Win with Public Speaking & Communication Skills
Turn your inside voice into outside influence
Public speaking is the bridge between your actions and the impression you create. You are good at your work - but can you stand out? Our clients have secured promotions, aced keynotes, and delivered memorable presentations. It's your turn to win - with public speaking.The best speaking course for you or your team in Singapore, with public speaking techniques from the courtroom, boardroom, and the stage
Public speaking helps you stand out. Our clients have secured promotions, aced keynotes, and delivered memorable presentations. It's your turn to win - with public speaking.The best speaking course for you in Singapore, with public speaking techniques for your setting
Hi, I'm Zulhafni Zulkeflee
Public speaking has been my journey the last 15 years - from a speaker, to a lawyer, to a coach.At RhetoriQo, we believe that public speaking & communication skills need to be carefully nurtured. We provide learners a safe and constructive environment to boost their public speaking confidence, be it a speech training in Singapore or the World!We offer private coaching, public speaking training programmes, and corporate speech training. Challenge yourself to step out of the speaking comfort zone, explore communication skills, and apply public speaking techniques.
I draw from 15 years of public speaking experience - as a speaker, lawyer, and coach.I understand how painful it is to face all that attention on the speaking stage. Public speaking and communication skills can be nurtured.RhetoriQo offers private coaching, public speaking training programmes, and corporate speech training to achieve this.Step out of the speaking comfort zone, explore communication skills, and apply public speaking techniques in a safe space with us!
Our Methodology
Be it a private coaching session, corporate public speaking class, or a group public speaking course in Singapore, you can expect:
Speaking Expertise
Master public speaking techniques and tips I use as a lawyer, public speaker, negotiator
Pedagogy -Driven
Based on public speaking research and experience as an ACTA-certified trainer, with over 300 clients trained
Versatile Settings
Apply communication skills to public speaking contexts such as pitching, sales, negotiation
Get started on your public speaking class!
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Arrange a no-obligation, consultation chat to discuss your speaking context, learning objectives, and outcomes
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Receive a tailored speech training proposal based on the learning objectives for you or your team
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Discuss advanced speaking techniques (e.g., component training, consulting, role-plays) to hone your speaking confidence in different communication settings
Join others in overcoming their public speaking fears!
Sheryn
Partnership Manager
"Customised feedback ... experienced"
"Zul provides customised feedback to each individual and is very encouraging in class ... I could tell that he is really experienced in this field as he is able to offer a range of structures for specific situations and let you try out on your own"
Jenn Hui
Consulting (Project Lead)
"Promotion confirmation"
"I just had another good internal team session, and heard about my promotion confirmation ... very glad that I've engaged you as my coach, Zul ... This plays a big part in building my promo case and ... making me passionate about continuously growing this area for the rest of my career"
Denzel
Manager, Enterprise
"Suitable for coaching corporate trainees"
"Zul is a very knowledgeable and patient trainer who is on point in addressing his trainer’s needs ... he is very suitable for coaching corporate trainees in beefing up their confidence and presence in the Boardroom ..."
Public speaking - from individuals to teams
And more from other industries (e.g., sales, technical, logistics!
My Journey in Public Speaking
Zulhafni Zulkeflee
Over 300 speaking clients trained (corporate & individual)
I bring 15 years of public speaking experience as a speaker, lawyer, founder, and coach. I believe in helping you turn your inside voice into outside influence.
