MEET OUR COACHES
Managing Director | Coach
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Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts.
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Masters Degree in Media & Communications.
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Working in the Marketing & Communications field for 7+ years.
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Participated in and hosted in M.U.N (Model United Nations conference) and other public speaking. events in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.
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Ex-Youth Reporter for United Nations.
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Emcee for more than 30 events and conferences.
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Experienced Public-Speaking instructor.
Mae Rosukhon
Course Manager | Coach
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Bachelors in Soc.Sciences with honours in Linguistics.
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TEFL-certified English language teacher at university and language schools.
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Facilitator of intercultural training.
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Co-founder and host of Random Thainess events.
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Host of large-scale public, sports and children's events.
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Beyond Books Course Manager and teacher trainer.
Keeratika Lertnamwongwan
Mae Rosukhon
Course Manager | Coach
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Bachelors in Soc.Sciences with honours in Linguistics.
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TEFL-certified English language teacher at university and language schools.
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Facilitator of intercultural training.
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Co-founder and host of Random Thainess events.
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Host of large-scale public, sports and children's events.
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Beyond Books Course Manager and teacher trainer.
Sean Elliott
Coach
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10+ years performance arts professional, working throughout East & South East Asia.
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Writer, director, producer & performer of 10+ original performance art theatre productions.
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10+ years performing spoken word poetry in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia.
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Guest lecturer presenting “The Performance of Public Speaking” workshop at Thammasat University Law Faculty & Empower Toastmasters Bangkok.
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Spoken Word Poetry, Storytelling & Playful Drama ECA Course Creator & Facilitator.
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TESOL certified.
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Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.
Nerina Dansanghani
Coach
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Coach/Facilitator
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Certified child Coach under the ICF
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Public speaking and emotional expression activity coordinator
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Building on children's EQ to help them find their inner confidence
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Lead Teacher for special needs unit
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Pastoral care
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Curriculum mapping
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BA in Media and Cultural studies from Middlesex University London
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PCMC for child and parenting development certified and accredited by the ICF
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TEFL
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Implementing soft skills curriculums for HK based International schools
Bhavna Khemlani
Coach
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Experienced Educator for over 15 years
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MBA/ PGCEi
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Lecturer for University (Teach Public Speaking and Guide young students too)
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Coaching students for MUN/TEDx for schools
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Certified NLP/ Mindfulness / Well-being Counselor / EQ Practitioner (Integrate to communicate better)
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Co-Leader of Bangkok Women Writers Group - BWWG (lead and speak to multicultural communities)
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Poet / Author / Creating Book launches / Doing workshops
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Academic & Creative Writing Coach (workshop and guest speaker in varied International Schools)
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Researcher and speak at varied conferences
Sean Elliott
Coach
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10+ years performance arts professional, working throughout East & South East Asia.
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Writer, director, producer & performer of 10+ original performance art theatre productions.
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10+ years performing spoken word poetry in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia.
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Guest lecturer presenting “The Performance of Public Speaking” workshop at Thammasat University Law Faculty & Empower Toastmasters Bangkok.
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Spoken Word Poetry, Storytelling & Playful Drama ECA Course Creator & Facilitator.
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TESOL certified.
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Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.
Kristen Chuenchum
Coach
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Global Studies
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Teacher, trainer, and coach in the non-profit sector in Thailand for 10 years
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Mentor for youth in a scholarship program for 5 years
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Certified Montessori teacher
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Researcher and curriculum writer for family strengthening non-profit work
Nathalia Guimarães
Coach
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Photographer and graphic designer at a Photography Studio in Brazil (2011)
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Encourage students’ communication in a positive environment
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Performer and dancer in free time
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CELTA certificate teacher
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English Teacher at CULTURA INGLESA – Brazilian English School for Teens and Young Adults
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Diploma in Graphic Design
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Diploma in Education
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Build great rapport with students from different ages (Teens and Young Adults)
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Create graphic and digital design layouts
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Completed an IELTS course in England at London School of Business and Finance in London (2014)
Kennedy Creech
Coach
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Professional storyteller from the USA, featured at several prestigious festivals, community events and schools throughout the country
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Performing musician for over 30 years in multiple venues including, theater and musical accompaniment
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Experienced music, cultural studies and language teacher and educator with 20 years’ experience
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Creator of several “outside the box” curriculum-based courses taught through hand drumming and creative arts
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TEFL / TESOL / TEFL-YL certified with more than 15 years’ experience teaching immigrants in the USA and students in Haiti, Thailand, China, Korea and Japan.
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Co-leader for seminars in Thailand helping Thai National teachers incorporate English learning in their classroom, lesson plans and via engaging games
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Acting experience with credits in film and theater
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Drum Circle Facilitator with experience leading large groups and corporate events
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Aspiring voice over artist
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Former radio DJ
Jessie Singh
Coach
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Bachelor Of Arts in TESOL
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Diploma in Marketing and Advertising
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Corporate training and development facilitator at a multinational company (British American Tobacco)
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Business development consultant (Diageo Beverages international)
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Corporate brand ambassador +3 years
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Founder of Curious Cubs tutoring services
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Kindergarten homeroom teacher.
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Runway and photographic model for IndoThai fashion designers
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Ted-Ed club facilitator
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Masala Magazine IT girl for innovative fashion and style.
Susanna Nicol
Coach
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Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and Child Developmental Psychology
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More than a decade of experience as an early childhood educator
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Founder of EQ for kidz (www.eqforkidz.co)
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Parent and child EQ coach
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Expert in developing children's emotional intelligence (EQ) skills
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Speaker at EDC Conference 2022: Reinforcing Humanity in Education
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Presenter of parent workshops on Emotional Intelligence through EQ for kidz at international schools and throughout the Bangkok community
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Experienced voice-over artist and actress
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Extensive background in musical theatre and stage performance
Ania Wypijewska
Coach
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Bachelor in Early Years Education
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Masters in Tourism and Recreation
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over 16 years of teaching experience in countries such as the UK, Indonesia and Thailand
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Experience in different teaching philosophies such as Reggio Emilia, Montessori and eco-schools including world known Green School Bali
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Always looking for a creative way of stimulating student's learning
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Founder of YOGANIA Yoga Studio, yoga for adults and children
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Qualified yoga teacher
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Children's yoga teacher, telling stories through movement and art
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Teacher of mindfulness and written mediation (Journaling)
Kyle Louw
Coach
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BA in Live Performance
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TED Talk speaker
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7 performance poetry Slam Championship titles
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Collaborated with Grammy nominee
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Appeared in several film, television and stage productions: Including South Africa’s highest rated morning show
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International recognition and reviews from Men’s Health, Roundhouse Theatre United Kingdom and TED
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Commissioned by Cape Town tourism to curate content for South Africa’s International Airport
James Worden
Coach
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Bachelor in English
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Grad Dip in Teaching
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TESOL certified
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Over 15 years teaching experience in Thailand
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Experience in coaching for presentations, public speaking and job interviews
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Language school director
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ESL and ESP instructor for young learners and adults
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Corporate trainer at a series of multinational companies
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Merchant Marine Training Centre visiting instructor
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Royal Thai Navy visiting instructor
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Recruitment company interviewer and proof reader