How can I help you? 🙌

Here are the things I can help you with:

Who am I? 👋

Read more about who I am and what I've done.

✌️ About me

I'm a coach and educator based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Previously, I've worked as a high-school Geography teacher, as a Product Manager in the start-up and mobile-games industries, and I used to own a stop-motion animation studio called Ant House Studio.Read more about my previous experiences here:

I'm Belgian-British and I grew up in Brussels, Belgium. Since then, I've lived in 5 different countries and I speak 4.5 different languages.I love to travel, to hike, to garden, to draw, to read.You can read more about me over on my blog, Seeking Wisdom.

Want to know more?
Get in touch and let me know!

🧭 Coaching

Facing a tough decision? Stuck in a transition, or want to make a change?I’m offering you a free discovery session to explore it together.No pressure — just a conversation to support you.If you're curious, go ahead and book our session whenever it suits you best.

To me, coaching is not about teaching or changing people’s minds.

It’s to help reframe situations that then open up new perspectives.

- Ben Detalle

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💰 Pricing

Discovery Session

Free

I offer you an entirely free discovery session.This is an non-committal 30-60 minute video call for us to get to know each other a little better.If there's a fit, great! If not, no worries.

Regular sessions

€30 per hour

Do you feel we're a fit and can successfully work together? Great!Write to me about when you want to meet and how often. I'll then get back to you with what I propose.I'm looking forward to doing good things together!

👋 Who am I?

Why might I be the right person to support you at this time on your journey?

Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

🇬🇧 English Through Fun!

I'm offering an English language immersive after school program for children (aged 6 to 12) in Ljubljana.This group program (up to 3-4 students per group) is designed to take place 1x per week, with each session lasting 1.5 hours.The goal is to make English language acquisition a passive effect of having fun!

📋 About

What does this program include?The goal of this program is to encourage your child to speak English through informal activities, which are conducted entirely in English.With that in mind, we:
• Spend time outside
• Play games
• Go for walks
• Do arts and crafts
• Read & listen to stories

What does this look like in practice?1. The walk & talk
• I pick up your child from the agreed location (together with the other children in their group).
• During the walk to the day's location, the children are encouraged to talk about their day in English.
• I introduce new vocabulary related to things we see on the way.
2. The immersive activity
• We arrive at the day's location (depending on the weather: at a local park or at the city library).
• We read-aloud an English children's book and talk about the story.
• We create something based on a chosen theme (I give all instructions and help in English).
• We play games that reinforce vocabulary and listening skills in a playful context.
3. The wrap-up
• We finish with a quick review of what was learned.
• The children are given the opportunity to share what they enjoyed most.
• I drop-off your child at the agreed location.


💰 Pricing

Paid monthly

€15/session

Take advantage of a monthly lower price!For €60 per month, you get a 1.5 hour session every week for 4 weeks.

Paid per session

€20/session

If you'd rather pay by session, that works too!You get the same service but with the added benefit of not committing to a whole month.

If you're child is new to this program, I invite you to one free trial session, no strings attached.Want to continue? You can then choose one of the two payment options on offer.


🎯 Why Participate?

🤸 Learn by doingMy extensive experience as an educator has convinced me of the importance of an immersive, playful and supportive environment to successful learning.Learning needs relaxation, curiosity and openness.It's fundamentally about play.That's why I've designed this program to not be formal, classroom based, but rather to offer an immersive language exposure in a supervised, safe and supportive environment.🫶 Supporting parentsAs a parent for two young children myself, I fully understand the difficulties of juggling work commitments with child activities.For that reason, I've decided to offer a pick-up and drop off service as a way of supporting you.

📞 Interested?

Would you like to get to know me a little better?No problem! Let’s meet or have a short call and see if we're a fit.Please choose an discovery call via the link below. 🙏

❓FAQs

🧒 Who is this for?
This program is designed for children aged 6–12 who are complete beginners or who wish to improve their level of English.
It is about giving them the confidence to talk and listen.

🕒 When does this take place & how often?
Twice a week, after school. This includes:
• Pick-up from the agreed locationl (for example, their school)
• One hour of activities in English (outdoors, weather permitting)
• Drop-off at agreed location (for example, your home)

What’s included this this package?
• Pick-up and drop-off at agreed locations
• Creative activities (arts, games, movement, storytelling)
• Full English immersion (natural learning through fun)
• Support with confidence, vocabulary, speaking & listening
• All materials included

📌 What's my Payment & Policy like?
• Monthly payments due at the start of each month
• Monthly paid sessions are (within reason and prior agreement, and with the exception of Slovene public holidays) not transferable.
• Cancellations for single sessions must be made at least 24 hours in advance
• If you are not 100% satisfied in this service, I will refund you the pro rated amount, no questions asked.

Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

💡 Entrepreneurship Workshop

Do you have an idea but don’t know where to start?Ideas are cheap—bringing them to life is what truly matters. That’s a skill, and it can be learned.That's why, between October 27th and October 31st 2025, I’m running a 5-day, hands-on entrepreneurship workshop in Ljubljana for motivated students aged 14–18.The entire program will be conducted in English.

📣 Tell me more!

In just 5 days, participants will go through a fast-paced program inspired by Google’s Design Sprint, learning to transform an idea into a presentable business concept—complete with a problem analysis, user research, a prototype, and user feedback.

Program OverviewDay 1: Understand & Define the Problem
Day 2: Diverge & Ideate
Day 3: Decide & Storyboard
Day 4: Prototype
Day 5: Test & Present


💰 Pricing

Early Bird

€350

Book before Oct 1st and take advantage of the early bird price lower price!Price includes all teaching materials and lunch for the 5 days.

Full Price

€400

You get the same as the Early Bird but with the added benefit of booking up until Oct 24th.Price includes all teaching materials and lunch for the 5 days.


🎯 Why Participate?

Entrepreneurship is more than just starting companies.It’s about proactivity, intelligent risk-taking, problem-solving, and emotional resilience—skills every young person needs to thrive in today’s fast-changing job market.These aren’t always taught in school, but they can set you apart.What makes this program unique?Learn by doing: no textbooks, just real, hands-on, projects.
Personal guidance: I bring 15 years of entrepreneurial, tech and teaching experience.
Tangible results: students leave with a business idea they can pitch, as well as practical skills they’ll carry into any future career.
By the end of the week, students won’t just have an idea—they’ll have the confidence, framework, and mindset to bring ideas to life!

👋 Who am I?

Hi, I'm Ben. I'm a coach and educator based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.I have a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, a Product Manager in the Gaming and Startup industries and have also taught at the European School of Ljubljana.

❓ Interested?

Write me a message with your questions today.

Write to me.

Still have unanswered questions?Feel free to write to me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.Thanks!
Ben