
services
Narratives &
Storytelling
Together we develop successful communication strategies, campaigns and narratives & stories.
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They are at the heart of communication, with which you can convince more people in a targeted manner.


Narrative & Storytelling
Development of topic-specific narratives and value-based messaging
Developing narratives on impact, change and vision for organizations or campaigns.
Discovering and developing authentic stories to strengthen your own narratives.
Development and management of lighthouse projects
About us

They founded one step beyond in 2022 to help organisations elevate their communication and campaigning efforts to a more impactful and strategic level. At the same time, they support purpose-led businesses that benefit from engaging narratives, movement thinking and a campaigning mindset.
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As part of a global network of certified hope-based communication specialists, they are dedicated to advancing the field of narrative practice across Europe and globally.
They are forward-looking people with a hopeful mindset.
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Gesine Schmidt-Schmiedbauer and Philip Doyle
are friends who share a common purpose rooted in human rights.
This shared passion drives their efforts to support leaders and changemakers in effectively communicating what they stand for, with the aim of making a positive impact on people and the planet.
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Whilst working together at Amnesty International Austria, their strategic approach to communication and campaigning was instrumental in transforming the organisation into a more inclusive and rapidly growing movement.
