Communication masterclasses for teams
Practical, interactive sessions for companies and organisations wanting to strengthen the communication skills of their employees, managers and leadership teams.
- 90 to 120 minutes
- Half and full days
- Online or in person
The problem
Why communication training for employees matters
Communication is something we do every day, yet few people have been formally taught how to do it well.
Whether it's speaking up in meetings, presenting ideas, listening, asking questions or navigating difficult conversations, ineffective communication can lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities and frustration.
Communication can be taught.
Communication workshops on specific skills
Human Voice Studio masterclasses are practical, interactive sessions focusing on specific communication skills. Topics include:
Masterclasses, half days and full days
- Length
- 90 to 120 minutesFocused masterclasses typically last 90 to 120 minutes, with half-day and full-day workshops available for deeper learning.
- Where
- Online or in personSessions can be delivered online or in person. Shorter in-person sessions generally form part of a larger event or training engagement.
- Group size
- Agreed with youGroup sizes are agreed according to the objectives and level of interaction required.
- Tailored
- One session or a seriesA tailored masterclass, workshop or series of sessions.
Experience what works
Participants learn through practical exercises, experimentation, reflection and feedback.
Rather than simply being told how to communicate, they experience what works and discover new ways to use their own voice and style.
Your own voice, your own style.
What your team leaves with
Greater awareness of their communication habits
Practical techniques they have already tried
Skills they can apply immediately
Led by Kirsten de Bouter Shillam
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.
She has worked with companies, schools and organisations, and has been a TEDx speaker, organiser and speaker coach. Sessions run in English, and Kirsten is also fluent in Dutch and Spanish.
- 30+ years' experience
- BSc Psychology
- PCC Coach
- TEDx speaker & coach
- Trained in performance
Communication training for teams, answered
What is a communication masterclass?
A practical, interactive session focusing on a specific communication skill. Participants learn through practical exercises, experimentation, reflection and feedback. Rather than simply being told how to communicate, they experience what works.
Which communication skills can the training cover?
Topics include speaking with confidence and clarity, listening and asking better questions, difficult conversations, giving and receiving feedback, presenting and pitching ideas, storytelling, improvisation and thinking on your feet, influencing and persuading, and coaching and mentoring conversations.
Who is it for?
Companies and organisations wanting to strengthen the communication skills of their employees, managers and leadership teams.
How long is a masterclass?
Focused masterclasses typically last 90 to 120 minutes, with half-day and full-day workshops available for deeper learning.
Is the training online or in person?
Sessions can be delivered online or in person. Shorter in-person sessions generally form part of a larger event or training engagement.
How many people can take part?
Group sizes are agreed according to the objectives and level of interaction required.
What changes for our team afterwards?
Participants leave with greater awareness of their communication habits, practical techniques they have already tried and skills they can apply immediately.
How do we book?
Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss a tailored masterclass, workshop or series of sessions.
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Bring a masterclass to your team
Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss a tailored masterclass, workshop or series of sessions.