Trained and coached over 300 speaking clients (e.g., from Dyson, Legal Aid Bureau)
Ex-Deputy Public Prosecutor, conducted trials at the State/High Court levels in Singapore
Experienced in designing and conducting public speaking and communication training for adults, corporate clients as a Chief Training/Operating Officer
Experienced competitive public speaker - competing and winning National-level contests in Toastmasters
ACTA-Certified
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner
SMC Accredited Mediator
Coached over 300 speaking clients using communication models and coaching structures as a Advanced Certificate in Learning & Performance (ACLP)-certified Trainer and certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner
Deputy Public Prosecutor, Attorney-General's Chambers - persuasive speaking and written communication in court trials at the State Court/High Court level in Singapore
Was a Senior Trainer & Chief Operating Officer in Public Speaking Academy Pte Ltd (founded by World Champion of Public Speaking 2016, Darren Tay) - designed, managed, and conducted communication and speech training for kids, adults, and corporate clients
Certified SMC Accredited Mediator by Singapore Mediation Centre
Experienced competitive speaker in Toastmaster, competing and winning in Public Speaking Contests (Evaluation, Humorous, International, Impromptu Speeches) up to National level
My communication achievements
Graduated NUS Faculty of Law (LLB), awarded the Roger Fisher Negotiation (Top Student) Prize
Awarded the Public Service Commission SG Scholarship for study of Law
Participated and won in international law mooting/negotiation competitions
Built and pitched a cross-border start-up idea for USD 125k funding under Antler’s accelerator programme
Published an article on mediation and improvisation theory ("Improvising on the Mediation Stage - What is Your Next Line?" [2021] Asian JM 46)
Awarded the Public Service Commission Singapore Government Scholarship for the study of Law
Graduated National University of Singapore, Faculty of Law (LLB), awarded the Roger Fisher Negotiation (Top Student) Prize
Participated in local and international law mooting/negotiation competitions; winning team for the Jean-Pictet International Humanitarian Law Competition 2015
Built and pitched an early-stage cross-border start-up to VCs for USD 125k investment under Antler’s accelerator programme (applying story-telling, presentation skills)
Published an article on the interplay between mediation and improvisation theory in the Asian Journal on Mediation ("Improvising on the Mediation Stage - What is Your Next Line?" [2021] Asian JM 46)
Our Programmes
Find your ideal public speaking training programme - from public speaking to communication classes:
Group Public Speaking Programme (Singapore)
Group Public Speaking Programme (Singapore)
Learn with a group and explore public speaking fears - together!Start with our 4-Week Speech Confidence Programme for your first step into public speaking or choose the 2-Day Persuasively Speaking Masterclass for an advance dive into persuasive communication.Find out more about each programme below!
Registration is Live - Secure Your Early Bird Deal!
Private Training/Coaching (1:1)
Private Training/Coaching (1:1)
Looking for a personalised training session?Our private training/coaching session is a focused public speaking training tailored to your unique speaking objective.Suitable for: High-potential leaders, senior managers, budding speakers building speaking confidence in keynotes, stakeholder meetings, and negotiationsReach out to arrange a call and receive a free, no-obligation proposal!
Corporate Training - Communication Training for Teams
Corporate - Communication Training for Teams
Build your team or staff's public speaking confidence and communication skills.Tailor public speaking training for your team in Singapore or globally and introduce them to communication skills for the workplace- such as presentations, persuasive speaking, or negotiations.Download our corporate deck for more details on the best communication training for your team's unique learning objectives and context!
We also cover ...
Looking for a specific public speaking training topic?Whether it is a private coaching session or a group public speaking training programme for adults, tailor your speech training from these topics:
Body Language &
Vocal Profiles
Speech techniques on areas such as eye contact, stage positioning, hand gestures, tonality, managing stage fear, etc. for stage presence
Storybuilding, Rhetorics, Linguistics
Building engaging content elements to make your speech / presentation effective and powerful (e.g., questions, devices)
Persuasion & Charisma Theory
Understanding the elements of persuasion communication or charismatic speech to build a magnetic stage or communication persona
Impromptu Speaking
Communication techniques and structures to help you to react, review, and respond with little-to-no preparation (e.g., forums, interviews)
Negotiation & Influence
Understanding and applying principled or win-win negotiations through influence and collaboration structures
Presentations & Pitching
Bringing speech confidence to high stakes, high stress corporate settings, such as business decks or pitching
Informative & Technical Delivery
Translating and presenting technical themes, topics, or jargon in your speech memorably through engagement structures / elements
Contextual Communication
Manage public speaking or communication in specific context tailored to your needs (e.g., interview, networking, conversations)
Don't Leave Empty-Handed!
Limited to first 10 queries only!
Read out to us for a Free Discovery Call (1:1) with our Principal Trainer Mr Zulhafni!
Take that step to speaking confidence
Start your journey to communication confidence
Your presentation, pitch, speech, sales call (and more) should no longer be your greatest fear.Finding the best public speaking training can be challenging. We have designed programmes such as private coaching, corporate/group public speaking classes, and virtual sessions.Get started on your communication training below:
Send A Query!
