Authentic Speaking
LEARN TO SPEAK AUTHENTICALLY AND CAPTIVATINGLY IN ONE DAY
As a manager, professional or entrepreneur, do you need to speak to small or large groups in English? Are you often nervous about being in the ‘spotlight’, especially when English trips you up? Do you find it difficult to engage your audience from start to finish? Or do you miss the inspiration and creativity for a story that sticks? In this day-long training, we help you confront your personal obstacles once and for all, including the English language bits. During our interactive exercises you will eventually throw all hesitation away. By the end of the day, you will genuinely be eager to give your next presentation.
WHAT MAKES THIS ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TRAINING SO SPECIAL?
This English-language version of our classic Authentic Speaking training is co-lead by husband-and-wife team, Piet and Jamie. Piet is the original trainer who has led thousands of people to feel comfortable speaking publicly. Jamie is a native English speaker from the United States who has worked as a TV presenter, podcast host, and keynote speaker. If you are a native English speaker, this day will fine tune your presentation skills. If you use English but could benefit from honest feedback on your usage, pronunciation, and cultural references, you will gain tremendous confidence from this experience.
*We can host In-Company trainings for your group on your chosen date and location with special pricing. Email piet.hurkmans@theneeds.nl to discuss date options and for further information
DISCOVER THE POWER OF STORYTELLING
During the Authentic Speaking training you will discover the power of storytelling for your work, product, or company. You will personally experience how important authenticity is for your persuasiveness. You learn to use your personal baggage as a source of inspiration for presentations. You can inspire and entertain your audience with a real story about a subject you know well.
LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH TENSION, FEEDBACK AND… APPLAUSE
PowerPoint and Prezi are powerful tools if you use them properly. When misused, they hinder interaction with your audience. It is even more convincing if you tell a fantastic story to colleagues or relations without tools. During the Authentic Speaking training you will learn how to make real contact with your audience without being nervous. You will receive professional guidance and feedback. And you learn to receive applause! Because that’s what you’re going to get when you’ve followed this one-day training. Register today.
The Training
10 REASONS TO REGISTER FOR THE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF AUTHENTIC SPEAKING
What are the benefits of the Authentic Speaking training? So many. First of all, you learn to tell a fascinating story within one day without preparation. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an experienced speaker. The training method pays off for everyone. Specifically, you improve in the following ten ways:
1. From now on you stand relaxed in front of small and large groups
2. You successfully give impulse to your creativity
3. You break free from limiting beliefs about yourself
4. Your audience experiences you as an expert
5. You give yourself, your story and your product more impact
6. Your audience hangs on your every word and wants to do business with you
7. You feel more at ease with your English language use, whether you’re a native speaker or not
8. You go home with a concrete follow-up plan
9. Your communication and collaboration with others improves
10. You will speak more in public and you will increase your brand awareness
Investment
YOUR INVESTMENT AND EXTRAS
Do you want to learn to speak authentically? Invest € 695 (excl. VAT) in a proven training method that will make you a fascinating speaker in one day. For this amount you also get:
- one intensive, interactive training in a small group
- one-on-one feedback on your English usage, pronunciation and cultural references
- ample ‘stage’ time to learn to speak
- individual coaching during the training
- dozens of presentation tips
- additional written material and a bibliography
- an extensive, tasty and healthy lunch at a beautiful location
Location & Times
LOCATIon & Times
The ‘Authentic Speaking’ training is conducted 1-2 times per month at Seats2Meet Utrecht CS. The training runs for a full day from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
The English edition sessions are scheduled for this year on:
- October 17th
- October 26th
- November 15th
- November 30th
- December 11th
When you register for Authentic Speaking (The English Edition), please select your preferred date from the dropdown menu at the top of the registration form.
For further information, contact Piet Hurkmans at 06-54600332 or piet.hurkmans@theneeds.nl
THE trainers
Jamie Yuenger is a multi-platform speaker, host, and presenter. Professionally trained in radio, she has hosted live TV programs in New York City, podcast shows (including “If You Knew Me”), and awards ceremonies. She regularly presents for large stages with gusto and joy. She effectively coaches new and seasoned speakers so they feel confident on camera or stage.
Originally from the United States, Jamie founded and runs the film production company StoryKeep along her Dutch husband, Piet Hurkmans.
Piet Hurkmans works as a personal mentor for individuals, as well as for groups and organizations. He focuses on the potential and talent development of management boards and their employees. Authentic Presentation and storytelling are working methods that Piet uses to promote effective behavior and connecting communication, so that companies achieve better results.
In 2009, Piet founded The Needs, a leadership development company where he mentored C-suite leaders, taught masterclasses on public speaking, storytelling, writing, and filmmaking. His work is driven by his curiosity and connection to people, always seeking to understand what motivates individuals to do what they do.