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WE DEVELOP PEOPLE

Optimize Work & Life
Enhance Communication Skills
Master the English Language
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Stay safe and healthy! Contact us for online and onsite programs in safe environments for professionals & students. Grow personally and professionally!

OPTIMIZE  WORK & LIFE

Customized personal development programs for professionals and students.
Leadership skills
Self-knowledge; knowing strengths
Improved character
Aiming high, having magnanimous goals and knowing how to overcome obstacles to achieve them
Greater motivation
Ability to make good decisions, think critically, solve problems, face fears
Having principles to guide actions
Better sense of orientation in navigating through the maze of life
Understanding the value of self and others; self-confidence

ENHANCE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Programs & workshops offered to corporate professionals or those seeking to enter the workforce who wish to excel at their job.
English language skills
Presentation skills
Customer service & care
Personal grooming & etiquette
Teamwork & communication
Time management
Job search skills

MASTER  THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Customized programs for professionals, students, and leisure learners.
We can help with your speaking, writing, and pronunciation.
We work with beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.
Once your level is evaluated and learning goals are understood, we prepare a plan that's just right for you.

WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY

The Communication Skills program I followed showed me that it’s never too late to learn when you have the right coach! Shivanthi at ARETÉ gave me the tools to construct exactly what I want to say and find the best way of saying it. For example, I’m able to catch myself so that I don’t confuse the P and F sounds. But even if I still make mistakes, I have the confidence to make a joke of it and focus on getting my message across, especially with my colleagues in the US and UK. This has helped me to excel at my job and not shy away from taking on new challenges and roles.
Athul LokuhennadiPearson Lanka
I discovered how to do a presentation without hiding behind the slides. First, I learned how to structure the content making it complete but concise. This already improved my confidence because I knew that if the message was solid, I could stand by it. Then, I learned techniques to project my voice, which was difficult at first, because I’m a shy person. But I learned that if my message was important, then I need to be heard. Ms Sandrasagra was very patient in helping me through the process. The presentation skills program helped me to progress to the next level in my career.
Thaveeshi Udara Pearson Lanka
I received coaching from Ms Fernandes. She quickly picks up on your behavioral patterns without you feeling like you are being closely watched. Throughout the session she ensures that you are comfortable and at ease. She makes a conscious effort to have you recognize your talents and strengths and shows your weak points without making you feel too self-conscious or insecure. She makes it easy for people like me who have a hard time opening up, to not feel intimidated or judged. It feels like talking to a caring friend who genuinely wants me to succeed in life.
Vindiya PandithaUniversity Student
The “English for the Job” program was perfect for me! I have always worked as a competent waiter but needed to improve my language skills so I could deal more confidently with English-speaking customers and tourists. I was lucky to have been invited to attend classes with a few of my colleagues with Shivanthi at ARETÉ. She focused on the English we needed to do our job well. We did role-plays to practice how to greet customers, explain the menu, deal with difficult situations… My managers have noticed that I do my job with more ease now.
Mohanraj BalakrishnanSugar Bistro
I am passionate about learning languages so I decided to take private Spanish classes with Carmen at ARETÉ. Thanks to her I can now speak Spanish quite well and I’m capable of speaking with any Spanish-speaking person without feeling ashamed. We do online activities to learn and revise grammar and vocabulary. We only speak in Spanish and this helps to progress quickly. Because of my Spanish skills I was able to make many friends from Spain and almost all the South American countries. So, join ARETÉ to take the best Spanish lessons that you will find in Sri Lanka.
Jayani ThewarapperumaStudent

ABOUT ARETÉ

Established in 2015, ARETÉ Academy develops people personally and professionally because we are interested in the holistic person. We specialize in optimizing work & life, enhancing communication skills, and mastering the English language. All our programs for professionals and students are customized; we work closely with you to address your needs in the most effective way. With experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we count on the expertise of an international team of trainers, as well as the input from a knowledgeable board of advisors.

What is important to succeed in today’s world?

Your future is connected to what you do today. In a world that is full of instability and uncertainty, now is the time to develop the right behaviors and skills to both be relevant and adaptable. Just as thriving enterprises are built on relationships and effective communication, individual and organizational success depends on how well each person interacts with others.

What does ARETÉ mean?

Ancient Greek philosophers used the word “ARETÉ” when they spoke of the pursuit of human excellence. ARETÉ trains and coaches with this goal in mind.

Can a person really change through training and coaching?

Definitely, if both the trainer/coach and participant work together; it is a partnership. Desired behaviors are learned through guidance and practice. The ARETÉ trainer/coach will stop at no efforts to provide the necessary insight and tools to help the participant. At the same time, the participant must endeavor to put all the means to improve.

Who needs training & coaching?

Whether it’s in a group setting or one-on-one, each person needs guidance to be more effective and successful at what they do. Training and coaching offers the chance to stop, receive input and reflect on what changes need to be made. ARETÉ trainers and coaches are objective, insightful, and prepared to support with the right tools to develop positive attitudes, change behaviors and acquire skills.

What is ARETÉ’s approach to training and coaching?

Before a training program is developed, ARETÉ takes the time with the organization to understand its goals, challenges and needs. Solutions are then proposed and a holistic program developed that will have a positive impact on the bottom line. There are initial and final assessments to prepare a scorecard and quantify the improvement. Clients receive follow-up materials, ongoing evaluations and short workshops to maintain improvement. ARETÉ has its own style of coaching. With the input of the participant, ARETÉ coaches provide insights, advise on improvements, and also provide an action plan to achieve goals.

OUR TEAM

Shivanthi Sandrasagra, B.Sc., B.A., M.B.A.

Shivanthi Sandrasagra, B.Sc., B.A., M.B.A.

Founder & Program Director
Carmen Alvarez, B.A.

Carmen Alvarez, B.A.

Language & Hospitality Specialist
Jane Misato, L.L.B.

Jane Misato, L.L.B.

Language & Hospitality Specialist
Lawena Fernandes, B.Sc.

Lawena Fernandes, B.Sc.

Personal & Interpersonal Leadership Coach

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Hiran Cooray

Hiran Cooray

Chairman, Jetwing Hotels
Jill Macdonald

Jill Macdonald

Principal, The Study in Colombo
Chamira Jayasinghe

Chamira Jayasinghe

CEO, ARIMAC Lanka
Carlita Weerasinha

Carlita Weerasinha

International Consultant, Property Development
Joseph Sandrasagra

Joseph Sandrasagra

Director of Professional Services, Nielson
Marta López-Jurado

Marta López-Jurado

Professor, UNED-Spain
Anusha Alles

Anusha Alles

Head of CSR, Brandix
Andrew Fowler-Watt

Andrew Fowler-Watt

Principal, Trinity College

LATEST POSTS

An interview with an IT specialist

April 27, 2020Shivanthi

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

February 18, 2016Benisha Senadheera

Greek Origin of Temperaments

February 18, 2016Benisha Senadheera
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CONTACT US

You are welcome to send a message or call us for more information.

5 Charles Place, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
+94 76 7965073
info@areteexcellence.com
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