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➤ From NVC (Non-Violent Communication) through the pragmatic tools of empathy and emotional intelligence. From personal to professional. From theory to practice with simulations. It is about putting in place rational tools to defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / security zone. In particular, simple techniques which make it possible to improve intimate, personal and professional relationships, or even to resolve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and lasting way. ➤ Indeed, the objective is to improve personal / professional communication & overcome any resulting conflicts. So how do you get a clear message across and make a difference? ➤ More precisely, the objectives are to: 0. Understand and identify the issues / risks then find a balance between empathy and conviction 1. Use interpersonal communication techniques resulting from mediation to defuse tensions and gain distance 2. Dissociate the relational and the nature of the disagreement - Overcome cognitive and psychological obstacles 3. Acquire the techniques of self-defense and mastery without hurting and being injured 4. Face and then defuse difficult behaviors (blackmail attempts, threats, destabilization) or even dangerous with a mediation strategy 5. Develop conflict management and negotiation skills, alternating attentive listening, active speaking and rationality in the face of the limited rationality of the angry individual. ➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, defusing conflicts, negotiating and speaking relevant and successful must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating an adequacy between the message received and the message sent. Consistency between form and substance. ➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and mark the spirits, enhance its content, address its audience effectively 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 verbal and non-verbal communication. ➤ 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-confidence, but also to work on one's leadership & charisma. ➤ So, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a methodology: ✓Tools and deployment of conflict management tools, including NVC ✓ Perfecting your rhetoric / repartee ✓Body Language fundamentals to support and not interfere with speech while showing conviction & convincing, thus ensuring consistency between content & form ✓Techniques to put the interlocutor at ease and appear friendly / interested ✓To succeed in negotiation / mediation ✓To learn to say 'no' in three steps AND get them to say 'yes' ✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive ✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of non-violent communication ✓To adopt an effective, simple language, just by engaging ✓To use sentences, turns & expressions to be precise, simple, effective & challenge (…) ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, this from the 1st session. ➤ THE TRAINER Trained in a Grande Ecole post-preparatory European classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, & oriented towards pedagogy and careful methodology. -Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time savings related to travel, eco-responsibility, increased scheduling flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed on the session chat and are automatically transmitted to you so that you can browse them during and after the session if you wish. - Hourly fees: To support each other and to be pleasant to you in this period of covid19 and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees have been temporarily reduced. But this fixed price will not increase after the start of the sessions. -Sessions in English / French -As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day or enough money in your account? Do you suffer from the common illness of the overworked person: you have no time to waste and no time to relax? Are you overwhelmed by emotions? Our full-time job, family, friends, hobbies, and many other compelling things can turn our life into chaos. The good news is that there is a cure for empowerment: organization, and there are pragmatic tools / specific techniques / concrete methods to achieve this. Organizational capacities are based on two levers: problem solving mechanisms and processes, knowledge management. To support the latter and better structure its daily life, the organization will have to create and manage a knowledge repository, and know how to use individual skills. These sessions provide practical tools which provide the technical means to be able to take leadership over life, with the necessary theoretical and practical tools. It is about understanding, knowing and using on a daily basis the classic and recent techniques of management / organization, while establishing priorities and planning daily activities. While targeting the methods to better manage his emotions and stress, developing his techniques / negotiation skills, analyzing his fundamental needs LOCATION, SCHEDULE, PRICES, LANGUAGES ✓ Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - 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, in the continuity of the national recommendations on the Covid and in accordance with the general request which wants to be unanimous on this subject. ✓ 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 the same. In addition, the entire exchange is immediately transcribed by the coach on the dedicated chat. ✓ Languages: French/English. ✓ The progression following these sessions is noticeable from 1 to 2 sessions (*study 2022). ✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round. ➤ The Apprentus calendar is not refreshed/updated. THE COACH CONSULTANT TRAINER Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and worked for more than 17 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly participating in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords. CONTACT / PROGRAM A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Hello! I'm Lucía, teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language (SFL). Nice to meet you😄. I love languages, their culture and communicating with them. You too? Good news! I can help you with Spanish! I'm a native Spanish speaker from Ciudad Real, Spain. I have specific training👩‍🎓 (such as the SFL MASTER'S degree or the SIELE TEACHER COURSE) and several years of EXPERIENCE as a language teacher👩‍🏫 (English and, above all, Spanish) to students of various nationalities and all levels, ages and goals (in person and online). I studied translation and interpreting of English and French, and I can use these languages ​​to communicate with you, if you need it. I want to give QUALITY lessons✅, that's why I only teach Spanish, my specialty, and I offer: - Practical, brilliant and professional SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS AT ALL LEVELS, for students aged 7 and up. - Normally ONLINE💻. - Help to learn and improve Spanish to COMMUNICATE💬 or pass DELE and SIELE exams💯. - Use a book, as it helps a lot bothe the teacher and the student (I can send the material). - More dynamic and fun activities for an ENTERTAINING and PRODUCTIVE lesson📚. Remember: I'm here to help you😃 Tell me what you need! Together, we'll find the recipe of success🏆!

