SOUND LIKE THE LEADER YOU ARE
– IN ENGLISH

Speak with Clarity, Impact and Authority

COMMUNICATION COACHING
for MEPs

SOUND LIKE THE LEADER YOU ARE – in English

COMMUNICATION COACHING
for MEPs

Members of the European Parliament:

TURN YOUR WORDS INTO POWER
YOUR MESSAGE INTO IMPACT
YOUR VOICE INTO LEADERSHIP

Why do talented MEPs remain invisible?

You may be a true expert and know your subject better than anyone.

Yet visibility and influence go to people who communicate more effectively.

Not because they know more. Because they communicate better.

The good news is that you know what the problem is:

Your presentations lack clarity and don’t create real impact.
Meetings end without decisions and you fail to gain traction.
Your talent is undervalued since you don’t project authority.

There is a solution to this huge problem:
COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs – in English
• Develop executive presence — speak with authority and win trust instantly.
• Master strategic storytelling — turn ideas into strong, compelling narratives.
• Command high-stakes moments — meetings, committees & presentations.

Members of the European Parliament:

TURN YOUR WORDS INTO POWER

YOUR MESSAGE INTO IMPACT

YOUR VOICE INTO LEADERSHIP

Why do talented professionals
remain invisible?

You may be a true expert and know your subject better than anyone.

Yet visibility and influence go to people who communicate more effectively.

Not because they know more. Because they communicate better.
The good news is that you know what the problem is:

Your presentations lack clarity and don’t create impact.
Meetings end without decisions and you fail to gain traction.
Your expertise is underestimated since you don’t project authority.

There is a solution to this huge problem:
COMMUNICATION COACHING
for MEPs – in English

• Develop executive presence — speak with authority and win trust instantly.
• Master strategic storytelling — turn ideas into strong, compelling narratives.
• Command high-stakes moments — meetings, committees & presentations.

Trusted by executives and professionals from leading organisations

Trusted by professionals from leading organisations

COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs
in English

Who is it for?

MEPs and other European affairs professionals who use English as a second language and want to communicate with greater authority, clarity and impact during speeches, debates, committee meetings and media appearances.
Professionals with a strong command of English — typically B2 (upper intermediate) or higher — who want to move beyond language proficiency and develop advanced leadership communication skills and public speaking mastery.

Who is it not for?

Beginners or intermediate English learners who would not yet fully benefit from leadership-level communication training and first need to strengthen their general English skills with a more traditional professional language course.
Professionals looking for a theoretical English course. Language development is part of this programme, but the focus is on practical leadership communication skills and not on general reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs
in English

Who is it for?

MEPs and other European affairs professionals who use English as a second language and want to communicate with greater authority, clarity and impact during speeches, debates, committee meetings and media appearances.
Professionals with a strong command of English — typically B2 (upper intermediate) or higher — who want to move beyond language proficiency and develop advanced leadership communication skills and public speaking mastery.

Who is it not for?

Beginners or intermediate English learners who would not yet fully benefit from leadership-level communication training and first need to strengthen their general English skills with a more traditional professional language course.
Professionals looking for a theoretical English course. Language development is part of this programme, but the focus is on practical leadership communication skills and not on general reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

LOOKING FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING INSTEAD?

The English Academy also provides personalised English language training for Members of the European Parliament, parliamentary assistants and European professionals, on site as well as online.
As a long-standing training partner of the European Parliament, we are an eligible provider for language training to MEPs and APAs that will likely qualify for reimbursement under the applicable European Parliament procedures.
Whether your objective is to improve fluency, expand your professional vocabulary, prepare for meetings or strengthen your overall communication skills, we can design a programme adapted to your level, objectives and schedule.

The English Academy also provides personalised English language training for Members of the European Parliament, parliamentary assistants and European professionals, on site as well as online.
As a long-standing training partner of the European Parliament, we are an eligible provider for language training to MEPs and APAs that will likely qualify for reimbursement under the applicable European Parliament procedures.
Whether your objective is to improve fluency, expand your professional vocabulary, prepare for meetings or strengthen your overall communication skills, we can design a programme adapted to your level, objectives and schedule.

COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs

Which skills do you want to focus on?

