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Improve your speeches in public and in meetings / Paris

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Public speaking is one of the most scary things for human beings. For some, this can be extremely disabling and hinder their entire career.
But this apprehension concerns a very large percentage of the population and crosses all categories of age, sex or socio-professional environment. If you are in this case, you can start by reassuring yourself: you are not alone!
The second good news is that it works! It is by practicing that you will learn how to lower the level of stress, to be more aware of what you have to do and to be well prepared.
To practice, I offer private lessons: a benevolent and demanding environment that will allow us to adapt to your specific needs. Once you have understood your fears and learned to overcome them, speaking (in public, meeting) may be a great source of fun!

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A supple and comfortable outfit that does not stop you from breathing

Location

At teacher's location: Rue Amyot, 75005 Paris, France
At student's location: Around Paris, France
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Age:
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Duration:
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The class is taught in:French, English, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Portuguese

About Me

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Performing and vocal artist, I play regularly in Belgium and abroad; mainly in the context of public readings, performances (spoken or sung), stage creations and radio broadcasts.

My practice is centered on the relationship between writing and voice. How to make a written text natural? It's an exciting question, to which I give myself as an artist and that I love to convey. It's always amazing to bridge a person (his body, his voice, his posture in space, his sensitivity) and what he / she has to say!

In recent years, my artistic practice has been enriched by a musical approach and the exploration of several vocal techniques. This knowledge is very valuable for the oral expression work that I pass on.

Education

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I come from the world of stage and theater. I studied acting at the Ecole Supérieure d'Art Dramatique (Paris) and directed at the National Superior Institute of Performing Arts (Brussels). I also studied Modern Literature, Dramaturgy and I have been singing for many years.
I have built my approach to voice with a variety of practices, such as Kristin Linklater's natural voice method, biodynamic approach and vibratory singing transmitted by Nadine Rodilla, the legacy work of the Roy Hart Theater (musical theater) taught. by Joseph Clark, the traditional polyphonic song transmitted by Dounia Depoorter or jazz singing with Marie-Sophie Talbot.
Today I am part of several vocal groups including the 'Hot bodies choir' directed by Gérald Kurdian.

Experience / Qualifications

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I have been working on speaking with all kinds of audiences since 2009.
I have passed on my techniques to children, drama students, teenagers, professional journalists, executives, computer scientists, activists, European Commission officials, translators, diplomats, salesmen, linguists, professors, bearers of artistic projects and workers in the socio-cultural sector.
I have worked in structures such as: Les Ateliers d'Art Contemporain (Liège, Brussels), the “Parallax” actor school (Brussels), La Monnaie / De Munt (Brussels), the Odéon - Théâtre de l '' Europe (Paris), the CFPJ (Paris), the school of scenic arts: Art-T (Brussels), Serco Europe (Brussels), the collective 52 (Paris), the Pôle Les Bazis (France), the Smart and the Far network (Belgium), the Haute Ecole Franscico Ferrer, the Université Saint-Louis (Brussels), the CFS (Brussels), Vie Féminine (Belgium) and the University of Paris 8.

Living for over ten years in the European capital, passionate about other cultures, I teach in English as well and receive students from around the world that I can work with their mother tongue (I have notions of Italian, Spanish and modern Greek)
I also get to Paris, where I was born and where I go very regularly.
Since June 2021, I have been a communications advisor in a ministerial cabinet of the Belgian federal government.

Reviews (14)

I had a very useful lesson and I hope it will help me for my next presentation
I came with very specific professional objectives and I obtained very promising results in a short time. Charlotte adapted to my difficulties with great kindness. I recommend without hesitation!
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Very professional support, and the pleasure of the meeting.
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Charlotte is an excellent coach and I would highly recommend anyone with fears of public speaking like myself to consult with her. Through my coaching sessions with Charlotte, I am visibly improving my speaking techniques. The exercises are fun and I am happy to say that my fears might one day even be conquered, so that public speaking will be a joyful experience. Thank you!
Very pleasant welcome. Charlotte was immediately able to identify the points to work on!
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Public speaking is one of the most scary things for human beings. For some, this can be extremely disabling and hinder their entire career. But this apprehension concerns a very large percentage of the population and crosses all categories of age, sex or socio-professional environment. If you are in this case, you can start by reassuring yourself: you are not alone! The second good news is that it works! It is by practicing that you will learn how to lower the level of stress, to be more aware of what you have to do and to be well prepared. To practice, I offer private lessons: a benevolent and demanding environment that will allow us to adapt to your specific needs. Once you have understood your fears and learned to overcome them, speaking (in public, meeting) may be a great source of fun!

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