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Andrea Polverini posted an update: Is it possible to separate the quality of our service […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000

Is it possible to separate the quality of our service from the well-being of our learners?

During this Easter break, I reflected on the deep meaning of “care” in professional practice.

On one hand, I met Marco, an Italian chef in Elche. He explained that his dough ferments for 48 hours—not just for taste, but because short fermentation affects…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: How many times have we told ourselves this when hitting […]

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:04:49 +0000

How many times have we told ourselves this when hitting a professional wall?

Yesterday, while reflecting on the incredible resilience of some people close to me who had to reinvent themselves from scratch in a new country, I realized a mental trap we constantly fall into: undervaluing what we have and magnifying what we lack.

For a long time,…

Andrea Polverini and Shona Bannatyne are now connected

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:47:07 +0000

Andrea Polverini posted an update: A few days ago, I attended a brilliant webinar by […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:41:43 +0000

A few days ago, I attended a brilliant webinar by Rachel Marie Paling (creator of Neurolanguage Coaching). She asked a simple but revealing question: “How were we as children?”

The answer? Autonomous, fearless, and curious.

But as we grow, traditional schooling conditions us to fear mistakes. We learn to follow the rules just to stay safe.…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: We train daily to be resilient. But what happens when […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:56:24 +0000

We train daily to be resilient. But what happens when the negativity comes from our loved ones, or from a partner exhausted by a stressful job? We find ourselves surrounded by a dense force field.

We can’t turn off the world’s stress, but we can do two vital things:

Build a shield: Listen with empathy, but refuse to absorb the emotion. It’s an act…

Andrea Polverini and Gary Houlton are now connected

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:58:55 +0000

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Today I had a technical problem. One of those that, just […]

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:12:30 +0000

Today I had a technical problem. One of those that, just a month ago, would have deeply irritated me. Instead? I stayed calm. I resolved it, I learned, and I moved on.

What changed? My internal software. 🧠✨

We often focus on what we want to get, but the Law of Resonance teaches us a deeper truth: the universe doesn’t give you what you want, it…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Is it possible for a student to journey from English […]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:23:17 +0000

Is it possible for a student to journey from English to Italian, and now to Spanish, while maintaining the same level of enthusiasm for seven years?

The answer is a resounding “yes”—provided that learning isn’t something imposed, but something built collaboratively, starting from the student’s own interests.

Today, I am proud to share a…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Yesterday, I attended the celebration of the life of one […]

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:59:55 +0000

Yesterday, I attended the celebration of the life of one of my clients, David, who passed away suddenly in February.

David was 78 years old and was what I liked to call a “free spirit”—a vibrant and unflagging soul. He was an enthusiast for life, a lover of people even before languages, and someone who continued to learn tirelessly. Skiing,…

Andrea Polverini and Maria Szojda-Pallado are now connected

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:32:04 +0000

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Have you ever felt like you’re following a script you […]

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:37:41 +0000

Have you ever felt like you’re following a script you didn’t write?

What do you do when a season of celebrations, traditions, and noise approaches? Lots of noise. Social norms dictate that “everyone” should be happy, out in the streets, celebrating in the same way. And if you don’t—if you prefer silence, a book, or a walk at dawn while others…

Andrea Polverini and Philip John Quinnell are now connected

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:04:44 +0000

Andrea Polverini posted an update: It’s not a lack of vocabulary—it’s your biology. 🧠🚫Have you […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:44:24 +0000

It’s not a lack of vocabulary—it’s your biology. 🧠🚫

Have you ever been there? You step into an important meeting in Italian or English. You know the subject inside out, your grammar is solid… but suddenly, you freeze. Your heart races, and the words just won’t come.

You haven’t “forgotten” the language. You are experiencing an Amygdala…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Many of my clients come to me with a common […]

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:33:22 +0000

Many of my clients come to me with a common complaint: “Andrea, my memory isn’t what it used to be. I just can’t make the words stick.”

Or they say: “I’ve never had a good memory.”

But here is what I believe: It’s not just about your age. It’s about your ecosystem.
When you are juggling a high-pressure job, answering emails during a coaching…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Many of my clients come to me with a common […]

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:20:24 +0000

Many of my clients come to me with a common complaint: “Andrea, my memory isn’t what it used to be. I just can’t make the words stick.”

Or they say: “I’ve never had a good memory.”

But here is what I believe: It’s not just about your age. It’s about your ecosystem.
When you are juggling a high-pressure job, answering emails during a coaching…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: For a long time, I tried to find my place within […]

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:58:33 +0000

For a long time, I tried to find my place within established circles and groups, both on a personal and professional level. I often felt like an “invisible satellite”—orbiting around brilliant leaders and methods, yet never quite finding that perfect “fit.”

There’s a beautiful line from an Italian song that says: “It feels like you’re at a…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: I was working today with a high-level Italian student […]

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:56:01 +0000

I was working today with a high-level Italian student (C2). She is accurate, her vocabulary is vast, and her grammar is solid. Yet, she feels “blocked.”

As we spoke, I noticed a pattern I see in many clients with a similar profile: The Cognitive Overload of Accuracy.

While she speaks, her brain is running a 4-layer background check:
1️⃣ Is the…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Every day, our feeds are flooded with experts. The […]

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:26:59 +0000

Every day, our feeds are flooded with experts. The “one secret” to learning English, the “perfect” investment strategy, or the law of attraction to solve all your problems. Usually, there’s an “expert” waiting for you to click a link and buy a pre-packaged solution.

For a long time, I suffered from this “Expert Syndrome” too. I was educated to…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: We spend so much time planning, scheduling, and trying […]

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:39:27 +0000

We spend so much time planning, scheduling, and trying to control every variable of our professional and personal lives. But life, much like the ocean, has its own rhythm.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a simple but powerful truth: Perspective is everything.

In my journey as a Holistic Language & Performance Coach, I often see professionals…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Recently, I experienced what I call "The Expert […]

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:43:02 +0000

Recently, I experienced what I call “The Expert Trap.” During a complex dental treatment, my feedback about a small discomfort was met with: “Everything is perfect on our end.”

They had the expertise and the process, but they lacked the presence to listen. As a Neurolanguage Coach®, this was a powerful reminder of why our methodology…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: This morning, my routine didn't just stumble—it fell […]

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:58 +0000

This morning, my routine didn’t just stumble—it fell apart. My usual “brain-friendly” reset—contrast shower, nasal breathing, and 40 minutes of mindful movement—was replaced by a broken shower head and a hunt for spare parts. 🚿❌

In the past, this might have triggered a stress response that would have affected my focus for the day. But today, I…

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Last week, I received a message I never expected. […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:29:02 +0000

Last week, I received a message I never expected. It wasn’t in the usual Italian we practiced together; it was in English, from the wife of one of my long-term clients. He had passed away unexpectedly.

I felt a profound sadness that is hard to put into words.

We had worked together since 2021. He wasn’t just a student; he was a man deeply fond of…

Andrea Polverini posted a new activity comment

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:21:38 +0000

@vaishali-aggarwal-451 Thanks, Vaishali! I’m so glad my post inspired you to add it to your list. It’s a truly transformative read—I’m curious to hear your thoughts once you start it! 😊

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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the true value of time. Not as a resource to be managed, but as a finite gift.

Reading Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” changed how I look at my […]

Andrea Polverini posted an update: Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the true value of time. […]

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:26:46 +0000

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the true value of time. Not as a resource to be managed, but as a finite gift.

Reading Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” changed how I look at my day. It made me stop and ask: Why am I doing this? Why am I joining this call? Is this an intentional choice, or am I just afraid of missing something—of not being…