To start your public speaking journey, complete the Query Form below for our team to understand your learning needs. If the link is not working, visit the Form directly at: Find Your Speech Training Here
Still thinking about it? Join our free session and meet our Principal Trainer Zulhafni Zulkeflee live!
Speech confidence in 4 weeks
Speech Confidence Course
Discover your public speaking confidence, habits, and profile
Public speaking is a fear for more than 75% of the population. It's the fear that stops executives from securing promotions, leading teams, or even accepting speech opportunities.The Speech Confidence Course helps you understand public speaking fears, explore your speaking habits, and develop a strong speaking profile. Over 4 weeks, learn fundamental theories of public speaking confidence and build a system of speaking habits through weekly speech practices (with individualised feedback).Pick up body language, vocal quality, and stage confidence/presence techniques!
Join the next cohort early and receive $150 off!
Speech Confidence Course
Public speaking confidence - in 4 weeks
Overcome the fear that stops more than 75% of executives from securing promotions, leading teams, or even accepting speech opportunities!The Speech Confidence Course helps you understand your public speaking fears, habits, and profile. Learn key theories of public speaking confidence and build a system of speaking habits through weekly speech practices (with individualised feedback).Pick up body language, vocal quality, and stage confidence/presence techniques!
Join the next cohort early and receive $150 off!
Build public speaking confidence with 4 modules from foundational speech training elements to nurturing speaking habits. Complete 1 x Milestone Project based on these themes:
Confidence
Understand speaking habits, confront your stage fright
Presence
Turn confidence to presence (e.g., audience engagement, energy)
Context
Apply techniques to your unique context, audience, objective
Habits
Present your Milestone Presentation to test your new speaking habits
Reach out to understand how public speaking can contribute to your success!
"Zul, I really enjoyed learning from you…great coaching and thanks so much!"
K - Manager (Operations)
"Zul has a nice DJ voice and excels in telling stories with good structure! "
Dennis - Government Executive
Not Just a Speech Training
Build your public speaking confidence through both training and coaching methods!
Confident Speaker
High-Presence Speaker
Engaging Speaker
These are the 3 speaking profiles you need to master as a public speaking expert at work and at home:
Do you find yourself saying "No" to speaking opportunities? Build credibility in your workplace and be recognised as a Confident Speaker in presentations and more
We all want to be remembered - the High-Presence Speaker stays in the minds of their audience, as the subject-matter expert to stand out
The Engaging Speaker effortlessly interacts with the audience, through storytelling, audience engagement, and even advanced techniques like humour
Master Persuasion with our C.O.R.E. Model
Context
Understanding your unique context first and ensuring the techniques are immediately relevant and implementable
Objective
Applying the speaking skill to a specific, key objective to ensure that theory is bridged to a practical purpose
Roleplay
Learning through speech simulations and tasks that mirror a real setting you encounter on a day-to-day
Evaluation
Building independent abilities to evaluate your public speaking abilities beyond the 4-week programme
Explore the 4-Dimensions of Public Speaking
You will go through the 4-Dimensions of Speech Confidence through these modules:
Module 1
Speaking Fundamentals - Your Persona: Understand your base speaking habits in your unique context, explore stage fear, and dive into body language/stage presence technique
Module 2
Elevating the Speech - Your Presence: Explore techniques to increase your delivery energy, clarity in content, and efficacy in your outcomes (e.g., using stories)
Module 3
Mastering the Stage - Your Context: Apply the techniques in Modules 1 & 2 to your specific audience, setting, and objective (e.g., objective-setting, identifying key messages)
Module 4
Keeping the Habit - Your Journey: Explore techniques to help you continue your new speaking habits beyond the programme (at home or at work)
You will also complete a Milestone Project:
Milestone Project
Spotlight Speech - Present a 4-5 min speech practice to the whole audience (prepared in Module 3 onwards)
Enjoy these 3 free Add-Ons as part of the Early Bird Package!
Customised Evaluation
Individual evaluation customised to your performance in the exercises
Speaking Lab Community
Join our community of speakers and receive updates on techniques, events, or growth
Quarterly Office Hours (Online)
Free quarterly online sessions to discuss new speaking challenges, techniques or progress
Enjoy the same experience as these Learners:
"The trainer was engaging and the different activities helped us to understand the objectives of the training better"
Jervene - Legal Executive
"Zul is a brilliant trainer. I like that he shares his experiences and keep encouraging everyone to do their best ... I truly enjoyed every session ... Zul has a humorous side to him. Kudos to Zul!"
