Trainings for teams & executives
Executive Presence: Voice and Presence as a Leadership Skill
Training for teams and leaders who want to come across as clear, confident and credible.
How we speak shapes how we are perceived: in meetings, negotiations, board presentations and everyday collaboration. A resonant voice, clear expression and genuine presence build trust, provide direction and give content its full impact. These skills can be developed in a focused, practical way.
Why voice?
Leadership and collaboration happen largely in conversation. Your voice carries far more than information: confidence or hesitation, appreciation or distance, clarity or doubt. People who use their voice with intention
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are heard and taken seriously in meetings,
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communicate decisions clearly and convincingly,
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create an atmosphere in which others contribute,
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stay calm and effective in demanding situations,
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speak healthily and sustainably through long working days.
Typical occasions
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Stepping into a new leadership role
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High-stakes presentations, pitches or board meetings
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Teams that want more effective and inclusive meetings
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Roles with heavy speaking demands such as consulting, teaching or client work
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International teams presenting and negotiating in English
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Experts whose competence does not yet fully show in how they come across
My approach
My aim is not more volume, but more impact. That applies to "quiet" people who want to take up more space, as well as to naturally "strong presences" who want to use their impact more deliberately.
I work with the voice as an instrument: breath, resonance, articulation and physical presence. This is combined with many years of experience in adult education. Sessions are practical and interactive, with plenty of exercises. Participants always decide for themselves how far they want to go. The goal is not for everyone to sound the same, but for each person to sound clear, confident and authentically themselves.
How it works
Possible topics
Breath and voice for confident, resilient speaking · Articulation and clarity · Understanding and using nerves · Presence: posture, eye contact, space and pauses · Presenting and moderating · Speaking on microphone: podcasts, video, online meetings · Vocal health for heavy speakers · Presenting in English when it's not your first language · Executive presence in leadership roles · Voice in feedback, difficult conversations and negotiation
How it works
1. Initial call. 20 minutes, free of charge. Tell me what your team needs.
2. Proposal. Within a few days you receive a concept with content, schedule and price.
3. Training. At your office / studios or online, with optional practice materials and follow-up.
Previous clients (selection)
University of Vienna · University College of Teacher Education Vienna · University College of Teacher Education Lower Austria · Caritas Academy Graz · Sorority · Women's Career Academy
Formats
Impulse · 2 hours
For team days, retreats or internal learning formats. Foundations of breath and voice, plus effective strategies for handling nerves. Up to 20 participants.
from €600
Half day · 4 hours
One focus topic, in depth and hands-on, such as presenting, leading meetings or voice under heavy use. Up to 12 participants.
from €950
Full-day workshop · 6 hours
Voice, speech and presence in depth, with individual feedback for every participant. Up to 10 participants.
from €1,500
Executive coaching
As a follow-up to a workshop or on its own. 3, 5 or 7 sessions.
from €375
All formats are available in-house or online.
About me
I'm Helene Griesslehner, a voice and speech trainer based in Vienna. For almost 15 years I have been working with people on voice, breath and presence: as a coach for individuals, as a trainer for organisations and educational institutions, and as a lecturer in teacher education and professional development.
Academically trained in voice pedagogy and education, with further training in Estill Voice Training and LAKRU.
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