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Monsters we’ve tamed.

Stories from the people, teams and organisations we’ve trained, and the monsters they came in with.

A large group of participants cheering at the end of a session
Workshop, Rotterdam
A big group of participants posing together
After a public speaking session
A trainer presenting at a company training
Company training
Students posing with large EUR letters
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Workshop participants cheering in a classroom
Public workshop
A LifeVersity trainer on the TEDx EUC stage
Non-profit · EducationErasmus University College

Getting TEDx speakers stage-ready

The challenge
Speakers for a TEDx event at Erasmus University College had strong ideas and little time to turn them into talks that hold a room.
What we did
A booster session on building a speech with the five canons of rhetoric and the rhetorical triangle, then body language and voice. Every speaker gave a 2-minute practice talk and got feedback on the spot.
Format
In-person booster session
Tamed the Clarity Monster and the Confidence Monster
Non-profit · EducationESHCC Honours, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Make us care in 90 seconds

The challenge
Honours students needed to turn research and personal experience into stories people want to hear.
What we did
A storytelling workshop on the core elements of a story and how to deliver one: attention, body language, voice and connecting with the audience. Each student drafted and delivered a 60–90 second story.
Format
In-person workshop
Tamed the Engagement Monster
CompanyJamestown · European division

One team, many accents, better presentations

“We’ve already seen an improvement in how our team approaches public speaking situations.”
The challenge
Dutch and international staff from across departments wanted to sharpen their public speaking and presentation skills.
What we did
A public speaking course for employees, mixing practice and feedback for every participant.
Format
In-company course
Tamed the Confidence Monster and the Clarity Monster
CompanyYoung Shell

Preparing the perfect pitch

“On behalf of Young Shell and the participants, we greatly recommend LifeVersity as a skills training partner!”
The challenge
A group of young professionals with very different levels of speaking experience.
What we did
A fun, interactive public speaking session with plenty of room to practise and a focus on pitching.
Format
Interactive workshop
Tamed the Clarity Monster
Non-profitStichting Rot.Jong

35 young professionals out of their comfort zone

“The PowerPoint Karaoke game in break-out rooms was a fun highlight, encouraging spontaneity and confidence.”
The challenge
Members of a Rotterdam young professionals foundation wanted to become more confident speakers.
What we did
A public speaking workshop with Bianca, Matt and Laura, with PowerPoint karaoke in break-out rooms to train spontaneity.
Format
Workshop for around 35 people
Tamed the Confidence Monster
Non-profitErasmus Alumni Club

Making pitching feel easy

“Pitching can often feel intimidating, but with the fun and relaxed atmosphere she fostered, it became a genuinely enjoyable activity.”
The challenge
Alumni wanted to practise pitching without the pressure that usually comes with it.
What we did
A pitching workshop led by Bianca: clear explanations, then a low-pressure practice round where everyone had a go.
Format
Pitching workshop
Tamed the Clarity Monster and the Confidence Monster
EducationCenter for Maritime Economics and Logistics, EUR

Academic presentations, with confidence

“The sessions were engaging, well-structured, and insightful.”
The challenge
MSc students needed to present with more confidence and better delivery in an academic setting.
What we did
Academic Presentation Skills training where every participant practised, got constructive feedback and refined their delivery.
Format
Training for MSc students
Tamed the Confidence Monster and the Engagement Monster
EducationMSc People, Organisations and Change, RSM

More presentation energy

“Their practical workshops gave our students just what they needed.”
The challenge
Master’s students needed more energy and confidence when presenting.
What we did
Practical public speaking workshops for the programme, run by a trainer team the programme had worked with before.
Format
Practical workshops
Tamed the Engagement Monster
IndividualSalman Barikzai · Student, Erasmus University Rotterdam

From presenting ideas to telling a story

“In a fun yet safe environment, I learned to use my voice to tell a story rather than merely present ideas.”
Format
Public speaking course with VR
Tamed the Engagement Monster
IndividualDavy Osamulia · Data engineer

A presentation that felt like a story

“His coaching helped me deliver a presentation that felt like a story rather than a typical powerpoint presentation.”
Format
4 private coaching sessions
Tamed the Engagement Monster and the Clarity Monster
IndividualAndrea Sesana Camacho · Breathwork instructor

Quieting the internal chatter

“Matt helped me understand the importance of targeted public speaking training and how to shift the internal chatter that was holding me back.”
Format
3-session coaching programme
Tamed the Confidence Monster
IndividualKlaar Soenen · BA Honours student, RSM

More confident, more authentic

“It was a safe and encouraging environment that helped me become more confident and authentic in how I present myself.”
Format
VR Public Speaking Program
Tamed the Confidence Monster
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Your next story

The monster
Which monster they came in with, in their own words.
What we did
Format, length and what they practised.
What changed
A real result: a pitch won, a talk given, a score before and after.
Quote
One line from them, with permission.

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