Compliment
shower
Our clients know: we do love a good “compliment shower.” Usually, we’re the ones who see and highlight our speakers’ unique qualities. But sometimes it’s the other way around, and we’re the ones getting showered with compliments. Every single one of these reviews is wonderful. Thank you all so much.
“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“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.”
“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."
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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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“Your story is getting much better, very quickly. I didn't know that was possible!”
“I really notice a difference. I’m more engaged, and I’m connecting with people more. People tell me that, too. And you can actually see the results. Because, ultimately, that’s what I want to achieve—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.”
“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!”
“It was very thought-provoking, and I learned a lot about myself. No memorized tricks—just drawing on my own strengths to inspire others.”
“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!”
“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.”