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VOICE Program: Enhance Language, Communication & Wellbeing Outdoors

Invest in a workforce that communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and thrives.

In today’s demanding environment, effective communication AND employee wellbeing are crucial for success. Introducing VOICE, an innovative outdoor coaching program designed by ILCA to address both needs simultaneously.

Get to know an innovative coaching program that moves development beyond the training room and into the revitalising power of nature.

Moving learning into nature isn’t just refreshing; it’s effective. Research shows the outdoor environment inherently helps to:

  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Enhance attention and cognitive function
  • Stimulate creative thinking
  • Improve mood
  • Develop team cohesion
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Structure of the Program

The NICE Program consists of four afternoons, alternating between online learning and nature-based experiences.

Next cohort starting: April 8th, 2025

Day 1

Discover the role of nature and explore the outdoor coaching toolkit.

Day 2

Explore the most ideal natural environment for coaching.

Day 3

Experience the nature-driven coaching process.

Day 4

Master outdoor coaching techniques and embrace a nature-inspired mindset.

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What is VOICE?

VOICE is a structured coaching journey that takes place outdoors, typically through guided walking sessions near your location. It’s a practical, experiential program that combines:

  1. Targeted Communication Coaching: Addressing specific language hurdles, enhancing clarity, confidence, and soft skills (aligned with established coaching methodologies).
  2. The Power of Nature: Leveraging the proven benefits of the outdoors to reduce stress, improve focus, boost creativity, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Participate in peer and demonstration language coaching.

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Interested In Our NICE Program?

    Key Benefits for Your Organisation:

    Improved Communication: Equip your employees with stronger, more authentic communication capabilities for better collaboration and impact.

    Enhanced Wellbeing: Directly tackles stress and boosts resilience, contributing to a healthier, more engaged workforce.

    Drive Performance: Enhanced communication and wellbeing naturally translate to improved focus, collaboration, and productivity.

    Transferable skills development: building confidence, active listening, and clearer expression will be transferred to other areas of work, not just language-specific situations.

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    Our Unique Approach (VOICE):

    Venture

    An engaging journey of discovery.

    Outdoor

    Learning actively in a refreshing natural setting.

    Immersion

    Experiencing communication challenges and solutions directly.

    Connection

    Building stronger team dynamics and relationships.

    Empowerment

    Fostering confidence, motivation, and personal growth.

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    Quality You Can Trust: The ILCA Standard

    As specialists in communication coaching, ILCA ensures the highest quality delivery. We provide dedicated training for all VOICE outdoor coaches, equipping them with the specific skills needed to effectively guide participants through this unique outdoor coaching experience, ensuring quality and consistency.

    We believe VOICE can make a tangible difference to your teams. We’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how this program can be tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

    Ready to Cultivate a More Communicative & Resilient Workforce?

    We are available for a Zoom call. 

