Speaking Gym
This is your safe space to grow as a speaker at the monthly group practice.
Get real feedback from a professional coach and your peers, learn powerful techniques, and actually practice - not just watch.
During Speaking Gym, each participant will practice at least one speech. You have two options: Bring a speech you're working on (up to 5 min) - a work presentation, annual report, uni assignment, or even a wedding speech - and deliver it in front of a real audience. Or jump in for improv speaking exercises, PowerPoint Karaoke, and VR public speaking practice.
Groups stay small (max 6 people), so you always get your time to shine.
Our course & coaching Alumni reserve their spot with a deposit, which is fully reimbursed upon attendance - so it's still free. For everyone else, a small fee applies.
Dates
August 20
September 17
October 14
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
15€ for the public, free for alumni of LifeVersity courses & coaching (reimbursed upon attendance)
Time
17:30 - 19:00
Location
Price
Workshops
Public speaking is a skill, not a personality trait - and skills can be trained.
These hands-on workshops help you build real confidence, presence, and impact, even without preparation. Groups are kept small - max 7 people - so you get personal attention and plenty of room to practice. No experience needed, just an open mind.
‘The Power of Storytelling’
You'll learn how to:
Structure a story so it hooks your audience from the first line and holds them until the last
Turn dry facts and data into anecdotes people actually remember
Build a narrative arc that lands your message with real emotional impact
‘The Art of Assertive Communication’
You'll be able to:
Reflect on your own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to assertive communication
Create your own set of assertive rights to guide how you show up in tough conversations
Say no with confidence and say yes on your own terms
‘Public Speaking met VR’ (NL)
Je leert hoe je:
Spreekangst overwint met bewezen psychologische technieken
Lichaamstaal gebruikt om de aandacht te trekken en een blijvende indruk achter te laten
Je nieuwe vaardigheden test in een echte VR-omgeving - oefen je speech voor een virtueel publiek voordat je voor een echt publiek staat
Dates
The Art of Assertive Communication
August 24
Public Speaking met VR
September 2 (NL)
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
Time
17:30 - 19:00
Location
Your Questions, Answered
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No prior experience is required. These events are designed for professionals at all levels, whether you’re just starting out or already have experience but want to refine your skills and gain more confidence.
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No need, we have speaking exercises ready. But if you want, you can prepare a max. 5-minute speech.
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We keep group sizes small to ensure an interactive experience and personal feedback. For Speaking Gym, we have a maximum of six participants, and for the Workshops, we have seven.