I’m Michael Thallium (Miguel Ángel Herrero Soto), a Spanish writer, presenter and intercultural facilitator with a diverse career spanning coaching, language teaching, and music communication. I freelance as a consultant and language teacher for ADECCO, contribute to Numinis Revista de filosofía and Scherzo as a music writer and critic, and direct the Sapere aude podcast series. My work is driven by curiosity, clear communication, transparency and delivering value to others. I also work as a Global & Greatness Coach, intercultural mediator and public speaker, collaborating with institutions such as INAP, ISM and universities. I believe in growth through responsibility, facing reality with honesty, and learning every day. I’m ready to relocate and collaborate with diverse teams to promote creativity, education, and cultural exchange, while building lasting professional relationships and a meaningful personal legacy.

Miguel Ángel Herrero Soto

I’m Michael Thallium (Miguel Ángel Herrero Soto), a Spanish writer, presenter and intercultural facilitator with a diverse career spanning coaching, language teaching, and music communication. I freelance as a consultant and language teacher for ADECCO, contribute to Numinis Revista de filosofía and Scherzo as a music writer and critic, and direct the Sapere aude podcast series. My work is driven by curiosity, clear communication, transparency and delivering value to others. I also work as a Global & Greatness Coach, intercultural mediator and public speaker, collaborating with institutions such as INAP, ISM and universities. I believe in growth through responsibility, facing reality with honesty, and learning every day. I’m ready to relocate and collaborate with diverse teams to promote creativity, education, and cultural exchange, while building lasting professional relationships and a meaningful personal legacy.

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I’m Michael Thallium (Miguel Ángel Herrero Soto), a Spanish writer, presenter and intercultural facilitator with a diverse career spanning coaching, language teaching, and music communication. I freelance as a consultant and language teacher for ADECCO, contribute to Numinis Revista de filosofía and Scherzo as a music writer and critic, and direct the Sapere aude podcast series. My work is driven by curiosity, clear communication, transparency and delivering value to others. I also work as a Global & Greatness Coach, intercultural mediator and public speaker, collaborating with institutions such as INAP, ISM and universities.

I believe in growth through responsibility, facing reality with honesty, and learning every day. I’m ready to relocate and collaborate with diverse teams to promote creativity, education, and cultural exchange, while building lasting professional relationships and a meaningful personal legacy.

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Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Communications at CSIPM (Centro Superior de Investigación y Promoción de la Música), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
April 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Responsible for the Communication Department; promotion of music concerts and conferences.
Global & Greatness Coach, Intercultural Mediator & Public Speaker
April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2021
Sole trader offering coaching, intercultural mediation, negotiation, language teaching and public speaking; collaborated with INAP, ISM, Indonesian Embassy, ThyssenKrupp, hospitality schools, and others.
Hotel Manager at Oceanwide Expeditions (Plancius M/V)
April 1, 2014 - October 31, 2014
Led an international team on a polar expedition vessel; hotel operations and guest services.
Hotel Manager at Club Cruise (Flamenco I, m/v Van Gogh, m/v Jules Verne)
January 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
In charge of hotel department and training of 250 employees across vessels; cruise industry leadership.
International Sales Manager & Group Coordinator at Ahotels, Andorra
January 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007
Sales leadership and coordination for multiple markets; event and excursion program organization.
Tour Manager at Classic International Cruises
February 1, 2004 - April 30, 2005
Tour management in Australia and Indonesia; coordination of tours and on-board activities.
Animator / Entertainment Manager at Club Stella Maris (Ibiza) and Festival Cruises
February 1, 2002 - May 31, 2003
Entertainment management and program coordination on holiday clubs and cruise ships; interpreter work and shows.

Education

D.E.A., Diploma de Estudios Avanzados (Advanced Studies Certification) for the PhD on Communication and Speech at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos I, Madrid, Spain
September 1, 2009 - May 4, 2026
Four-years degree in Translation and Interpreting (specialisation in interpreting, computational linguistics and software localisation) at University Alfonso X “El Sabio”, Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid
September 1, 1998 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

PCO certification for the ICF
April 1, 2010 - May 4, 2026
Coaching Advanced Program
April 1, 2010 - May 4, 2026
Emotional Intelligence (level I & II)
January 22, 2010 - May 4, 2026
Seminar on Family Constellations
November 20, 2009 - May 4, 2026
STCW Certification
September 1, 2002 - May 4, 2026
Quality in Touristic Destinations
April 1, 2001 - May 4, 2026
Basic Safety Training
May 1, 2014 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics