SH4D0W Show at Highlight Delft – Unique experience of AI and human interaction

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Last night I attended opening night of the fabulous  Highlight Delft Festival - three nights of installations and performances mixing Art & Technology.  The show SH4D0W at Theater de Veste was an amazing experience of AI and human interaction.  The festival itself is a unique way to wander through the beautiful city of Delft and explore a … Continue reading SH4D0W Show at Highlight Delft – Unique experience of AI and human interaction

Managing Social Media – The Impact of Communities

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It was a delight to have the chance to give a guest lecture to the MICM (Master of International Communication Management) on 13 February 2024. I'm both an alumni of this programme, and also taught this module in the past. Lu has done a fantastic job this year redesigning this module and I appreciated the … Continue reading Managing Social Media – The Impact of Communities

Toastmasters NL Division E contest season 2024

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Each year, Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership organisation, holds a worldwide speaking contest. This year is actually Toastmaster's 100th anniversary, since being started in 1924 in California.  There are clubs all around the world. For more information about finding one near you, visit: https://www.toastmasters.org My own Toastmasters journey so far My first connection with Toastmasters was … Continue reading Toastmasters NL Division E contest season 2024

London School of Journalism: Internet Journalism

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As part of my ongoing personal and professional development, I followed a distance learning course on Internet Journalism via the London School of Journalism during 2022-2023. I had my eye on this course for many years and enjoyed working my way through at my own pace.  I started in May 2022, and had 2 years … Continue reading London School of Journalism: Internet Journalism

Creating a Communication Canvas – Guest Lecture for InHolland Creative Business

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I first discovered the Creative Business Bachelor's Programme at InHolland last year via my daughter, as it's her top choice to study when she finishes high school. Then, I realised I had already crossed paths online with one of the lecturers, and via her was fortunate to meet lecturer Jonathan Evans at an event I … Continue reading Creating a Communication Canvas – Guest Lecture for InHolland Creative Business

2023-2024 Academic Year Opening, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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THUAS Last night I attended the official opening for the new academic year of THUAS (The Hague University of Applied Sciences) or de Haagse Hogeschool in Dutch. With around 25,000 students and 2,000 staff, spread out over 4 campuses, it's a huge institution to work for. I particularly enjoy the huge diversity of students and … Continue reading 2023-2024 Academic Year Opening, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

2023 (September) Welcome to Delft

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Earlier this year, I had the pleasure presenting at the Welcome to Delft May event, which as the name clearly reflects, focusses on welcoming newcomers to Delft. ACCESS is a wonderful organisation that has been supporting English speakers in the Netherlands for over 35 years, and organises this event twice a year in conjunction with … Continue reading 2023 (September) Welcome to Delft

2023 (September) LinkedInLocal – Delft – Embracing Diversities

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Connecting Humans.  All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading 2023 (September) LinkedInLocal – Delft – Embracing Diversities

Dutch to English translation and editing

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This year, I've started offering Dutch to English translation and editing services. Though not the original core of my business, it's a great expansion that has grown from a need I have seen during my consulting, teaching and training in the Netherlands. I truly admire the English language skills of the Dutch and have lived … Continue reading Dutch to English translation and editing

Rejoining The Hague University Toastmasters

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Back in 2016, I wrote about a new Toastmasters group that some of my students started at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, after I shared with them that the organisation helped me a lot when I was younger. Back then I couldn't be involved much as I had other commitments. Now, in 2023, I'm … Continue reading Rejoining The Hague University Toastmasters

2023 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!

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On Friday 23 June 2023, Den Haag Inspireert! (The Hague Inspires!) was hosted by The Hague City Council, the Economic Board of The Hague, Horeca Nederland, WNO NCW, MKB Den Haag and Rabobank at Amare. The programme offered an opening session, followed by an option of 10 different knowledge sessions. The first nine were offered … Continue reading 2023 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!

Neurodiversity in Business the Netherlands launch

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On 2 June 2023, I had the absolute pleasure of being present at the Neurodiversity in Business in The Netherlands launch. Hosted by EY in Amsterdam, it was a truly inspiring event. You have no doubt seen a wide range of discussion around DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and may or may not have (yet) … Continue reading Neurodiversity in Business the Netherlands launch

TU Delft PhD Day – Increasing Visibility for PhDs and Researchers Workshop

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On Thursday 25 May, I had the pleasure of facilitating a 2 hour workshop for "PhD Day". Held in the beautiful location of the Schaapskooi in the Delftse Hout, I designed this to be interactive - and with elements outside, as it was such a beautiful day! The superhero masks were part of the inclusion … Continue reading TU Delft PhD Day – Increasing Visibility for PhDs and Researchers Workshop

2023 Volunteer The Hague Mix & Match Job Fair

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For my entire working career, I've dedicated hours to volunteering. I believe it brings so many benefits, and also allows you to give back to society in a meaningful way. Here in The Hague, the Netherlands, there is a fantastic organisation that provides support and a database of English-language volunteering opportunities for the international community: … Continue reading 2023 Volunteer The Hague Mix & Match Job Fair

2023 (June) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Communication

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Connecting Humans.  All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading 2023 (June) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Communication