (Lausanne)
Daniel
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I have adult swim lessons with Daniel to improve my technique and learn additional swimming styles. I did not know how much there was to improve until my first lesson with Daniel. It was challenging and fun at the same time. He gives detailed feedback, is good at explaining things in different ways, and shows very well how to do it. I highly recommend him!
Review by SONJA
Teacher offers tutoring, any possible subject according to your needs (Pully)
Charlene
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My daughter loves working with Charlene. Her French has improved and most importantly, she is becoming more confident in herself. Charlene is very creative in her lesson planning, allowing my daughter to learn in a playful and developmentally-appropriate way.
Review by MILENA
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