Communication skills for the leaders of today and tomorrow

Private 1:1 coaching or small group workshops on public speaking, presenting and key professional skills such as negotiations, sales, intercultural communication and leadership.

We have three highly experienced trainers who deliver courses (in English and French). They will improve and, for some of our high-performing clients, transform your communication skills.

You will learn and practise skills to communicate with charisma, confidence and clarity, reduce stress and make your audience sit up and listen.

Courses are designed to meet your specific communication objectives.

Our clients come from all walks of life: science, start-ups, finance, law, watchmaking, security and international organisations, to name a few. We deliver in-company, at our school in Geneva and online.

These courses are only as good as the trainer. Read our trainer profiles and feedback from our clients below.

Call us with your questions:
+41 22 321 52 63 or +41 79 522 62 91

Public-speaking (private coaching and small group courses)

This course will suit you if you are a company or team leader, an industry expert, a thought leader, an entrepreneur, or an aspiring coach. If your goal is to maximise your impact through vocal delivery and storytelling, this course will help you become an effective and engaging public speaker both in-person and digitally.

Presenting (private coaching and small group courses)

Research suggests that a top predictor of professional success is how much you enjoy and how good you are at presenting. This course will enable you to learn, practise and perfect the essential skills of delivering effective and engaging presentations both in-person and digitally. You will practise and learn to make more impactful and persuasive presentations when you speak to your stakeholders.

Speak in public with clarity and confidence

Trainer profiles

Neal, British

A gifted public speaking and presenting coach, Neal has worked with leading companies and business leaders in the UK, France and Switzerland, and actors and film directors. Neal has a natural ability to identify speakers’ strengths and development needs and creates a supportive and nurturing learning experience. Neal coaches high performing native and non-native speakers who need to deliver powerful and engaging speeches. Neal is based in London and is also an acclaimed opera singer.

Soph, British

An executive business coach and workshop facilitator, Soph runs workshops on negotiations, sales, intercultural communication skills and public speaking and presentations. He has coached and facilitated workshops at international companies in Germany, working with board members, CEOs and other business leaders. Soph is an excellent communicator and a natural trainer. He is based in Lausanne.

Grégory, French

Grégory has more than 20 years’ experience helping individuals and organizations deliver impactful and memorable presentations and speeches. He specializes in refining communication skills, mastering stage presence, and crafting engaging content. He is also a Master of Ceremonies and presenter and has a deep understanding of corporate marketing and event communication.

Client comments

We have turned to The Language House for a variety of student profiles, including senior executives. They can deliver to high standard across multiple segments. The Language House is not your average language training school; their bespoke approach, attention to detail and care in finding the right solution is what makes the difference.

Learning & Development Manager,
leading Swiss watchmaking manufacture, Geneva

Neal is a multifaceted, highly talented public speaking coach with an awe-inspiring CV and a phenomenal capacity to capture the audience. Moreover, he is effective at transferring this knowledge to others. It was a transformative and highly engaging experience working with him and TLH.

Hassan Sadozai,
scientist /entrepreneur, Geneva

Excellent sessions with Neal, who delivers a well-constructed and interactive course. The training is clear, pertinent and very useful to develop more impact in professional and personal communication.

Xavier Bonna,
senior banker, Lombard Odier SA, Switzerland

Very lively presentation with great insights into how we performed in making our presentations with lots of advice and tips… the course content, delivery and the presenter’s knowledge were excellent.

Cyrille Urfer,
senior wealth manager, Switzerland

A well-structured and instructive course. The presenter’s knowledge and delivery were excellent.

Serge Ledermann,
finance consultant, Switzerland

The sessions with Neal transformed me as a speaker. I really appreciate how he tweaked my ideas and provided excellent advice on delivery of the content. I now have a better understanding of my content and its impact on my audience.