English classes that build leaders — not just language skills.
At Ellipse, learning English also means developing your business skills.
Our coaches — with backgrounds in strategy, communication, management, wellness, and personal development — guide you with intelligence, empathy, and pragmatism.
And change when you need to.
Deepen your learning with a dedicated coach, or broaden your perspective with the cross-expertise of multiple specialists. Each step adapts to your needs.
Develop your skills.
Strengthen your English.
Your time is valuable. That’s why we integrate English learning directly into your professional challenges.
The result is English that truly works for you.
Each of our coaches brings not only language expertise, but also diverse professional and life experience. They are business strategists, leaders, educators, wellness specialists, entrepreneurs, and facilitators — all united by one mission: helping you communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact.
ISABELLE — Founder & Strategist at Ellipse
Isabelle is the driving force behind Ellipse: a passionate founder and strategist who guides professionals toward practical, real-world mastery of English. With her, there’s no theory in isolation — everything is designed to generate immediate results, both for your English and your projects.
Her approach
Confidence comes first. Isabelle draws on her passion for continuous learning — each year, she devours dozens of books on business, leadership, and personal development. She has a gift for turning those insights into concrete tools that sharpen presentations, negotiations, and confidence in multicultural contexts.
Isabelle a cette capacité à connecter les idées, les méthodes et les personnes. Elle crée des ponts entre les savoirs et les actions.
Her style
Visionary yet grounded, Isabelle connects ideas, methods, and people. She follows international trends in leadership and communication, then translates them into pragmatic strategies for learners.
Personal touches
Yoga, cycling (she loves speed!), hiking, paddleboarding, painting, travel planning — and a strong interest in conscious leadership.
Key skills
Entrepreneurship · Networking · Public speaking · Performance psychology
Coaching level
Intermediate-advanced to advanced
Where to find her?
Find her on LinkedIn, where she shares insights on English, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Schedule a discovery call
SYLVIE — Facilitator, Coach & Content Creator
Sylvie understands the challenges of learning a language on a deep, personal level. After moving to Mexico without speaking Spanish, she went on to run a business and give talks across the country — proof that transformation is possible when curiosity and courage meet.
SYLVIE — Facilitator, Coach & Content CreatorHer approach
She believes true growth starts with the right questions; the ones that uncover blind spots, spark autonomy, and bring clarity. With her, learning is never about “getting it right,” but about opening space for new thinking and authentic expression.Her style
Learners often describe Sylvie as bright, stimulating, and profoundly human. She combines empathy with insight, and her curiosity makes every session dynamic and thought-provoking.Personal touches
Social entrepreneurship · vegetarian cuisine · yoga · philosophy · current world events · exploring meaning through words and ideas.
Key skills
Copywriting · Translation · Marketing · Content creation · Entrepreneurship - Public speaking
Coaching level
Intermediate to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse PRO, she serves as a Mastermind facilitator and private coach for program members.
HILMA — Coach & Director of Operations
Hilma is both strategist and coach — a rare combination that makes her an essential ally. She transforms pronunciation challenges into achievements and ensures that Ellipse’s programs run smoothly for learners and partners alike.
HILMA — Coach & Director of OperationsHer approach
She blends operational rigor with contagious enthusiasm, helping learners sharpen their English for sales, negotiation, presentations, and active listening. Her coaching builds clarity, impact, and confidence.Her style
Motivating, energetic, and direct. Hilma pushes learners out of their comfort zones while keeping the process encouraging and human.Personal touches
Cooking · travelling · networking · discovering new cultures · scientific and medical research.
Key skills
Sales · Marketing · Dutch · Entrepreneurship · Research
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse SPRINT, Ellipse TALK, and Ellipse PRO (Mastermind) — as well as behind the scenes, where she ensures the smooth, efficient, and dedicated operation of the entire Ellipse ecosystem.
Stavros — Facilitator & Language Coach
A passionate polyglot with rich international experience, Stavros is a true catalyst for learning. Born in Argentina to Greek heritage and holder of three passports and a Master’s degree in education, he has spent more than 15 years making English more fluent and accessible, especially for young learners. His journey has even taken him to Italy, where he taught with enthusiasm — an unforgettable step he often recalls with humour.
