Communication & Presence Coaching | Salah Abdeldayem
Job interview, presentation, difficult conversation: coaching to communicate clearly, with structure and with confidence when it matters, even under pressure.
Coaching · Communication & presence
Say clearly what you mean. Come across with confidence when it matters.
Communication and presence coaching helps you in situations where a lot is at stake: a job interview, a presentation, a negotiation, a difficult conversation or speaking in front of a group.
Free 20-minute intro call
In English, German or Arabic
Online or in person
Perhaps this sounds familiar
I'm good at what I do, but in important conversations I don't come across as convincingly as I'd like.
Under pressure, I only think of the right words afterwards.
Before presentations I am tense for days.
I have been putting off this conversation for weeks.
Perhaps you know what you want to say, but the right words don't come when it matters. Or you notice that the impression you make falls short of what you actually mean. That is why this coaching is not just about speaking better. It is about communicating clearly, with structure and with confidence in real situations.
Where coaching can help
We work on your specific situation, not on rhetoric in general.
Speaking clearly and calmly, even under pressure
When pressure rises, thoughts and language do not automatically become clearer. We take specific situations and work on ordering your thoughts, setting priorities and staying easy to follow under pressure.
Presenting and speaking without a script
A good presentation is more than slides. What matters is whether you get an idea across clearly, hold attention and can respond to unexpected questions.
Job interviews
A job interview is not just a test of knowledge. It is about conveying your experience, motivation and skills in a way that makes sense to the person across the table. We prepare for difficult questions, structure your answers and practise how you come across.
Difficult conversations
Some conversations get postponed because it is unclear how to start. Together we structure the situation: What needs to be said? What should be achieved? What must not get lost in the conversation? How do you stay clear without escalating unnecessarily?
Want to build your speaking skills systematically?
That is what the Rhetoric, Improvisation & Public Speaking Training is for. The coaching on this page starts from a specific situation you are facing. The training is a separate programme for building rhetoric, improvisation and speaking without a script step by step. The two can be combined.
What can change
No coaching can guarantee how a conversation will go. But it does improve your starting position, for example:
- Before an important conversation you know what you want to achieve and how to begin.
- Your arguments follow a clear order.
- You stay clear even when you meet pushback or an unexpected question.
- You come across as calmer and more confident because you are prepared.
- You stand up for your position without escalating unnecessarily.
How the coaching works
Intro call
First we clarify what it is about for you and what you want to achieve. Free, 20 minutes, no obligation.
Focus
We decide which question or challenge actually matters most right now.
Working on your situation
We look not only at the problem, but also at ways of thinking, decisions, options for action and the conditions under which change is meant to happen.
Next steps
Insight should not end with a good conversation. Where it makes sense, it turns into concrete next steps.
What you bring: a specific situation, for example an upcoming conversation, a presentation or a job interview date. If possible, bring material with you, such as your slides or the job advert. In coaching we actually speak and practise, not just talk about it.
Typical concerns
You want to
come across with more confidence
speak without relying on notes
improve your presentations
prepare for a job interview
prepare a difficult conversation
structure your arguments more clearly
stay clear under pressure
state your position clearly
Not the right setting
Severe social anxiety or panic: if fear of conversations or speaking severely limits your daily life, a medical or psychotherapeutic assessment is the right first step.
Voice and speech disorders: for stuttering or voice problems, speech therapy or voice therapy are the right contacts.
Ready-made speeches: I do not write texts for you. We work on getting your own thoughts across clearly.
Why work with me?
Communication is my professional home ground. I studied linguistics and philology, trained in communication psychology, and run trainings in rhetoric, improvisation and public speaking. In workshops and talks I regularly stand in front of groups myself.
I work in English, German and Arabic. If you have to speak in a language that is not your first, we work on that too.
More than 20 years of coaching practice
Sessions in English, German or Arabic
A documented methodology of my own
Confidential, online or in person
Not a standard program
The five coaching areas are there for orientation, and many situations overlap. A career change can raise questions about personal development, decisions and how you come across, all at once. A new leadership role combines communication, decision making and personal confidence. And starting a business is often both, a professional and a personal change. That is why coaching does not start from the category, but from your actual situation.
When you are taking on more responsibility, are in a leadership role or need to handle demanding situations at work.
Learn more
When you are facing a change at work, want to clarify your next steps or give your professional development a new direction.
For teams and organizations there are also workshops on these topics, for example on difficult conversations.
All coaching areas at a glance
You do not need to know yet which coaching you need.
If you know that you want to clarify, change or decide something, that is enough for a first conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the speaking training?
The coaching starts from a specific situation, such as a conversation or presentation coming up. The Rhetoric, Improvisation & Public Speaking Training is a separate programme for building these skills step by step. In the intro call we work out what suits you right now.Do we actually practise?
Yes. We role-play conversations, you deliver the opening of your presentation or answer typical interview questions, and we discuss what works and what you want to change.
My job interview is coming up soon. Is that too short notice?
Mention the date when you book the intro call. Then we work out what makes sense to prepare in the time available.
Does coaching help with stage fright?
Nerves before an important appearance are normal, and good preparation and practice usually make them much easier to handle. Coaching is not a treatment for anxiety disorders, though. If anxiety severely limits your daily life, a medical or psychotherapeutic assessment makes sense.
Can I practise conversations in German if German is not my first language?
Yes. The coaching is possible in English, German or Arabic, and we can switch between languages, for example to clarify a situation in your language first and then practise it in German.
Want to come across more clearly and confidently when it matters?
Then let's start with the specific situation you want to handle differently.