Step Up & Speak — corporate communication training
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Step Up & Speak is a 6-month communication coaching programme designed to help international professionals present ideas with clarity, relevance, and confidence in English.
It is not a traditional Business English course.
It focuses on how people structure, frame, and deliver their message — so their expertise is understood, remembered, and valued.
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Participants develop practical communication skills they can apply across:
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presentations
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meetings and discussions
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spontaneous speaking and Q&A
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cross-functional and international collaboration
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The programme combines regular speaking practice, clear message structuring, and professional feedback — turning passive language knowledge into confident, effective communication.
What the programme focuses on
Step Up & Speak helps participants:
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communicate ideas clearly and simply, without oversimplifying
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structure messages so others can easily follow and engage
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use practical storytelling techniques to make points more relevant and memorable
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adapt content and tone to different audiences
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speak with confidence in both prepared and unprepared situations
The emphasis is not on perfect English, but on clarity, accessibility, and impact.
Programme format
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Structured 6-month programme
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12 bi-weekly sessions (90 minutes each)
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Fixed group of 8–12 participants
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In-house or virtual delivery
Each session combines:
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short warm-up and fluency activities
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prepared speaking on business-relevant topics
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impromptu speaking to build spontaneity
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structured coaching feedback focused on clarity, structure, and delivery
The programme culminates in a Graduation Presentation, where participants bring together structure, storytelling, and delivery in a short, business-relevant talk. This serves as a visible demonstration of progress — not as the sole purpose of the training.
What changes over six months
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By the end of Step Up & Speak, participants typically:
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contribute more actively and confidently in meetings
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present ideas in a clearer, more structured way
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communicate complex topics more accessibly
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rely less on scripts and over-preparation
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handle questions and interruptions with greater composure
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sound more confident and credible in English
The result is communication that is clearer, calmer, and more effective across everyday business situations.
Why Step Up & Speak works
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Regular speaking practice builds confidence through repetition
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Clear structures reduce hesitation and mental overload
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Storytelling techniques make communication more engaging and memorable
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Professional coaching feedback focuses on message impact, not just correctness
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Real workplace topics ensure immediate relevance and transfer
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A fixed group creates trust, continuity, and visible progress over time
The programme is designed as a progressive journey, not a series of isolated sessions.
What participants say
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“If you want to step outside your comfort zone, this is the best opportunity.”— a participant at JTI, Trier
“This program exceeded my expectations — far more than I thought in very different directions.”— a participant at JTI, Trier
Who the programme is for
Step Up & Speak is ideal for:
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international professionals working regularly in English
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client-facing roles, specialists, project managers, and team leads
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cross-functional teams in international environments
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organisations seeking visible improvement in spoken communication
Participants typically have B2-level English or above and want to communicate more confidently and effectively — not study grammar.
Ready to equip your team?
If you are exploring a structured communication training programme for your teams — whether as a pilot or a wider initiative — I’d be happy to discuss whether Step Up & Speak is the right fit.
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+49 (0)173 671 2844