Stavros — Facilitator & Language CoachHis approach
He combines living grammar, playful immersion, and reflective practice. Whether clarifying a technical point, offering a memorable tip, or guiding learners through conversation, Stavros makes learning both concrete and lasting.His style
Engaged, accessible, and inspiring. He has a natural way of sparking curiosity while keeping learners focused and motivated.Personal touches
Language immersion · yoga · vegan living · literature · personal finance · sports · political conversations · authoring grammar guides.
Key skills
Financial education · Environment · Music · Teaching · Travel culture
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find him?
Dans Ellipse TALK, Ellipse SPRINT et Ellipse PRO (Mastermind) avec une rigueur, une variété et un enthousiasme qui sont toujours appréciés.
Bekki — Strategic Communication Specialist & Facilitator
Based in Alberta, Bekki brings a rare balance of warmth and efficiency. With years of experience as a communication advisor to leaders and high-performing teams, she knows how to connect people, ideas, and intentions.
Bekki — Strategic Communication Specialist & Facilitator
Her approach
She designs tailored solutions that help others shine. Passionate about collaborative methods, she brings structure, clarity, and emotional intelligence to every coaching session.Her style
Calm, thoughtful, and methodical. Learners value her ability to create a safe space where confidence grows naturally.Personal touches
Four lively dogs · reading · yoga · inventive cooking · authentic human connections · exploring the world with curiosity.
Key skills
Strategic communication · Coaching · Leadership · Writing · Cross-sector collaboration
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK, Ellipse Sprint, and the Mastermind, where her calm demeanor, structured approach, and strong skills are always highly appreciated.
Susan — Strategic & Pragmatic Coach
Susan is the coach you want when English is the key to a concrete goal: delivering a strong presentation, succeeding in an interview, earning a promotion, or clarifying your professional message.
Susan — Strategic & Pragmatic CoachHer approach
She focuses on clarity, efficiency, and results. She tells you what you need to hear, then helps you act on it with confidence.Her style
Direct yet supportive. Susan challenges learners to step outside their comfort zone while also acting as their number-one cheerleader.Personal touches
Running · sailing · travelling · learning · enjoying life with her four-legged companion.
Key skills
Real estate · Entrepreneurship · Teaching · Business
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK and in corporate group trainings, where she brings her expertise and clarity to support your professional goals.
Gio — Reassuring Coach & Guide for First Steps
Gio is a steady presence for beginners and intermediate learners. Generous and attentive, he creates a safe and structured space where learners feel supported, never judged.
Gio — Reassuring Coach & Guide for First StepsHis approach
He uses practical exercises, simple explanations, and plenty of encouragement. His coaching helps learners build strong foundations and move forward with confidence.His style
Patient, consistent, and human. Gio simplifies without oversimplifying and always finds the right pace for each learner.Personal touches
Living in Costa Rica · sports · personal development · authentic conversations · a balance of numbers and words through his accounting career.
Key skills
Accounting · Business · Teaching · Spanish
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find him?
In Ellipse TALK, where he guides learners with patience, structure, and positive energy as they build a strong and confident foundation.
Harry — Multilingual Coach & Negotiation Expert
Harry embodies calm energy. A former financial broker with a passion for business, he knows how to prepare learners for high-stakes negotiations, presentations, and professional conversations.
Harry — Multilingual Coach & Negotiation ExpertHis approach
He builds the right linguistic and strategic reflexes so learners can speak with clarity and confidence, even under pressure. With Harry, you learn to say more by saying it better.His style
Steady, composed, and culturally aware. He listens carefully, corrects precisely, and instills confidence without stress.Personal touches
Speaks six languages · running · sailing · cycling · hockey · playing the cello with as much rigour as elegance.
Key skills
Negotiation · Finance · Business · Entrepreneurship · Teaching
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find him?
In Ellipse TALK and corporate group trainings, where he helps you build confidence, structure your ideas, and make your voice heard — calmly, yet with impact.
