Career Planning and Business Coaching for All Ages

From 64 £ /h

I work with individuals who are either starting their own businesses or would like to grow their existing business. Additionally, I work with individuals on career planning and coach on how to be effective in the workplace.

My experience in the corporate sector and running my own businesses have provided me with significant exposure which has helped many individuals over the years.

I take the time to understand every individual and where they are in their business or career. I work with them by putting practical steps in place to advance in their chosen field.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I have worked in South Africa and the UK which has given me exposure to a variety of people and ways of working. Furthermore, I have held several leadership positions during my career. In terms of entrepreneurship, I am currently running my third business.

I am driven and passionate about my work, and the people I coach feel that passion. I take the time to understand every individual I coach and work with them to succeed in their chosen field.

Education

- Bachelor of Business Science (Finance) at the University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA) candidate at Warwick University

Experience / Qualifications

Many years of experience in corporate and running my own businesses. I work with many entrepreneurs to build their businesses.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Business skills

Start-up business

Career planning

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Gaëlle

5.0

(3)

Every kid has ideas. Most never do anything with them.
This course changes that.

I believe inside every kid is an entrepreneur. Not necessarily someone who wants to be "CEO" but someone capable of seeing a problem, imagining a solution, and making it real.

In this course, your child will:
✓ Develop a real business idea: something they actually care about, not an abstract project
✓ Understand the market: Who needs this? Why? Who else offers it? Why would theirs be better?
✓ Create a simple business plan: the version that actually works, not 50 pages of jargon
✓ Design a brand: logo, name, story. Why their business exists (not just to make money)
✓ Build and test their idea: even at small scale, they'll see if people actually want what they created
✓ Learn to lead a team: we work in groups, so they'll experience real collaboration
✓ Use technology smartly: real tools to grow a business
✓ Get feedback from real entrepreneurs: not just from me, but from people building things right now

Why this is different:
Most "entrepreneurship courses for kids" teach theory. Here we build something real.
Your child won't just learn about entrepreneurship. They'll experience it: having an idea, developing it, sharing it, and getting genuine feedback.

Some will have a business. Others will discover it's not for them. Both are successes because they learned something real about themselves.

What they take home:
A complete business plan. A brand they designed. A presentation they delivered. And most importantly: the conviction that their ideas matter and they can make them real.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Group and individual work, flexible

For kids with big ideas and adults who want to nurture them.

Dr.Ibrahim

5.0

(3)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO standards and their practical application in business operations. Designed for professionals, managers, and organizations seeking certification or improvement, the program covers the fundamental principles of ISO, including quality management, risk assessment, process control, and continuous improvement.

Participants will learn how ISO standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) can be applied to strengthen business performance, ensure compliance, and meet international requirements. Through case studies, workshops, and interactive exercises, learners will gain hands-on knowledge of documentation, auditing, corrective actions, and best practices for sustainable success.

By the end of the program, participants will understand the key requirements of ISO standards, how to implement them effectively, and how to prepare for internal and external audits. This course is ideal for quality managers, compliance officers, team leaders, and business owners who want to achieve excellence, build customer trust, and gain a competitive edge in the global market.

Ammar

5.0

(3)

Complex academic and professional goals become manageable when the objective is clear, the methodology is sound, the work is properly planned, and decisions are based on structured reasoning rather than improvisation.

I am a PhD-qualified engineer, university professor, published researcher, former senior academic leader, project practitioner, and multidisciplinary mentor with more than 30 years of experience across teaching, research, supervision, engineering, project planning, management, professional development, and decision support.

This class provides personalized guidance for university students, graduate researchers, engineers, professionals, managers, career changers, and adult learners. Depending on your objective, we can focus on one of three clearly defined pathways or connect them when your situation genuinely requires an integrated approach.

RESEARCH METHODS, THESIS & DISSERTATION
• Defining and narrowing a research problem
• Developing research questions and objectives
• Formulating hypotheses
• Building conceptual and theoretical frameworks
• Literature-review strategy and source evaluation
• Connecting theories, constructs, variables, and measurement
• Quantitative research design
• Qualitative research design
• Mixed-methods research
• Experimental, observational, survey, and case-study approaches
• Population and sampling decisions
• Sample-size considerations
• Questionnaire and survey design
• Reliability and validity
• Operationalization of variables
• Coding plans and data preparation
• Research ethics and responsible data handling
• Selecting appropriate analytical methods
• Developing a coherent data-analysis plan
• Interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings
• Structuring methodology and results chapters
• Connecting findings to research questions and hypotheses
• Discussion, limitations, implications, and recommendations
• Responding systematically to supervisor feedback
• Preparing to explain and defend methodological decisions
• Academic and scientific writing structure
• Citation, referencing, and reference-management workflows
• Preparing research presentations, proposals, posters, or defense materials