1. Professional Presence & Strategic Networking

Communicate credibility and influence from the first interaction:
• Establish rapport and authority through a natural, magnetic elevator pitch
• Shift from information-sharing to benefit-driven communication
• Navigate networking situations with confidence, clarity, and impact

2. Leadership Communication in Meetings & Negotiations

Speak with precision, authority, and control when it matters most:
• Intervene clearly and decisively in fast-moving meetings
• Use accurate, high-impact language in discussions and role-plays
• Listen strategically, manage interruptions, and regain control.

3. Strategic Storytelling for Leaders

Turn data and ideas into messages people remember – and act on:
• Structure arguments and narratives that carry weight in English
• Communicate complex ideas with clarity and credibility
• Reinforce your message through confident verbal and non-verbal delivery

4. Public Speaking & High-Stakes Presentations

Command attention and trust in presentations and formal speeches:
• Plan, structure, and refine speeches at a leadership level
• Use power language, transitions, and rhetorical devices effectively
• Develop a personal presentation style that strengthens your authority

5. Mastering Leadership English

Refine your English and boost your leadership skills as a non-native speaker:
• Use advanced vocabulary and syntax naturally, without sounding forced
• Eliminate habits and patterns that weaken clarity and presence
• Speak with fluency, precision, and confidence – even under pressure

YOUR SENIOR COMMUNICATION COACH

Edgard Frederix is a leadership communication consultant with over 30 years of experience training MEPs, European executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals.

He is General Manager of English Academy, an organisation of top-level native English language trainers, that makes professionals speak with impact and self-confidence in English,

He is a multiple national and international public speaking champion with Toastmasters and author of the Leadership Communication Masterclass. He leads by example.

His approach combines: executive public speaking training, strategic communication techniques and verbal and non-verbal strategies to make your words truly memorable.

Our COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs offers:

FLEXIBILITY OF CONTENT
Tell us your needs and priorities, and we will focus the sessions accordingly. Alternatively, we can identify areas for improvement you may not yet be aware of.

FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULE
We adapt as much as possible to your parliamentary agenda. Your assistant can coordinate availability on a weekly basis to plan sessions efficiently.

FLEXIBILITY OF FORMAT
Engagements range from short preparation sessions for specific interventions to longer-term communication support across parliamentary activities.

FLEXIBILITY OF LOCATION
Coaching sessions can take place at the European Parliament in Brussels, at our training centre nearby, or online. A combination of is certainly possible.

Our COMMUNICATION COACHING for MEPs offers:

FLEXIBILITY OF CONTENT
Tell us your needs and priorities, and we will focus the sessions accordingly. Alternatively, we can identify areas for improvement you may not yet be aware of.

FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULE
We adapt as much as possible to your parliamentary agenda. Your assistant can coordinate availability on a weekly basis to plan sessions efficiently.

FLEXIBILITY OF FORMAT
Engagements range from short preparation sessions for specific interventions to longer-term communication support across parliamentary activities.

FLEXIBILITY OF LOCATION
Coaching sessions can take place at the European Parliament in Brussels, at our training centre nearby, or online. A combination of is certainly possible.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

A professional coaching rate of €197 per hour (plus VAT, where applicable) applies. This includes preparation, session design, materials, administration, and travel time where relevant, with no additional or hidden costs.

Members of the European Parliament may be eligible for training budgets that can cover communication coaching. We recommend checking the reimbursement procedures within the European Parliament administration.

Invoicing is done after sessions, based on the number, duration and intensity of coaching sessions delivered. All necessary documentation for reimbursement by the EP will be provided together with the invoice for the MEP.

“My private training helped me progress my communication skills a lot. It was very flexible, given my busy professional agenda. I can certainly recommend the services of Edgard Frederix as well as his staff at the English Academy Brussels for their courses of the highest possible standard. It was very practical and targeted my personal situation and requirements.”

Olli REHN – Former EU-Commissioner and MEP

“The lessons with The English Academy are well structured, engaging, and tailored to my professional needs and schedule. Their professionalism and ability to make every lesson enjoyable have helped improve my confidence and communication skills in English. I would certainly recommend the English Academy to any professional looking for high-quality and effective language training.“

Salvatore DE MEO – Member of the European Parliament