Richard Peres - Ph.D, Group Innovation Director

"Such a pleasure to be one of Gill’s Trainees! Her training methods, perfectly adapted to my needs, her professionalism and her enthusiasm have been determining factors in the success of my objectives. Sincerely, thank you Gill for the human dimension you give to our exchanges and your real coaching enabling the development and achievement of my professional strategies"

Julien Grenier - Export Sales Manager

"2 words to sum it up: Originality and Professionalism. This training let me rediscover learning in an innovative and stimulating way. With a constant objective to meet the needs of my professional mission, every day I could gauge the progress achieved in my work. The ambitions fixed at the start of the training were attained and all this with a real pleasure to learn."

Valérie de La Ville Fromoit - Business Development Manager - CCI des Ardennes

"GILL DEAN is a training company specializing in management, a particularly dynamic company, whose manager is attentive to new developments and innovation.
Gill does not hesitate to network, she is a member of the Cercle des Services in the Ardennes and is always looking for new ideas and is interested in new cultures. Gill is open and offers quality training. "

Luke Archer - Author of Verbal Aikido, Bilingual speaker & facilitator on communication and pedagogy

"Gill is both an inspirational and structuring federator and a consultant that delivers a comprehensive and well-adapted solution. She knows how to listen actively in order to give her clients not just what they want but what they need to reach their goals.
Her no-nonsense 'let's-get-down-to-it' attitude makes her the most dependable, frank and productive trainer to work with, whatever the field."

Béatrice Mange - Creative & Trends Director

"Gill Dean shows a well-refined approach to the psychology of learning, she knows how to appreciate the knowledge level of the participants to help them progress. She is able to draw on the strengths of the participants, acknowledge their weaknesses, whilst maintaining an objective and optimistic position."

Cécile Dussart - Plant Manager

"Gill really understood my needs, and adapts the sessions to my workload and more importantly to what’s going on in my work, for example, presentations I need to write and deliver. She is available to work on the files upstream which makes each session more efficient. Gill gives good advice when it comes to organization and management, every subject can be broached which makes the sessions extremely enjoyable."

Christian Chung - Purchasing Manager, Sofradir

"It was very pleasant and useful to improve and update our purchasing skills. Your precious recommendations were efficient and immediately operational. Yes we can recommend you to every purchaser and, or vendor to explore experiences and perform better in their jobs."

Jean-Pierre Deleau - Production Director, Airforge

"Gill Dean’s solution is perfectly adapted to my needs, in its flexibility and in its content. One-to-one sessions mean my development objectives and my personal needs are really taken into account. With her energy and enthusiasm, Gill knows how to make the sessions the highlight of the week!"

Mélanie BERNARD - Holistic Design Agency Creator

"When I moved to a management position I had the chance to follow several training modules with Gill. Each time, after an accurate analysis of my needs, Gill established a training program responding well to my expectations and the goals set by my manager. I acquired a number of easy-to-use management and communication tools that help me every day to manage my team and exchange with stakeholders."

Thierry Kwieciak - Sales Manager

"Loved Gill’s pedagogical approach and the program designed to fit my needs. We were committed to achieving my goals.
I highly recommend Gill Dean Management for her training and also for her management approach"

Bertille BOZ - Customer Service Manager - Carbody

"I have been fortunate enough to work with Gill for several years. I now feel comfortable when working with our English, German and Chinese clients whether they are on the phone or visiting our plant.
The mix of telephone courses and on-site workshops is a winning combination for me. Gill's expertise in communication and management fits perfectly with training in English ; I have learnt a lot in these areas during our discussions.
Gill always knows how to adapt to the needs of the person she is training, and the exchange is all the richer for it. It's simple, English lessons with Gill are a real pleasure and I look forward to each one !"

Pascal TURBIAK - Astrazeneca Operations IT | OCS

"It was a real pleasure to attend Gill's courses.
A very professional quality of preparation with a wide variety of fun and professional activities, which leave a lot of room for group discussions. Even as Covid19 imposed online meetings, Gill's sessions were still very lively and friendly.
I feel that I have made progress in English language and culture, which is very useful every day. "

Amélie VEGA-LIEGOIS - Environment Manager - La Fonte Ardennaise

"The English language training run by Gill is very rewarding. The topics covered are varied, both professional and current affairs, with interesting and well thought-out material.
You come away from every phone call having learnt something new!
Gill has helped me to gain confidence and become more fluent. I would recommend this high-quality training to anyone. "

Matthieu DE PENFENTENYO - Plant Director - Meubles Rinck

"Learning with Gill Dean is a mix of business and pleasure. The support materials are varied and personalised. The conversations are always interesting. In addition to practising our English, Gill's knowledge of management allows us to gain perspective in our work.
Thank you Gill."

Thierry ANDRIEUX - Engineering Design Manager

"My skills level improved thanks to Gill Dean’s very professional approach to training. The training materials, as well as the telephone coaching, exceeded my expectations. "

Ghislain EUGENE - Technical Sales, Export

"I’ve followed a nice year of learning English by phone. The themes proposed are as influential as they are interesting, gateways to new discoveries giving rich exchanges. Thanks to Gill’s classes, matters are in your hands. It is up to you!!"

Hervé VAUTIER - Technical Director - Isotip Joncoux

"The precise way to determine the client's needs means we progress quickly without ever losing sight of the objective. The training method is adapted to the professional context and ways of learning.  Gill builds confidence – learning by doing."

Sandrine BELLAVOINE - Color & Trend Forecasting - Group Carrefour

"Trends & forecasts are not very simple to express in a short & precise way; especially when you have to explain them to "non-design experts". The most difficult thing for me was to find the right words & visuals for the right audiences. This training gave me the support I expected to reach my goal: succeed in interesting my various audiences without a flood of words but appropriate ones, and of course with a more accurate elocution and pace. When your confidence is increased, it becomes much more easy to "KISS"!"