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL EXECUTION
• Project objectives and success criteria
• Scope definition and requirements
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Activity definition and sequencing
• Network diagrams
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• PERT and schedule uncertainty
• Milestones and deliverables
• Resource planning and allocation
• Cost estimation and budgeting concepts
• Project scheduling and control
• Risk identification, analysis, and response planning
• Stakeholder analysis
• Communication planning
• Quality and performance monitoring
• Change management
• Traditional, Agile, and hybrid approaches
• Construction and engineering project contexts
• Microsoft Project workflows
• Primavera planning and scheduling
• Diagnosing delayed or underperforming projects
• Turning complex objectives into executable action plans
• Engineering-management principles and technical decision making
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams
• Balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and resources
• Engineering operations, productivity, and process improvement
• Technology and innovation management
• Decision analysis and evaluation of technical alternatives
• Quality-management and continuous-improvement principles
• Translating strategic objectives into engineering and operational actions

3. CAREER STRATEGY, JOB SEARCH & INTERVIEW PREPARATION
• Clarifying career direction and professional objectives
• Identifying transferable skills
• Skills-gap analysis
• Career-transition planning
• Professional positioning and value proposition
• CV and résumé strategy
• Matching experience to job requirements
• Preparing for behavioral interviews
• Preparing for technical and analytical interviews
• Structuring evidence-based answers
• STAR and other response frameworks
• Developing strong professional examples and stories
• Mock-interview practice
• Diagnosing weak or unclear answers
• Communicating complex experience concisely
• Preparing for questions about strengths, weaknesses, conflict, leadership, failure, and problem solving
• Interview preparation for academic, technical, engineering, analytical, and management roles
• Building a realistic professional-development plan
• Job-search strategy and targeted opportunity identification
• LinkedIn profile development and professional positioning
• Networking and professional relationship building
• Personal branding and professional visibility
• Cover-letter strategy
• Evaluating job opportunities and career alternatives
• Preparing for promotion, internal mobility, or management transition

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Leadership styles and situational leadership
• Leading technical, academic, and multidisciplinary teams
• Communication, delegation, accountability, and feedback
• Motivation and team performance
• Conflict management and difficult conversations
• Decision making under uncertainty
• Problem solving and critical thinking in leadership situations
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
• Managing change and organizational resistance
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing others
• Professional presence, credibility, and influence
• Transitioning from technical specialist to team or management roles

My approach follows a common structured logic:
define the objective → diagnose the current situation → identify constraints → select the appropriate methodology → build the plan → execute → monitor → evaluate → communicate the result → improve

We can work with your research proposal, thesis plan, supervisor feedback, conceptual framework, questionnaire, methodology chapter, project schedule, WBS, risk register, MS Project or Primavera file, CV, job description, interview questions, or professional-development challenge.

I do not simply provide generic templates or ready-made answers. I help you understand why a method or strategy fits your situation, what assumptions it depends on, how to evaluate alternatives, how to detect weaknesses, and how to defend the final decision clearly.

Academic and professional integrity are essential. I provide teaching, methodological guidance, critical feedback, analytical support, planning, coaching, and supervision-style mentoring. I do not write assessed theses or dissertations, complete examinations, fabricate research results, or misrepresent a student’s or professional’s experience.

My goal is to help you become the genuine owner of your research, project, or professional path—able to explain your decisions, manage complexity, communicate clearly, and move forward independently.

Anna

5.0

(3)

All my courses are intensive and personalized, focused on your goals.

During our lessons, we will primarily speak Russian, as this allows us to learn the language as quickly as possible. We will read articles and discuss current events. If you don't understand something, I will be happy to explain it to you in French or English.

To make our courses more effective, I use the following approaches:
1. Communicative approach (as soon as we learn a word or grammar structure, we begin to use it in our communication)
2. Linguistic repertoire (we will make references to languages you already speak to make memorization easier and more lasting)

If you want to learn Russian for work, business, official exams, everyday communication, or simply out of love for Slavic languages and cultures, you've come to the right place. If you have other goals related to the Russian language, don't worry. Send me a message describing your situation, and I'll create a program specifically for you.

