Business storytelling training helps professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. In business, the right story makes your message memorable, your ideas persuasive, and your professional voice more compelling.
Do you have strong ideas but struggle to make them land in English? This business storytelling masterclass will help you own your voice, find your story, and deliver it with energy and conviction. Working 1:1 with our professional storytelling specialist, you’ll learn how to engage a room with confidence and authenticity.
The English Center is CEDEO-recognized for training quality and client satisfaction. Since 2009, we've helped thousands of professionals across the Netherlands communicate with confidence and credibility in English.
Start with a free intake. You’ll speak directly with our storytelling trainer to discuss your goals and define what you want to achieve — a practical conversation, not a sales call.
This isn't a grammar course. Or even an English course per se. It's not about fixing errors — it's about finding what you really want to say and saying it powerfully.
Your trainer is a professional storyteller and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience working with leaders in healthcare, non-profit, academic, and corporate sectors. With an instinct for story, he'll help you cut through the noise and connect with your audience.
Of course, if grammar or advanced style needs attention, that's addressed too — but the focus is always on quality of delivery and storytelling skill.
Your trainer has previously worked with leaders at Philips, ABN Amro, ING, Airbnb, Triodos, Unilabs, Irdeto, Géant, Commonland, Rotterdam School of Management, IBFD, HeadFWD, and Campy.
Format: Online, 1-to-1
Sessions: 3 X 2 hours
Scheduling: Flexible to fit your calendar
Intake: Free intake to define your learning needs
Approach: Content & activity evolves as you do
Bring: Your challenges: your speeches, presentations, and high-stakes conversations
"As a coach, [our trainer] is brilliant at tuning in with the person in front of him and reminding them what is truly important, for the concrete task at hand and in life generally. What I most appreciated about the coaching was learning the techniques to step into my power and perform with confidence in any work related situation."
— Dr. Tanja Ahlin, Author of Calling Family, Health & Technology Anthropologist
"[Our trainer] is an accomplished, captivating storyteller who has the enviable skill of bringing the best stories out in others. With stories being at the heart of a TED(x) talk, [he] is a valuable member of the speech coaching team."
— Tara Philips, TEDxAmsterdam Coach Co-ordinator
"I cannot thank you enough for your fantastic session with the MBA Alumni! The crowd loved it and even over dinner people were still talking about how it triggered them to think deeper about themselves and what they are doing today."
— Irene Broekmans Versluijs, MBA Alumni Relations Manager, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
English Center clients include respected international companies and organizations such as: Philips, ABN Amro, ING, Holland & Barrett, Gemeente Amsterdam and Gemeente Amstelveen.
Who is this masterclass for?
Any professional who needs to communicate persuasively in English — whether in presentations, leadership conversations, pitches, or everyday meetings — and wants to do it with more impact, confidence, and authenticity.
Do I need to be an advanced English speaker?
This masterclass is best suited to B2 level (high intermediate) and above. The focus is on delivery and storytelling skill, not foundational language learning.
Can I bring real work material — a presentation or speech I'm preparing?
Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. Bringing real challenges makes every session immediately practical and relevant.
Can my company be invoiced?
Yes. We regularly work with HR and L&D departments and can issue company invoices for all courses.
Is the price VAT-free?
Yes. Our course prices are VAT-exempt, so the amount shown is the amount you pay.
Can I do more than 3 sessions?
Yes. The 3-session package is the starting point, but your plan evolves as you do. Additional sessions can be arranged based on your goals and progress.
Sure! You can call us at +31 20 823 0569. We’re happy to speak with you in English or Dutch. Or send us an email. Or book a free intake appointment. Let’s talk!
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