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In-house training

In-house communication training

For companies and organisations wanting to improve communication across their teams, departments or leadership groups. Particularly relevant to HR, Learning & Development professionals and business leaders.

  • Tailored to you
  • In person, online or blended
  • Workshops to programmes
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In-house

The problem

Why in-house communication training matters

Communication affects almost everything that happens in an organisation, yet people are often expected to communicate effectively without ever having been taught how.

Poor listening, unclear messages, difficult conversations, ineffective meetings and a reluctance to speak up can all affect collaboration, productivity and workplace relationships.

Communication can be taught.

What happens in the training

How in-house training works

  1. A conversation first

    Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand the organisation, its people and the communication challenges it wants to address.

  2. Built on The Seven Layers

    Training is built around The Seven Layers of Effective Communication, our practical curriculum covering skills from self-awareness, clear expression and listening to collaboration, storytelling, influence and creating impact.

  3. Learning by doing

    Participants learn by doing. Through practical exercises, experimentation, reflection and feedback, they discover their strengths, challenge existing habits and develop new skills.

Formats

Corporate communication training, your way

Depending on the objectives, training can take the form of:

  1. Half-day or full-day interactive workshops
  2. A series of focused training sessions
  3. Structured development programmes over several weeks
  4. Tailored leadership or team communication programmes

Sessions can be delivered in person, online or through a blended approach.

Can progress be measured?

Progress you can see

For longer development programmes, baseline and follow-up assessments can be incorporated to help identify strengths, establish development priorities and evaluate progress.

Kirsten leading a training session for a room of professionals

It starts with a conversation.

What changes afterwards

What your organisation gains

People more aware of how they communicate

Practical skills for their everyday work

Better collaboration and team performance

The aim is stronger individual communicators, more effective conversations, better collaboration and improved team performance.

Kirsten de Bouter Shillam, smiling, outdoors
Who leads the sessions

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
Questions

In-house communication training, answered

What is in-house communication training?

Communication training for your organisation, built around The Seven Layers of Effective Communication, our practical curriculum covering skills from self-awareness, clear expression and listening to collaboration, storytelling, influence and creating impact.

Who is it for?

Companies and organisations wanting to improve communication across their teams, departments or leadership groups. Particularly relevant to HR, Learning & Development professionals and business leaders.

How does it start?

Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand the organisation, its people and the communication challenges it wants to address.

What formats are available?

Depending on the objectives: half-day or full-day interactive workshops, a series of focused training sessions, structured development programmes over several weeks, or tailored leadership or team communication programmes.

Is the training online or in person?

Sessions can be delivered in person, online or through a blended approach.

Can progress be measured?

For longer development programmes, baseline and follow-up assessments can be incorporated to help identify strengths, establish development priorities and evaluate progress.

How do we book?

Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss the organisation's communication needs and explore a tailored training programme.

How to book

Let's talk about your organisation

Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss the organisation's communication needs and explore a tailored training programme.

Kirsten speaking into a microphone to a room
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Tailored programmes

Let's find the right programme.

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