Marianne - Consultant
We are excited to welcome you
Join our next cohort - registration is open!Early Bird is ending in ....
Upcoming Cohorts
1, 8, 15, 22 Feb 2025 (Every Sat), 10 am to 12 pm - 12 pax max
5, 12, 19. 26 Feb 2025 (Every Wed), 7 to 9 pm - 12 pax max
Early Bird Rate!
S$ 380
Save S$ 150!Original Fee S$ 530
Venue
Classroom setting in central location (Chinatown/Town Area) - with enough space for group discussions and individual presentations!
You Will Get:
4 x Weekly dedicated training to introduce you to public speaking confidence, techniques, and framework - applicable to your work and day-to-day
Live theory and practice sessions with Principal Trainer of RhetoriQo, Zulhafni Zulkeflee (ex-lawyer, speaker, negotiator)
Printed materials provided
FREE: Private Telegram Speaking Community
FREE: Individual evaluation for Milestone Project
FREE: Follow-up Online Sessions (Quarterly)
Click here to secure your early-bird discount:
9 spaces remaining
Note: The full programme fee of S$ 530 will apply once the early-bird registration closes - registration and attendance for this programme is subject to our Terms & Conditions
Still deciding? Join our free live session with Principal Trainer Zulhafni Zulkeflee:
Your cohort is waiting
Join us in these simple steps:
1
Complete the registration form here with your details and context - let us understand your learning objectives!
2
You will receive an invoice with the payment amount (slot is only reserved upon full payment)
3
Complete your payment using PayNow, Bank Transfer and receive your admin details and invite to your Cohort Chat
I am excited to welcome you
Introducing your communication coach!
Founder & Principal Trainer of RhetoriQo
I believe in the power of creating strong impressions - public speaking is the bridge to that impression. I help you turn your inside voice into outside influence with my experience and expertise:
15 years communication experience
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), NUS
Argued in the Singapore Courts as a Deputy Public Prosecutor
Competed in national-level speaking contests
Awarded a Public Service Commission Scholarship
Communication theory specialist
Certified-ACTA (WSQ) Trainer, NLP Practitioner & Accredited Mediator (SMC)
Designed public speaking curriculum as a Chief Operating / Training Officer
Over 300 public speaking clients trained
Techniques Stress-tested in Context
Trained legal professionals in Harvard 7-Elements Negotiation
Won top Negotiation prize in NUS Law (Roger Fisher Prize)
Published paper on mediation and improvisation
Pitched for funding from investors for early-stage products
Your Top Questions & Clarifications
Is this programme suitable for me?
The Speech Confidence Course is meant for learners who are new to public speaking and are looking for a safe space to explore a new skill. If you have always thought about building your speaking confidence, this programme will bring you through skills training and coaching methodologies!How will the programme be conducted?
The programme will be conducted with a healthy mix of theory and practice. This will draw from methodology derived from my experiences, research, and expertise in specific areas of public speaking and communication. Please note that no meals are provided during this training.What happens if I need to miss a class?
Under our Terms & Conditions, there will be no make-up, postponement, or refund of any class/session missed. We urge all participants to confirm their availability before committing to the programme. Any request to depart from this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You will still receive the notes or materials for the class missed.How do I sign up?
Simply make a full payment of S$380 nett (early bird price) and register to secure your seat. Our payment options are currently PayNow or Bank Transfer (PayPal is available on request but may be subject to additional administrative fees). You will receive the payment details in an invoice after registration is done.Can I really master public speaking in 4 sessions?
Mastering a soft skill involves a habit-building process - while that takes time, a strong, guided first step in foundations can go a long way. In the Speech Confidence Course, we focus on giving you a consistent practice space to build your speaking confidence through evaluated practices and relevant techniques.What are your Terms & Conditions?
You may view the full applicable Terms & Conditions by clicking this link.
Brought to you by RhetoriQo
Our story
RhetoriQo
Inside Voices to Outside Influence
RhetoriQo (pronounced Reh-Tor-Ee-Koh) is about Quality (excellence) in Rhetoric (how we communicate). Our ability to communicate affects how well others understand, follow, or remember us. I know this when I heard silence after my first contest speech - I felt like keeping my voice inside forever.We ensure that you never have to face that fear alone. RhetoriQo have conducted public speaking and communication training for more than 300 individuals (in private and corporate settings). Send us a query to find out more about what we can do for you or your team!
