Our trainers

Expert Academy offers over 35 different courses in communication and personal development, given by 15 national and international experts in their field. We train in the following languages: Dutch, French, English and Spanish.
Expert Academy offers top-level professionals, renowned for their expertise and experience.

Ellen Dierckx

Ellen Dierckx

Ellen Dierckx is a versatile and multilingual trainer, coach and facilitator with a passion for communication and interaction. Ellen motivates and sets people in motion. Her areas of expertise include inspiring team building, (difficult) conversation, and communication techniques. Ellen is also a licenced Ikigai coach and regularly works as a training actress for simulations and practical cases.

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Tom Saeys

Tom Saeys

Tom Saeys activates managers, sales teams, CEOs and entrepreneurs with workshops, trainings and personal coaching. His passion is to help professionals grow into High Performance teams. His domains include: powerful communication, personal branding, sales training, dealing with resistance and leadership. Tom Saeys is an inspiring motivational coach who offers new perspectives.

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Serge Ornelis

Serge Ornelis

Serge Ornelis is a trainer, coach and consultant in management, leadership and communication. Serge is also the author of several books on leadership, conflict management and management. He guarantees practical training with a pragmatic approach. His training topics include: Leadership, Management skills, Change Management, Communication, Listening skills and assertiveness, Influence skills, Conflict management in organizations, Successful mediation, Train the trainer, Presentation techniques, Negotiation techniques, Creativity, Time management, Project management and Meeting techniques.

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Jim Nkolo

Jim Nkolo

Jim Nkolo is a trainer in diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace, as well as an enthusiastic business coach. As a start-up coach, he also guides entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve their goals and realise their full potential. Jim strongly believes that with the right mindset, strategies and support, everyone is capable of achieving success and making their vision a reality. He takes a hands-on approach focused on helping individuals identify their strengths, overcome obstacles and take action to achieve desired results. With his expertise and experience, Jim can provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies for success.

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Johnny da Paixão

Johnny da Paixão

Johnny da Paixão is a multilingual, enthusiastic training professional with strong communication and presentation skills and a deep passion and interest in data analysis, presentation techniques, sales, time management and personal development. "Empowering professionals to get more out of their day" is his motto. Due to his cross-cultural personality and experience as a personal trainer, teacher and corporate trainer, Johnny manages to easily connect with people from different (educational) backgrounds. He is a customer-oriented long-term relationship builder who adapts flexibly to any environment.He has a passion for innovation, change management and modern productivity tools. Johnny is someone who is solution-oriented and out-of-the-box thinking.   Some references: Hamilton Bright, Samsung, Courir, Fnac Vandenborre, AS Adventure, Jumbo supermarkets, Flemish government

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Merel De Vleeschouwer

Merel De Vleeschouwer

Merel De Vleeschouwer is an experienced trainer and coach who inspires and motivates individuals and teams to grow further and reach their full potential. One of Merel's remarkable qualities is her ability to enthuse and connect people. With her energetic and inspiring approach, she knows how to touch people and move them to action. Her great strength is helping others make their communication more effective, get their message across clearly, resolve conflicts and work together more productively. Through Merel's coaching, people are given the space to reflect deeply on their strengths and development points. She challenges them to step outside their comfort zone and push their boundaries. With her expert guidance and customized strategies, she supports individuals in achieving personal and professional growth.

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