happy good talk

Our Story Happy Good Talk is a Dutch presentation and speaking skills training agency based in Amsterdam. Its mission is to help people blow their audience away with stories that land, stick, and make impact. The agency believes that every voice matters and that everyone has a valuable story to tell; being yourself while presenting is the superpower they teach. They partner with employers to organize speaking training at scale, because good communication connects organizations. Professionals can also book open-enrollment courses or exclusive one-on-one coaching. Programs & Trainings Imponeren, A foundational one-day group course (09:30-16:30) focused on presenting as your natural self, staying comfortable in uncomfortable situations, managing nerves, and discovering your unique speaking style. Includes basic storytelling. Offered in Amsterdam and Utrecht as open enrollment or incompany. All-inclusive at €1,155 p.p. excl. VAT; groups of 4-6. Overtuigen, A one-day group course (09:30-16:30) on the power of structure and storytelling. Covers Aristotle’s three persuasion elements, ironclad storytelling rules, and concrete, directly applicable tips. 30% theory, 70% practice with extensive feedback. Offered in Amsterdam and Utrecht; €1,155 p.p. excl. VAT all-inclusive; groups of 4-6. Wegblazen, A two-day advanced group training for experienced speakers ready for major impact. Serves as step 4/5 of the structured learning track. Slide Design, A 3-hour online training via MS Teams or Zoom teaching effective visual support: simplifying complex content, using company templates smartly, applying simple design principles, and choosing the right images. Emphasizes effectiveness over beauty; explicitly not a standard PowerPoint lesson. Includes constructive feedback. €575 p.p. excl. VAT; groups of 4-6. Scheduled dates throughout the year. Data Storytelling, A dedicated training line listed in the individual curriculum for presenting data-driven narratives. Mediatraining, Media training offered as part of the individual training catalog. 1-op-1 aandacht (1-on-1 Attention), The regular exclusive one-to-one trajectory where the participant has a public speaking expert entirely to themselves. Tailored to personal goals such as preparing a dream presentation or expanding the comfort zone in a safe environment. Executive Coaching, One-on-one executive coaching listed under the 1-on-1 category for leadership-level communication development. Team / Incompany Training, Tailored group training, workshops, and concepts for departments or entire organizations. Delivered on location with content adapted to the company’s needs; designed to inspire teams and send participants back to work with fresh energy. Specialties Public speaking and presentation skills Personal storytelling and narrative structure Slide design and visual support Data storytelling Media training Executive communication coaching Incompany communication programs for organizations Methods & Approach Happy Good Talk’s pedagogy is built on the principle that you already have everything you need to connect with an audience. Their style is no-nonsense, goal-oriented, personal, and feedback-intensive, mixing roughly 30% theory with 70% practice. Trainings are filled with creative practical exercises, constructive feedback, and a safe environment where mistakes are welcomed. The agency applies Aristotelian persuasion principles and emphasizes authentic “eigenheid” (own style) over imitation. Who It's For Individual professionals seeking to invest their personal training budget; employees who want to overcome stage fright and present with confidence; managers and leaders needing executive coaching; teams and departments looking for an inspiring group experience; advanced speakers ready for a two-day deep dive; organizations that want to scale communication training in-house across large employee populations. Facilities & Practical Info Trainings run in Amsterdam and Utrecht in inspiring locations, with scheduled open-enrollment dates throughout the year. Slide Design is delivered online via MS Teams or Zoom (09:30-12:30). Incompany sessions can be arranged at the client’s premises. The website operates in Dutch with English-language availability via language switcher. Location Address: Overhoeksplein 1, ADAM&Co Work, 13th floor, 1031 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands Hours: See website for schedule The "+" Small group sizes (max 6 participants) guaranteeing high personal attention and intensive feedback. All-inclusive pricing for one-day group trainings covering venue, catering, training materials, intake, and aftercare. A clear five-step learning trajectory (Imponeren → Overtuigen → Slide Design → Wegblazen → 1-op-1) that guides learners from beginner to advanced. Trusted by major Dutch employers such as Achmea, VodafoneZiggo, KPN, Bol.com, Fastned, Alliander, Too Good To Go, and Wageningen University. Flexible delivery formats: open enrollment, online, incompany, and exclusive 1-on-1 coaching.