Maya — English Coach & Global Well-Being Specialist
Originally from Ontario and now based in Portugal, Maya blends linguistic coaching with wellness. She helps busy professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives express themselves clearly and confidently while staying grounded in their own energy.
Maya — English Coach & Global Well-Being SpecialistHer approach
She connects language, mindset, and vitality. With her background in functional medicine, she brings a holistic view where communication and confidence go hand in hand with well-being.Her style
Attentive, thoughtful, and patient. Maya knows how to ask the right questions, guide reflection, and support learners without rushing.Personal touches
Nature · triathlons · nutrition · sustainable living · hiking · exploring how health and confidence reinforce each other.
Key skills
Functional medicine · Naturopathy · Holistic health · Pedagogy · Mindset coaching
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK and Ellipse SPRINT, where she combines language awareness and overall well-being to help each person communicate with precision, flow, and vitality.
Megan — Language & Digital Tools Facilitator
Megan is a curious and versatile coach who bridges human connection with digital innovation. Originally from Ohio, her studies and career path have taken her through Spain, Washington, and Montreal, combining public policy, languages, and educational technology.
Megan — Language & Digital Tools FacilitatorHer approach
She mixes clarity, humour, and flexibility to make learning engaging. Her expertise in digital platforms and collaborative tools adds structure and creativity to the learning process.Her style
Warm, approachable, and attentive. Megan invests herself fully in each learner’s journey, asking sharp questions and guiding with active listening.Personal touches
Travel · calligraphy · improvisation · weightlifting · teaching Spanish · project management · exploring culture through languages.
Key skills
Project management · Spanish · Educational technology · Creative facilitation · Pedagogy
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK and Ellipse SPRINT, where she supports those looking to improve their communication with structure, flexibility, good humor, and a touch of boldness.
Dana — Language Coach & Strategic Planning Specialist
Dana blends teaching expertise with strong organizational skills. Of Filipino origin, she grew up in the U.S. Northeast with family ties to Ontario and Quebec. She began her career in Spain teaching adults, later trained teachers in Florida, and eventually co-led the restructuring of a family business — experience that sharpened both her leadership and coaching skills.
Dana — Language Coach & Strategic Planning SpecialistHer approach
She helps learners clarify goals, map ideas, and translate intentions into clear plans. Dana is especially skilled in conversations about career transitions, values alignment, and communication mindset.Her style
Empathetic and strategic. She balances human sensitivity with structure, ensuring every session is purposeful and motivating.Personal touches
Salsa dancing · kickboxing · parenting · entrepreneurship · well-being · finding balance between clarity and growth.
Key skills
Operations management · Strategy · Pedagogy · Spanish · Organization · Coaching
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK and Ellipse SPRINT, where she helps you align your voice, intentions, and goals with energy, empathy, and expertise.
Dee — Mindset & Language Coach
Dee is a bright, energizing coach who helps learners turn fear into confidence and blocks into breakthroughs. She specializes in dissolving emotional, mental, and identity barriers to language learning.
Dee — Mindset & Language CoachHer approach
She creates a safe, compassionate space where learners can rebuild their confidence step by step. For Dee, coaching isn’t just about English — it’s about transforming the relationship learners have with language and with themselves.Her style
Supportive and human. Learners often feel seen, encouraged, and more capable after just a few sessions.Personal touches
Yoga · meditation · nature · movement · inner exploration · everything related to human empowerment.
Key skills
Coaching · Entrepreneurship · Real estate · French teaching
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK, where she guides with heart and clarity those who wish to transform their relationship with the language — and with themselves.
Marissa — English Coach & Designer of Sensitive Learning Tools
Based in Brooklyn and originally from Pennsylvania, Marissa brings expertise in trauma-informed pedagogy and a Master’s degree in poetry. Her path has included working with at-risk youth, designing training for schools and businesses, and even ghostwriting books..
