The Speaking Edge Framework — Edinburgh & Online

Your voice is your most powerful professional asset

The Speaking Edge is a performance-based coaching programme grounded in nearly two decades of professional acting technique. We work with body, breath, voice and story — so you can speak with genuine authority in any room.

Fear is physical — so control the body to reduce the fear.

Karsten Huttenhain — speaking coach demonstrating presence and gesture

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Job Interviews Board Presentations Leadership Communication Public Speaking Panel & Group Assessments Career Progression

Six modules. One framework.

Each module addresses a distinct barrier to confident professional speaking — with its own methodology, tools and exercises.

01
WARMUP
Module 01 — Introduction
W.A.R.M.U.P.
Comfortable with being uncomfortable

The psychological foundation — creating the conditions that make genuine learning and risk-taking possible.

Psychological safety & play
02
SCRIBE
Module 02 — Story
S.C.R.I.B.E.
The art of storytelling

From opening hook to closing impact — the architecture of narrative that persuades, not just informs.

Narrative & structure
03
PHYSCL
Module 03 — Body
P.H.Y.S.C.L.
The body as a communication instrument

Posture, gesture, stillness, eye contact — each a deliberate instrument of authority, taught to be used intentionally.

Presence & physicality
04
VOICES
Module 04 — Voice
V.O.I.C.E.S.
Vocal delivery and control

Pace, pitch, resonance, silence — the elements of a voice that commands attention rather than simply filling space.

Vocal technique & control
05
RAINBOWS
Module 05 — Mind
R.A.I.N.B.O.W.S.
Managing fear and building a growth mindset

Fear of speaking is a physical response — and it can be retrained. This module builds the internal conditions for calm, focused performance.

Mindset & fear management
06
IMPACT
Module 06 — Delivery
I.M.P.A.C.T. T.H.E.M.
All skills integrated under real performance conditions

The capstone. Voice, story, mind and body brought together — until they're fluent under pressure.

Integration & performance
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20+
Years of professional acting experience underpinning the methodology
6
Distinct modules each solving a specific barrier to confident speaking
3
Delivery formats — live workshops, bespoke 1:1 coaching and self-paced online
1:1
Bespoke coaching available for executives and high-stakes situations

Most speaking coaching addresses symptoms. We address the source. Fear of speaking lives in the body — in shallow breath, locked posture, and a voice that hides. The Speaking Edge works at that level: physical, specific, and grounded in professional performance technique.

Our founder Karsten Huttenhain brings nearly two decades as a theatre and screen actor to corporate coaching. We teach you to inhabit your voice, command your body, and own your story.

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Three ways to access the course

Formats can be combined or offered independently depending on your context and goals.

Online Self-Paced

At your own pace

The full six-module programme delivered online — work through video lessons and downloadable workbooks in your own time.

  • Instant access on enrolment
  • Video lessons for every module
  • Downloadable workbooks
  • Worldwide, any schedule

Ready to find your speaking edge?

Four formats — from a free taster module to a bespoke corporate workshop. Start today.

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