Founder Natasha Jobbagy started Leadership and Language LLC to help people in her community develop essential skills such as preparing for a job interview, note taking and professional communication.

She said everyone assumes people have these skills, and few people are willing to take the time to teach them.

“After being told ‘We don't have a program for that’ and ‘Sorry, we can't help you in that department,’ I decided to do it,” Jobbagy said. “I'm not going to wait for somebody else to do it. I'm going to be that person for others.”

The Houston-based organization offers three core programs: Bilingual Brains, Master Minds and Development Dives. Each program is designed to cater to the diverse needs of the community, ensuring that individuals at all stages of their lives can grow personally and professionally.

Bilingual Brains

The Bilingual Brains program focuses on English as a Second Language (ESL) education. Catering to a wide range of learners, this program offers everyday English, academic English and business English classes. Classes are currently conducted online, providing flexibility and accessibility. Classes will begin Aug. 12, 2024.

In the future, the organization also plans to offer webinars and workshops for businesses with ESL employees, equipping them with strategies to support their English learners effectively.

Master Minds

Leadership & Language LLC takes a holistic approach to leadership development through the Master Minds program. The organization’s teen leadership programs are designed to prepare middle and high school students for adulthood, focusing on essential skills such as time management, communication and financial literacy.

The leadership programs offer more advanced training focusing on key leadership competencies. These include workshops on communication, follow through, alignment, reflection, group dynamics and strategic career development.

The Master Minds program benefits any individual committed to developing themselves as leaders or those interested in building specific leadership skills for promotion into more senior positions.

Development Dives

Leadership and Language LLC also offers training services for professionals in human resources or anyone interested in developing a comprehensive set of training essentials through its Development Dives program.

The organization offers workshops which focus on the training design & delivery process and what designers need to focus on before the training, during the training and after the training. Workshops include a range of topics from facilitation, training the trainer, needs assessments, training evaluation and training design.

This program is ideal for company leaders who want to invest in their employees’ continual growth.

“I want to be able to grow and develop wherever you are on your journey,” Jobbagy said. “If you're at the beginning, great. If you're in the middle, fine. Wherever you are, I'm going to meet you there. We're going to come up with a plan to improve and work on it together.”

Find out more

Interested in working with Leadership and Language LLC? Visit the organization’s website to enroll in a program and learn more.

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