Nicole Van Hoeck, PhD

Founder

Dr. Nicole Van Hoeck is an international brain and behavior expert. For nearly 10 years she carried out psychological and neuroscientific research on processes that involve creative thinking, decision making and learning from setbacks. Her work appeared in top-tier journals like Frontiers in Human Neuroscience and NeuroImage. Today, she is a lecturer and trainer at an International Business School. And she supports individuals and companies with boosting innovation, leadership and well-being.

Aside from her professional interests Nicole is also fascinated by the unknown and driven by adventure. You can find her regularly abroad where she enjoys the wilderness, off-roading and sailing.

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Abigail Paul

Trainer - Consultant  |  Creativity & Communication

Abigail Paul has an MA in Mass Communications from the University of Leicester and a BFA in Theatre Performance from University of Central Florida. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit Theatre Language Studio Frankfurt. She has performed and trained all over the world as an actress and improviser, notably at iO Chicago and Second City. An active member of the Applied Improvisation network, she has been a speaker and trainer in Germany and abroad at numerous schools, universities, businesses and non-profit organisations training a variety of students in the transformative techniques of theatre for the purposes of language learning, personal and professional development.

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René M. Becker

Trainer - Consultant  |  Creativity & Communication

René Becker has a BA in Theatre from Nazareth College of Rochester. She has worked for over 25 years in the theater as an actor, producer and director and for the last 8 years as a trainer to students of all ages, using the tools of theatre and improvisation. René is the Producing Director for Theatre Language Studio Frankfurt , a non-profit school for English language theatre arts, and is currently teaching Drama at The Strothoff School in Dreieich.

Sibel Lang

Yoga & Meditation Trainer  |  Resiliency & Well-Being

Sibel Lang started over 20 years with different fitness styles and practices Yoga for more than 6 years. As a Yoga teacher (called Youngle Yoga), she combines breathing techniques, mobility and flexibility flows, and meditation sequence for all. At Academy 404 she contributes to the Resiliency & Well-Being Programs and Workshops.

Marlies Verdoodt

Copywriter - Final Editor (Dutch)  |  Creativity & Communication

Marlies Verdoodt takes care of final editing or copywriting of texts in all shapes and sizes: newsletters, web texts, articles, brochures, e-mails. She loves texts that not only inform but also inspire.
Do you want to give meaning to small moments or big milestones, ask her. Then she will write the words for a poem, a speech, a wish for your clients, a tailor-made invitation ...
In addition to her words, she also borrows her voice for voice commands (e.g. voice-over).