Effective communication isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s an asset you must build and maintain.
Over the years, I’ve learned that what truly sets influential people apart is not just what they say, but how their message positions them in the broader professional landscape. My work focuses on helping professionals of all ages and senior leaders sharpen their narrative, elevate their executive presence, and ensure their voice has weight where it matters most.
Whether you’re addressing your board, guiding your teams, or representing your company externally, communication is a strategic tool — and you deserve to master it.
I also know that choosing someone to refine your communication at this level requires trust. Before we do any deep work, you need confidence in the person guiding you. That’s why I start every engagement by understanding you — your goals, your pressure points, and the impact you want to create.
Let’s begin there. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you communicate with clarity, authority, and purpose.
I spent my childhood in a lively neighbourhood where initiative, confidence, and creativity mattered more than rules. I was always the one launching new “projects,” convincing other kids to join, and discovering that when you communicate clearly, people follow.
When I was still a child, my parents made the difficult decision to emigrate to Australia. For them, it was a leap into the unknown. For me, it was an early lesson in cultural adaptation, identity, and the impact of communication on belonging.
My brothers and I integrated quickly, but I saw how hard it was for my parents to navigate a world that moved faster and communicated differently. It made me aware—long before I became a professional—of how communication can either open doors or close them.
Returning to Croatia just before the war broke out brought another formative experience: watching a society shift under pressure. My city was spared the worst, but the uncertainty and fear were very real.
During this time, my mother built a national NGO to support children who had lost their parents in the conflict. It was my first close-up view of leadership rooted in action, empathy, and clarity of message. My father, however, struggled to regain his footing in a changed environment. Those contrasts taught me what strong communication can build—and what the lack of it can cost.
At 19, life took me to Madrid, where my mother began her diplomatic career. Spain became a defining chapter. I studied cinema, English literature, and linguistics, and began teaching in companies—my first real contact with professionals who wanted to communicate with more confidence and influence.
I discovered I loved the challenge: translating ideas into impact, helping people find their voice, and adapting messages to diverse audiences. These years built the foundation of my method: communication grounded in clarity, structure, and cultural intelligence.
After a decade in Spain, I moved to Brussels to broaden my horizons. I completed a Master’s degree in EU Law, joined the European Commission as a trainee, and shifted into communication roles within international organizations and non-profits.
Brussels gave me what I had been looking for: exposure to decision-makers, multicultural environments, and high-stakes messages. It was also where I met my husband, started a family, and continued coaching privately—often working with people who needed to speak with more authority, precision, and presence.
Over time, it became clear that my strongest impact came from one-on-one and group workshops/courses. Helping leaders communicate powerfully wasn’t just part of my job—it was the work I was meant to do.
After 15 years in Brussels, my family and I moved to Spain, where I now work remotely as a Communication Consultant and Coach. I train executives and teams across Europe , professional people who want to communicate with more clarity, influence, and confidence.
My international background, combined with years of hands-on experience in leadership communication, has shaped a whole range of ideas and theories that I apply in my work.
Outside of work, I go to the gym, listen to podcasts, chat to people on the street, drink coffee, and raise my kids. I admire people who have principles and people who use their talents to serve others. And I aim to build a life—and a career—driven by purpose, truth, connection and resilience.
Connect with me on Linkedin and let's continue the conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashatarle/
Training and mentoring is about providing groups or individuals with hands-on knowledge. It is also about motivating and helping you understand your own role in a variety of situations. Academic instruction gives you a certificate, but experiential learning provides you with much more.
My expertise and professional experience goes from language instruction, to communication skills, effective learning, group dynamics and communication strategy. On all these topics I am an avid reader, writer and practitioner. Ask me anything!
Communication fluency is an exercise in problem solving. In my work I love to play detectives. We find out together what is stopping you and where you want to go exactly. Communication issues are a puzzle: let me help you put the missing pieces together.
My path to communication mastery doesn’t follow the typical “overcoming fear” story. I was never afraid of speaking—quite the opposite. I was naturally assertive, fast-thinking, and comfortable in the spotlight. (At one point, I even hosted my own TV show.) Over time, I learned that true influence isn’t about speaking more. It’s about speaking with intention—and knowing when to step back. What I had to develop was the leadership skill many people overlook: the discipline to slow down, listen deeply, and create space for others to engage. That shift—from leading the conversation to strategically guiding it—changed everything. Today, my work takes place behind the scenes. I focus on helping leaders sharpen their message, refine their presence, and communicate with clarity and impact. I listen, observe, and use my intuition and experience to understand exactly what each client needs to perform at their best—whether they’re addressing their teams, their board, or the public. My role is simple: I help you shine when it matters most..
My clients are professionals interested in improving their own or their employees' communication skills.
I also get requests from corporations, schools and training companies looking for outstanding trainers. Let's talk!
