ABOUT ME – Talktips.tv

I’VE SEEN IT

Over the past decade, I’ve worked alongside international professionals as a manager, recruiter, and teacher trainer in the private English education sector in Spain.

I’ve seen it first-hand. The biggest challenge for people speaking English at work is NOT grammar. It’s communication style and lack of confidence.

That’s why I created Talktips, a safe space where people master how to sound good (and feel good) when they speak English for professional purposes.

I'VE SEEN IT

Over the past decade, I’ve worked alongside international professionals as a manager, recruiter, and teacher trainer in the private English education sector in Spain.

I’ve seen it first-hand. The biggest challenge for people speaking English at work is NOT grammar. It’s communication style and lack of confidence.

That’s why I created Talktips, a safe space where people master how to sound good (and feel good) when they speak English for professional purposes.

YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS

With my background in People Management and Didactics, my training goes further than any English class or corporate instruction.

Real situations and lessons I’ve experienced as a manager

Sensitivity to the emotional impact of communicating in another language

Expert-level delivery of educational activities

NICE TO MEET YOU!

NICE TO MEET YOU

HI, I'M SUSIE SHIELDS

an expert in English communication for work.

I was Head of Studies of Barcelona’s largest adults’ English academy for 7 years, managing a team of 25 in a school of 1500 students.

I have tutored English to executives of Spanish companies including Endesa, La Caixa Bank, RACC, Massimo Dutti and Mango.

I have a degree in History from the University of Edinburgh, and the Cambridge CELTA Certificate from the University of Glasgow.

From New York to Madrid to Vancouver to Melbourne, I have worked closely with people from all over the globe.

I grew up in Scotland, but I’ve lived in Spain for over a decade, including one year in Cuenca (long story). Nowadays I’m based between Barcelona and the Pyrenees.

I’m fuelled by coffee and my love of mountains, where I go snowboarding, road cycling, cross-country skiing, hiking, bouldering, trail running…am I missing anything?

ABOUT OUR TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

The best English trainer. Highly recommended. My partner and I have Susie as our trainer to improve our confidence and fluency in English for international meetings with English speakers. Training with her is very enjoyable and truly useful. Even after just a few sessions, you can notice significant improvement, which motivates you to keep improving. Talktips was exactly what we needed, as we are improving a lot in all our meetings, especially because we have lost the fear of facing a meeting in English

Alba BlasiCEO of Doble Cuerpo, Management, Label & Artist Development

We are delighted to have included this workshop in the Woman’s History month, you gave us very good tips and with the proposed activities and your charm we created a comfortable atmosphere to share good practices, and create this safe space that we like to talk about so much. Thank you for sharing it with us, you are amazing!!!!

Carolina BoschHR Generalist, Adobe

Susie has been an incredible help in improving my business English. Her sessions are practical, personalized, and focused on real-world situations like meetings, emails, and presentations. She quickly spots areas for improvement and helps me polish them with clear, actionable feedback. Thanks to her guidance, I feel much more confident handling professional situations. If you want to take your English to the next level, Susie is the one to work with!

Xavier RaposoCEO of ARS, Digital Solutions

I highly recommend Susie for her exceptional workshops on workplace communication for English learners. She has demonstrated an incredible ability to engage and empower participants, helping them navigate difficult workplace situations in English with confidence. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants leaving each session feeling more prepared and self-assured in their communication skills. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, engaging, and inspiring speaker to support English learners in their professional growth, she is the perfect choice!

Zenobia WaymouthHead of Studies at What’s Up Living English

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