In this episode, Christine and guest Rachel Paling delve into the intricacies of language learning and neuroscience. They discuss the importance of self-awareness in language acquisition, strategies to overcome language barriers, and the phenomenon of code-switching. Rachel shares her transition from language coach to Neurolanguage Coaching® creator and the significance of applying neuroscience in education. The episode also touches on heart-brain coherence and the role of compassion in communication. Christine reflects on personal experiences improving her Spanish, getting some tips off Rachel to enhance her acquisition. The dialogue emphasises the transformative power of combining language, neuroscience, and compassion in teaching and learning.

About the Guest:

Rachel Paling is the creator of Neurolanguage Coaching(R) and NeuroHeart Education®. Rachel started teaching English to adults over 35 years ago. After obtaining a BA Honours in Law and Spanish (UK), she did a Masters in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA) at the University of Padua, Italy and Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany. She qualified as a UK Lawyer in 2003, but instead of pursuing a career as a lawyer, Rachel combined her teaching experience, a specialisation in business English and her legal knowledge to language coach top executives across Europe. Through the years 2003 to 2011 she developed herself as a professional life coach and language coach and in 2012 she created the new approach for language learning called Neurolanguage Coaching®, training teachers with one of the first ICF CCE accredited programmes for language teachers worldwide. In 2020, Rachel founded the Neuroheart Education Foundation and developed a new ICF accredited course for teachers of any discipline to become NeuroHeart Educational coaches, to transform the educational process in schools, universities and corporates worldwide.. She is an ICF PCC Coaching Credential and also holds an MA in Applied Neuroscience and an MA in Neuroeducation and Neuropsychology.

https://neurohearteducationfoundation.com/

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