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Tutoring for shy men (18+) 🍀 * How to talk to women * Walk & Talk * positive attitude * Mentoring *

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Have you ever wondered what women think about you? Why there was no further progress after a meeting? What went wrong?

Here you have a woman who gives you individual, constructive feedback and honestly shares her opinion about your appearance, your behavior and yes, even your smell (for example: too much perfume or aftershave can be off-putting and thus prevent further approach).

In addition, you will find a woman here who is prepared to practice with you carefully and carefully, to approach the matter with the right attitude (through mental training) and thus to help you relax. You can ask me everything you have always wanted to know about women but have never dared to ask.

All you need is your willingness to try it with me and your time for a walk in nature 🌲 🌳 🌿 (my favorite place for meaningful walk-and-talk opportunities).

Note: ❌ I am NOT a professional sex worker and therefore I do NOT offer any services that are usually provided by such ladies. ❌

I am a mental trainer, social worker and experienced mentor for shy, “nerdy” men.
If you have “serious” problems, I know an experienced sex coach who I can recommend to you if necessary.

(My native language is German, so I would prefer to speak German at the meetings, but English is also okay for me.)

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE THAT I ONLY accept booking requests from people who have a face picture in their profile. ⚠️

🔴 Disclaimer: This offer does not constitute legal, medical or professional psychological advice. Any actions based on this offer are at your own risk. I accept no responsibility for any stirring up of old traumas or similar that may arise from the use of this offer and I also make no promises of healing, as I am not responsible for this. I recommend consulting suitable specialists or experts for specialist questions or serious problems (such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline tendencies, panic attacks or bipolar disorder). 🔴

Location

At student's location: Around Floridsdorf, Austria

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General info

Age:
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:German, English

About Me

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I am a warm, patient and experienced qualified social worker and mental trainer (non-smoker) with many years of experience in learning support and tutoring. ❤️

I have always enjoyed working with people because I am an open-minded, empathetic, appreciative, communicative person. I realized early on that I particularly enjoy tutoring individual students because I can respond individually to each individual - which my students also really appreciate.

During learning and training sessions, it is important to me that the person I speak to feels comfortable, which is why I prefer to make home visits.

In addition to home visits, I also love training sessions in nature, for example in the form of Walk & Talk, because it's easy to relax there and the learning success is greater.


I am also happy to offer corrections in matters:

⭐ Essays
⭐ Seminar papers / term papers
⭐ Departmental thesis (VWA)
⭐ Diploma theses
⭐ ghostwriting
⭐ blog, write, rhyme,
⭐ presentations
⭐ Cover letter

Also ONLINE for corrections.

I also accompany and support students in individual lessons with regard to external examinations.

I look forward to your request! :-)

Kind regards, Manuela (please use your first name address)

Education

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Upper secondary school (with psychology and philosophy lessons)
College for Social Pedagogy
dipl. Children and youth mental trainer
dipl. Mental trainer
dipl. German trainer DaF/DaZ

Years of practical experience available - and I can only say: gladly again and again. :-)

Experience / Qualifications

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Years of patient learning support in after-school care centers and educational residential communities as well as with individuals in a family environment. Furthermore, DaF/DaZ teaching experience in Vienna (Ottakringerstrasse).

Reviews (2)

