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Public Speaking Confidence Course
Discover, Develop, Define Your Skills
Your ability to speak well shapes how others perceive your ideas and your potential.
In this 3-week Public Speaking Confidence Course, you will develop the confidence, structure, and delivery skills needed to communicate persuasively. You will learn how to use body language effectively, and engage any audience with ease, while also experiencing it in Virtual Reality (VR).
Our Teaching Method
Over the past 7 years we’ve developed Erasmus Speaking Method, public speaking training method that combines techniques from improvisational theatre, classical rhetoric, and psychology. Through practical and fun exercises and a VR audience simulation, you will strengthen your message, improve your delivery, and enhance your confidence.
We’ve trained of 800 participants across our public speaking courses with an average satisfaction rate of 9.2
What You`ll Learn
Learn how to manage nerves and show up calm, composed, and confident in high-stakes situations like presentations, meetings, and pitches.
You will develop practical techniques to stay in control of your body and mind, even when the pressure is on.
Build Confidence
Strengthen your Presence
Master non-verbal communication, including posture, gestures, and vocal delivery, to project confidence and keep your audience engaged.
You will become more aware of how you come across and learn how to intentionally adjust your delivery for greater impact.
Clarity and Impact
Develop a clear and compelling way to organize your ideas so your audience understands, remembers, and acts on what you say.
You will learn frameworks that help you get to the point quickly without losing depth or meaning.
Engage any Audience
Learn practical techniques to connect with your audience, hold attention, and communicate your ideas in a way that influences and inspires.
You will understand how to adapt your message and style depending on who you are speaking to and what you want to achieve.
Matt Hrusc, Trainer
Who is this for?
This course is designed for professionals who want to communicate their ideas more clearly, confidently, and persuasively in their day-to-day work.
Whether you are presenting in meetings, pitching ideas, leading discussions, or speaking to clients, this course is for you if you want to strengthen how you come across and make a greater impact with your message.
It is especially relevant for:
Early-to mid-career professionals looking to grow in their role or step into leadership positions
Consultants, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs who regularly need to present or persuade
Team members who want to contribute more confidently in meetings and discussions
Anyone who feels they have valuable ideas but struggles to express them clearly or confidently
No prior public speaking experience is required - just the motivation to improve and the willingness to practice.
Course Program
This 3-week Public Speaking Confidence Course is a hands-on, interactive program designed to help you become a more confident and impactful communicator in professional settings.
Each week focuses on a key aspect of public speaking, combining practical exercises, real-time feedback, and proven techniques to ensure immediate improvement.
Week 01 Confidence Blueprint
Build confidence by doing, not overthinking
In this session, you will step out of your comfort zone through improvisation exercises designed to reduce overthinking and build trust in your ability to respond in the moment.
You will learn how to stay present, think on your feet, and speak with clarity, even when you don’t feel fully prepared. Also, as part of the course, you will have the opportunity to practice in front of a virtual audience.
Week 02Non-Verbal Mastery
Strengthen your presence through body language and voice
In the second session, you will focus on developing a strong and authentic presence by working on posture, gestures, eye contact, and vocal delivery.
Through our signature exercises and feedback, you will learn how to use your body and voice intentionally to reinforce your message, project confidence, and keep your audience engaged both in real life and in VR.
Week 03Crafting Impactful Message
Structure your ideas so people listen and remember
In the final session, you will learn how to design messages that are easy to follow, persuasive, and memorable.
You will work with proven principles from classical rhetoric and modern communication to engage and guide your audience toward a clear goal or desired impact.
Meet your coach
Matt is the founder of LifeVersity and an experienced public speaking coach who has trained hundreds of students and professionals to communicate with confidence and impact. His approach combines evidence-based techniques from psychology and rhetoric with practical methods from improvisational theatre. He is creating a learning experience that is both effective and highly engaging - including VR public speaking experiences you'll get to try in the course.
Known for his energetic and supportive coaching style, Matt focuses on helping participants step outside their comfort zone in a safe environment, so they can build real confidence and develop skills they can immediately apply in their professional lives.
