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

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.
How in-house training works
A conversation first
Every engagement begins with a conversation to understand the organisation, its people and the communication challenges it wants to address.
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.
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.
Corporate communication training, your way
Depending on the objectives, training can take the form of:
- Half-day or full-day interactive workshops
- A series of focused training sessions
- Structured development programmes over several weeks
- Tailored leadership or team communication programmes
Sessions can be delivered in person, online or through a blended approach.
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.

It starts with a conversation.
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.

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
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.
Other ways to work together
Let's talk about your organisation
Contact The Human Voice Studio to discuss the organisation's communication needs and explore a tailored training programme.
