Public speaking workshop for companies, through applied improvisation
facilitated by Bogdan Grigore · founder & lead facilitator Improvizatie.ro
We train presence, voice, pause and above all spontaneity: what you do when you lose your thread, the projector fails or you get the surprise question. The stage does not forgive, but it can teach you to enjoy it. Facilitated by Bogdan Grigore, since 2008.
Who it is for
- Managers who often present to the board or senior leadership.
- Specialists who give demos or technical presentations to clients.
- Designated speakers at internal conferences or company events.
- People who prepare thoroughly but freeze at the first unexpected question.
- Teams who have to present often to the same colleagues and want to sound different each time.
- Anyone who has avoided public speaking so far for fear of not knowing what to say.
Read more: Not just for teams: what individual skills applied improvisation trains (in Romanian) →
What actually happens
- Object Speech (15 minutes): trains adaptation on the go. The participant speaks on a given topic and, on cue, receives an unexpected object that must be integrated into the speech straight away without losing the thread.
- 60 Seconds on Any Topic (10 minutes): trains fluency and spontaneity. Each person speaks for 60 seconds without interruption on a randomly drawn topic, with no preparation, because the point is not perfect content but to keep talking.
- Freeze on Question (15 minutes): trains the response to the surprise question. The speaker is stopped mid-sentence by a question from the audience and must answer and return to the speech without freezing.
What a session looks like
| Duration | Number of participants | Space required | Online or in person | What you get afterwards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours (standard format); for large groups, sessions are combined | up to 12 (reference group), so everyone practises in front of the others | a room clear of furniture where people can move | both, at the same price | professional photos + debrief linked to the team's real presentation situations |
Price details and subscription structure on the pricing page.
What it is NOT
- It is not a course in writing speeches or slides: it works on your response during the presentation, not on the content beforehand.
- It is not comedy theatre: no one is asked to be funny.
- You are not put in front of a large unfamiliar audience. You first practise in the workshop group, with a safety net.
- It does not promise that nerves will disappear. It trains your response to them, not their removal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be funny at this workshop?
No. The aim is presence and response to the unexpected, not humour. Some exercises produce laughter as a side effect, but no one is judged on how funny they are.
How long until I get rid of nerves when speaking in public?
The nerves do not disappear, but your response to them changes. After a single session, most participants notice that a blank mind or a surprise question no longer blocks them as much. The effect builds with repeated practice.
Is it for beginners or advanced speakers?
Both. Beginners work on basic presence, advanced speakers on responding to what cannot be prepared in advance: the projector that fails, the question you cannot answer, the silent audience.
Does it work for online presentations, not just face to face?
Yes. Voice and pause matter just as much online, and the exercises for responding to the unexpected adapt easily to the webcam format.
What do I do if I lose my thread during a presentation?
That is exactly what we train: the reflex to use the pause, not fill it with panic, and to build on the last thing you said instead of trying to force your way back to the plan.
How large can the group be?
The reference group is up to 12 people, so everyone practises in front of the others. For larger groups, sessions are combined or repeated.