Kellie Joy Co.

Effective communication
creates understanding.

Understanding creates trust. Trust enables cooperation in business, diplomacy, and public life.

I help international professionals turn their ideas into clear, compelling messages that their audiences understand, remember, and act on.

BERLIN-BASED WORKING WORLDWIDE
B.A. & M.A.Political Science & International Relations
5+ yearsWorking with diplomats & senior professionals
CELTA certifiedEnglish language teaching

01 / START HERE

The Relevance Filter
Cheat Sheet

Free

A one-page guide on what to say, how to structure it, and how to express it in your next talk.

02 / PRODUCTS & PACKAGES

Maximize the impact
of your next talk.

01 / PREPARE AT YOUR OWN PACE

THE BIG TALK BLUEPRINT · COMING SOON

Digital template pack with a structure map, opening and closing formulas, and a question preparation sheet.

€39**

before any applicable VAT

Join the interest list ↗

02 / PREPARE WITH ME

The Big Talk Prep™ Express

ONE 1:1 75-MINUTE ZOOM SESSION

What’s included
  • One 75-minute Zoom session*
  • Advance review of your existing draft, up to 1,800 words or 8 slides
  • Work on your message, structure or delivery using The Relevance Filter
  • Written recommendations within three working days after your session

A full rewrite, slide design and additional sessions are not included.

€299**

before any applicable VAT

Book Express ↗

The Big Talk Prep™ Standard

THREE 1:1 60-MINUTE ZOOM SESSIONS

What’s included
  • Three 60-minute Zoom sessions*
  • One draft review: feedback on your message, structure and wording, up to 1,800 words or 8 slides
  • One editing pass: I make one round of changes to your supplied draft, based on the review
  • Message, structure, opening, closing and framing
  • Rehearsal and feedback within your sessions

Additional 60-minute session for package clients: €197**.

€997**

before any applicable VAT

Book Standard ↗

The Big Talk Prep™ Mastery

FIVE 1:1 60-MINUTE ZOOM SESSIONS

What’s included
  • Five 60-minute Zoom sessions*
  • Two reviews of drafts or recordings, up to 1,800 words, 8 slides or 15 minutes per review
  • Message, structure, wording and delivery
  • Two guided rehearsals within your sessions
  • Preparation for Q&A

Additional 60-minute session for package clients: €197**.

€1,497**

before any applicable VAT

Book Mastery ↗

* Package scope: Express, Standard and Mastery each cover one speaker, one occasion and one 10–15-minute talk, up to 1,800 words or 8 slides. Mastery reviews may cover a recording of up to 15 minutes per review. Full speechwriting, research, translation and slide design are quoted separately.

03 / DEDICATED SUPPORT

VIP Preparation Day

Work with me 1:1 on Zoom across one reserved day, with time to think, revise and rehearse between working blocks. Start with an enquiry so we can agree the right scope.

What’s included
  • Advance review of your existing material
  • Four hours of live work, with lunch and breaks between blocks
  • Message, structure and refinement of key sections
  • Rehearsal, feedback and preparation for questions
  • A concise preparation plan to take away

One speaker, one occasion; up to 1,800 words or 8 slides. Date and working blocks agreed before booking. Full speechwriting is separate.

€1,997**

before any applicable VAT

Enquire about a VIP day ↗

Presentation & Speech Creation

Bring your knowledge, notes and source material. I develop the structure and draft for the audience you need to reach.

What’s included
  • A briefing on audience, purpose and occasion
  • An agreed outline and draft
  • Speech text or presentation content
  • One agreed revision round and handover
  • A written scope and quote before work begins

Length, supplied material, research needs and any slide design are agreed in the quote. You supply and approve the subject matter and facts.

Individually quoted

Discuss your presentation or speech ↗

FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS

Structured
Communication Upgrade

Practical training in Executive & Diplomatic English. Turn complex ideas into clear messages for presentations, meetings, negotiations and questions.

What’s included

One 90-minute session, practical exercises and individual feedback, available 1:1 or in a group of up to six.

Individual & private group packages

Scope and fee agreed in a tailored proposal

Discuss individual or group training ↗
Public group session

€247** per person · dates to be announced

Register group interest ↗

EDITING

Strategic
Message Refinement

Editing for speeches, presentations, and statements. Clearer structure, precise wording and a tone suited to your audience.

Request an editing quote ↗

** Pricing and booking: Service fees are before any applicable VAT. Confirm the scope, dates, final payable amount and terms before booking.

A message works when your audience understands what it means for them; that’s why the Relevance Filter helps you make three critical decisions.

Your ideas shaped by your audience’s perspective.
  1. What to say
  2. How to structure it
  3. How to express it
CLARITY, IN PRACTICE01 / 03
THE STARTING POINT

“Today I’ll take you through our project, the methodology, and the next steps.”

WITH THE AUDIENCE IN MIND

“By the end of this session, you’ll know which option we recommend, why, and what we need from you to move forward.”

Give people a reason to listen before you give them the agenda.

Illustrative examples, not client quotations.

My work is informed by:

  • 5+ years working with diplomats and senior professionals whose words shape relationships, cooperation, and institutional credibility
  • A B.A. and M.A. in Political Science and International Relations
  • A CELTA certification
  • Insights into how framing shapes perceptions and emotions
More about my work on LinkedIn ↗

But first,

A FEW IMPORTANT DETAILS

Do I need a finished draft?

For a material review, bring an existing draft. For live speaker training, bring the occasion, audience, and the ideas you want to communicate. We agree what material is needed before starting; a finished script is not always required.

Can we work together remotely?

Yes. The individual packages and workshops can be delivered online via Zoom. I’m based in Berlin and work with international professionals. We agree suitable session times before booking.

What information should I provide when I enquire?

Tell me the occasion, date, audience, and what you already have. I’ll recommend a suitable option and confirm the scope, available times, final payable fee, and terms. For Express, Standard or Mastery, we agree scope and dates before you purchase in the shop. For a VIP day or presentation and speech creation, I send an individual proposal.

Can an organization book support?

Yes. Organizations, event teams, and professional communities can enquire about individual speaker preparation or a private workshop. We agree who the support is for, what’s included, and the payment arrangements before confirming.

Is this English tuition or speaker training?

The packages above work on your message, structure, and delivery for one real occasion. I also offer individual and group communication training in Executive & Diplomatic English, as well as message refinement. Tell me what you need and we’ll choose an appropriate scope.

Read & watch

Ideas on clear thinking,
memorable messages, and speaking well.

4 resources

READ / BOOK

Made to Stick

Chip Heath & Dan Heath

Explore why some ideas are remembered, and how to make a message easier to understand and retain.

About the book

READ / BOOK

The Sense of Style

Steven Pinker

A guide to clear writing that considers how readers think and how language works.

About the book

WATCH / TEDx TALK

The secret structure
of great talks

Nancy Duarte

See how the structure of a presentation can connect an idea with the people listening.

Watch the talk

WATCH / TED TALK

How to speak so that
people want to listen

Julian Treasure

Practical suggestions for using your voice and speaking with greater care for the listener.

Watch the talk

YOUR NEXT IMPORTANT MOMENT STARTS HERE

What’s on
your calendar?

A presentation? A panel? A conversation you want to handle well? Tell me what’s coming up.

Email Kellie ↗For Express, Standard or Mastery, agree on scope and dates before purchasing.
For premium support, tell me the occasion, date and material you already have.

LET’S MAKE YOUR FIRST MESSAGE EASY

A few details.
A useful starting point.

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KELLIE JOY JONES

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