2-Day Persuasive communication workshop
Persuasively Speaking
Master persuasion in your presentations and negotiations
Pitches, presentations, negotiations - you need persuasion to shine in these speaking settings. Confidence alone may not cut it.The Persuasively Speaking series is a 2-day public speaking training in Singapore to help you master the art of persuasive speaking. Learn from theories of persuasion and attention, apply persuasive speaking structures, and explore interpersonal and traditional persuasive speaking settings from speeches to negotiations.Explore persuasion theories, roleplays, and practice for your corporate and home communication settings!
Registration Open!
Send a query and register early for $150 off!
Persuasively Speaking
Master persuasive communication - in 2 days
You need persuasion to shine in pitches, presentations, negotiations.The Persuasively Speaking series is a 2-day public speaking training in Singapore to help you master persuasive speaking. Learn theories of persuasion and attention, apply persuasive speaking structures, and explore persuasive speaking settings from speeches to negotiations.Explore persuasion theories, roleplays, and practice for your communication settings!
Registration Open!
Send a query and register early for $150 off!
Persuasive Speaking on Any Stage
A persuasive speaking training programme with 8 modules from foundational speech training elements to theories of persuasion. Complete 2 x Milestone Projects based on these themes:
Confidence
Understand your speaking habits, confront your stage fright
Presence
Create strong presence in communication settings with charisma
Attention
Explore how to grab attention and create a lasting impression
Persuasion
Convince and persuade using the Persuasion Pathway structure
Presentations
Apply persuasive speaking theories to presentations, pitches
Off-the-Cuff
Explore methods of improvisation to persuade without preparation
Negotiation
Explore fundamentals of interests-based negotiation and inquiry
Evaluation
Evaluate your persuasion outcomes based on 2 x Milestone Projects
Reach out to understand how you can persuade effectively with our programme!
"The persuasion pathway is a useful framework that can be used in my work, even for work emails ..."
Amelia - Legal Professional
"Roleplay practice and Zul’s specific feedback. Zul is a great trainer, really knowledgeable and encouraging! "
Jay - BD Executive
Not Just a Speech Training
In the Persuasively Speaking programme, explore persuasion in both speech and conversational settings:
Charismatic Communicator
Persuasive Speaker
Collaborative Negotiator
These are the 3 speaking profiles you need to master your communication settings at work and home:
Trying to be that charismatic person in a conversation? Persuasion applies in your interpersonal communication settings - conversations, discussions, or even conflicts
Being memorable is key - persuasion skills can help you remain in the minds of your audience, no matter the setting
The bridge between a good execution and a good impression is good communication - persuade in front-facing speaking roles and leave a lasting impression
Be persuasive in specialised settings such as sales, interviews, or even pitches - stand out and be remembered in those speech settings
Get a step up in your high-importance, high-stakes settings, whether it is networking, your promotion prospects, or that C-Level business presentations
Master Persuasion with our C.O.R.E. Model
Context
Understanding your unique context first and ensuring the techniques are immediately relevant and implementable
Objective
Applying the speaking skill to a specific, key objective to ensure that theory is bridged to a practical purpose
Roleplay
Learning through simulations that tests the specific skill in a real setting you encounter on a day-to-day
Evaluation
Building independent abilities to evaluate your persuasive speaking abilities beyond the speech training
Explore the 8-Dimensions of Persuasive Speaking
You will go through the 8-Dimensions of Persuasive Speaking through these modules:
Module 1
Speaking Confidence & Persuasion Profile: Explore speaking elements of managing stage fear, body language, and vocal quality elements
Module 2
The Fundamentals of Presence: Turn confidence into presence with tools of persuasive engagement (e.g., questions, somatic/prosodic patterns)
Module 3
The Persuasion Pathway - Attention: Explore our Persuasion Pathway structure by understanding how to grab attention in persuasion
Module 4
The Persuasion Pathway - Process: Explore our Persuasion Pathway structure with persuasion tools for your process (e.g., credibility)
Module 5
Persuasive Presentations: Apply the Persuasion Pathway and techniques to business presentations or pitches
Module 6
Improvisation in Persuasion: Learn to persuade off-the-cuff effectively, even with limited preparation or when put on the spot
Module 7
An Introduction to Negotiation: Explore basic theories of negotiation to help persuade in interpersonal communication settings
Module 8
Maintaining Your Persuasion Habit: Consolidating your persuasion techniques from habits to independent communication models
You will also complete 2 x Milestone Projects:
Milestone Project 1
Your Big Negotiation - Manage a persuasion roleplay (e.g., negotiation)
Milestone Project 2
Your Big Pitch - Present a persuasive pitch to the whole crowd
Enjoy these 3 free Add-Ons as part of the Early Bird Package!
