Tamsin Rose
Facilitator, sense-maker and storyteller for positive change. Based in Brussels.
As a moderator, Tamsin Rose uses her lifetime of experience in the European policy arena to reveal breakthrough perspectives, actionable insights and drive consensus amongst diverse participants, often with opposing views. She is known for enabling speakers and audiences alike to see the big picture and discover new ways of approaching some of Europe’s toughest challenges.
Throughout her career as a journalist and communications expert, she has lived in Moscow, Paris and Brussels and carried out assignments in 33 European countries and counting. Health policy has been a common thread throughout. She is known for creating safe spaces for patients and caregivers to share their stories in ways that shape policy, while translating scientific jargon into plain language that all people can understand.
Tamsin has served as Secretary-General of the European Public Health Alliance, a pan-European platform of NGOs, as well as been a Senior Fellow for Health at Friends of Europe and the Africa Europe Foundation. While in Moscow, she was Deputy Head of Press and Information at the EC Delegation. Her experience leading communication for EU-funded projects has given her unique insights into the workings of government and how policy actually gets implemented on the ground.
She is also known for her acumen as a trainer. Tamsin offers coaching in public speaking as well as workshops on facilitation and stakeholder engagement among other skills. She is especially sought after by institutions, NGOs and philanthropic foundations.
Tamsin, impact in action
Q&A with Tamsin
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Moderating a workshop on the changing labour market at the Gothenburg summit, featuring eight Heads of State, the Secretary-General of the ILO, various dignitaries and local students. The event was translated in five languages and live streamed across the EU. In my opening monologue, I used the life experience of three generations of women in my family to highlight how opportunities in the labour market have evolved.
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When moderating a conference on food security in Montpellier, the French interpreter failed to arrive. I suddenly had to moderate the entire two-day event in both English and French. In spite of having no time to prepare for this challenge, the conference was a great success.
Also while producing a documentary for ITV, during a live interview with a key contributor, my production assistant collapsed with acute appendicitis. The sound recordist drove her to hospital. Having instantly lost two of the three on my team, I grabbed the microphone, grappled with the technology and successfully completed the interview.
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I’m known for active listening with sensitivity in high–powered, culturally diverse interviews. People often tell me that I make them feel safe to open up about subjects they rarely speak about, which helps them gain objectivity and clarity. I thrive in conferences which demand empathy, warmth and humour and that draw on my background in philosophy and psychology.
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Having studied both counselling and conflict resolution, I’m skilled at getting under the skin of both speakers and audience. Using non-verbal skills, I can detect the meaning beneath what is being said and relay it clearly and succinctly. Speaking six languages, I’m able to tune into the culture of each person, stay focussed and pull out key points. My on-stage presence and experience of working with large audiences was acquired by performing as a singer/songwriter on several solo tours across Europe, Africa and South America.
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This is a deeply personal profession where I have the honour of careful listening to enable people to express some of their most deeply held views and experiences. Each new assignment excites me. It brings an opportunity to discover and learn new subjects in depth. The research that goes into my moderation continuously enriches my worldview and gives me fresh ideas.
Top topics
Health & environment
Climate change
Employment & skills
European integration
Social & digital transitions
Development cooperation
Education
BA, International History & Politics
University of Leeds
Languages
English - native
French - fluent
Russian - proficient
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