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Truly meaningful communication combines a deep understanding of your audience, with an expert command of your story. Always ask yourself: "What do they need?"; "How does your story address their needs?"; "Have you tailored your words and delivery to resonate with them personally?"
Coaching Services
One-to-one
Coaching
Performance and Presenting Coaching
Whether you’re looking to enhance your ability to perform in the room at meetings, speaking at a conference, pitching to investors, selling to clients, public speaking, chairing discussions or simply looking to shine one-on-one, we will tailor a coaching package to fulfil your specific needs and tackle current barriers.
We first do a deep dive into your strategy and vision, and help you transform these into a compelling, audience-focused narrative—aided by our deep understanding of business strategy, entrepreneurship, corporate training, and professional performance techniques. We then work with you to develop the performative skills and craft necessary to ensure you can deliver your message with impact and versatility, whoever your audience.
Book a free consultation video call to find out more.
Strategy and Business Coaching
Starting out as a founder or
flourishing as a business leader can be a lonely journey. The daily
firefight of running a business and heading a team can take focus from your vision and strategic goals.
Having a dedicated sounding board and ally to help maintain focus and accountability is an indispensable cornerstone, on which many founders and leaders maintain their success.
Alex has acted as trusted coach and advisor to numerous startups and leaders, and offers tailored support, in a broad range of business areas. As a 4x founder who receives regular coaching and mentorship himself, Alex gains deep satisfaction from assisting fellow founders and leaders to maintain their passion, motivation and focus, on their vision and strategic goals.
Book a free consultation video call to find out more.
Group
Coaching
Accelerators & Venture Studios
Drawing from his experience as a 4x founder, an accelerator coach for cohorts of up to 25 founders, and an accelerator alumnus himself, Alex understands the unique needs and challenges that founders face. He is adept at creating and delivering bespoke courses tailored to specific business requirements and styles, while offering personalized coaching designed for each founder's needs and personality.
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Enterprises
Larger startups and enterprises may require co-ordinated messaging and pitching across a whole organisation. We focus first on the team’s story and communication strategy, ensuring it is properly crafted into a compelling, and unified narrative. We then equip each member of the team with the skills and techniques necessary to deliver the company message in a confident, impactful and audience specific manner..
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About Alex Papaioannou
With a background as a UBS private banker to high net work entrepreneurs, 4x co-founder, a strategy consultant and a professional screen and stage actor, Alex's coaching method offers a unique, multidimensional depth that sets NarrativeEdge Coaching apart from other coaching practices.
Our Approach
Initial consultation
Consultation Form - Complete our short consultation form to receive a scheduling link to book your free consultation video call​
Free Consultation Video Call - We will spend up to 30 minutes discussing, identifying and defining your specific needs and desired outcomes.
Email Proposal - We will send you a detailed proposal including the number of coaching sessions required along with pricing. ​​
Tailored Coaching (one-to-one)
Our coaching is tailored to your specific goals, covering a wide array of subjects.
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Some clients may need only one or two sessions—for example, to polish a performance before a presentation. Others may opt for a multi-week process to learn and practice a range of new skills. Some may prefer ongoing coaching to help guide the realisation of their strategic goals and vision over time.
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Subjects we support include, but are not limited to:
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Strategy analysis and story creation
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Pitch / script development
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Presenting and storytelling training and coaching
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Confidence building, managing nerves and self-belief
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Pitch deck / investor deck development and advice
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Strategic planning and sounding board
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Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and advice
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Whatever your needs and objectives, we will tailor a package to meet them.
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Book a consultation video call to explore how we can help you.
Tailored Coaching (groups)
Our group coaching is shaped by objectives we agree during the consultation process.
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Whether you're preparing a team for a group pitch or training a cohort of founders at an accelerator, we will create a tailored solution to meet your business goals. Every group is different and requires a personalised approach that adapts to its specific needs and evolving dynamics throughout the process.
Book a consultation video call to explore how we can help your business.​
Client Testimonials
"As a confident public speaker, I was skeptical about the value a pitch coach might bring but Alex completely changed my perspective by transforming my presentation from good to exceptional. He took care to understand my business goals and my personal story and the problem that The Village is solving. He quickly gained deep knowledge which allowed him to craft a compelling, emotionally resonant narrative. Despite caring deeply about my business I had become bored of the words I use when pitching. Alex is a storytelling master with love for his craft. Working with him has reinvigorated my passion for my company as well as for my pitch."
"As a first-time startup founder with no prior public speaking experience, I struggled with confidence when it came to pitching my ideas. Alex's mentorship completely transformed my approach. Through his guidance, I went from having zero confidence to delivering a pitch in front of a room of over 100 people. His structured techniques, personalized coaching, and encouragement made all the difference. If you're looking to refine your speaking skills and present with clarity and confidence, I highly recommend Alex’s program!"
"If you’re looking for the perfect pitch, Alex is the go to expert. Alex helped me hone my delivery, pick my narrative, and engage my audience in ways I never thought possible. Thanks to his coaching, my words now leave a lasting impression."