# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Workshop: Speak Up in Meetings, Pitches & Presentations (with VR practice)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Stop freezing in the moments that matter. 90 hands-on minutes with a TEDx coach, VR practice included.  The meeting ended. You had the answer. You said nothing.  You know the feeling. The room goes quiet, someone asks for input, and you have a sharp idea but your heart starts pounding, your throat tightens, and by the time you've rehearsed the sentence in your head, the conversation has moved on.Or worse: you do speak, and watch yourself ramble, hedge, and lose the room. Public speaking isn't just about stages. It's about every moment your career depends on someone hearing you clearly: interviews, client pitches, team meetings, networking, the question your manager throws at you in front of leadership. This workshop is built for professionals who have more to offer than they're currently showing. In 90 hands-on minutes, you'll: 🧠 Rewire your nerves: psychological techniques used by TEDx speakers, so your body stops sabotaging your voice. 👀 Command attention with body language that signals authority before you open your mouth. ⚡ Think on your feet: learn to embrace improvisation to fuel your presentation. 🥽 Practice in VR: deliver a speech to a virtual audience, feel the nerves in a safe room, and get instant feedback before you ever face the real one.   Afterwards: drinks, conversation, and a chance to connect with other professionals working on the same thing. Who this is for Professionals who freeze in meetings, presentations, or interviews Anyone preparing for a pitch, panel, or career-defining conversation Expats and international professionals in Rotterdam who want to speak English with more presence People who've read every book on public speaking and are ready to actually practice it Workshop is held in English. Your Instructor: Matt HruscMatt has spent 9+ years coaching public speakers, including TEDx speakers preparing for the red dot. He doesn't lecture about public speaking. He puts you on your feet and runs you through it. He has a master's degree in Psychology of Human Learning, meaning our techniques are evidence-informed (but don't worry, we make it fun!)What past attendees say “I no longer get caught up in negative thoughts when I'm in front of an audience. People have even told me my message is coming across much more clearly. Matt makes public speaking feel like a fun experiment, you leave each session excited for your next chance to speak.”Andrea Sesana CamachoBreathwork Instructor“From a business room full of CEOs to a university aula full of students, the VR environments pushed me to adapt my tone and style naturally. I left more confident and more authentic in how I present myself.”Klaar SoenenBA Honours Student, Rotterdam School of Management“I learned to use my voice to tell a story, not just present ideas. I spoke in front of classrooms, lecture halls, conferences — even a stadium — all in a safe environment. Incredibly valuable to discover my blind spots while being coached by an amazing speaker himself.”Salman Barikzai Medicine, Psychology & Philosophy Student,Erasmus University Rotterdam<span class="ql-cursor"></span>
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotterdam/public-speaking-workshop-speak-up-in-meetings-pitches-and-presentations-with-vr-practice/80003477888814
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, public-speaking, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rotterdam
- **state**: ZH
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: The Social Hub Rotterdam, Willem Ruyslaan, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- **lat**: 51.9244201000
- **long**: 4.4777326000
- **full address**: The Social Hub Rotterdam, Willem Ruyslaan, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Public Speaking Workshop: Speak Up in Meetings, Pitches & Presentations (with VR practice) being held?
  - **A:** Public Speaking Workshop: Speak Up in Meetings, Pitches & Presentations (with VR practice) takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Social Hub Rotterdam, Willem Ruyslaan, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Public Speaking Workshop: Speak Up in Meetings, Pitches & Presentations (with VR practice)?
  - **A:** Public Speaking Workshop: Speak Up in Meetings, Pitches & Presentations (with VR practice) is organized by LifeVersity.

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