Speaking Well. Ontspannen en overtuigend spreken | Trainer & Coach

Our Story Happy Good Talk is a Dutch communication training agency based in Amsterdam, specializing in public speaking, presentation skills, and persuasive communication. The organization is built on the belief that every person has a valuable story and that authenticity, "being yourself", is the true superpower of impactful presenting. It acts as a strategic partner for employers seeking to roll out speech training at scale, while also welcoming individual professionals who book directly. Its mission centers on the idea that good communication connects organizations and that making an impact on an audience should be an enjoyable, confidence-building experience rather than a source of anxiety. Programs & Trainings Imponeren (Impress), A foundational one-day open-enrollment group training (09:30-16:30) focused on presenting as your natural self, managing nerves, discovering an authentic speaking style, and unlocking self-confidence. Introduces basic storytelling. Delivered in Amsterdam and Utrecht. All-inclusive price: €1,155 per person excl. VAT, covering venue, catering, training materials, intake, and aftercare. Minimum 4, maximum 6 participants. Overtuigen (Convince), A one-day technical group training (09:30-16:30) exploring the power of storytelling and structure, grounded in Aristotle’s three persuasive elements. Teaches participants to distill their message to the core, stay on point, and move listeners to action. Delivered in Amsterdam and Utrecht. All-inclusive price: €1,155 per person excl. VAT. Minimum 4, maximum 6 participants. Wegblazen (Blow Them Away), An intensive two-day advanced group training designed for experienced speakers who are ready to create large-scale impact and take their presence to the next level. Slide Design, A 3-hour online training delivered via MS Teams or Zoom. Focuses on effective visual support principles: simplifying complex material, adapting corporate templates to serve the story, and applying simple design rules without becoming a software tutorial. Recommended as a follow-up to Overtuigen or as a standalone module. Price: €575 per person excl. VAT. Minimum 4, maximum 6 participants. Scheduled morning sessions throughout the year. Data Storytelling, A dedicated curriculum track teaching professionals how to translate data into compelling, audience-centric narratives. Mediatraining, A specialized program preparing professionals to handle press, broadcast, and media appearances with confidence and clarity. 1-op-1 Aandacht / Executive Coaching, An exclusive one-on-one trajectory with a public speaking expert, offering personalized attention in a safe environment to prepare for high-stakes presentations or to deeply develop individual speaking goals. In-Company Team Training (Groepstraining), Intensive day-long or multi-day sessions tailored to a specific department or company, delivered in-house or at an inspiring external location. Workshops, High-energy, short-form sessions for teams or entire companies, packed with concrete tips and designed to send participants back to work with fresh energy. Custom Concepts (Concepten), Bespoke training concepts developed in partnership with organizations to match the specific communication needs of their workforce. Specialties Public speaking and presentation skills Personal storytelling and narrative structure Persuasion techniques based on classical rhetoric Slide design and visual communication Data storytelling Media training Executive one-on-one coaching Nerve management and authentic speaking-style development In-company communication programs for teams and organizations Methods & Approach The pedagogy follows a 30% theory, 70% practice ratio, built around creative practical exercises and extensive constructive feedback. The foundational philosophy is "self-hacking": the trainer helps the participant recognize that their own personality is the most powerful tool for connecting with an audience. In the entry-level program, the balance is roughly 80% authenticity work and 20% storytelling technique. The persuasion training explicitly applies Aristotle’s rhetorical triad (ethos, pathos, logos). Slide design teaching moves beyond button-pushing to focus on visual principles, template strategy, and emotional reinforcement. Group sizes are deliberately capped at six participants to guarantee a safe, intimate practice environment with high individual attention. Who It's For Individual professionals looking to add public speaking to their core competencies; employees using personal development budgets; professionals facing a high-stakes "dream presentation" who need a confidence boost; team leaders and departments seeking an inspiring, memorable group experience; advanced speakers ready for an intensive two-day program; organizations aiming to scale communication training across the workforce via open enrollment or in-house formats; and anyone struggling with presentation nerves or seeking to replace rigid rules with a natural, enjoyable speaking style. Facilities & Practical Info Open-enrollment group trainings take place in Amsterdam and Utrecht from 09:30 to 16:30, with year-round scheduled dates and venues arranged by Happy Good Talk. Online modules (e.g., Slide Design) run from 09:30 to 12:30 via MS Teams or Zoom. In-company training, workshops, and custom concepts are available nationwide. The website operates in Dutch with English-language accessibility. Location Address: Gerard Doustraat 210C, 1073 XB Amsterdam, Netherlands Hours: See website for schedule The "+" Small-group guarantee with a maximum of 6 participants for highly personal attention and a safe practice environment All-inclusive day rates covering venue, catering, materials, intake, and aftercare for open group programs Dual-city presence in Amsterdam and Utrecht for public enrollment courses, plus nationwide in-company delivery Proven corporate track record including Achmea, VodafoneZiggo, KPN, Bol.com, Fastned, Too Good To Go, and Wageningen University & Research No-nonsense, playful methodology that treats public speaking as a learnable, enjoyable skill rather than a performance to fear