Leadership Development & Training | Interview Preparation | Public Speaking & Conservational English Skills

From 35 £ /h

FIRST impressions matter, however, if you have messed up in the past, all is NOT lost. With over 13 years of leadership experience and 5 years in leadership development, I have cracked the code of how to become:

- A sought-after leader
- A hirable employee
- An engaging presenter
- A clear speaker
- A multi-university accepted student

If any of the above phrases appeal to you and your goal is to be the best version of yourself, join my class!
Not ready to commit to 5 or 10 lessons? Try one lesson and we can see if we are a good match. And when you are ready to change your life, I will come up with a personalized plan to reach your goals.

I am a Consumer Science Masters candidate (a fancy way of saying I'm almost a 'People' Master). I have a retail management background and my research is on university-industry-government management collaboration. I also have a Toastmasters International certificate which is an organization that specializes in leadership and public speaking. I have experience managing children, teenagers and young adults. I have been trusted with executive, departmental and electoral leadership. I am creative at heart so expect unorthodox methods in my leadership process. But if you love a challenge and want to try something new, I am the person for you.

Let's go on a journey together! (Please feel free to call me Sigourney)

Extra information

Be eager, motivated and fun. Boredom is overrated.
Make sure you are in a space free from distractions.
Please bring a notepad and pen or any device to take notes.

Location

Online from South Africa

About Me

Hey, I'm Sigourney (pronounced: See-gore-knee)

I am passionate about learning languages because they are a great way to get to know each other and communicate. I am currently learning Español and Nihongo and I have a life goal of being at least fluent in 20 languages. If you can teach me a few words in your language, please say 'hello' in your native language. I love international travel and have 79 more countries to cross off my bucket list. I would love to hear more about your country and culture. I offer leadership development classes, interview skills preparation, public speaking classes and conversational classes.

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My this or that answers are: Journal, Night owl, Sunrise...join my class to find out the rest.

Booking a class with me is the best way we can connect. I really look forward to speaking with you. Just tell me how I can help you.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (Rated #9 Best Global Universities in Africa 2022)

Master in Consumer Science: Clothing Management, Class of 2022
- Thesis title: Investigating outputs from University-Industry-Government collaborations in the Technology Station in Clothing and Textiles, Cape Town, South Africa.

Bachelor of Consumer Science in Clothing Retail Management, Class of 2018
- Majors: Marketing, Business Management & Retail Management
- Published article for final year mini-thesis: University-industry-government research and development collaborations in public higher education institutions in South Africa, 2022

DANVILLE PARK GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL (Durban, South Africa)
National Senior Certificate, Class of 2014
- Majors: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences & Accounting
- 2014: Won joint 1st place in the Eco-Schools Green Business Award competition

Experience / Qualifications

FREELANCE DIGITAL MEDIA & LEADERSHIP TRAINING - Since 2017
Assist creatives in digital media skills, leadership skills and overall growth.

XVII TRIPLE HELIX INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 9-11 SEPTEMBER 2019, CAPE TOWN
- Speaker at the conference
- Topic presented: Exploring University-Industry-Government (UIG) Research and Development (R&D) Collaborations in HEIs Design Programmes of South Africa.

SHAW ACADEMY
Diploma in Social Media Marketing, 2019
- Graduated with distinction

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA 2016 to 2019
2019
- Teaching Assistant: Modules - Design Principles 111, Aesthetics 121 (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop module) and Clothing Production 120.
- TUCSFoST Webmaster: Content creator for the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences student association, TUCSFoST.

2018-2019
- Training facilitator: Peer leadership training and facilitation. I assisted with the training and facilitating of House Committee members for the Department of Residence Affairs and Accommodation.

2018
TuksRes Independent Electoral Commission (TRIEC)
- Part of the Founding Commission to assist in all House Committees' electronic election process

2017
Executive Secretary for Greenline Society
- Environmental organization to further sustainable development in the Pretoria area through connecting youth from various disciplines to come up with holistic and sustainable solutions to problems facing our community using education and community engagement projects.

2016-2017
House Committee Member (Portfolio: Secretary and Facilities)
- Served on the House Committee as a Secretary to an executive team of 12 members. Monitored all communal spaces for functionality, liaison facilities management to over 300 residing ladies and house coordinator and intermediary for IT residences and the residing ladies.

2016
Student Culture (STUKU) General Committee
- Served in the multi-cultural student organization responsible for the management of cultural events at the university. STUKU serves as a facilitator tasked to execute all cultural activities on behalf of the Student Representative Council (SRC).

DANVILLE PARK GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 2013 & 2014
- 2014: Prefect; Environmental Chairperson
- 2013: Environmental Monitor, Charity Committee & House Plays Producer.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Leadership development

Interviewing skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

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Language test to focus on your lacks and priorities.
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TRANSLATIONS: at your disposal for translations from English to French, Spanish to French.
QUOTATION ON DEMAND

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