➤ From NVC (Non Violent Communication) to pragmatic tools, empathy and emotional intelligence. From personal to professional. From theory to practice with simulations. It's about putting in place rational tools to defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / security zone. In particular simple techniques which make it possible to improve its intimate, personal, professional relations to even solve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and durable way. ➤ Indeed, the objective is to improve personal / professional communication & overcome any resulting conflicts. So how do you get a clear message across and make a difference? ➤ More precisely, the objectives are to: 0. Understand and identify the issues/risks then find a balance between empathy and conviction. 1. Use interpersonal communication techniques resulting from mediation to defuse tensions and gain distance. 2. Dissociate the relational and the nature of the disagreement - Overcome cognitive and psychological obstacles. 3. Acquire the techniques of self-defense and mastery without hurting and being hurt. 4. Face then defuse difficult behaviors (attempts at blackmail, threat, destabilization) or even dangerous with a mediation strategy. 5. Develop conflict management and negotiation skills, alternating attentive listening, active speaking and rationality in the face of the limited rationality of the angry individual. ➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, defusing conflicts, negotiating and speaking relevant and successful must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating an adequacy between the message received and the message sent. Consistency between form and substance. ➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and mark the spirits, enhance its content, address its audience effectively 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 verbal and non-verbal communication. ➤ 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-confidence, but also to work on one's leadership & charisma. ➤ So, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a methodology: ✓Tools and deployment of conflict management tools, including CNV. ✓Perfecting his rhetoric/repartee. ✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the speech while being convinced & convincing, thus ensuring consistency between content & form. ✓Techniques to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested. ✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation. ✓To learn how to say 'no' in three steps AND get people to say 'yes'. ✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive. ✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of non-violent communication. ✓To adopt an effective, simple language, just by engaging. ✓To use sentences, turns of phrase & expressions allowing to be precise, simple, effective & challenging. ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, this from the 1st session. ➤ This training allows you to learn about the concepts of emotional intelligence & empathy with the aim of better recognizing and understanding your own emotions and those of others. Being aware of emotions allows better management of behavior in human relationships, both in the professional, private and entrepreneurial context. For example, as a management key, it allows you to: • Measure the impact of emotions in team management. • Analyze your own mode of operation to make the most of it. • Be able to put in place strategies to regulate one's own emotions and those of one's collaborators. • Know how to approach delicate interviews by taking into account the emotional factor. • Being able to understand, recognize and name their own emotions as well as those of their collaborators. • Discover the emotional process • Manage the team (the impact of emotions on communication and decision-making), the emotional quotient and 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 their 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 CNV (Non-Violent Communication). • to better manage negotiation situations (contrary to the clichés conveyed, negotiation is not only financial, but it can involve small daily events). • Match the substance 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 manage 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 progression following these private sessions is quickly noticeable, from 2 sessions. (2022 study). ➤ THE CONSULTANT TRAINER: Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our consultant teacher trainer has specialized and worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned public and private international establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords. ➤ LOCATION, TIME. - Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Zurich - Neuchâtel - Lugano - Montreux - Basel - Neuchâtel - Bern - Lucerne - Brussels - Luxembourg - Paris - Lyon - Montreal. But currently & until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national Covid recommendations. As these sessions are also unanimous, this option continues to be offered. - Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (saving time related to travel, eco-responsibility, increased time flexibility), the quality of the session & the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed on the session chat and are automatically sent to you so that you can browse them during and after the session if you wish. -Sessions in English / French

As an engineer in research and development with a big experience in mathematics and physics teaching people in morocco and outside neither his level beginner or advanced in a big university or in a school, I have always enjoyed sharing my knowledge. My goal is to provide quality education and a good orientation to reach a very good future. I am aware that some topics may seem complex, but often this is simply the result of an inadequate explanation by the teacher. With me, you will discover how mathematics is funny and easy! We strive together to achieve academic excellence , overcoming the shortcomings and difficulties encountered by you . Studies will become a pleasant experience for you or your child. In addition to the courses, I can also help with school orientation, identifying their preferences and highlighting the advantages and benefits of a fulfilling educational ambition.

Ciao! I am a native Italian and English speaker and I have been teaching teenagers and adults in the last ten years. A History, Cultural Heritage and Chemistry graduate, I am especially passionate about linguistics and different cultures! Our conversation lessons will help you learn and practice your Italian, whether you are a beginner or want to perfect the language. Topics will be tailored to your needs and can range from basic scenarios to more specific ones (professional, travel or cultural context). When necessary we can focus on specific grammar rules and expand vocabulary that is more important to you. Approach - I always encourage the student to develop a personal connection to the language by exploring personal interests and real-life language use. In my lessons, I favour a flexible approach and encourage regular practice, which will definitely help you to develop your Italian and keep it active in the long run.

