What Starhaus Studio does

Starhaus Studio is a privately held Australian coaching firm founded in 2013 by Laura Henshall (formerly operated as Speakers Little Secret, rebranded in 2023). The company delivers communication, presence, and public-speaking training through three service lines: a one-on-one coaching program structured as four 1-hour private sessions, tailored corporate group workshops for teams of 6-12 participants (including a 2-Day Executive Communication & Presence Workshop and Leadership Voice Intensive), and an emerging Kids & Teens program with progressive pathways and a planned membership model. Service delivery is high-touch, customized to individual or organizational objectives, and relies on proprietary methodologies — most notably the Starhaus Content Container framework (a Hero's Journey-based storytelling structure) — combined with the founder's acting and theatre background.

The business model is professional services revenue only, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining website enquiry capture, direct relationship management, and referrals from enterprise relationships. Notable enterprise clients include Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Health NSW, Hubspot, LinkedIn, and TEDx Talks. The Kids & Teens 2026 program is at capacity, signaling demand, with 2027 enrollment in preparation. The company has no disclosed headcount beyond the founder, no external funding, no proprietary software platform, and no AI/ML capabilities in evidence. Operational geographies referenced are Australia, New York, and the UK through the founder's prior experience.

Name

Starhaus Studio

Legal name

Starhaus Studio

Website

https://starhausstudio.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Starhaus Studio is an Australian private coaching firm that delivers tailored communication, executive presence, and public-speaking training to individual professionals, corporate leadership teams, and children through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Communication Coaching Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Team & Group Executive Coaching (Leadership Teams) (EDABANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult/Public Speaking Clubs & Community Organizations (EDAMAOAI), Collaboration & Teamwork (EDABAMAC)

Keywords

• Public speaking training
• Executive coaching
• Communication coaching
• Leadership presence
• Presentation coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. One-on-One Coaching Services: Private coaching sessions for individuals including CEOs, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders. Programs include four 1-hour private sessions with personalized coaching on message refinement, content creation, delivery, voice training, and nerve management.
2. Corporate Group Workshops: Tailored group workshops for organizational leadership teams, designed around specific business objectives and communication challenges. Programs range from 2-day executive intensives to focused workshops on specific topics such as storytelling, confidence, vocal strength, and presentation skills.
3. Kids & Teens Programs: Programs for young people covering stage presence, screen performance, and life skills. The 2026 program is full; the company is preparing for 2027 enrollment with weekly classes and a membership model envisioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Starhaus Studio is a communication coaching and public speaking training company that delivers one-on-one coaching for executives and professionals, tailored corporate group workshops for leadership teams, and progressive programs for kids and teens. Offerings focus on message refinement, storytelling, vocal authority, presence, and nerve management, drawing on theatrical and performance techniques adapted for business communication contexts.

Product overview

Starhaus Studio is a communication coaching company offering two primary service lines: a one-on-one coaching program (four 1-hour private sessions) and corporate group workshops (2-day intensives for teams of 6-12). Both offerings utilize the proprietary Starhaus Content Container framework and draw from performance techniques. The company serves leaders, professionals, and change-makers through individual coaching, and organisations through tailored corporate workshops. Kids and teens programs are also offered with progressive pathways from beginners to advanced.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-on-One Coaching Program Private coaching program consisting of four 1-hour sessions, tailored to individual goals. Covers message and story refinement, content creation and structure, delivery and presence coaching, voice and vocal training, nerve management tools, performance techniques, and ongoing support resources. Targets CEOs, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders.
• Corporate Communication Workshops Group workshops designed around specific business objectives, leadership styles, and communication challenges. Includes the 2-Day Executive Communication & Presence Workshop and Leadership Voice Intensive, covering storytelling, confidence, vocal authority, and strategic communication frameworks for teams of 6-12 participants.
• Kids & Teens Programs Weekly classes and membership programs for young people covering stage presence, screen performance, public speaking fundamentals, confidence building, and expression. Progressive pathways from beginners discovering their voice to advanced programs preparing young people for stage, screen, and life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved executive presence and confidence in high-stakes communication situations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEDx TalkscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStarhaus Studio supports TEDx Talk speakers with coaching and preparation services. This relationship positions the company as a trusted speaker development partner for the TEDx platform, enhancing credibility in the public speaking and presentation space.
• Commonwealth BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommonwealth Bank has engaged Starhaus Studio for executive communication coaching and leadership training services for their leadership teams, indicating a strategic partnership for organizational communication development.
• LinkedIncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinkedIn has partnered with Starhaus Studio for communication and presentation skills development, leveraging the company's expertise for professional development of their team members.
• HubspotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHubspot has engaged Starhaus Studio for corporate communication training services, supporting their team's professional communication development needs.
• ANZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANZ Bank has utilized Starhaus Studio's communication coaching services for their leadership team development, indicating a client relationship focused on executive communication improvement.
• Health NSWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth NSW, a government health organization, has engaged Starhaus Studio for public speaking and communication training for their organizational leadership and professionals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Speakeasy: UK-based public speaking and communication training company offering workshops and coaching for individuals and corporate clients. Comparable to Starhaus Studio in targeting both individual professionals and corporate teams with presentation skills training, and in offering structured curriculum-based programs.
• Bates Communications: Executive communication and presentation skills consultancy serving enterprise clients. Comparable to Starhaus because it focuses on coaching executives on presence, messaging, and high-stakes presentations using structured proprietary frameworks.
• The Humphrey Group: Executive communication and presence coaching firm serving Fortune 500 leadership teams. Closely comparable to Starhaus Studio because both sell bespoke leadership communication workshops and 1:1 coaching to enterprise and executive clients, with similar positioning on presence, messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• RADA Business: Commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art offering leadership and communication training drawing on acting technique. Directly comparable to Starhaus because it leverages professional acting methodology to teach executive presence and voice, targeting enterprise leadership teams globally.

Emerging players

• Ginger Leadership: Boutique executive coaching and communication training firm serving senior leaders. Comparable to Starhaus as a focused, founder-led specialist in executive communication rather than a generalist HR consultancy, with similar workshop-plus-coaching delivery model.
• Moxie Institute: Communication and executive presence training provider offering workshops and coaching for professionals and corporate teams. Comparable to Starhaus Studio in its core focus on confidence, presence, and communication skills for working professionals.
• Public Speaking Academy: Public speaking training company running group courses and individual coaching for adults. Comparable to Starhaus's individual coaching program in targeting professionals seeking structured public speaking and presentation skills development.

Broad incumbents

• Second City Works: Corporate training arm of the Second City improv and theater company, selling communication, leadership, and sales workshops to enterprise clients. Comparable to Starhaus because it similarly applies theater/improv principles to business communication training for corporate teams.
• DMA Global (Dale Carnegie Training Australia): Established global corporate training franchise delivering communication, leadership, and presentation courses. Comparable to Starhaus Studio as a competitor in the Australian enterprise training market for executive communication and presentation skills.

Regional players

• TED Master Class: Online course product by TED teaching public speaking. Comparable to Starhaus in addressing the same core use case (preparing high-stakes talks and presentations) and in leveraging TED's brand authority, but operating as a self-paced digital product rather than bespoke 1:1 coaching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Starhausstudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/starhausstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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