Customised Evaluation
Individual evaluation customised to your performance in the exercises
Speaking Lab Community
Join our community of speakers and receive updates on techniques, events, or growth
Quarterly Office Hours (Online)
Free quarterly online sessions to discuss new speaking challenges, techniques or progress
Enjoy the same experience as these Learners:
"Zul's ability to quickly ramp himself on my industry context is impressive...which makes his coaching advice to my challenges very relatable"
Mavis - Consultant (Education)
"... engaging and the different activities helped us to understand the objectives of the training better.."
Jonathan - Sales Executive
We are excited to welcome you
Join our next cohort - registration is open!Early Bird is ending in ....
Upcoming Cohorts
29, 30 Mar 2025 (Sat, Sun), 9 am to 6 pm (Both Days) - 15 pax max
Early Bird Rate!
S$ 847
Save S$ 150!Original Fee S$ 997
Venue
Classroom setting in central location (Chinatown/Town Area) - with enough space for group discussions and individual presentations!
You Will Get:
2-Day dedicated training on persuasive communication techniques in speech and communication contexts
Live theory and practice sessions with Principal Trainer of RhetoriQo, Zulhafni Zulkeflee (ex-lawyer, speaker, negotiator)
Printed materials provided
FREE: Private Telegram Speaking Community
FREE: Individual evaluation for Milestone Projects
FREE: Follow-up Online Sessions (Quarterly)
Click here to secure your early-bird discount:
9 spaces remaining
Note: The full programme fee of S$ 997 will apply once the early-bird registration closes - registration and attendance for this programme is subject to our Terms & Conditions
Got a query? Arrange a chat with our Principal Trainer:
Your cohort is waiting
Join us in these simple steps:
1
Complete the registration form here with your details and context - let us understand your learning objectives!
2
You will receive an invoice with the payment amount (slot is only reserved upon full payment)
3
Complete your payment using PayNow, Bank Transfer and receive your admin details and invite to your Cohort Chat
I am excited to welcome you
Introducing your communication coach!
Founder & Principal Trainer of RhetoriQo
I believe in the power of creating strong impressions - to be memorable, one should be persuasive and charismatic. I help you turn your inside voice into outside influence with my experience and expertise:
15 years communication experience
Bachelor of Laws (Hons), NUS
Argued in the Singapore Courts as a Deputy Public Prosecutor
Competed in national-level speaking contests
Awarded a Public Service Commission Scholarship
Communication theory specialist
Certified-ACTA (WSQ) Trainer, NLP Practitioner & Accredited Mediator (SMC)
Designed public speaking curriculum as a Chief Operating / Training Officer
Over 300 public speaking clients trained
Techniques Stress-tested in Context
Trained legal professionals in Harvard 7-Elements Negotiation
Won top Negotiation prize in NUS Law (Roger Fisher Prize)
Published paper on mediation and improvisation
Pitched for funding from investors for early-stage products
Your Top Questions & Clarifications
Is this programme suitable for me?
The Persuasively Speaking 2-day Programme is meant for learners who are ready to dive into the specific skill of persuasive speaking and communication. Learners will explore specific techniques, structures, and models that apply to a persuasive speaking setting (e.g., pitch, presentation) or group communication setting.How will the programme be conducted?
The programme will be conducted with a healthy mix of theory and practice. This will draw from methodology derived from my experiences, research, and expertise in specific areas of public speaking and communication. Please note that no meals are provided during this training.What happens if I need to miss a class?
