Rab Paterson

Background

About Rab Paterson

WHAT I DO: Help students, researchers, teachers/professors, business professionals and organisations present more professionally using current best practices in presentations theory, and use technology to communicate and work online better. RESULTS: Developed the Business English Skills & Training communications, creativity, and leadership courses for Toyo University's International Affairs Office, coached students to win presentation competitions (for example - https://bit.ly/HongKongCupAwardWinner, https://bit.ly/MicheleSteeleBestOfJALT2020), coached attendees on the Global Leadership Studies program at ICU, and worked with execs from JTB for 6-months to revamp their website & workflows. WHO I WORK WITH: Delivered ICT & creativity/innovative thinking workshops for Apple, Google, JALT, and SIETAR Japan, professional development workshops to university staff, and delivered over 200 academic/professional presentations and workshops worldwide. GROUPS: Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, Fellow of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Arts, Manufacturing, and Commerce's Japan Fellows Network, Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Innovator award winner, and Google Certified Trainer. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: A diverse range of work and educational experiences (I have an MA, MS, and MEd plus various other certs and qualifications), and having lived in 5 countries in 3 continents means I relate very well to people from a variety of backgrounds. WHAT OTHERS SAY:*Rab's technical expertise with instructional technology, experience with social media tools, and excellence in the classroom are truly exceptional. Pat Colabucci - UCLA Extension Director *It is truly wonderful to have such a teaching colleague who is willing to share his expertise with others. Kaori Hakone-Apple Distinguished Educator Regional Advisory Board Member for Asia Pacific *Training in Rab's presentations class was one of the key factors that lead me to win 1st place in the Hong Kong Cup All Japan University Student Ambassadors English Programme in 2015. Takehiro Mouri-Co-Founder at TECHRISE,*Rab Paterson is, in my professional opinion, the go-to expert on presentations. Brent Conkle-President & CEO, Business Across Cultures,*The training I received from Rab was one of the most valuable experiences I have ever had in terms of improving my presentation skills. Yuri Kobayashi-Managing Consultant at IBM Japan.