Beini

5.0

(3)

I’m a certified Chinese teacher who enjoys helping learners discover that Chinese can be both practical and enjoyable. With a strong interest in communication and people, I am especially good at working with teenagers, building trust with them, understanding their learning needs, and encouraging them to express themselves with confidence. Rather than focusing only on textbooks and grammar, I like to make lessons lively, relevant, and connected to real life.

I also enjoy working with adult learners, whether they are beginners, professionals, parents, or simply people who have always wanted to learn Chinese. I understand that adults often have different goals, learning habits, and concerns, so I adapt my teaching style to each individual. I’m particularly good at teaching adults through sharing and meaningful exchange. I place greater emphasis on listening and guiding learners rather than relying on a one-way, input-based teaching approach. I hope to be not only a teacher, but also a supportive learning partner who helps you make steady progress—and enjoy the journey of learning Chinese along the way.

Abdelmounim

5.0

(3)

startup accompagnement and entrepreneurship trainer
Validate: Test your idea with real users.

Build: Create a Minimal Viable Product (MVP).

Fund: Bootstrap, secure loans, or pitch investors.

Scale: Market, hire smart, and adapt. and more

Hai

5.0

(3)

I'm a Swiss citizen with a background in banking and wealth management, plus years of experience in recruiting. I've coached candidates specifically for job interviews in Germany and Switzerland — from the initial application all the way to a successful offer.

Unlike a typical language teacher or generic career coach, I understand both sides of the process: how hiring managers in the DACH region actually think and decide, which answers land well, and the typical blind spots international candidates miss — both linguistic and cultural.

What you can expect:

Tailored preparation for your specific interview (industry, role, company)
Realistic interview simulations with direct, honest feedback
Sharpening your self-presentation, body language, and answer strategy
Support with language nuances if German isn't your native language
Insight into cultural expectations in the German and Swiss job markets (punctuality, communication style, salary negotiation)

Whether you're applying to the DACH job market for the first time, or you've had several rejections and want to know what's actually missing — I'll help you show up convincingly when it counts.

Ich bin Schweizer Bürger mit Hintergrund im Banking und Wealth Management sowie langjähriger Erfahrung im Recruiting. Seit Jahren coache ich Kandidat/-innen gezielt auf Vorstellungsgespräche für Stellen in Deutschland und der Schweiz vor — von der ersten Bewerbung bis zum erfolgreichen Abschluss.

Anders als klassische Sprachlehrer oder allgemeine Karriereberater kenne ich beide Seiten des Prozesses: Ich weiss, wie Personalverantwortliche im DACH-Raum tatsächlich denken und entscheiden, welche Antworten überzeugen und welche typischen Stolpersteine internationale Bewerber übersehen — sprachlich wie kulturell.

Das erwartet dich:

Individuelle Vorbereitung auf dein konkretes Vorstellungsgespräch (Branche, Rolle, Unternehmen)
Simulation von echten Interviewsituationen mit direktem, ehrlichem Feedback
Optimierung deiner Selbstpräsentation, Körpersprache und Antwortstrategie
Unterstützung bei sprachlichen Feinheiten, falls Deutsch nicht deine Muttersprache ist
Einblick in kulturelle Erwartungen im deutschen und Schweizer Arbeitsmarkt (Pünktlichkeit, Kommunikationsstil, Gehaltsverhandlung)

Egal ob du dich zum ersten Mal auf dem DACH-Arbeitsmarkt bewirbst oder nach mehreren Absagen wissen willst, was wirklich fehlt — ich helfe dir, im entscheidenden Moment überzeugend aufzutreten.

Extra information for the student:

Sitzungen finden online statt (Zoom, Google Meet oder Microsoft Teams) — bitte für stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierendes Mikrofon/Kamera und ruhige Umgebung sorgen.
Bitte vor der ersten Sitzung die Stellenausschreibung (falls vorhanden), deinen Lebenslauf und das Datum des geplanten Interviews mitteilen.
Ideal ist mindestens 1 Woche Vorlauf vor einem echten Vorstellungsgespräch, um genug Zeit für Übung und Anpassung zu haben.
Bitte mindestens 24 Stunden im Voraus stornieren oder verschieben.

Youssef

5.0

(3)

Italian for Foreign Learners is a practical and structured course designed for students who want to communicate confidently in real-life situations.
The lessons are taught by a native Italian speaker, ensuring authentic pronunciation, natural expressions, and a clear understanding of how the language is used in everyday contexts.

You will learn how to build sentences, understand essential grammar, improve pronunciation, and develop natural conversation skills.
The lessons are personalised, clear, and adapted to your level; whether you are a complete beginner or already familiar with Italian.

