It’s great to see you here!
Born and raised in the Netherlands, I fell in love with Spain during my studies and made the move to Barcelona in 2020. At first, I was determined to “become native” in both language and culture, whatever that meant. I quickly realized that was an impossible mission. My Dutch identity shaped me, and culture shocks (from office habits to something as simple as buying bed sheets) affected my confidence and made me question my sense of independence.
But instead of resisting, I embraced it. I learned to see my uniqueness as a strength, blending my background with the best of my new environment.
That same awareness shaped my work. As a language trainer, I was constantly presenting in front of an international audience, navigating different perspectives and communication styles. I saw firsthand how culture influences not just what we say, but how we say it and the more people I spoke about this, the more I realized how much people struggle with it.
That’s why I do what I do. I help professionals speak with confidence, adapt with cultural awareness, and create presentations that truly land.
Let’s go Beyond Native in our communication!
