Ten Years of Courage: Celebrating the McGuire Programme in Germany

From First Steps to Full Voice – A Decade of Growth, Connection, and Change

In 2015, the McGuire Programme planted its roots in Germany with a vision: to empower people who stutter to take control of their speech and their lives. What started as a small, passionate initiative has now grown into a vibrant community – united by courage, strengthened by shared experience, and driven by a commitment to personal transformation.

This year, we proudly celebrate 10 years of the McGuire Programme in Germany.

A Decade of Firsts

Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed hundreds of people step into the unknown – walking into their first course nervous, unsure, even doubtful… and walking out with tools, techniques, and the beginnings of real confidence.

We’ve held courses in cities across Germany – from Berlin to Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt Am Main – each one filled with breakthrough moments:
🗣️ First time saying your name without struggling in front of a group
📞 First phone call using technique
👥 First contact on the street with a stranger
🎤 First soapbox speech
🤝 First realisation: I’m not alone in this.

More Than a Speech Course – A Community

The McGuire Programme isn’t a “quick fix” or a one-off training. It’s a lifestyle shift. A way of showing up in the world with intention and authenticity. And in Germany, that shift has been powered by something special: community.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve built a support system that stretches across cities, languages, and cultures – but remains rooted in shared values:

Taking responsibility for our progress
Supporting each other without enabling avoidance
Facing fear instead of running from it
Celebrating small wins as much as big ones

We’ve also developed a strong network of coaches, instructors, and course leaders – all of whom have been through the journey themselves. They don’t just talk about change – they live it.

Marking the Milestone: 10-Year Anniversary Course in Düsseldorf

To mark this milestone, we’re inviting new and returning members to join us for a very special 10-Year Anniversary Course in Düsseldorf, taking place from 31st July to 2nd August 2025.

This isn’t just a refresher. It’s a celebration – of how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve together.

Expect:
🎉 Special events to mark the anniversary
🧠 Powerful training sessions
🗣️ Real-world speaking challenges
🧭 Reflections from members who’ve been with us since the beginning
🌍 A renewed commitment to supporting the next generation of speakers in Germany, Central Europe and beyond.