Chris McKittrick
Executive English Coach
There’s a solid chance I’ve been in your shoes before when an important executive meeting/event is coming up in a language which isn’t your mother tongue. I’ve experienced this in both my corporate and consulting career, and it can be daunting and affect the successful outcome you had hoped for.
Over the years, I have built my language skills, and it has been a strong supporting component of my international business career so there is built-in synergy with executives and leaders looking to build proficiency in a second language.
Coaching has been a big part of my life on the sports field and in business, and over the years I have taught English as a foreign language (TEFL). I also have a recent TEFL and Business English certification from the University of Toronto to ensure that my clients are benefitting from the latest thinking on second language acquisition.
My goal with EEC is to provide you with the tools, knowledge and skills to develop a command of English which helps you communicate, lead, and inspire.
Languages
Languages
Stagiaire at Lycée Hector Berlioz (Paris)
Honours degree in Applied Languages (French, Spanish, Russian) and Business from John Moore’s University (UK), including study at Université de Besançon (France) and Universidad de Valencia (Spain)
Institute of Linguists Associate
Language proficiency:
o English – fluent, mother tongue
o French – fluent
o Spanish – advanced
o Italian, Portuguese, Dutch – solid working knowledge
Business
I moved into international general management via the sales and marketing route, and have run companies in Canada, the USA, Belgium and the UK
My corporate experience has included recognized multinational corporations – EMI/Capitol Records (UK), Benneton (Italy), Zodiac (France), United Rentals (USA)
Since 1997, through my management company Leyland Management based in Toronto, I have worked as an interim manager and consultant to business owners/leaders with focus on strategic direction, business planning, change management, leadership, team building, sales/marketing, international market development
I have travelled and done business in most major world markets, and my corporate and consulting career has given me exposure to many different industries and sectors
Coaching & Mentoring
I have been fortunate to build my coaching/mentoring skills from some excellent business and sports coaches who have guided me over the years – a good mix of individual and team environments
All my consulting engagements have a coaching component to ensure successful engagement in the roll-out of new initiatives and maintain the planned trajectory
During my career I have built experience in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as well as adult English and financial literacy
I have formally cemented my TEFL credentials as a certified Business English TEFL Instructor from the University of Toronto