Under our Terms & Conditions, there will be no make-up, postponement, or refund of any class/session missed. We urge all participants to confirm their availability before committing to the programme. Any request to depart from this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. You will still receive the notes or materials for the class missed.How do I sign up?
Simply make a full payment of S$847 nett (early bird price) and register to secure your seat. Our payment options are currently PayNow or Bank Transfer (PayPal is available on request but may be subject to additional administrative fees). You will receive the payment details in an invoice after registration is done.Can I really master persuasion in 2 days?
Mastering a soft skill involves a habit-building process - while that takes time, a strong, guided first step in foundations can go a long way. Our 2-day course will give you the necessary theory, frameworks, and techniques of persuasive communication AND foundation elements to design your new speaking persona!What are your Terms & Conditions?
You may view the full applicable Terms & Conditions by clicking this link.
Brought to you by RhetoriQo
Our story
RhetoriQo
Inside Voices to Outside Influence
RhetoriQo (pronounced Reh-Tor-Ee-Koh) is about Quality (excellence) in Rhetoric (how we communicate). Our ability to communicate affects how well others understand, follow, or remember us. I know this when I heard silence after my first contest speech - I felt like keeping my voice inside forever.We ensure that you never have to face that fear alone. RhetoriQo have conducted public speaking and communication training for more than 300 individuals (in private and corporate settings). Send us a query to find out more about what we can do for you or your team!
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What goes into a public speaking training programme?
16 February 2024
When I first started to learn public speaking, it was an uncontrolled process. I was curious about this skill that allowed me to convince, entertain, and even move the audience. As a young high schooler, public speaking classes or speaking courses were not a common sight.So, I chose the only option: self-learning.I started watching videos of speakers, be more attentive to talented communicators around me, and experimented with various techniques, from speaking to persuasion.There were many points in that process that made me feel like public speaking was a skill reserved only for the ‘talented’ individuals.If you have felt this way before, I can understand. Today’s post tries to demystify what a public speaking training or speaking course should look like, especially if that is something you have been considering recently. So, let’s dive in!To start, there is a spectrum of speaking courses, usually targeted at a specific objective. At RhetoriQo, we believe in curation to context: to keep a public speaking habit, you need to have a habit-building process that fits your day-to-day. This applies whether it is a 1:1 private coaching session or a public speaking group training programme. This also depends on the speaking objective, such as persuasive communication or speaking.Understanding Your BaselineYour speaking course process starts with understanding your baseline. This refers to your existing speaking habits, strengths, or even weaknesses. It is a non-judgment process meant to crystallise your comfortable starting point. We can usually unpack this through a diagnostic task (e.g., a self-introduction speech) or with a coaching conversation (i.e., a learner-led conversation).Your baseline guides your communication learning objectives, and thus leading to a programme that is tailored to context. For example, Bobby (a current client) felt that he was ‘naturally’ a shy speaker. Through a few in-depth conversations, we find out that his public speaking baseline was not shyness but a fear of a lack of preparation. The latter is more actionable than the former.Expanding Your Comfort ZoneThe best public speaking classes challenges you to move from your baseline. We call this high-stakes communication settings. The aim is to explore new communication techniques against a relevant, important context.Let’s return to Bobby. Bobby came into our session with the goal of wanting to deliver a speech in front of 100 people. However, we find out (through diagnostic tasks and roleplays) that Bobby face a tough stakeholder meeting on a regular basis. He needs to deploy persuasive speaking skills The component exercises are thus directed towards the consistent, high-stakes setting.Battle-Testing the ModelsFinally, we aim for our learners to be independent communicators. Unlike a fitness or gym routine, we believe that once you are equipped with a changed mindset, strong communication habits, and a sensitivity to context, you can take on any new speaking scenario. We call this the modelling approach.To keep this as a reliable model, you need to battle-test this against your real settings. For our 1:1 private coaching, we achieve this by analysing recordings, coaching conversations, or even attending your speaking setting directly. For our speaking courses, we design the roleplays or public speaking tasks to allow our learners to bring their context in (e.g., a presentation they need to deliver at work).Your First Step is Your First VictoryChoosing the right path and process can be challenging. For a skill like public speaking, finding the right speaking course can be a maze of information. I hope that this article sheds some light on what you can expect in a public speaking training programme – and gets you excited to start with your first step.
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Interested to know more about how the process works in practice? Send us a query here and let's set up a call!
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