Background

With over 15 years experience in cultural training and second language programs, Linda Allen has designed and presented cultural awareness programs for government agencies, universities, businesses, and teacher training programs. Her seminars, Head to Toes – Who Knows? and Body Language: Your Second Language, provide practical information in an entertaining format that addresses cultural etiquette and international and cross-cultural relationships and business negotiations. Her workshop, When No One Looks or Speaks Like You is designed for educators in multi-cultural and second language classrooms. Linda has BA and MS degrees in Spanish and foreign language education from Oklahoma State University. She has taught Spanish from middle school to university level and intensive language courses.

Focus

In a culturally diverse world, “it is a luxury to be understood.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Linda’s seminars focus on the cultural importance and impact of unspoken communication. Body language often speaks louder than words and can confuse even the best intentions in developing cross-cultural friendships and business relationships. Her programs help translate subtle and often confusing body language from culture to culture while focusing on respect for all cultures.

Published Works

Linda’s work in cross-cultural training influenced her to collect legends and folklore from other cultures. Her two Christmas books, Menagerie at the Manger (The Editorial Annex, 2005) and Decking the Halls – The Folklore and Traditions of Christmas Plants (Willow Creek Press, 2000) tell the stories and legends of the animals and plants of the Christmas season. Decking the Halls was a finalist for the 22001 Benjamin Franklin Award for history.

Linda’s recent publications include “Blessed with Less” in A Cup of Comfort for Christians (Adams Media, 2006) and The Art of Patience” in the anthology, Our Fathers Who Art in Heaven (WAIH Press, 2005). She has published more than 50 articles and essays, and her writing has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, Writer’s Digest, and regional and national competitions.

Availability

Linda is available for seminars and holiday programs throughout the United States.

Fee

Negotiable

Contact

www.for-evergreen.com

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