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In the first two chapters of Sapiens, Harari explores humans' unique narrative powers and the concept of imagined realities. Everything you need to know about how stories can influence us.

Sapiens by Yuval Harari

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I'm a keen diver and under the water there isn’t a more beautiful creature than the octopus and now it even has its own documentary!

My octopus teacher

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Often when we really believe in something, we are even willing to push away information that could help us change our minds.

 Hidden Brain

"Facts aren't enough" 

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Manhattan

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Layered, complex characters. Because let's be honest, human beings are never one-dimensional.

The White Lotus

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“And then… then suddenly you’re an Olympic champion, and people want to hear stories about how you achieved your success. A few years after winning my Olympic title, I came across The Speech Republic, and they taught me that public speaking isn’t about what you say, but about how it comes across to the listener and how it affects them. Together with The Speech Republic, I spent hours and hours fine-tuning my story to better connect with the audience. And I still benefit from this to this day.”

Maarten van der Weijden Olympic swimming champion

In this restaurant, experience, courage, guts and passion for the craft have all been taken to the next level.

Brut172

in Maastricht

“I wanted to tell my story in a new way, but I didn't know how. Together with The Speech Republic, I went all the way back to the beginning."

Esther Vergeer Olympic wheelchair tennis champion Read more

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"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."

Mahatma Gandhi

Indian revolutionary

“Your story is getting much better, very quickly. I didn't know that was possible!”

Marcel Jacobs Director Meyer Monitor

“I’m Going to Say Something to You”: that turns out to be easier said than done. But not anymore for my colleagues who were trained by The Speech Republic. They’ll continue to benefit from that guidance throughout the rest of their careers on stage.”

Simone Koudijs ABN AMRO

“The great thing about The Speech Republic is that you skip the tedious basics of media training and get right to what matters: your story. The result: an audience that listens to you much more attentively and a speaker—me—who tells his story with more confidence instead of just rattling it off.”

Frank Helman Director of Buma Culture