Confident, authentic, effective

For many managers, appearing at works meetings is one of the most challenging communication situations. As a board member, managing director or entrepreneur, you may be invited to attend, but you are often the direct addressee of concerns, accusations or emotions from the workforce. The works council determines the dramaturgy, the audience consists of employees who are not always sympathetic. Backing from the floor is rare – so it is all the more important to make your own appearance clear, credible and effective.

The challenge becomes even greater when it comes to difficult issues such as job cuts, relocations, plant closures, restructuring or cost-cutting measures. Factual arguments are often not enough to gain trust. In these moments, your personal impact as a manager is what counts most. It’s about attitude, presence, empathy – and precise preparation for critical questions, emotional reactions and controversial discussions.

Our special coaching for appearances at company meetings prepares you specifically for these sensitive situations. Together we will develop strategies to help you maintain control under pressure, argue confidently and remain authentic at the same time. You’ll learn how to counter difficult questions intelligently, how to use objections wisely rather than reflexively – and how to consolidate your leadership position in the process.

A successful appearance at works meetings does not mean having to convince everyone. Rather, it is about being perceived as a credible, clear and fair interlocutor. Those who present themselves convincingly in difficult phases strengthen their leadership authority in the long term – not only towards the workforce, but also towards the works council, the media and their own committees.

Sparkpoint supports you specifically with:

• the content and psychological preparation for works meetings

• the development of your key messages and discussion strategy

• dealing confidently with critical questions, attacks and heckling

• Optimizing your body language, voice and appearance

• the management of emotionally charged situations

Our presentation coaching for company meetings combines many years of experience in board coaching, crisis communication and media training. Together, we simulate realistic scenarios, train critical phases of your presentation and develop practical reaction patterns for challenging discussion dynamics.

The appearance at company meetings often determines more than just the mood in the room. It influences the corporate culture, trust in management and acceptance of necessary changes. We help you to demonstrate poise, clarity and effectiveness at these crucial moments.