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Human communication for an AI world

Communication is one of the most valuable human capabilities. And it can be taught.

We spend years learning to read and write. Remarkably little time learning how to communicate. The Human Voice Studio exists to change that.

We build our world with the words we choose
What we do

We teach communication.

Not just presenting. Not just public speaking. Communication in all its forms, from everyday conversations to the moments when the stakes are high.

ListeningQuestioningPresentingStorytellingSpeechwritingDiscussingImprovisingGiving feedbackDebatingNegotiatingInterviewingFacilitatingPublic speaking

Communication isn't one skill. It's many. We make those skills practical, trainable and measurable.

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“Communication isn't something you're either good at or you're not. It can be taught, practised, developed and measured.”

The Human Voice Studio

How we work

Five ways to begin.

Keynotes

Ideas that challenge how we think about human communication.

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Events

Masterclasses and workshops to explore and practise specific communication skills.

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Programmes

Structured development for individuals, teams and organisations.

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Coaching

Focused individual development for high-stakes communication.

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Partnerships

Ongoing communication capability development inside organisations.

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Communicate better. Lead better. Work better. Connect better.

The Human Voice in practice

“In a world of instant answers, we need braver questions and kinder conversations more than ever.”

Kirsten de Bouter

Keynotes, masterclasses and programmes where communication is explored, practised and put to work.

Kirsten leading a session, the group listening and taking notes
Keynote
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Conference
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Masterclass
A way forward

Does this sound like you?

“I know what I want to say. I just don't always say it well.”

Programmes →

“Our meetings are full of talking. I'm not sure we're really listening.”

Programmes →

“I've got an important presentation and I need it to land.”

Coaching →

“I'm stepping into leadership and need to communicate differently.”

Coaching →

“Our people are technically brilliant. Communicating their ideas is harder.”

Programmes →

“We need our leaders to have better conversations.”

Partnerships →

“I want to become a much stronger speaker.”

Events →

“We don't need another training day. We need communication to improve across the organisation.”

Partnerships →
Coming soon

How effectively do you communicate?

The five-minute Human Voice Check-In is on its way.

Explore your current communication strengths and identify where there is room to develop. Leave your email and you'll be the first to try it.

Everything we do is measured. This is where it starts.

No spam. Just a note when the Check-In opens.

Kirsten de Bouter Shillam
About Kirsten

Thirty years of studying what happens when people communicate.

Speaker, communication strategist and founder of The Human Voice Studio. Kirsten trained in theatre and performance before moving into business, psychology and coaching, and has spent more than 30 years helping individuals, teams and organisations across Europe communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact.

30+ years' experienceBSc PsychologyPCC CoachTEDx speaker & coachTrained in performance
CreatingStronger communicatorsBetter collaborationMore connected teamsStronger communication cultures
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