Klarer kommunizieren, mehr bewirken.
lead the conversation.

Ich helfe Fach- und Führungskräften im DACH-Raum, auf Englisch klar, selbstsicher und überzeugend zu kommunizieren — in den Momenten, die zählen.

Vertraut von:

University of St. Gallen logo
Blum logo
Rauch logo
FH Vorarlberg University logo
ALPLA logo
Kunsthaus Bregenz logo
Logo Bodensee Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH

Kommt dir das bekannt vor?

  • Du redest — aber die Leute hören nicht wirklich zu
  • Auf Englisch fehlt dir die Persönlichkeit deiner Muttersprache
  • Deine Ideen kommen bei Kollegen oder Kunden nicht so an, wie sie sollten
  • Du wirkst weniger selbstsicher, als du eigentlich bist

Ich kenne dieses Gefühl — ich war selbst dort. 


Zum Glück lässt sich das alles trainieren und entwickeln. Mit kleinen Veränderungen lässt sich Großes bewirken.
With small changes, we can make big impacts.

chris thomas giving a communication and business english workshop in dornbirn austria

Deine Stimme. Große Wirking.

Was Teilnehmende typischerweise nach wenigen Sitzungen berichten:

  • Mehr Selbstsicherheit in englischsprachigen Businesssituationen
  • Klarere Ausdrucksweise und weniger Missverständnisse
  • Stärkere Wirkung in Meetings und Präsentationen
  • Mehr professionelle Präsenz und Glaubwürdigkeit
  • Der Mut, Chancen wahrzunehmen, die man sich vorher nicht zugetraut hätte

Was andere sagen

I was able to achieve my goals after just a few sessions, which was amazing.

Laila Villanueva
(1:1 Coaching)

Chris has a very nice way of communicating his knowledge.

Philipp Köb, Blum
(Corporate Training)

Wie funktioniert das eigentlich?

Kleine Veränderungen, nachhaltiger Eindruck

In all den Jahren habe ich Hunderten von Fach- und Führungskräften geholfen, die 20% % zu finden — die gezielten Anpassungen, die 80% der Wirkung entfalten. 

Beispiele:

  • Aussprache & Sprechgewohnheiten: Mispronunciations und verbale Tics, die deine Glaubwürdigkeit still untergraben — oft ohne dass du es merkst
  • Botschaftsstruktur: Das Richtige sagen für den jeweiligen Raum — ob Präsentation, Kundengespräch oder schwierige Unterhaltung
  • Authentische Verbindung: Echten Rapport aufbauen — ob im persönlichen Gespräch oder Online
  • Tempo, Rhythmus & Melodie: So sprechen, dass Menschen zuhören wollen — weniger roboterhaft, mehr Du

Das Ergebnis: Klares Denken, stärkere Präsenz und eine Kommunikation, auf die du sich verlassen kannst — in jedem Raum.

Was wir gemeinsam erreichen Together

Confident
Klarheit

Komplexe Ideen einfach ausdrücken — direkt, präzise und ohne den wesentlichen Inhalt zu verlieren.

Stronger
Anpassungsfähigkeit

Den Raum lesen. Ton, Register und Struktur für jedes Publikum anpassen — vom Shopfloor bis zum Vorstand.

Confident
Autorität

Mit Glaubwürdigkeit und Gewicht sprechen. Die richtigen Worte — im richtigen Moment — verändern, wie andere Sie wahrnehmen.

Executive
Selbstsicherheit

Ein sicherer Raum zum Ausprobieren, Scheitern und Wachsen — damit Sie im echten Leben souverän auftreten können.

Und so geht es:

1:1 Business Communication Coaching (online)

These sessions focus on real professional situations where performance directly affects results and career opportunities.

This coaching is perfect for professionals who:

  • Work in international business environments
  • Regularly present, negotiate, or lead meetings in English
  • Want to communicate with greater clarity and confidence

Typical programme structure:

  • Customised around your pain points 
  • Built around real work situations
  • Practical tips to instantly implement
  • Fully online and flexible

Each session focuses on your current challenges, improving performance in situations that matter most to you and your work.

Corporate Communication Training in English

High-impact training so your teams can perform at their best — in professional English, across cultures, or under pressure.

Customised training programmes focus on:

  • Professionalised sales & leadership communication
  • Better presentations and trade show performance
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Improved negotiation and client discussions

Typical programmes include:

  • In-Company Group Training, 2 hours for 6 weeks
  • In-Company Group Workshops (Half-day/Full-day)
  • 1:1 for Senior Managers (online/offline)

Goal: Measurable progress in confidence, clarity, and collaboration across all departments and with external stakeholders.

Was andere sagen

A very valuable course focused on real business communication. Many of the skills are things I still actively use today.

Christoph Skofic
Filmwerk Vorarlberg

My team was impressed with his ‘out of life’ classes — great fun and very useful for everyday work.

Urs Treuthardt
Bodensee Vorarlberg Tourismus

Chris refined our technical English and prepared us optimally for the Worldskills Competition in Russia — which our team won.

Philipp Köb
Blum

I was able to achieve my goals after just a few sessions, which was amazing.

Laila Villanueva

About Chris Thomas

Chris is an experienced trainer from the UK, based in Austria since 2017. He leverages his multilingual, academic and global experience to help professionals, leaders, and teams communicate with confidence in international business settings.

His approach combines applied psychology, communication research, and real-world experience from twenty years across three continents. 


Alongside his academic work at FH Vorarlberg — where he teaches Business Communication, Presentation Skills and Critical Thinking — he designs and delivers coaching and training programmes for professionals and organisations across the DACH region.

FAQ

Is this English language training?

Not exactly — and the distinction matters. The focus is on communication performance, not grammar lessons or vocabulary drills. Most professionals working in international environments already have workable English. What’s often missing is confidence, structure, and the ability to adapt their message to different audiences and situations. Language naturally improves as a byproduct, but it’s never the primary goal.

Two groups. Firstly, professionals working in international or English-first environments who want to communicate with more clarity, confidence, and impact — in meetings, presentations, negotiations, and high-stakes conversations. Secondly, DACH companies looking to upskill their teams for international business, trade shows, client communication, or internal collaboration across borders.

The 1:1 coaching is personalised to your specific communication challenges and professional goals — it’s entirely built around you. Corporate training is designed for teams and organisations, with content tailored to your industry, department, and company objectives. Both approaches use the same philosophy: real situations, practical tools, immediate application.

1:1 coaching sessions are delivered online, making them accessible internationally.

Corporate training programmes are delivered in person within the DACH region.

Most people notice a real shift within the first two or three sessions. Because we work on your specific situations rather than abstract theory, improvements tend to show up quickly — in the very next meeting, presentation, or conversation you have.

For 1:1 coaching, a typical initial programme runs over 6 weeks, with sessions tailored to your schedule. For corporate training, programmes range from a single workshop to a structured 6–8 week series. The right format is discussed during the initial clarity call — there’s no one-size-fits-all approach there.

We talk about where you are, what’s getting in the way, and what success looks like for you. It’s a genuine conversation — not a sales pitch. If the coaching or training is a good fit, we discuss next steps. If it isn’t, you’ll still leave the call with something useful. No preparation needed, no obligation either way.

Pricing depends on the format and scope — 1:1 coaching, group workshops, and custom programmes are each structured differently. The Clarity Call is the right place to discuss this, once we understand what your needs are.

Ready to level up your International Communication?

Whether you’re a professional looking to show up differently in English, or a company investing in your team’s communication — the first step is a conversation. Let’s see how I can help you.