Communication Seminars
So your messages get through.
In every conversation.
Hands on communication seminars for managers who cannot afford to lose time in daily business and still want to reach their team.
Interactive. Individual. To the point.
- Individual concepts instead of standard programs
- Modular setup that fits into your daily routine
- German or English, online or on site
Why communication is not a side topic
First level managers are in a special position. They are deeply involved in operations and at the same time supposed to lead, motivate and develop their team. This balancing act only works when communication is right.
Good communication is not about talent. It is about concrete techniques you can learn and practice. This is exactly what my communication seminars are made for: crisp, intense and so practical that you can apply what you learned the next day.
Book intro callWhen communication gets lost in everyday work
Many managers face the same problem every day: operations eat up the time needed for good conversations with the team. A lot is changing in your company right now. Conflicts stay unresolved, employees lose motivation, and important goals are not reached. You know communication is the key, but in daily business it falls through the cracks.
A lot has changed recently
Through AI, the economy or simply because your company is growing fast. It is hard for you to take your team along on this journey.
No time to prepare
You go into conversations unprepared and only realize afterwards that the message did not land.
Conflicts escalate
Tensions in the team grow, because under pressure you cannot see where they come from or how to solve them.
Goals stay unclear
Your team is not sure what to work on because the direction is not communicated clearly. Tasks pile up, and the reputation of your department or even your company suffers.
What sets my communication seminars apart
In my seminars you do not just sit there and get lectured. You actively work with other managers, develop your own solutions and take away techniques you can use right away. Every seminar is tailored to the specific needs of your company.
Individual concept
No standard program. Every communication seminar is tailored to your specific challenges.
Interactive format
Participants find their own solutions, work together and learn from each other. The feedback is clear: time flies.
Safe space
Only managers in the room, no direct superiors in the same course. This creates an open atmosphere where honest conversations are possible.
Modular setup
Compact modules of two to two and a half hours each, easy to integrate into your daily work.
German and English
Communication seminars in both languages. Just as suitable for international teams as for German speaking companies.
An overview of what I offer
Whether you want targeted development for your managers, hands on support in communications or fast help in a crisis. I offer three services that you can use on their own or in combination.
Communication seminars for managers
Interactive, individually designed seminars for managers with people responsibility. No lecturing, but real collaboration at eye level.
- Modular setup with two to two and a half hours per unit
- Tailor made content based on a joint needs analysis
- Delivery in German or English, online or on site
Interim communications management
Professional support during staff shortages, longer absences or special projects in internal and external communications. With deep experience from more than 15 years in international corporations, among others in the logistics industry.
- Bridging staff shortages in marketing, PR or corporate communications
- Hands on delivery of ongoing communications projects
- Fast onboarding through broad industry experience
Crisis communications
When it matters, every hour counts. I support your company in communicating internally and externally with confidence in crisis situations.
- Development and rollout of communication strategies before or during a crisis
- Alignment of internal and external messages
- Support for your team until the situation has stabilized
What changes after we work together
Managers who completed my seminars report noticeable changes in their daily work. Communication becomes clearer, conflicts are spotted earlier, and the team pulls in the same direction.
Trained managers
Clearer conversations and better leadership in daily work.
Workshops since 2024
Motivated employees who reach their goals more easily.
Years of experience
Concrete techniques to defuse conflicts early.
Ready to change your communication?
In a 30 minute intro call we find out whether we click and how I can support you.
Book intro callWhat my clients say about me
„Bärbel's communication workshop helped me to prepare more consciously for topics and to structure conversations more clearly. I really liked the group exercises, because we could exchange ideas and apply what we learned right away."
„For me the workshop was mostly a refresher, to recall what I had already learned. I especially liked the breakout sessions, because they let us put things into practice as a team. We also had the chance to connect with colleagues we normally do not see face to face."
„During the workshop I realized how often we overcomplicate things, simply because we are so overloaded with daily work. These simple tools make it so much easier. The three part workshop was engaging and accessible, yet still challenging. I feel properly grounded again."
„Bärbel's work helps to keep our communication consistent and convincing, today as in the past."
„Bärbel is highly skilled and experienced in the field of communications, which makes her a trusted partner."
„I enjoyed this workshop because I could exchange ideas with interesting people. We were a great group and it reminded me again how important and diverse communication really is."
How we work together
Getting to your individual communication seminar is straightforward. In three steps we go from the first idea to delivery.
Free intro call
We talk about where you stand, what is on your mind and whether we click. No commitment, no obligation.
Individual proposal
Based on our conversation I create a tailor made concept that fits the exact needs of your managers.
Delivery
The seminars start. Modular setup, practical content and an atmosphere in which real learning takes place.
Bärbel Gerhardt
I am Bärbel Gerhardt and I bring more than 30 years of experience in marketing and communications. About half of those years as an employee in international corporations. Most recently I was Manager External Communications at FedEx Europe, responsible for the EMEA region. During my corporate career I received the so called Five Star Award twice in a row, the highest internal recognition at FedEx.
Since 2014 I have been working as an independent consultant. I have delivered many workshops with around 300 managers since 2024. From my own experience as a manager I know where things get stuck in daily work and which levers actually move something. Between my corporate career and self employment I traveled the world by bicycle for two years. That experience shaped my view on people, cultures and communication in a fundamental way. In addition I have trained as a copywriter, editor and AI manager. That helps me to get complex content to the point and to bring modern methods into my work.
Frequently asked questions about the communication seminars
Here you find answers to the most common questions about my communication seminars for managers.
Communication seminars in southern Germany and Switzerland
Bärbel Gerhardt Communications
I am based in Sulz am Neckar in Baden-Württemberg. I deliver my communication seminars online worldwide and on site for companies in the greater Stuttgart, Freiburg, Villingen-Schwenningen and Rottweil regions as well as in German speaking Switzerland.
Let's talk
You want to fundamentally improve communication in your company? Fill out the form and I will get back to you for a free intro call.
- +49 176 83503406
- baerbel@baerbelgerhardt.com
- Weinbergstraße 66, 72172 Sulz am Neckar