I lived in London until love brought me to Brazil. I have a masters in teaching English and taught owners and managers working in global contexts. Their enthusiasm for business was contagious and soon the grammar books were left aside to focus on their goals and challenges. Becoming a coach enabled me to formalize and professionalize this situation. I studied three years with the excellent North American school CoachU and Corporate CoachU. I became a member of the ICF, forming and leading mastermind groups locally and globally. I joined Toastmasters and competed in national speaking contests. Nowadays, I pass on this expertise preparing people to make professional presentations in English and Portuguese. I create and conduct corporate training programs on communication and soft skills. Above all, through coaching I live out my values of connection and learning by partnering with people to overcome barriers and reveal their true greatness.
Francesca Smith
