Biography & Journey
Annette has her paternal grandfather to thank for her unusual surname.
The word “Yashpon” (pronounced, “Jasch-pon”) is the Anglicized version of a Bessarabian name!
Originally from Leeds, England, Annette left the UK soon after university and has made Continental Europe her home ever since. Now based in Berlin, Germany, she previously lived in Tours, France, as well as Regensburg and Munich, Germany.
Over the years, her work in:
- the film industry
- the music industry
- the event industry
- complex corporate structures
has given her an eclectic and powerful range of skills.
With expertise in:
- writing
- directing
- concept development
- camera work
- stage choreography
- lighting design
- advanced vocal and presentation skills
- memory work
- people skills
...she is both a high-impact, versatile performer, as well as a leading specialist in communication and presentation, with end-to-end mastery of the creative, production and performance processes.
Her love for movement and the outdoors shines through her hobbies, which include horse-riding, skiing, scuba-diving, hiking, jogging, yoga, and Agility with her partner in crime, Ebony.
She maintains a professional and personal interest in metaphysics and the practice of mindfulness!, and when it comes to culinary pleasures, she never misses a chance for organic raw dark chocolate (99% cocoa or higher) and a fine wine.
Interested in Communication Coaching and Training?
Annette has extended her area of work to share her over 15 years of knowledge and expertise as founder and director of No FoOol Communication.
Professionally qualified, she and her colleagues coach and train independent thinkers, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to unlock who they really are and communicate true purpose.
This way, they can develop powerful communication skills, stand out from the flock, and create greater value in both their business and personal life.