We focus on everyday communication, cultural insights, vocabulary expansion, and practical exercises that help you progress quickly and enjoy the learning process.

Unathi

5.0

(3)

Welcoming international students from all time zones for online lessons!

Level: Beginner to Advanced (A1–C1)

This versatile course is designed to support learners at every stage of their journey—from children building early reading and speaking confidence to professionals mastering workplace communication. Lessons are fully customized to match your age, skill level, and specific goals.

What we will cover:
* For Kids & Beginners: Engaging, interactive sessions focused on vocabulary, phonics, school reading, and speaking with confidence.
* For Teens & Students: Homework assistance, school exam preparation, and conversational practice to make English natural and easy.
* For Professionals & Adults: Polished corporate communication, including business writing, meeting etiquette, and professional phrasing.

Jan

5.0

(3)

I provide personalised English coaching for professionals and business people who want to communicate more confidently and effectively in international environments.
My lessons are practical and tailored to each student’s individual needs, level and professional situation. Rather than following a standard textbook programme, I focus on the English you actually need for your work and everyday professional communication.
Sessions can include Business English, conversation and fluency, presentations, meetings and negotiations, professional vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and accuracy, and preparation for interviews or important professional situations.
I also work with students to identify recurring mistakes and communication habits that may be holding them back. We then address these systematically through conversation, targeted exercises and regular feedback.
With extensive international business and consulting experience, I can also help experienced professionals develop the language, confidence and communication style needed when working with international colleagues, clients and senior management.
My approach is supportive, practical and conversation-focused. The objective is not simply to improve your English, but to help you communicate naturally, clearly and confidently when it matters.

Riva

5.0

(3)

Business Studies For AS level students formatting,exam tips for your upcoming business exams. I specialize in business but also help in economics and accountancy if needed for ASlevel students. Being a Alevels student myself, i might be the suitable one

Dusan

5.0

(3)

Hotels, travel agencies and tour operators run on communication — enquiries, bookings, itineraries, reviews, and guests writing in several languages. Most of that work is repetitive. Much of it is exactly where AI genuinely helps, and most businesses are using it badly or not at all.

I spent twelve years in the travel industry, working with international bookings, ticketing and airline systems. I've spent the last two years building LLM tooling and training AI models. This class sits between those two things: how to apply AI to the daily work of a tourism or hospitality business.

You'll learn how to draft and answer guest enquiries faster without sounding like a machine. How to handle reviews — the straightforward ones and the difficult ones. How to produce itineraries, property descriptions and marketing copy from your own material. How to work across languages without hiring a translator for every message. And how to build repeatable workflows, so a task you do fifty times becomes a task you set up once.

This isn't about replacing your staff with a chatbot. It's about removing the repetitive work so your people can spend their time on guests.

By the end, you'll have a set of workflows built around your own business, not a list of tools you've heard of.

Anthony

5.0

(3)

Would you like to feel more confident using English in a professional environment? These personalised lessons are designed to help you communicate more clearly, naturally and confidently at work.

As a native English speaker with over five years of teaching experience across different countries and learning environments, I understand the importance of adapting lessons to individual goals and communication needs.

Depending on your objectives, lessons can focus on professional vocabulary, speaking fluency, workplace conversations, meetings, presentations, networking and interview preparation. We can also practise expressing your ideas clearly, improving your pronunciation and using more natural English in professional situations.

Lessons are practical and interactive, allowing you to practise realistic scenarios and develop the language skills most relevant to your career. We will identify your strengths and areas for improvement, then tailor activities to help you make steady progress.

Whether you use English occasionally at work or want to feel more comfortable communicating in an international environment, we can work towards your goals together.

Build your confidence, strengthen your communication skills and feel more prepared to use English in the workplace.

Ripfumelo

5.0

(3)

I am a TEFL Certified Teacher (120h) with 7+ years helping professionals.

*Business English for Professionals - Meetings, Emails & Presentations*

This class is for adults who need confident English at work. We focus on practical business communication, not textbooks.

We cover: professional emails and reports, leading meetings, presentations and public speaking, interview prep, negotiation, and fluent workplace conversation. I also teach IT English & computer skills for professionals.

Lessons are personalized to your job and goals. Patient, practical, and speaking-focused.

Online via webcam. Based in Johannesburg (GMT+2) with flexible hours for US / EU time zones.

Michael

5.0

(3)

Prepare for IELTS with practical lessons designed to improve your speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. Learn effective exam strategies, expand your vocabulary, and build the confidence you need to achieve your target band score.