    Get in touch at info@ilcaglobal.com and ask for our flyer and further details

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    Gabriella Kovács, MA, PCC
    Carrie McKinnon
    Florence
    Karen
    Monika
    Vicki
    Olga
    Eva
    Anna
    Nicola
    Gabriella Kovács, MA, PCC
    Gabriella is an internationally certified (ICF) language coach, business communication trainer, career coach and conference speaker. Originally from Australia, she brings a global perspective to her work with international companies, focusing on communication wellbeing with a coaching-in-nature framework, besides robust online and f2f programmes. Her business training expertise facilitates effective communication strategies for diverse contexts across continents. Holding 2 diplomas (B.Ed and M.A.) she is co-founder of the International Language Coaching Association (ILCA https://ilcaglobal.com/) and an ICF-accredited program trainer. She is committed to elevating the standards of language coaching and providing professional development opportunities for language teachers and practitioners worldwide. She trains complex career transitions from teacher to coach. Author of the 300-page A Comprehensive Language Coaching Handbook, available through Pavilion Publishing.
    Carrie McKinnon
    Carrie is a linguist and entrepreneur specialized in business communication training, program direction, and content creation in ESL. Her professional experience has taken her from The United States to Europe, Africa, and back to North America. Carrie is an advocate for language coaching and has designed and deployed soft skills and teacher training programs funded by the U.S. Department of State and USAID. Carrie's educational background is in applied linguistics and global higher education (B.S., M.S.Ed). Her passion for the lessons and programs she creates to help language learners with their goals has led her to the study and development of language coaching tools and techniques that can be applied in a language and soft skills training setting. Carrie is a mindful skills acquisition specialist and international speaker as well as the co-founder of ILCA. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia where she continues to train teachers in the transition to language coaching and serves as an adjunct professor in the Intensive English Department at Georgia State University.
    Florence
    Florence is French-born and is founder of the Avord Fluent Language Institute (AFL). She has always had a passion for English and holds advanced English diplomas. She is an internationally certified language coach, a business communication trainer, teacher trainer, and Trauma informed care certified. She supports international English learners in high-stress work environments such as military airbases and hospitals, as well as industrial clients. Her courses take place both indoors and outdoors with a strong focus on language coaching.
    Vicki
    Vicki is originally from the UK, but is now based in south west France near to the Spanish border. Her first career was in technology where she worked as a software engineer, project leader and manager in both the UK and Italy. On moving to France, she transferred her skills to teaching English to business professionals in diverse industries around Europe, both on-site and online. Not only does she hold a Certificate and Diploma in teaching English, but also an international certificate in language coaching and professional coaching.
    Nicola
    Nicola is a language coach, coach and English language trainer who also prepares international students for university studies. Nicola works with a calm, positive and supportive intent and enjoys seeing her students develop confidence and their communicative abilities. Teaching experiences in Egypt, Kuwait, Greece, the UK and Australia have influenced her ideas about teaching and learning, leading to a professional, student-centred style. In addition to being an ILCA Feel program graduate, she has a MSc (Tesol), a B.Ec, Celta and Delta and has completed coaching studies with Erickson International.
    Olga
    Olga helps Ukrainian professionals speak English more confidently, clearly, and authentically. Building on a strong foundation in language teaching, she now uses coaching tools to help clients overcome internal blocks, develop genuine communication skills, and feel like themselves in English. She works with clients across industries and levels, supporting them in becoming more autonomous, expressive, and effective in both personal and professional settings.
    Eva
    Eva is a certified life coach at the PCC level through the International Coaching Federation, with a rich background in teaching, consulting, research, and writing. She also works as a language coach and is ILCA Certified. She is currently learning French, blending her passion for language with her professional expertise. Originally from Michigan and now living in Ontario, Canada, Eva holds dual citizenship in both countries. When she’s not empowering clients to achieve their goals, she enjoys connecting with nature, walking scenic trails, and spending time with animals.
    Anna
    Anna was born and raised in Austria and now calls the Czech Republic home, where she has the privilege of starting the local hub for ILCA. Her heart speaks German and Czech fluently, and she communicates comfortably in English, with a growing appreciation for Italian (A1+ level). As a freelancer, she is deeply committed to supporting individuals on their learning journeys. Through online tutoring as well as language and communication coaching, she supports clients to unlock their full potential and help them express themselves confidently and authentically. Anna has been a proud member of the International Language Coaching Association (ILCA) since 2023, and has further enriched her practice through ILCA-accredited courses such as FEEL, ICF CCEU, and NICE, which continue to inspire her coaching approach, and her greatest love and passion now lies in outdoor coaching, which opens up incredible and unexpected possibilities and inspirations, both for herself and her clients.
    Karen
    Karen is an ELT professional with over 20 years of experience helping learners grow in confidence and fluency. I hold a TESL diploma, a Master’s in Secondary Education with a specialization in ESL, a Master’s in Teaching Methods and Personalized Education, and a Language and Communication Coaching Certificate from ILCA. Language coaching is a natural extension of her teaching journey—it lets her combine personalized support with real-world goals. She helps learners communicate clearly, grow into leadership roles, and feel ready for any conversation.
    Monika
    Monika is an ILCA Certified Language & Communication Coach and TESOL certified English teacher, a trained practitioner in Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT), and Modern Applied Psychology. She works both indoors and outdoors, through Nature-Inspired Coaching to create space for clarity, reflection, and real change. She is also founder of an edupreneur business, where she trains and mentors teachers, and guides business professionals in developing their communication skills, mindset, and personal strategies for professional growth. Her work focuses on developing skill-based communication, fostering sustainable learning strategies, strengthening mindset and self-leadership, and supporting personal development as a key to professional growth.
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