đ This is My Story đ
đ¸đť I was born in South Africa, English is my native language AND I love animalsđž
đ¸đť I'm passionate about developing people & I promise to exceed your expectations.
đ¸đť 30+ yearsâ training & working experience in the Corporate World working with global clients. I'm on the interview panel too - recruiting & testing; preparing people for promotions too.(Worked in UK, Netherlands-@Nike; worked with corporate clients in USA, Europe, Asia, etc)
đ¸đť Partnered with students that were accepted into Yale University & other high profile schools....many students accepted into their dream business schools.
đ¸đť Partnered with young students preparing for school interviews & school exams with great success. (HKDSE etc)
đ¸đť 99,6% đsuccess rate with Business & Student Interviews.
âď¸I see life as a journey, success is a continuous process of learning.
đ¸đť Empower you through a mindset life changing journey. đ An Abundance Mindset brings positive results.
đ¸đť Trained | Coached 15 000+ CEOs, Business Professionals, Consultants, Brokers, Doctors, Psychologists, Police Force, Flight staff (including Flight Attendants), Financial Advisors, Managers, Leaders, Assistants, Secretaries, Tutors, Trainers and more...
đ¸đť My Students are from: Asia, USA, S America, Middle East, UK, Europe, Africa.
My highlight comment for 2023 from a student: "Miss Lydia, you're a keeper!" and we had a good laugh.
â¤ď¸Invest in your futureâ¤ď¸ Your Future Self will Thank Youâ¤ď¸
â¤ď¸Free lessons for regular studentsâ¤ď¸
đWhy Connect with MeđI'm a qualified Executive Business and Life Coach & NLP Pracitioner.
đI'm happy when every student I meet, leaves my lesson better - than when they joined the lesson.
đMistakes are okđ¤ (Lessons learnt) - Reframe how you see mistakes and keep speaking.... more and more....
đI â¤ď¸seeing my students smile âŚespecially when they have that special Aha Moment.
đExcellence is achievable! Start to level up and make an impact when you speak.
đTips to learn to speak like a native.
đSpeak confidently in English (meetings/small talk/interviews/giving feedback etc)?
đReduce speaking anxiety and nerves - learn to deal with the symptoms
đI empower you to use techniques that last. (and remove the blocks you have - limiting beliefs, etc)
đImprove your listening skills and improve communication with clients and customers.
đGo for that dream job or promotion and Ace that Interview in just 1 lesson.
đMeetings and interviews - is it a challenge to handle questions? Learn some Impromptu speaking tricks.
đPlanning to move abroad? We can start with idioms & slangs â I have many books to share tooâŚ
đPowerful-English boost to master that Small Talk and Conversations in the office or at school/university.
đI listen to you, understand your unique needs.đ
đ¤ I would love to Connect with you đ¤ all English levels are welcome in my classđ°
Bonus:
-Customised Development Plans / Lessons with your SMART Goals/Roadmaps
-Customised lessons & teaching materials for you.
-Regulars get free lessons.
It's time for YOU become a "Next Level Version of Yourself"
Looking forward to meeting you and hearing your story....
đ Course Offeringsđ:
My courses can be Intensive or you can decide to Jump Start or learn at a slower pace. The choice is yours.đ
Select Modules that suit your needs - I will meet you where YOU are.
Customised classed to suit YOU.
đ English Communication Masterclasses đ
â¨Module 1 - Verbal Communication:
Pronunciation
Interview Skills (Schools, universities, jobs)
Exam preparation for Schools - all ages (HKDSE, PET, etc)
Business English
Public Speaking
Conversational Skills
Presentation Skills
Leadership/CEO Communication
Current Affairs
**learn how to create NEW habits and remove OLD habits.**
**Understand what limiting beliefs you have and let me help you change that..**
â¨Module 2 - Non-Verbal Communication:
Body Language, Facial Expressions
Gestures and Posture
Eye Contact
â¨Module 3 - Interpersonal Communication:
Conflict Resolution
Building Rapport; Networking
Building Trust
Confidence and Assertiveness
â¨Module 4 - Digital Communication & Social Media:
LinkedIn - Stand out from the rest **Popular Course**. Create a new social presence for headhunters to find you :) - GREAT TIPS!
