MEET OUR COACHES

• Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts.

• Masters Degree in Media & Communications.

• Working in the Marketing & Communications field for 7+ years.

• Participated in and hosted in M.U.N (Model United Nations conference) and other public speaking. events in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

• Ex-Youth Reporter for United Nations.

• Emcee for more than 30 events and conferences.

• Experienced Public-Speaking instructor.

Jessica Teal

General Manager| Coach

• Public Speaking:- Concentrated Studies in Film Production and Photojournalism- Teaching English and Art for 10+ years- Wrote, directed and produced musicals and plays in the U.S.A. and Thailand.

• Experienced Public Speaking instructor with a focus on Audience Engagement for 10+ years.

• Artist Relations Coordinator, directing large events and several teams of people.

• Beyond Books General Manager and curriculum head.

Mae Rosukhon

Course Manager | Coach

• Bachelors in Soc.Sciences with honours in Linguistics.

• TEFL-certified English language teacher at university and language schools.

• Facilitator of intercultural training.

• Co-founder and host of Random Thainess events.

• Host of large-scale public, sports and children's events.

• Beyond Books Course Manager and teacher trainer.

Shannon Parris

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

• Master of Arts in Material and Visual Culture

• Teaching Academic, Creative and Professional Communication for 5+ years

• 5 years of sales and persuasive speaking experience

• Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.

Sean Elliott

• 10+ years performance arts professional, working throughout East & South East Asia.

• Writer, director, producer & performer of 10+ original performance art theatre productions.

• 10+ years performing spoken word poetry in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia.

• Guest lecturer presenting “The Performance of Public Speaking” workshop at Thammasat University Law Faculty & Empower Toastmasters Bangkok.

• Spoken Word Poetry, Storytelling & Playful Drama ECA Course Creator & Facilitator.

• TESOL certified.

• Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.

Mae Rosukhon

Course Manager | Coach

• Bachelors in Soc.Sciences with honours in Linguistics.

• TEFL-certified English language teacher at university and language schools.

• Facilitator of intercultural training.

• Co-founder and host of Random Thainess events.

• Host of large-scale public, sports and children's events.

• Beyond Books Course Manager and teacher trainer.

Sean Elliott

• 10+ years performance arts professional, working throughout East & South East Asia.

• Writer, director, producer & performer of 10+ original performance art theatre productions.

• 10+ years performing spoken word poetry in Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia.

• Guest lecturer presenting “The Performance of Public Speaking” workshop at Thammasat University Law Faculty & Empower Toastmasters Bangkok.

• Spoken Word Poetry, Storytelling & Playful Drama ECA Course Creator & Facilitator.

• TESOL certified.

• Experienced and trained public speaking instructor with Beyond Books.

Bhavna Khemlani

• Experienced Educator for over 15 years

• MBA/ PGCEi

• Lecturer for University (Teach Public Speaking and Guide young students too)

• Coaching students for MUN/TEDx for schools

• Certified NLP/ Mindfulness / Well-being Counselor / EQ Practitioner (Integrate to communicate better)

• Co-Leader of Bangkok Women Writers Group - BWWG (lead and speak to multicultural communities)

• Poet / Author / Creating Book launches / Doing workshops

• Academic & Creative Writing Coach (workshop and guest speaker in varied International Schools)

• Researcher and speak at varied conferences

Dhiksha Sajnani

• Master In Education specialized in Special Education

• Presentation skills/ Public speaking (pitching ideas to clients)

• Creative expression through public speaking

• Master’s in Education with Certification and Special Education Focus

Jessie Singh

• Bachelor Of Arts in TESOL

• Diploma in Marketing and Advertising

• Corporate training and development facilitator at a multinational company (British American Tobacco)

• Business development consultant (Diageo Beverages international)

• Corporate brand ambassador +3 years

• Founder of Curious Cubs tutoring services

• Kindergarten homeroom teacher.

• Runway and photographic model for IndoThai fashion designers

• Ted-Ed club facilitator

• Masala Magazine IT girl for innovative fashion and style.