Manuela is great. Very helpful and patient and gives practical advice
Patient, knowledgeable, great teacher, highly recommended.
Friendly, patient and experienced qualified people. Social educator (non-smoker) with many years of experience, offers individual tutoring in German and English for children and young people in elementary school, middle school, lower school, upper school, poly, vocational school, secondary school up to the Matura as well as for adults in the form of home visits. Double lessons or 1.5 hours are also possible. During the holidays and on public holidays also during the week, otherwise only FRI-SUN. Places for tutoring: ❤️ Vienna, Hollabrunn, Stockerau, Langenzersdorf, Bisamberg, Korneuburg, Göllersdorf, Sierndorf, Ober Olberndorf, Leobendorf, Spillern. ❤️ IMPORTANT: In Vienna PLEASE ONLY the following areas: Floridsdorf to Kagraner Platz, Kagran/Kagraner Brücke, Alte Donau, Praterstern, Wien Mitte/Landstraße, Strebersdorf, Brünnerstraße, Jedlersdorf, Handelskai, Dresdner Straße, Jägerstraße, Neue Donau, Oberdöbling, Heiligenstadt, Traisengasse ❤️ I am also happy to offer corrections in matters: ⭐ Essays ⭐ Seminar papers / term papers ⭐ Departmental thesis (VWA) ⭐ ghostwriting ⭐ blog, write, rhyme, ⭐ presentations ⭐ Cover letter Also ONLINE for corrections. I also accompany and support students in individual lessons with regard to external examinations. I look forward to your request! :-) Kind regards, Manuela PS: Please write to me in you form.
Hello you special person! :-) I'm glad you found my ad and we hope we can work together well soon. As a qualified social worker, I have years of experience in practice and also in supporting people with the writing of theses in social education. I have already supported several students through their final exams and would be happy to be able to help you individually to complete your training. I am also happy to support you with homework, essays, seminar papers and specialist papers. I have an irregular work schedule that changes from week to week, so it is important that you are flexible too so that we can find a suitable date from week to week that suits both of us. I look forward to your inquiry. :-)
Hello you wonderful person! :-) If you would like to learn to understand and appreciate yourself better, I hereby offer you the opportunity to walk part of your path of self-knowledge and self-discovery with me as your mentor and companion. How? With mental training and personality development techniques. I like to look behind a person's facade because there is so much to discover! ✨ Let’s create a-ha moments together and help you blossom! Regardless of whether you have ADHD/ADD, social phobia or are highly sensitive (HSP), or simply don't fully understand why you sometimes - for example - react so ambivalently... I would like to work with you individually so that together we can discover your great sides and bring them to light, so that you too can live your true self and thus rest in your center and be more satisfied with yourself. Note: To ensure quality, I do not offer this program as a single lesson, but as a booking package of at least 5 sessions. I look forward to your inquiry so that I can start developing your potential. :-) ⚠️ Note: My native language is German. This offer is aimed at German-speaking people - although I am aware that this ad will be automatically translated into English. ⚠️ PS: By the way, I am LGBTQAI+ friendly and a non-smoker ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ It starts with you When you are not with yourself and decide for yourself, others will not be able to learn from you, how to love you. They will follow you and neglect you, if you neglect yourself. They will despise you, as you despise yourself. You will assume that their opinion is also yours, because you don't say yours. They will ask you little, but tell you a lot. They will expect you that you join in, laugh along, vote along and do not ask, challenge or deny. They will treat you like this, how you treat yourself. But if you value yourself, if you take your inner life seriously, if you listen to yourself and doesn’t let anyone do anything to you, then others will learn to respect you, to honor and love. It starts with you. Ulrich Schaffer (*17 December 1942 in Pomerania), writer and photographer
Hello you special person! :-) Do you need more self-confidence? Do you lack self-esteem? Discover your full mental potential! In my mindfulness classes, I offer personalized mentoring sessions aimed at increasing your mental strength and giving you the tools to achieve your goals. I am an experienced mentor who will help you optimize your thinking habits, discover your personal talents, and improve your personal skills. (My native language is German, so I prefer to teach in German, but I am also willing to try in English if requested/required.) My classes are designed to address your specific needs and goals. I use proven methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and other mental training approaches to help you improve your mental performance and live a more balanced life. This program (at least 5 class hours) covers a variety of topics including: 🧘‍♂️ Mindfulness practices for serenity and concentration 🌟 Discovering emotional regulation 🌟 Improve mental clarity and concentration 🌟 Cultivating your self-awareness 🌟 emotional growth 🌟 Relaxation techniques 🌟 Promote positive thinking patterns and self-confidence 🌟 Developing strategies for problem solving and decision making 🌟 Whether you're preparing for exams, facing professional challenges, or simply want to improve your mental health, this mental training mentoring course (as mentioned, minimum 5 sessions, no individual lessons available) can provide the support and guidance you need. It's time to start your journey to a stronger and more balanced mind. 💖 I look forward to hearing from you. 💖 PS: I have an irregular schedule that changes from week to week, so it is important that you are flexible too so that we can find a suitable time from week to week that suits both of us. PPS: By the way, I am LGBTQAI+ friendly and a non-smoker

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