MEET OUR COACHES
Mae Rosukhon
Operations 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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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 10 + 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
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.
Chinthaka Godakanda Arachchige
Coach
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Professional member of the British Computer Society, an IT consultant and a system developer, offering over 17 years of experience in performance and training.
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Google AdWords certified digital marketing professional, IT consultant, and system developer.
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Experienced lecturer of Computer Science and Mathematics for leading international universities and collages.
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Worked in the capacity of a lecturer / project supervisor for Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London, University of Wales UK, Webster University, Stamford International University.
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Lecturer of computer science modules as well as a Computer Science and Mathematics teacher for Cambridge / IB / A-levels, IGCSE.
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)
Coach
Jessie Singh
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BA in TESOL
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Diploma in Marketing and Advertising
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Contributing writer and photographer for an entertainment blog
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Advertising and brand mapping.
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Contributing feature writer for Bambi magazine
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English language arts teacher 9+ years
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Primary level English program teacher
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ECA Drama teacher at an international kindergarten in Bangkok
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Yoga storytelling practitioner
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Runway and photographic model for IndoThai fashion designers
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Masala Magazine IT girl for innovative fashion and style.
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Social studies course facilitator including full content development
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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
Kyle Louw
Coach
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Published author
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Mentored 10,000+ students. Equipping them to overcome personal, professional and creative obstacles
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Facilitated 100+ creative writing workshops designed to encourage creative and personal growth
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Lectured in 10 different international universities and schools
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Conducted creative writing workshops in the United States, South Africa, Thailand and India.
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Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans List
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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
Panida Aimprasertsuk
Coach & Course Operations Executive
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Bachelor's in Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
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Theory U (systematic leadership and personal and social transformation) certificate by Presencing Institute, MIT
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TESL/TESOL certified
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9 years of teaching English to Thai students of all ages
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2 years of teaching mindfulness to Dutch students
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2 years in the marketing industry as a copywriter, content writer, and branding strategist
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Ex-president of an English public speaking club of Chulalongkorn University
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1 year US exchange student during high school
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Ex-project manager of Job Empowerment for the Homeless under Thai Health Organization
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) - 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
Kristen Chuenchum
Coach
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Global Studies 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 Certified Montessori teacher
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Researcher and curriculum writer for family strengthening non-profit work
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Written curriculum for adults & children used all over Thailand for family strengthening services
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Published articles and newsletters for the non-profit sector
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Written content for various websites & social media accounts of non-profits
Paulina Batrakova
Coach
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Experienced Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer
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Working with international brands and companies for +3 years
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Been living and working in 5 different countries
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Social Media Expert / Graphic Designer / Blogger
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Host of online course « Freelance from 0 »
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Creator and founder of a course « Graphic Design for beginners»
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)
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
Jesus Burgos
Coach
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Bachelor in Business Administration at Santo Tomas University in Colombia, first-class honors.
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Experience working in Journalism and Video Production in Asia and Latin America.
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Closely worked with leading companies such as Xbox COL, Lancaster Hotel, The British Club Bkk, MOC Thailand, Holiday Inn, and Marriot.
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Advanced user of Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro, Sony Vegas, and PowerDirector 365.
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8+ years of teaching experience in Thailand and Colombia.
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Public speaking and storytelling coach for first-year university students in Colombia.
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Part of the debate club at Santo Tomas University.
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Professional photographer