'My daughter arrived in England two years ago speaking no English and now she speaks fluent Geordie' MY PLACE.Byline: Karen Wilson LEADERSHIP business guru Michael Coates is the founder and managing director of Protostar protostar A celestial object made of a contracting cloud of interstellar medium (mostly hydrogen gas) that eventually becomes a main-sequence star. Leadership Development, a North East-based company with an international reputation. The company provides development needs analysis and solutions for leadership teams around the UK and beyond. Michael started in training in the 1990s when he headed up the consultancy service at Stamford Business School in America and by 2000 was part of an eight billion US manufacturing company, heading up the HR services in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He is a published author and has delivered leadership training across the globe . Where do you live? Houghton Le Spring and San Luis Potosi San Lu·is Po·to·sí A city of central Mexico northeast of León. It was founded in the late 1500s and is a mining, transportation, and industrial center. Population: 659,000. Noun 1. Mexico. How long have you lived there? Six years. What's your dream home? A castle or old railway station. How do you get around? Car and plane. What is your favourite part of the North East? The coast line. What is your favourite building in the region? Durham Cathedral. What is the best holiday you've ever had? Exploring the Rockies and kayaking on the Great Lakes Great Lakes, group of five freshwater lakes, central North America, creating a natural border between the United States and Canada and forming the largest body of freshwater in the world, with a combined surface area of c.95,000 sq mi (246,050 sq km). . What's the favourite thing in your home? My Hi-fi. If you could have one luxury what would it be? Five minutes' peace! What are you working on at the moment? Many projects, mainly helping to restructure a number of companies who are finding the economic situation difficult. Who or what is the love of your life? My wife and children. Where is your favourite place in the North East? Beamish Museum Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum is an open air museum located near the town of Stanley, County Durham, England. Beamish tries to show what life was like in a typical northern town in the early 20th century — much of the restoration and interpretation is . What is your favourite shop? Borders, especially if there is a Starbucks there. What is your favourite restaurant? Shagorika, Indian restaurant in Seaburn. Favourite pub? The Floaters Mill, Houghton. Favourite meal? Bondigas (Mexican meatballs). Do you spend much time in your kitchen? I know seven dishes, so never stay more than a week. What's the last play or film you saw? Coraline, aimed at children, but more creepy than Alien. Hated it. What book are you reading at the moment? The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas pyjamas or US pajamas Noun, pl a loose-fitting jacket or top and trousers worn to sleep in [Persian pai leg + jāma garment] pyjamas, pajamas (US) npl (BRIT . What are you listening to on your iPod/CD player? Rock in Rio Rock in Rio is a series of rock festivals held in Brazil and later in Portugal. Three incarnations of the festival were in Rio de Janeiro, in 1985, 1991 and 2001 and two in Lisbon, in 2004 and 2006. The shows were organized by entrepreneur Roberto Medina. by Iron Maiden. What's your favourite TV programme? Star Trek - any version. What are you proudest of? My children, especially my daughter who arrived in England two years ago speaking no English and now she speaks fluent Geordie. Do you have any wisdom to share? See challenges as opportunities and go for it. When and where were you happiest? Right here, right now. CAPTION(S): GOOD READ The boy In The Striped Pyjamas. BUSINESS GURU Michael Coates. FAVOURITE BUILDING The majestic Durham Cathedral. TV CHOICE William Shatner as Captain Kirk in Star Trek. TIMES PAST The 1913 railway station at Beamish Museum. |
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