Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I love languages, the arts, travel, fashion and style. Good food, great hang outs and nice people. I am fascinated with the diversity of the internet and the new and great possibilities social media brings to us. I follow people of all different backgrounds and in different fields of work, am interested in the world, and good causes. I enjoy teaching, inspiring and helping further people's careers. I cherish my friendships and nurture them. I am a citizen of the world. Native New Yorker and big city lover. Home is where my heart is. Right now I live and work in Cologne, Germany. But flexible and interested in working in different parts of Europe or the States. I love the beaches of Miami, as much as the sophisticated avenues of Manhattan, the boulevards of Paris, or the wide streets and squares of Berlin, mountains surrounding lake Zurich and the elegance of the Cote Azur. Pasta, Sushi, Thai cooking, reading books, magazines, blogs. Writing and posting comments and inspirational thoughts.

Work History

• Fokus Sprachen und Seminare
• Language Coach

• Over 20 years of experience in language training und coaching. English and German. My lessons are tailored to each individual or group's specific needs. At the moment specializing in English for all business related situations. Preparation for presentations, presenting a product and presenting yourself. Personal Branding. How to make a memorable appearance. Delivery of talks and training of team leaders on how to handle and motivate staff on a daily basis. Guiding them through a day in the global village where English is the common language - used with native and non native speakers.

• VHS, Institure of cont. ed. Cologne, Germany
• Business English Trainer

• Self Branding, how to ace the interview, overcoming the hurdles of the HR department. Resumes, cover letters. Cold calls, conference calls. Negotiations, presentations, meetings. Brainstorming, new ideas. How to make a good first impression. E-mails, cover letters. interviews and feedback. Motivation and perseverance.

• Self employed
• Coach and motivational speaker

• Coaching one on one. Specializing in empowering and coaching women from 19 - 99. How to improve your self image. What men won't tell you ... How to negotiate for a better position and higher salary. How to be the best you can. What makes you stand out from the crowd. Style guide. Personal make-over. Image coach. Make-up and fashion consultant.

Education

• Cambridge University
• Diploma of English Studies, Education
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• WMB Bern, Switzerland
• Bachelor, Languages, Business
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• HB Studios, New York, NY
• Acting/Speech and improvisation
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