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Making a successful pitch

Discover the inspiring story of a female entrepreneur who shares her challenges and successes during GENILEM’s ‘Ready? Go, Pitch!’ competition. She reveals her tips for delivering an authentic pitch, the importance of emotion, and how to adapt to your audience to captivate and convince them.

The future of recruitment: between technology, humanity and strategic innovation

Discover how talent sourcing is evolving in the age of artificial intelligence, with innovative strategies and insights into the future challenges of recruitment. This interview explores the impact of AI, the key skills required of modern recruiters, and the approaches that are transforming the world of human resources.

Challenges in the labour market

Discover tips and strategies from an expert in human resources and career coaching to help you build a successful career, stand out in the job market, and approach your job search with confidence. Flexibility, networking, continuous professional development: learn how to maximise your professional potential.

Giving leaders an international voice

Find out how Dr Esther Gutierrez Eugenio, an expert in language education and intercultural communication, supports SME leaders in mastering English to succeed internationally. A bespoke approach to developing essential language and intercultural skills.

Training tomorrow's leaders

Read the interview with a management trainer who shares his career journey, his teaching methods, and his advice on developing essential soft skills in an ever-changing professional environment.

Boost your career with personalised support

Discover the inspiring journey of an experienced job coach and their essential advice for succeeding in a competitive job market. In this interview, we explore the key skills for job hunting, building a strong network, and how to maintain your employability in the long term. Learn how to overcome obstacles to career progression, optimise your CV and cover letter, and manage periods of professional doubt. Effective strategies for excelling in interviews and valuable advice on attracting and retaining talent in SMEs are also covered.

Training for success: the benefits of continuing education

In this interview, we explore the importance of continuing professional development from the perspective of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG). Find out how lifelong learning can drive personal and professional success, and why it is essential to keep up to date with industry trends in today’s ever-changing world. Join us to discover the key benefits of continuing professional development and its impact on career progression.

A leader in IT training

Read this exclusive interview with an IT trainer who shares his expertise on essential technical skills, the latest trends in IT training, and the impact of technology on learning. An inspiring read for professionals in IT education and training.

Training trainers: between active listening and adapting to new challenges

Discover the inspiring journey of an experienced trainer who specialises in supporting other trainers. In this interview, she shares the challenges she has faced, her teaching methods tailored to individual needs, and her vision for the future of training in the face of digitalisation and AI.

Getting the over-50s back to work: how LevelPlus is making a difference

Find out how LevelPlus helps jobseekers aged 50 and over to re-enter the labour market through personalised support, specialist workshops and networking events. Explore LevelPlus’s innovative initiatives to boost the employability of older people and turn their job search into a success story.

The power of coaching

Discover an inspiring interview with a certified coach who has transformed her career as a sales professional and executive into a passionate mission to help leaders achieve their goals, strike a balance between work and personal life, and create collaborative and ethical working environments. Delve into her journey, her challenges, her successes and her vision for the future of coaching.

From shadow to light: Marketing advice from Sammy Wasem

Read our exclusive interview with Sammy Wasem, CEO of SW Agency, an innovative digital agency based in Geneva. Sammy talks about his career, the agency’s philosophy, and how SW Agency helps Swiss start-ups and SMEs successfully navigate their digital transformation through bespoke and creative strategies.

Taxation challenges and opportunities

Discover the key challenges and strategic opportunities in taxation in an in-depth interview. Explore experts’ views on the economic impact and emerging tax strategies for navigating a complex tax landscape.

Empowering Language Learners: Monique's Journey

Discover Monique’s unique approach to teaching English, from overcoming personal challenges to building her students’ confidence. Learn about her effective methods and motivational strategies that transform language learning experiences.

Successful career change

Discover the keys to a successful career change in our exclusive interview. Practical advice, inspiring testimonials and proven strategies to make your career transition a success. Don't miss out on these valuable insights to give your career a new lease of life!

The art of selling

Dive into our fascinating interview with a sales expert. Discover tried-and-tested techniques to boost your sales performance, tips for closing deals and innovative strategies to boost your turnover. Don’t miss out on this valuable advice to excel in the world of sales!

Develop an excellent professional network

Discover the secrets of professional networking in our latest interview with an expert in the field. Learn effective strategies for expanding your network, establishing meaningful connections, and accelerating your career. Don't miss these valuable tips for optimising your professional relationships!

How to overcome stage fright and captivate your audience

Discover valuable advice from an expert in oral communication, ranging from managing stage fright to the art of captivating an audience. Explore his career path, his experiences, and the changes brought about by technology in communication practices. An inspiring interview for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills.

A teacher's journey: 25 years of experience, challenges and valuable advice

Discover the inspiring journey of an English teacher, from his early days at Berlitz in Germany to his transition to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover his innovative teaching methods, his educational philosophy and his advice for new teachers. This interview offers an insight into the challenges faced, the solutions found and future trends in the field of teaching English as a foreign language.

The Art of Persuasion: Confidences of a Professional Negotiator

Discover the negotiation strategies of Thomas Guedj, a renowned expert, in our exclusive interview. Delve into the secrets behind his techniques for turning conflicts into agreements, and learn how to master the art of negotiation to achieve your goals.

Communication in business today? Speak up or die.

I am the youngest of five siblings. I can assure you that expressing yourself in order to exist and claiming the last slice of pizza helps you develop your speaking skills. Thanks to these family experiences, I developed a passion for interpersonal communication. I encountered rhetoric during my Master's degree in law at the University of Neuchâtel. While studying it, I realised one thing: I wanted to become an architect of discourse.

Online training vs. face-to-face training

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared with face-to-face learning. This article compares the flexibility, cost, retention rates and environmental benefits of e-learning with the social interaction and structure offered by traditional teaching, whilst highlighting OSAM Formations’ innovative hybrid approach.

The best continuing education programmes in Switzerland

Discover the best continuing education programmes in Switzerland to boost your career in 2024. Explore high-quality programmes in business, management, hospitality, healthcare, technology, finance, law, education, and languages, including insights from OSAM Formations. Take advantage of key statistics to choose the ideal programme.

Swiss University

Ranking of the Best Universities in Switzerland in 2026

Discover the rankings of Switzerland’s top universities in 2025, with a detailed overview of leading institutions such as ETH Zurich, EPFL and more. Explore their unique contributions, their innovations in research and teaching, and their overall impact in this comprehensive and informative article.

The 5 Best Learning Techniques

In a world where technology and innovation are evolving at a breakneck pace, Swiss companies face the complex task of preparing their workforce for the challenges of tomorrow. This article explores emerging skills and examines how Swiss companies can effectively develop these skills in their employees.

The Future of Skills: Preparing the Swiss Workforce for Tomorrow's Challenges

In a world where technology and innovation are evolving at a breakneck pace, Swiss companies face the complex task of preparing their workforce for the challenges of tomorrow. This article explores emerging skills and examines how Swiss companies can effectively develop these skills in their employees.

Business English: lesson sheet pdf

Discover our Business English course: master professional vocabulary, learn common expressions, avoid frequent mistakes and perfect your communication skills to excel in the English-speaking business world.

Teacher shortage in Switzerland

An in-depth look at the teacher shortage in Switzerland: find out about the causes, the direct consequences for the education system and the solutions being considered to ensure high-quality education. Find out more with statistics and relevant links.

The future of languages

Explore current language trends around the world: find out which languages are growing in popularity, which are at risk of extinction, and how these developments are influencing the business world and global culture.

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