with Dr. Claudia Novak, 

founder of WOMEN ON STAGE!, TEDx speaker coach, and expert in the emotional and strategic dimensions of speaking. Her work combines voice, body, story, and authenticity into one powerful presence.

Why workshops for women only?

Because too often, we’re told to speak softer, smile more, or wait to be asked.

This is your space & time

to take the mic—on your own terms,

not by changing who you are, but by becoming more of it.

My approach blends strategic communication, stagecraft, and emotional intelligence —

with a deep respect for the human side of every conversation. Workshops available either for the specific matters of being a woman in a male dominated field or for mixed teams on demand.

Services 

1:1 Coaching

for all those “speak up” moments: keynotes, panel appearances, media interviews, TEDx talks, job interviews, client meetings, difficult feedback talks, moderating events, navigating a difficult conversation at work - or your next “I really need to say this” moment.We work on presence, message clarity, inner confidence (the real kind), and the fine art of saying what matters—without turning into someone else.

Online Circles & Workshops

for teams, networks, institutions. Combining stagecraft, strategic communication, and self-awareness. Participants don’t just learn new tools - they find their own voice, sharpen their message, and grow in self-expression. Whether in companies or open groups: these sessions invite clarity, courage, and connection.

Keynotes

Claudia’s keynotes are known for their clarity - she says what others feel, but haven’t yet found words for,

as well as for their warmth, humour and depth.

For events that want clarity, depth, and a bit of human spark—on stage and in the room. Claudia combines psychological insight, democratic values, and a fine sensitivity for language into talks that go beyond motivation - they invite reflection, dialogue, and presence. Drawing from law, communication science, and lived experience, she weaves together the many layers of what it means to speak, lead, and live in today’s complex world. Her voice is grounded, thoughtful - and speaks to both mind and heart. A voice isn’t just a skill—it’s a right. And using that voice, especially in professional, social, or public spaces, is part of participating in a democratic society. Claudia Novak explores how communication is not just a performance - but a civic act. When we speak up, we shape culture. When we stay silent, we often reinforce the very systems we’d like to change. This talk is a call to presence: Why finding and using your voice matters - for yourself, your work, and the world. How visibility is not vanity - but a form of responsibility. And why confidence has less to do with volume, and more to do with value. A keynote for women, professionals, and changemakers ready to take their place - not just on the stage, but in the conversation.

Please Note:  

Current open programs are held in German. English offers are available on demand for individuals & organizations.

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