Vanda North
Vanda’s purpose on this planet is to remind people of -
and return them to - their naturally joyous state!
Vanda’s workshops take a very down to earth, practical approach to help people experience how to ‘Think, Learn, Create and Live’ more effectively and enjoyably and to develop their own positive stress management through ‘Happiness & Wellness’.
Vanda fosters success in others!
Her experience spans working with Learning Disabilities (or Differences as she prefers to call them) to coaching top level executives all over the world.
Business History: - Founder & CEO of Buzan Centres world wide (launching Tony Buzan’s work through a global network of licensed instructors) for 20 years. During that time, Vanda taught mental literacy skills to over 100,000 people from 50 countries world-wide. She has been instrumental in leading and coaching over 700 instructors who have since gone on to run corporations, author books and function more successfully in business and life.
- Founder & CEO of Volunteers Upholding Education (training 5000 volunteers and corporate members to assist in education)
for 12 years. Here Vanda initiated one of the first school volunteer programs involving business & education partnerships as well as becoming a leader in writing and modelling excellent volunteer management strategies and training.
- Past President of the International Society for Accelerated Learning & Teaching (culminating in conducting their largest global educational conference). For 8 years Vanda was a leader in research and practical application of accelerated learning methods.
- A Home Economist for Florida Power & Light Company (conducting cooking shows for thousands) for 4 years.
- A lecturer for UniLever Brothers (travelling the UK as a member of the Education Unit) for 4 years.
Present: Vanda is currently the Co-Founder and Director of The Learning Partnership. The Learning Partnership is dedicated to making one portal where you can find the best BrainFriendly products and programs for thinking, learning and creating. She has written several books, including the best-seller “Get Ahead”, now translated into 9 languages, as well as many training manuals in the areas
of business management and wellness. Nightengale Conant launched her ‘Joy Journey’ program which is receiving profound reviews. Vanda’s inspiration has been sought after by leading organizations including: Electronic Data Systems, IBM, Digital, Boeing, Oracle, BT. Wellcome. CLSA, Management Centre Europe, SC Johnsons, Billiton, Flour Daniel, educational institutions and governments in many countries. Currently Vanda is combining all her experience as she embarks on her next 20-year project in the field of overcoming learning differences and depression. She is doing this through her own company VNL and in conjunction with The Learning Partnership.
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