Born from behavioral observation, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) refers to a whole set of techniques (dissociation, reframing, etc.) and methods aimed at promoting the personal development of the individual. Neuro-linguistic programming is concerned with how humans function in a given environment, based on their behavioral patterns. Through a set of techniques and methods, NLP helps to change the way an individual perceives his environment. Indeed, each individual has a map of the world which is specific to him, and which is modulated by his beliefs and his conditioning. The purpose of NLP is to modify this map in order to enable the individual to achieve their goals more effectively. NLP therefore provides the necessary tools to make personal and structural changes, in order to create new potential for success. Neuro-linguistic programming is primarily concerned with "How to make it work well?" Rather than "Why is this not working?" ". It suggests recognizing the behaviors we adopt when communicating, and then making changes if desired. - “Programming” refers to the fact that we are conditioned by our environment which includes a system of beliefs and behaviors. - “Neuro” means that these programs are encoded in our neural circuits. - “Linguistics” refers to language, whether verbal or non-verbal. Examples of benefits of Neurolinguistic Programming: -Improvement of the mother-child relationship -Improved performance and decreased anxiety -Improvement of psychological difficulties and quality of life (..) The objective of this training: to target the tools which will support your communication, your image, will help you to decipher your interlocutor (...) to better achieve your objectives. Thus, after having exchanged with you about the essential blockages that you encounter, targeted areas for improvement, your objectives (...), pragmatic tools, techniques & methods will be put in place based on the initial data. Combined with these theoretical elements, their implementation will follow (for example, by filmed simulations or at the end of the session in real life). Course of a session: in conversational form, the practitioner identifies the problem and determines the objective with the client by asking a set of questions. He directs his questions towards solutions rather than the story that generated the situation. Then according to his practice, the practitioner uses the tools at his disposal in order to remove blockages and promote behavioral change, while deciphering the communication of the other as well as his own, thanks to specific NLP tools. THE PRACTITIONER Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our consultant teacher trainer has specialized and worked for more than 17 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords. PLACES, LANGUAGES - Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Bâle-Neuchâtel-Berne-Lucerne-Bruxelles-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently & until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. As these sessions are unanimous, this option continues to be offered. By moving to Montreux / Riviera, our training continues in person if you prefer. Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time savings related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased scheduling flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed by your interlocutor (on the chat of the session) and are automatically transmitted to you so that you can browse them during / after the session if you wish. - The sessions can be given in French and English. -As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round. PROGRAM A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

➤ Being a good manager is also being a good communicator. After all, a strategy can only be put into practice if you show yourself capable of interacting with your employees, of being a source of inspiration for them and of listening to their concerns. Unfortunately, not all managers naturally excel in this role and their difficulties in asserting themselves as true leaders is often attributable to their difficulties in communicating. ➤ The objective would then be to explore together the areas of improvement in terms of communication know-how. And managing effectively requires specific and advanced know-how. ➤ In fact, managerial communication corresponds to the interactions between the management of the company and the organization and more specifically, between the manager and his team. This executive is in charge of transmitting information and directives from higher hierarchical levels, supporting internal communication, distilling messages related to his own management to obtain the commitment of his team, all while transmitting a message effectively. ➤ This exercise can therefore be tricky: this is why it is important to choose the right mediator in order to be well supported, not only to be understood by those around him, but also to carry out his mission. ➤ What to communicate? When ? Whose ? These questions will find an answer in the consistency of the actions undertaken. Good managerial communication will thus aim to exchange / dialogue effectively with its employees, maintain a close link between the different layers of the company, bring human relations back to the heart of the company, establish a climate of trust and good team cohesion, motivate by inspiring. ➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, and this from the 1st session. Statistically, the progression following these private sessions is quickly noticeable, from 2 or 3 sessions*. (*study 2022). ➤ THE TRAINER: Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication , in reputable international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, and oriented on two axes: training and coaching, with pedagogy and careful methodology as key words. ➤ LOCATIONS, LANGUAGES ➤ Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Zurich - Neuchâtel - Lugano - Montreux - Basel - Neuchâtel - Bern - Lucerne - Brussels - Luxembourg - Paris - Lyon - Montreal. But currently & until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. As these sessions are unanimous, this option continues to be offered. ➤ Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time savings related to travel and their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased time flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session and the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed (on the session chat) and are automatically sent to you so that you can browse them during / after the session if you wish. ➤ Hourly fees: To support each other & please you in this lasting / special period of covid19 and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees have been temporarily reduced. But this fixed price will not increase after the start of the sessions. ➤ The sessions can be given in French and English. ➤ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