Participants Of Our Public Speaking Programs Are Saying:
“I followed a three-session coaching program with Matt, and it was truly a game changer for my public speaking skills. I came to him with a challenge at work where I need to regularly speak in front of groups, but despite time and repetition, I wasn’t getting clearer in my delivery or feeling more confident. Matt helped me understand the importance of targeted public speaking training and how to shift the internal chatter that was holding me back.”
Andrea Sesana Camacho
Breathwork instructor / Yoga and meditation teacher“Recently had the chance to follow the VR Public Speaking Program, and I couldn’t recommend it more. It was a safe and encouraging environment that helped me become more confident and authentic in how I present myself.”
Klaar Soenen
BA Honours Student @ RSM“I also had the opportunity to participate in Matt’s public speaking academy. As a well experienced orator, Matt has rich knowledge to offer his students. His workshops strongly helped me cultivate my confidence in presenting in front of large audiences.”
Henry Clark
Transformation Coach“For every professional (academic or otherwise) being able to speak confidently in public is an essential skill, one that always makes you stand out. That’s why I took a course with LifeVersity. I learned all kinds of new techniques through a surprisingly effective method: using VR! I got to speak in front of a classroom, a lecture hall, a conference, and even a stadium full of critical audiences. In a fun yet safe environment, I learned to use my voice to tell a story rather than merely present ideas...”
Salman Barikzai
Geneeskunde, psychologie en filosofie student aan Erasmus Universiteit RotterdamCourse Planning
June Cohort in English (3 spots available)
Session 1: June 10th
16.00 - 19.00
@Erasmus University Rotterdam
Session 2: June 17th
16.00 - 19.00
@Erasmus University Rotterdam
Session 3: June 24th
16.00 - 19.00
@Erasmus University Rotterdam
Upcoming Cohorts:
September 14th; 21st; 28th in English
October 5th; 19th; & November 2nd in Dutch
Pricing
Get full access to the 3-week course, including all sessions, exercises, and core learning materials.
3week course (3× 3h) (incl. VR practice)
Supplementary video learning materials per each class
Handouts with further learning content
Access to Speaking Gym
*Speaking Gym is a monthly free gathering for LifeVersity alumni to practice their public speaking skills.
A discounted rate for Erasmus University Rotterdam (employees & students) and students of any Dutch university, offering full access to the course and all included materials.
3week course (3× 3h) (incl. VR practice)
Supplementary video learning materials per each class
Handouts with further learning content
Access to Speaking Gym*
*Speaking Gym is a monthly free gathering for LifeVersity alumni to practice their public speaking skills.
Enhance your learning with additional benefits, including two extra personalized coaching sessions, both valid for one year and bookable at your convenience.
3week course (3× 3h) (incl. VR practice)
Supplementary video learning materials per each class
Handouts with further learning content
Access to Speaking Gym*
2 personalized coaching sessions (90min each) worth 499
*Speaking Gym is a monthly free gathering for LifeVersity alumni to practice their public speaking skills.
Financing Options
We recommend covering the course through your employer or personal development budget. We are happy to provide any additional documentation your employer may require.
Flexible payment plans are also available through installment options.
If the course is currently outside your budget, we also offer partial scholarships for students and low-income individuals.
For more information about financing options, please contact us at info@lifeversity.nl
Unsure if the course is a right fit for you?
Book a free course intake call with the trainer to explore if this course can help you.
Not Available at current dates?
Sign up for our waiting list and we’ll inform you of future dates.
Practice in real-life scenarios, not theory-heavy lectures.
Learn by Doing
Science-backed repetition ensures long-term results.
Skills That Stick
Your Questions, Answered
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Your Questions, Answered *
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No prior experience is required. This course is 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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The course is designed to fit alongside a full-time job, so any additional time commitment is optional. You may choose to review materials or practice between sessions, but the core learning happens during the sessions themselves.
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We recommend attending all sessions to get the full experience, but if you miss one, you will still have to discuss rescheduling it with your trainer.
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We keep group sizes small to ensure an interactive experience and personal feedback, thus the maximum number of participants per group is four.
“Public speaking is an asset that will last you a lifetime.”