For teams and executives
Training for teams and executives
Explain clearly, present with more impact and think critically
How do you explain complex information to a client who does not share your expertise? How do you present a proposal to the board? How do you respond to criticism? And how do you judge information when you work with AI?
In Own Your Story trainings you work on situations you meet every day. With short explanations, practical exercises and feedback on your own examples.
In-company · Dutch or English · With ianka fleerackers
Discuss your question →Own Your Story has worked for, among others
Choose the training that fits your question
From Jargon to Plain Language
You know your field, but clients or colleagues do not always follow your explanation. Learn to make complex information understandable without losing important nuance.
Half day
Presenting to Senior Leadership
You get little time to explain a result, recommendation or proposal. Learn to get to the point, back up your message and handle pointed questions. You work on a presentation you actually have to give.
Full day
Handling Criticism Wisely
A critical question or a sharp remark can throw you off balance. Learn to examine objections, recognise thinking errors and fallacies, and answer on substance. Your own reasoning gets tested too.
Half day
Critical Thinking with AI
An AI answer sounds convincing. But is it right? Learn to check information, examine assumptions and use AI to question your own reasoning. You practise with a concrete question from your work.
Half day
One-to-one coaching for executives
Executive Speech
An important speech or presentation is on your agenda. You work one-to-one with ianka on your message, structure and delivery. You write your own text, get focused feedback and rehearse for the moment itself.
One-to-one coaching
Thought Partnership
A steady, independent thinking partner to test ideas, sharpen your position and prepare important messages. You start from current questions about your vision and what you want to stand for as CEO.
Standing partnership, monthly
Keynotes
Looking for a keynote for an event or kick-off?
See the overview and book a keynote at iankafleerackers.com.
See the keynotes →Working with your own practice
Beforehand, we discuss what you want to address and who will take part. We choose examples that match the group’s work.
During the training, explanation and exercises alternate. Participants try things out, get feedback and adjust their approach. They receive worksheets to reuse on future assignments.
In workshops, participants also practise in pairs or small groups. For presentation training we keep the group smaller, so there is time for personal feedback.
Your trainer
ianka fleerackers
ianka fleerackers is an author, speaker and the founder of Own Your Story. Her background is as an actress, radio and television presenter, and moderator.
She brings that experience to her work with experts, teams and executives: attention to the content, to who is listening, and to what happens when you put a message into words out loud.
Her book Own Your Story, Or Someone Else Will covers personal branding and thought leadership. In her trainings she helps professionals examine, articulate and convey their knowledge and positions.
What others say
“ianka combines years of experience with an exceptional ability to see what others overlook. She grasps the core of your story at speed and pushes you to look at it from new angles.”
Practical
Where do the trainings take place?
At your premises. Another location can be agreed in advance. One-to-one coaching can take place online; for a speech rehearsal we agree on the location.
Can we book the training in English?
Yes. The trainings and one-to-one coaching are available in Dutch and English.
How many people can take part?
Group size depends on the training and the practice time you want. The proposal sets out how many participants can join. For larger teams we can schedule several groups.
Can the training be tailored to our organisation?
Yes. We start from your own work situations and material. For extensive tailoring we agree on content and preparation in advance.
What does a training cost?
After a first conversation, you receive a proposal with the programme, the format, the group size and the price.
The first step
What do you need support with?
Tell us which team or executive you are looking for support for, which situation you want to address, and when.
You do not need to choose a training yet. We first talk through your question; then we propose a fitting approach.
Discuss your question →