I am a Math and Physics tutor for school students of all ages. I primarily assist graduate students in SAT, IB, and A-level Math and Physics. I conduct one-on-one classes because I believe that each student requires a personalized approach. Understanding how a student's mind works is crucial to effective teaching, and I strive to find the most suitable and efficient methods for each individual. I have been teaching since I was 16 years old, and I am currently 22. Teaching is one of my hobbies, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills to help students succeed. If you are motivated and ready to give your best effort, I would be delighted to teach you. However, if you lack motivation, I am committed to assisting you in finding the drive needed for success. Currently, I conduct online classes using a virtual board, which enhances the efficiency of our sessions. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. I will respond as soon as possible. ;)

I am an academic professor. I speak Arabic, French, Spanish, a little English and a little Turkish. I teach Spanish, language and communication, with an effective pedagogy so that everyone can speak fluently avoiding grammatical gaps. I explain my classes in French, in Arabic or in Spanish, according to your choice. ---------------------------------------------- دروس اللغة الإسبانية: قواعد اللغة والتواصل / دراسة أدبية وثقافية أنا أستاذ أكاديمي أعطي دروس في اللغة الإسبانية منذ عام 2012 أتحدث العربية والفرنسية والإسبانية والقليل من الإنجليزية والقليل من التركية أشرح دروسي باللغة الفرنسية أو العربية أو الإسبانية ، حسب اختيارك خلال الجلسة ، أشرح الدرس الذي يناسب احتياجاتك. هناك أيضًا إمكانية القيام بمناقشة مفتوحة حتى تتمكن من التحدث بطلاقة مع مرور الوقت وتجنب الثغرات النحوية وفي نهاية كل حصة ، أعطي "دروسًا" مع "تمارين" ليقوم بها المتعلم كواجب منزلي لمواصلة دعمنا وزيادة مستوهه

I am happy to help you learn the French language: 📚written OR 🎤🎧oral OR both. It depends on your needs. Through videos, audios, images, texts, songs, stories... learners will learn how to listen, speak, read, and write in French. You will be comfortable and motivated. There is no stress or routine. 🤩 If you are a beginner or not, you want to improve your French skills OR you have an exam OR homework, contact us. 💐 🏵️

These sessions are focused on English for people who encounter challenges in speaking and communicating and lack the techniques that are used for that purpose. We would develop situational vocabulary, corresponding verbs and adverbs that help transmit more precision when speaking. Our mission would be to see where you currently are in the language, strengthen any weak points and create awareness about points that need extra attention. These classes tend to take place in a more relaxed yet fun and stimulating environment. I constantly provide feedback to students about their progress and assign homework to ameliorate the practical and theoretical aspects of the English. This class is all about making English accessible and easy to learn to all through a variety of social and interactive stimulus.. You may request a full refund and get your money after the first class if you think that this class does not suit you.

We offer quality tuition for adults, students and young children in Public Speaking, Acting, Musical Theatre, LAMDA examination courses, IB DP Theatre and bespoke coaching in performance, EFL, singing, auditions, speech, phonetics & communication skills. For younger students LAMDA is the recommended and most highly respected provider of graded examinations in communication skills and in the performing arts. Marshall is a Drama and Theatre specialist and Drama honours graduate of Bristol University. He has over 30 years experience as a school teacher, University lecturer and as a Directing, Acting and coach. He worked as Head of Drama for 15 years at the International School of Geneva (LGB). Marshall holds a formal teaching qualification in English and Drama and is also the official representative for LAMDA examinations in Switzerland. Through the ACT2.CH network of specialist performance and communication teachers, which Marshall established, we are able to offer coaching in the Geneva, Lausanne and Zürich areas. ACT2 is enormously proud of its Superb Track Record with 100% exam success LAMDA STUDENTS exam results May 2022 81% Pass with DISTINCTION 19% Pass with MERIT 0% Pass 0% Fail IB DP THEATRE STUDENTS with 100% @ Grade 7

As native Italian speaker and advanced English user who lived aborad for the past 5 years, I have an excellent knowledge of both Italian and English. I have 3 years of experience in teaching languages online and in person. My teaching method foresees mainly helping students practice their communication skills, but I also work with my students on their grammar and written skills through exercises and interactive lessons. If you would like to learn how to speak Italian and English confidently, not only about specific topics but about every-day life, feel free to contact me for a first lesson!

I offer fun private lessons to gain self-confidence if you are afraid of speaking in public. Courses in eloquence, public speaking and public speaking. Tips for speaking up and being heard! helps to recite a text / set the tone write a convincing speech/monologue help for an oral/poetry/oral exam... Do not hesitate to contact me to discuss and meet to see if our ways of working can work!