Email Communication
Video Conferencing Etiquette
Netiquette (Online Etiquette)
â¨Module 5 - Written Communication:
Business Writing
Email Etiquette
Report and Proposal Writing
â¨Module 6 - Listening Skills:
Active Listening, Being Present
Empathetic Questioning
Effective Questioning Techniques
Feedback and Response Techniques
Clarifying and Paraphrasing
â¨Module 7 - Cross-Cultural Communication:
Cultural Awareness
Intercultural Communication
Cultural Sensitivity
Overcoming Language Barriers
â¨Module 8 0 Coaching & Mindset:
Sales Coaching including sales process, etc.
Abundance Coaching (Love, Joy, Health, Wealth)
Relationship Coaching
Business Coaching for Results
đŤśđť "Learn continually-Remember, there's always âone more thingâ to learn!" STEVE JOBS
Do not try to be perfect; Make mistakes; Speak Speak Speak; Have fun; BELIEVE in Yourself.
đWhat are your goals?đ
-What is your reason for learning English? Travel? Work? Study?
-Need to grow your English and boost your confidence in the office or at school/university?
-Want to be the best leader to your team?
-Chasing after your dream job?
-Preparing for a stressful presentation / want to boost Presentation and speaking skills?
-Want to stand out from your colleagues?
-Anything else? Let's connect and shoot through any questions you may haveâŚ
- Together we prepare a Personal Development Plan that suits YOU = Learning journey!
đ¤ Short goals and Long goals đ
⨠Professional Learning Materials and special students pack's just for YOU
⨠Google Docs - student folder for all your lessons and homework.
đ¸đť Book a Trial Lesson and let's connect - I would love to meet you.
-I will assess your English ability - and understand your learning goals.
-I will then give you feedback and Personal Lesson Plan - designed for YOU.
-Looking forward to this journey with you...and we will see this transformation together.đ
-25 min & 50 min lessons available.
đŤ đđđđđReviews from My Happy Studentsđđđđđ đŤ
đThis makes me smile......đ
đ I have the best students đ
đťGratitudeđť
đťI learn so much from my students - Win-Winđť
Some comments: âBest Tutor Iâve ever hadâ; âLove herâ; âEncourages me to learn moreâ; âI donât miss a lesson, so I âtakeâ Lydia camping with me.â; âSheâs empathetic and listens to me â the most caring tutor Iâve ever met.â; "My 11 year old sister is too shy to speak English, and with Teach Lydia - she is not shy. She felt ok to speak English with Teacher Lydia. Thank you."; âLydia always goes the extra mile."; "I â¤ď¸ learning English with Lydia"; "Learnt so many new idioms today, love my classes!".
âI get excited for my lessons with Lydia.â đĽE from Taiwan.
"My colleagues were very impressed by my English communication transformation."đĽJ from Spain.
âTeacher Lydia is great teacher full of passion. Her interview preparation class was the best one I have ever taken in Amazing Talker. Thank you, Lydiaâ. đĽG, Dallas, USA.
âLydia is very patient - she makes sure I understand everything before we end the session.
I love the way she recapped from the previous lesson. (Because I needed that refresher).
Iâm so grateful. Thank you Lydia.â đĽ Mary, Portugal
âTeacher Lydia is professional and friendly and prepared a great lesson. She gave opportunities for practice and ensured the student understood. Our lesson was about the job interview process, some great tips and role plays. I highly recommend Teacher Lydia!â - Debra, 2021
đ° Classroom Rules & Important Information for my classes in the đCastleđ°
-Be on time for every lesson â Life happens, let me know if thereâs an emergency.
-Always be polite, friendly and give me feedback to improve so that you get the most value from every single lesson.
-If a student does not arrive within 15 minutes after the class is due to begin the student can be charged in full for the lesson or let me know about the emergency, etc.
-All lesson cancellations must be made 12 hours or more before the class is due to begin.
â ď¸The âcompletedâ button will be pressed if there is no news from you regarding the âno showâ/ cancelling the lesson.
Thank you for reading my profile and taking time to get to know me.
đ¸đťLydiađ¸đť
Lydia is a wonderful teacher. I made lesson appointment with a short notice. She checked on my needs and shared materials to me immediately so that I could prepared before lesson.
During lesson, she gave me lots of advice and suggestions. She also sent me additional notes after the lesson!
Really enjoyable to have lesson with Lydia!
Thank you immensely for the exceptional lesson. Your extensive experience has not only equipped me with practical solutions to address my concerns but also inspired me greatly. Your dedication to teaching and sharing, coupled with your altruistic intentions, is truly commendable. Once again, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your kindness and invaluable guidance.
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