See the 2013 version, released in January 2013 here- http://www.slideshare.net/AuthenticJourneys/authentic-journeys-2013-chronicle-of-experiences This slideshow chronicles the amazing things that have been experienced through Authentic Journeys in 2012. Visit our website- authenticjourneys.info

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Our Authentic Journeys
2012 - Captured
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Working with Americans
A Major Analytics Company in Infopark, Kochi, India
The sheer willingness to participate, act, and learn are the lessons I learnt from all
of the new hires who attended the cross-cultural training. I was impressed by their
insight and ability to grasp foreign concepts and role-play them in various situations.
“In the role plays, I learnt gestures, conversation starters, greetings,
and how to talk to a U.S. colleague over the phone.” ~Maria
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Cross-Cultural Communication
Corporates and College Students
Individual and small group coaching seminars were held in IIPM, and other companies in
Kochi including Global Force, Inc., Green Pepper Consulting, and Bridge Outsourcing.
“By familiarizing us with American culture, our team is able to communicate
more effectively with American clients.” ~Director, Infopark Company
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College Memories
Jai Bharath College, Kochi, India – Goal Setting Seminar
During this training, five ladies decided to create their own SMART goal.
They wrote about their upcoming entrepreneurial venture. I was impressed
and inspired. Each group was able to execute the seminar beautifully.
"The sessions were interesting and helps us to evaluate ourselves.”
~Shruti Das
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Teacher’s Training
Sree Narayana Gurukulam College Of Engineering, Kochi, India
I also learn a thing or two while conducting these trainings! The creative
teachers-to-be in this seminar taught me about computers, engineering, and science
by applying various teaching techniques delivered within the content of the training.
"I learnt how to make my classes more interactive. You could grab
our attention and never once did I get bored." ~Savitha
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American Accent & Spoken English
Corporates in Kochi and Bangalore
Fine tuning and bringing out the best in your employees is what individual and small group
coaching is all about. Time and again, I am impressed by the breadth and depth to which
employees expand and enhance their skills to be more effective at work with Americans.
“One-on-one coaching has helped Indians serving US clients achieve results
when communicating and taking initiative with Americans.” ~Annelise Piers
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Media Mentions
In the Community
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• Midweek, Canada (above)
• Asian Connections, Canada
• NRImatters.com
The Global Citizen section of the
Deccan Chronicle, Kochi, India
In 2012, I was published in: In 2012, I was interviewed in:

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Activities and Events
In the Community
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• Met the U.S. Consul General (above)
• Guest Speaker for Nazareth College
and Monroe Community College, USA
• Onam festivities at Infopark (above)
• Open Coffee and Open Coffee for Women
(entrepreneurial networking groups)

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Professional Development
Annelise Piers of Contentment India
In the Community
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I was certified in Voice and Accent by Annelise Piers of Contentment India and
attended conferences hosted by the Indian Institute of Personal Management
(IIPM) and the National Institute of Personal Management (NIPM).
Former President of India, Abdul Kalam spoke at the
NIPM national conference.

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Panel of Experts
Because no woman is an island!
Each of these wonderful ladies has given me gifts beyond words in their professional
guidance and personal support. Thank you!
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Your guidance and support is immeasurable.
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Meet Preethi, Cristina, Jennifer, Anna, Margarita, and Sufi on my new website!
Expected launch date – February 2013.

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…Credits Go To…
I send my gratitude to all the small business owners, managers at
multinational companies, professors and students at surrounding colleges,
private individual clients, friends, family, and the countless others who made
2012 so memorable.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
~Jennifer Kumar
authenticjourneys.info
authenticjourneys@gmail.com
Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in 2013!
Let us make it memorable!
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