Helping Emerging Leaders Speak Up With Clarity And Confidence In English.

When the pressure’s on, your voice should match your expertise.

“I could never have done this job if I hadn’t had coaching… I’m no longer afraid of being visible, and that has had a huge impact on my position in the company and my respect for myself.”

Katharina - Munich

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The Challenge

You’ve stepped into a bigger role.
Now you’re in rooms with senior stakeholders, global colleagues, and cross-functional teams.

You have the knowledge. You’ve done the preparation.
But when the pressure’s on, your voice doesn’t match your expertise.

Sometimes it’s not even about what you say , it’s what you feel in your body:

That tightness in your throat, like it might close up.
Your heart pounding so hard you can hear it in your ears.
Shallow breathing that makes your voice sound shaky.
Trembling hands or an all-over shake that you hope no one notices.

These are somatic responses, completely normal mind body reactions to high pressure moments. But they can make it even harder to speak, fuelling the cycle of holding back.

You:

Hold back in larger meetings, even when you have a valuable point.
Over prepare for every presentation, just to feel in control.
Pass speaking opportunities to others and watch them get the credit.
Leave meetings replaying every word you wish you’d said differently.

You’ve had leadership training, language courses, maybe even presentation coaching.
They helped a little; but the pressure moments still feel exhausting.

When your body speaks louder than your voice

If you’ve ever felt a lump in your throat, a pounding in your chest, shaky hands, or a buzzing in your ears just as you’re about to speak, you’re not alone.

These are somatic responses: completely normal mind–body reactions to high-pressure moments. But when they hit, they can make speaking feel impossible and fuel the cycle of holding back.

In our work together, you’ll learn to:

Recognise these sensations for what they are; the way emotional or psychological experiences are expressed and felt in the body... not a sign you’re “broken.”
Understand what triggers the physical reactions.
Steady yourself in the moment so you can focus on your message, not your symptoms.

Why Standard Solutions Fail

Most leadership programmes are designed for extroverts.
They focus on outward performance: posture, projection, “speaking with confidence.”

The problem is, when your nervous system is flooded in a high pressure moment, those tips disappear.

Mind chatter takes over.
English feels harder.
Your message gets lost.

That’s because the real block isn’t your grammar or your slides, it’s your ability to access calm, clear communication under pressure and to manage the physical sensations that come with it. Until that’s addressed, no amount of “just speak up” will stick.

The Solution

I specialise in confidence and visibility coaching for emerging leaders in global roles — especially introverted, non-native English speakers.

We work on three levels:

Mindset — Quiet the mental noise that hijacks your voice.
Language — Refine your English so you can speak with clarity and authority.
Presence — Build the gravitas to hold your space in any room; without pretending to be someone you’re not.

We also address the physical side; the tight throat, the pounding heart, the shaky voice, so you can recognise them for what they are, and learn how to steady yourself in the moment.

Techniques from Parts Work and Core Transformation help you understand what’s driving these responses, work with them, and choose a calmer state when you need it most.

This isn’t about forcing extroversion.
It’s about speaking up in your own way, with authenticity, clarity, and calm, so your expertise is heard, understood, and acted on.

Results You Can Expect

Working together will help you to:

Speak up in larger meetings without over preparing.
Stay calm and clear when challenged or questioned in English.
Manage the physical reactions that make speaking feel harder.
Represent your team with authority in cross-functional collaborations.
Feel more energy at the end of the day, because you’re no longer performing a version of yourself.

Quieting the mind & the body

Speaking up under pressure isn’t just about knowing what to say.
It’s about calming the mind chatter that makes you second-guess yourself and the physical reactions that make your voice shake or your throat tighten.

Together we address aspects that are negatively impacting your confidence: