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“During the pitch training, The Speech Republic taught us to really think from the client’s perspective, and that brought us closer to our passion. Our dream client told us they felt exceptionally well understood. So that famous ‘click’ was there. And that wasn’t a coincidence.”
“The training completely broke me free from my usual way of presenting, the way I was taught during my education. It laid a foundation that will serve me for years to come and that enables me to deliver my message to any audience.”
“The Speech Republic taught me how to create a story—my story—and they did it step by step. I was so calm during my TEDx talk, and everything went amazingly well. Both the process and the outcome were better than I could ever have imagined.”
“This process has made me realize how I can connect with my audience and guide them to the point where my message can be heard and they can act on it. But above all, it has given me enough confidence to truly ‘perform’ my Van Slingelandt Lecture and to take the time and space needed for my story. I’m very proud of the result!”
“It was very thought-provoking, and I learned a lot about myself. No memorized tricks—just drawing on my own strengths to inspire others.”
“I really notice a difference. I’m more engaged, and I’m connecting with people more. I also get that feedback. And you can actually see the results. Because, ultimately, that’s what I wanted to achieve with this training—to make a real difference in the organization.”
“I think this is the best communication training I’ve ever taken! In addition to surprising insights, it also offers excellent tools for conveying your message effectively and powerfully—in a way that avoids gimmicks and instead stays true to who you are.”
“I spent two incredible days in Amsterdam with the remarkable, talented, and dedicated people from The Speech Republic.
These people are wildly obsessed with storytelling, communication, and messaging, and they believe that learning is most effective when it’s fun, experiential, and challenging.
So smart. Such great teachers.
I hope I taught them as much as they taught me.
"My only regret is that they're an ocean away. Otherwise, I'd be knocking on their door every day to talk about storytelling and how to make stories better."
Read more about Matthew“Actually, it’s exactly what I was hoping for: that after the training, I’d feel more like I deserve to be on stage, and that I have a compelling story to tell. I’ve really become so much wiser and more confident when it comes to public speaking. Thank you!”
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“Pieter’s sessions at The Speech Republic were an incredibly educational experience! Pieter focused on my personal learning goals, put me at ease in challenging situations, and always came up with surprising exercises that challenged me to bring out the best in myself. I never would have thought the difference would be so big!”