Marissa — English Coach & Designer of Sensitive Learning ToolsHer approach
She makes English accessible, meaningful, and deeply connected to each learner’s identity. Her coaching creates safe, thoughtful spaces where progress happens at the learner’s rhythm — always with depth.Her style
Creative, attentive, and structured. Learners describe her sessions as both inspiring and reassuring.Personal touches
Her senior pitbull · poetry · creative writing · reading by the stack · gym time and weightlifting · self-care practices.
Key skills
Expertise in trauma-informed teaching · Creative writing · Content creation · Well-being · Fitness coaching
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
Present in the Sprints and in private coaching, she supports you with methodology and kindness to help you build an English that reflects who you are — fluent, thoughtful, and aligned with your intentions.
Stéphanie — French Coach & Builder of Human Connections
A nomad at heart, Stéphanie has turned travel into a way of life and French into a space for connection. Originally from the Alps, she spent 10 years in Montreal, now lives in Buenos Aires, and carries Brazil in her heart. Wherever she goes, she helps learners use French as a tool for expression, integration, and confidence.
Stéphanie — French Coach & Builder of Human ConnectionsHer approach
Stéphanie has been teaching French for more than 20 years with a sensitive, inclusive, and authentic approach. She brings empathy and flexibility, creating learning spaces where learners progress at their own rhythm without pressure or judgment.Her style
Human, curious, and pragmatic. She integrates real-life challenges such as immigration, employment, and entrepreneurship into her teaching.Personal touches
Travel · cycling · nature · board sports · mindfulness · alternative cultures · global reading.
Key skills
Urban planning · Sociology · Coaching · Yoga · Teaching French as a second language
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced (French)
Where to find her?
In the Sprints and in private coaching, where she supports you with warmth, curiosity, and expertise so you can make French a language that truly feels your own.
Joyce — English Coach & Explorer of Knowledge
Joyce embodies curiosity and adaptability. Born in Trois-Rivières with an English-speaking father, she grew up in a bilingual world that shaped her sensitivity to languages.
Her professional path is as rich as it is varied: administrative work in major construction projects, paramedical work in emergency care, certifications in canine training, and even driving trucks across the United States.
Joyce — English Coach & Explorer of KnowledgeHer approach
Joyce adapts to each learner’s reality, making English practical and approachable. She creates spaces that are authentic, respectful, and reassuring.Her style
Grounded, versatile, and attentive. With Joyce, every learner finds their place.Personal touches
Dogs · nature · emergency care · travel · discovering new ideas · lifelong learning.
Key skills
Emergency care · Canine training · Administration · Logistics · Geography
Coaching level
Beginner to advanced
Where to find her?
In Ellipse TALK and Ellipse Sprint, where she supports you with pragmatism, openness, and empathy.
Stephanie P. — Learning Advisor & Weaver of Knowledge
Stéphanie P. transforms ideas into learning experiences that are clear, relevant, and effective. With a background in inclusive teaching practices and professional development, she ensures that every program is well structured and intentional.
Stephanie P. — Learning Advisor & Weaver of KnowledgeHer approach
She thrives behind the scenes, designing and refining content that truly serves learners. Her careful attention ensures that every detail supports growth and impact.Her style
Calm, precise, and thoughtful. She balances structure with creativity, and depth with accessibility.Personal touches
Running · culture · insatiable curiosity · a love of balance between structure and imagination.
Key skills
Program design · Professional development · Inclusive teaching practices · Strategic support
Coaching level
Advisor (behind the scenes)
Martin — Tech Architect & Ally of Big Ideas
At Ellipse, when a bold idea emerges (and there are many), Martin is the one who figures out how to make it possible. A patient builder and agile problem-solver, he manages Ellipse’s technology infrastructure with precision and creativity.
Martin — Tech Architect & Ally of Big IdeasHis approach
He makes complex systems work seamlessly so learners and coaches can focus on what matters most: growth and impact. His mindset is always solution-driven.His style
Calm, methodical, and reliable. Martin is the steady presence who keeps everything running smoothly while supporting innovation.Personal touches
Cycling · long-distance effort · creative cooking · road trips · logistics strategist and co-pilot for family adventures.
Key skills
Technology infrastructure · Problem-solving · Logistics · Coding
Coaching level
Internal operations