Meet the Team Driving Our Success
The People Behind SyncSkills: Passionate Innovators in Learning and Development
Our Mission
At SyncSkills Performance, we help managers of remote and hybrid teams develop behaviours that enable better communication, collaboration, and innovation. By building effective communication habits that genuinely shift behaviours and deliver measurable results, we help leaders transform their teams and drive performance.
Our diverse, multicultural team spans all time zones—with a smile! We bring together expertise in learning design, EdTech, and facilitation across various environments. As a fully remote team, we thrive in the digital space, embracing the challenge of making virtual learning warm, safe, fun, and highly engaging.
At SyncSkills, we blend expertise in learning design, EdTech, facilitation, change management as well as communication and emotional intelligence to create experiences that genuinely shift behaviours and deliver measurable results. Through live virtual sessions, learning communities, and coaching, we equip managers with the tools, confidence, and strategies to lead with impact, build trust, and inspire their teams, no matter where they are.
Meet the Team
Gaelle is passionate about creating growth opportunities for those who face barriers in the workplace, particularly women in leadership. She founded SyncSkills to support women transitioning into management roles and developed a return-to-work programme illustrating the need for emotional intelligence in the digital space.
With a focus on creating impactful, collaborative learning spaces, Gaelle designs activities that foster active learning in virtual classrooms. Recently certified as an ILM Level 5 coach, she continues to explore the role of emotions in modern workplace communication. Gaelle’s ambition is to measure the impact of every learning experience, ensuring real-world results.
Gaëlle Watson
COLF, Assoc EMCC — Founder, Principal Consultant, Facilitator & Coach
Nigel is driven to design and facilitate learning experiences that challenge mindsets and inspire change. His methodology, rooted in the principles of “Think, Feel, and Do,” ensures every programme is activity-based, allowing space for discussion, brainstorming, and challenging the status quo.
Since 2015, Nigel has collaborated with SyncSkills Performance on a variety of projects, bringing a wealth of experience from his roles in leading learning consultancies across Europe. His deep understanding of workplace learning challenges enables him to design programmes that truly resonate with learners.
Nigel Murphy
Associate Learner Experience Designer and Facilitator
With a background in business administration and 12 years of managerial experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, Marion is performance-driven both professionally and personally.
A certified Blanchard SLII trainer, she specialises in leadership, sales, communication, and stress management. Marion’s training sessions are highly engaging, activity-based, and focused on reflection and conversation, helping participants shift their approaches and grow.
Fluent in English and German, Marion also speaks French, Italian and Spanish.
Marion Schilcher
Associate Multi-lingual Trainer & Facilitator
Born in Panama, Lisbeth brings a multicultural perspective and meticulous attention to detail to her role. With a background in engineering and a Master’s in Construction and Real Estate Business Administration, she is not afraid of complexity and thrives in managing digital learning projects.
Lisbeth joined SyncSkills through the return-to-work programme, excelling in technical support and interactive activity facilitation. Her warm and practical approach ensures smooth virtual experiences for facilitators and participants alike.
Lisbeth is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in French.
Lisbeth Gonzalez
Project Manager, Facilitator & Host
Lucile’s infectious smile, boundless energy and extensive project management skills has made her a valued member of the SyncSkills team since 2018. After earning a Master’s in engineering in France and working as a plant manager in Italie, she relocated to the UK where she transitioned to a career in learning and development through SyncSkills’ return-to-work programme.
Passionate about education in all forms, she is involved in diverse international training to meticulously build engaging online and blended learning experiences delivered in multiple languages.
Lucile supports projects in English, Italian, and French.
Lucile Mongiatti
Project Manager, Facilitator & Host
Blenda grew up in Romandy, Switzerland. Passionate about humans, she loves to understand what motivates society. Her curiosity is endless, and she is an avid learner, always trying new things such as podcast production. Her open-mindedness and capacity to adapt help her navigate unexpected situations with calm and collectedness.Attentive and organised, she ensures the success of any project she supports.
Fluent in French, English, and Kirundi, Blenda also understands German well, making her a versatile and valued team member.
Blenda Akimana
Virtual classroom & Podcast Producer
Anne-Claire creates spaces where every voice is heard. A facilitator of participatory dialogue processes and an expert virtual classroom producer, she also manages online learning communities. Her background in international education and consultancy equips her with the skills to foster authentic, inclusive environments.
Fluent in English, French, and Dutch, with conversational German and Spanish, Anne-Claire excels at building informal learning spaces and sharing knowledge across networks.
Anne-Claire Frank-Seisay
Virtual Producer & Community Manager
Based in Yangon, Myanmar, Ivy combines her background in logistics and management with a passion for learning and development. Since 2021, she has been a virtual producer, ensuring seamless project delivery with her keen problem-solving skills and practical approach.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, Ivy is known for her warmth and efficiency, driving success in every project she manages.
Ivy Yu
Virtual Producer & Project Manager
Our Partners
Accessible Me: Experts in accessible design, ensuring inclusivity in all our learning materials.
Raiveon: Professional video producers who bring learning content to life.
LifeBox Theatre: Creators of immersive live-action scenarios for effective skills practice.
