Our trainers

Alain   Grootaers   is an experienced   journalist.   During his studies   he worked as a   reporter for   the weekly magazine   Panorama.   Later  he launched   P -Magazine   and Che   and later   the women's magazine   Lola.   Alain   Grootaers   knows exactly   how the press   works in   Flanders.

Franky Van   Hoecke   is an expert   in the field of   leadership , communication skills , negotiation techniques,   team building and   sales training .   He   stands for a   pragmatic approach with   maximum focus   on concrete   cases and exercises   in practice.

Languages   are a passion   for   vocal coach   Harald   Van Beeck .   He studied Dutch , French,   English and Danish   at the Higher Institute  for Translators   and Interpreters   in Antwerp .   Harald   is a professional  presenter and   also gives   voice   and pronunciation   coaching   to professionals.

Hilde   Jacobs   is a true   training   professional who   mainly   uses   her talent   to increase   productivity in the   business world.   She's an expert in  sales, communication and   time management .   Since 2000,   Hilde   Jacobs  has been  a lecturer in Marketing at   PHL   Hasselt.   Hilde   Jacobs   is a professional   of many   talents.

Jan   Buermans   graduated   as Master   in Communication Sciences   and started his   career at   ITT   Promedia , where he   learned   the tricks of   the trade   as an account   manager.   Later   he became Sales   Manager   & Training Manager   at Belgacom   and   Sales Director at  Versatel.   Jan   Buermans   has many years   experience as a trainer   and business consultant   and is highly   valued for   its creative and thoughtful   approach.  He's an expert in :   communication training,   change management , presentation skills , conflict management,   motivation   and assertiveness.

Jan de   Wieuw   has over 25   years of relevant   experience in the entertainment   and event   industry.   During this period   he worked   on a regular   basis with   the Royal Ballet   of Flanders,   Studio 100 , Flemish Opera   and Stage Entertainment   (Joop   van den Ende   Theatre Productions ).   In addition   he successfully organised  more   than 350   events   with   professionals like   little   TimEnterprise   Flanders , Baseline   and   Starboard.   Jan de   Wieuw   also has experience as   director and choreographer , including   the   annual presentation of the  Flemish   Musical   Awards.   Together   with Danny   Kayser   he is   manager of   the event agency   JADA   events.