P. Chasme - Entrepreneur

"After 30 wonderful years spent in France, I returned to Benin with my French accent ... Gill's advice on communication and management, especially intercultural relations, allowed me to reintegrate more easily.
A television interview made me realise the progress I've made with Gill's advice on body language and diction, and I’d like to thank her again for her good advice. "

Antoinette Calabria - Marketing & Logistics Project Manager

"I have worked with Gill for many years.
The activities, readings and support materials provided have greatly helped me reach a good level of fluency in English
But above all, her coaching tools for team management, project management and change management have helped me to better understand the issues involved and to go above and beyond in finding solutions.
Her ability to listen and her work methodology are real levers for progress."

Gaëlle Merlin - Design & Development Manager Aquafil S.p.a - Arco, Italy

"I had the chance to benefit from Gill's expertise and professionalism for several years, for communication training. Whether in group or individual training, Gill knows exactly how to make us progress and gain confidence.
Added to this is an approach focused on the context of the company and very good advice in organization, communication and public speaking that I continue to apply daily."

Hervé Heimen - Plant Manager (Eramet Group)

"I work for a company whose markets are mainly international. I have to present projects, explain processes or take part in brainstorming workshops. Gill understands how to find the keys to meet my expectations, and tailor to my way of learning.
Gill adapts her approach when the situation is blocked; in restoring my confidence each session achieves a victory & never a defeat, even if the path is bumpy along the way. I've taken my knowledge to a new level. Now, I'm much more confident with our international clients."

Jean-Philippe HUC - Quality Assurance Director

"GillDEAN Management in 3 words: agility, relevance, professionalism... "
I’ve worked with Gill for several years to be more effective in communicating with my international clients. Gill’s approach is professional and efficient and she adapts her schedule to my workload.
Gill is a great help on how to manage complex situations and has extensive general knowledge and coaching tools that generate real dialogue"

Catherine LIPKA - Human Resources Manager - La Fonte Ardennaise

" I appreciate Gill Dean's approach in two ways: firstly, a thorough and relevant needs assessment, in order to define a personalised offer. Secondly, the practical and realistic approach to the use of the English language: it is first and foremost a means of communication, which one must master. And the bonus: Gill's talent for engaging in pleasant and varied conversations: you forget that you are working !"

Laëtitia DUQUENOY - Talent Manager

"Gill adapts to the needs of each individual and offers specific job-related training. It is a real pleasure to be able to work on one's own materials, to prepare meetings... A real exchange and support and always with a smile."

Sylvie Roguin - Human Resources Manager

"Gill Dean worked with our company on an intensive training programme. The objective was to enhance the skills of our managers and enable them to communicate better with the overseas sites in the group.
Gill’s input was essential on a number of points:
Management methods, culturally differing economic and social systems: Adapting to your audience.
Team management with two off-site days: Cohesion, sharing experience.
Phone coaching: every week, Gill called the managers to discuss various points or help prepare meetings, presentations, reports: Intensive follow up.
Results achieved. Gill brings «new blood» to the elaboration of projects, she knows how to listen and hear, her demands for ‘well-done’ work on time and in full mean we go forward rapidly. She has the ability to instigate fast change, efficiently without brutality. She brings precious help and support in the setting up of new projects."

Fabienne Mansart - Training Manager

"Since the beginning of our partnership, around 6 years, Gill Dean has provided a degree of professionalism rarely encountered in other training providers.
Gill Dean does not only respect the training spec, she is an initiator, and she really knows how to place her training experience at the service of the company.
Her leadership skills are astounding! She captivates the trainees in their learning and ensures exceptional follow up. Each trainee counts and Gill Dean is committed that each participates in the training as an opportunity for personal development – the attendance is consistently high.
The feedback on the efficiency of the training from the delegates as from their managers is extremely positive. The respect of the objectives, the quality of training programmes and their delivery allow rapid returns on investment on the training spend.
As for the paperwork, Gill Dean ensures frequent follow up of high quality."

Vanessa Pinot - Human Resources Director

"Gill is a trainer who is totally invested in her mission: preparing the course, personalizing the content to meet each person’s objectives and interests, providing support and a wide variety of material for personal work. What’s more Gill has a real ability to analyze a given situation and knows how to lead you to where you need to go and makes you feel the success you expected. Trainer to follow…"

Jean-Loup Ponthieu - Human Resources Director

"We set up with Gill, two support missions for our managerial teams.
Firstly, the plant’s Management Team, to federate the team around common goals. Gill’s mission was to enable the new arrivals and existing team members to work together, to understand each other and to set common objectives for the plant’s future.
Secondly, Gill intervened to support the production team-leaders transition into their new leadership roles.
Gill’s contribution in these missions was very operational and allowed the company to rapidly advance and achieve its objectives both in terms of productivity and in terms of quality; results that are long-lasting. "

Céline THIBAUX - Human Resources Director

"Gill is an ideal partner because of her simple, fun and effective teaching methods. As a leader, she knows how to reassure as well as push the trainees to their limits. Her ability to provide robust technical support to her trainees makes it possible to achieve the objectives set.
She is undoubtedly a catalyst for achieving the target, whether it be in the development of language skills, managerial positioning at all levels of the hierarchical chain or the reorganisation of a department. "

Sophie Strozyk - People Development HR

"Gill Dean’s English Communication courses are first class. Indeed, each participant progressed to a good level of conversational English, and achieved the desire to speak out in a foreign language. In addition, during Gill Dean’s training there is real sharing and listening; exchanges and advice on corporate life, cultural facts ..."