Here is an excerpt of Neetu's interview with us:
Q1. When and how you started as a Spoken English Trainer?
Ans. Training has been my passion since early days of my career. Part of it is attributable to my strong family lineage of educationists who have excelled in the field of education. Coupled with this my literary interests of writing poems and lyrics prompted me to enter the field of Spoken English Training, where I could utilize my all round talent to impart the most innovative learning techniques to develop individuals on English speaking as well as Soft Skills and Personality Development.
I have been in this field of Spoken English Training for last 18 years now.
Q2. What skills are required to become a Spoken English Trainer?
Ans. To become a Spoken English Trainer, following skills are required:
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Deep knowledge of English Language
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Clear understanding of the fundamentals & concepts of English grammar
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Skills to explain the course modules in a simplified manner to the students
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Good communication and presentation skills
Q3. What do you think makes you stand out from other Spoken English Trainers on UrbanPro.com?
Ans. I consider training as an art because it requires specific inherent abilities of the trainer to understand the precise requirements and improvement areas of the students. Develop and deliver customized training solutions focused on the identified needs and be able to effectively add value and resulting in positive outcomes from the training course.The inherent ability of connecting well with people is another key aspect of my successful training delivery.
My rich corporate work experience in the training function helps me handle and train people of all levels including management levels and age groups.
So far, I have successfully trained individuals from varied backgrounds viz. bankers, corporate professionals, fresh graduates, students, job seekers, housewives and entrepreneurs.
Q4. How you came across UrbanPro.com?
Ans. Initially, I had received an email from ThinkVidya. I found it to be a very interesting concept and immediately got associated with it. Later, it was renamed as UrbanPro. That’s how I got connected.
Q5. What was the turning point in your career?
Ans. I completed my double Post-graduation i.e. Masters in English and MBA in HR & Marketing and got into the corporate world of training where I gained a deeper knowledge and understating of the nuances of professional training and also working closely with senior trainers of varied backgrounds and rich experience gave me the right exposure and prepared me for the next phase of my career to grow myself as trainer and excel in the field of my strength i.e. Spoken English.
Q6. How UrbanPro.com platform helped you to expand your Spoken English Classes?
Ans. UrbanPro.com has established itself very well in the field of training. It helps in connecting the right trainer with the students having specific training requirements on an easy to use app based platform. The app is very user friendly, provides all the information on the profile of the trainer; it makes it easier for the students to choose the most suitable trainer. Also, it provides the trainer a good platform to showcase his/her credentials and service offerings.
Q7. What percentage of your work comes from UrbanPro?
Ans. More than 50% of my work comes through UrbanPro.com. About the trainer: Neetu is best known for her interactive style of conducting Spoken English Classes which helps her students speak in English confidently. Many of her students credit her for helping them overcome their nervousness when speaking in English. She is one of those trainers who instills a lot of confidence in her students and enable them express their thoughts clearly in English. Direct, methodical and supportive, Neetu is a kind of trainer who believes in seeing results in her students. She goes out of her way to help her students excel in Spoken English. She holds a Master degree in Arts and completed her MBA from Bangalore University. She brings a total of 18 years of rich experience in teaching Spoken English.
