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
To connect with more people, organisations need compelling narratives and stories
that are rooted in shared values and common goals.
where we help
Developing
Narratives
Development of thematic narratives and values-based messaging.
Creation of core narratives around impact, change, and vision for organisations, networks, movements or campaigns
Discovering and shaping authentic stories to strengthen your core narrative
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.

