“Our mission? Empower executives to become inspirational leaders in international, multicultural business contexts”
Jennifer Cortright is a bilingual Executive Coach and business trainer based in Paris for over 25 years. She works closely with business leaders to tap into their strengths, adapt to new cultures, and enhance leadership in a global context. Decoding cross-cultural expectations, using interpersonal skills to inspire and persuade, and building strong multicultural teams are all part of her professional expertise.
Founder and Director, Jennifer created English Connection in 1992 to meet the growing need for specialized programs in English for executives. A certified HEC Paris Executive Coach, Jennifer is a member of EMCC and ICF with ACC accreditation and CPQC certification for Positive Intelligence coaching.
An avid volunteer fundraiser, Jennifer also uses her skills to steer multicultural teams in fundraising and development initiatives for international and American institutions in France.
Education: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA USA – B.A. International Relations; L’IEP de Paris (“Sciences-Po”) – Certificat d’Études Politiques (CEP); HEC Paris – Global Executive Coaching certification; PQ Positive Intelligence Coach.
Board experience: Lycée International de Sèvres, France – Board member in charge of Fundraising; American Cathedral in Paris – Board member, Legacy Gifts Chair, Capital Campaign Co-Chair.
Our coaches combine years of practical experience in their professions with training expertise
Areas of expertise:
Law and Legal English training, Corporate Governance, Leadership Coaching.
Professional background: Lecturer, Ecole de la Guerre; Legal English Trainer; National Security, Ecole de la Magistrature; Lecturer, Anglo-American Law, Ecole de Formation du Barreau (EFB); Paralegal, Saint Gobain.
Education and qualifications:
M.A in French history, University of London; B.A. in Law, University of Paris 1; Translation and interpreting certification, Institute of Linguists (London); CELTA Certificate, Cambridge University.
Areas of expertise:
Training for public speaking, Multicultural coaching, Media Training, Making the Pitch.
Professional background:
Communications trainer for keynotes, public speaking; Event coordinator for the IMF; Communications and development for humanitarian associations.
Education and qualifications:
B.A. in French,Hood College, Certificate of public speaking, Communication Center (USA) ; Erickson Solution Focused Coach Diploma, ICF accredited.
Board experience: President, Steering committee, Toastmasters International (Paris).
Areas of expertise:
Coaching for Internal and External Comunication, Collaboration coaching, Workshop facilitation.
Professional background:
Edelman global communications firm: data and
intelligence, shaping internal &
external communications strategies. Coaching teams to solve sustainability and conservation challenges.
Education and qualifications:
M.S. in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology,
B.A. in Archeology and Anthropology, University of Oxford.
AJ&Smart Certified Workshopper Master.
Areas of expertise:
FLE (French as a Foreign Language) training, cultural adaptation for expatriates.
Professional background:
French training and orientation for expatriates from Europe, China, India and the United States; Introduction to French language and culture; Practical workshops for everyday life, role plays and French corporate culture.
Education and qualifications:
M.A. in Teaching French as a Foreign Language, B.A. in Linguistics, University of Paris 3 – Sorbonne.
Areas of expertise:
English training for HR professionals, Business English, Career Transitions.
Professional background: Christie’s (London, New York); Gallery Director (New York); Antiquarian (Paris). Support for executives in career transition (CV, social networks, job interviews, etc.).
Education and qualifications:
M.A. in Art History, University of St. Andrews (United Kingdom); Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), WICE (Paris).
English Connection is proud of the long standing relationships it has built with a prestigious list of clients:
