PROGRAMS FOR PROFESSIONALS
IMPROV FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES
Speak with Confidence. Lead with Presence. Connect with Ease.
All workshops are from 10:30am-3pm
Located in Midtown Manhattan
No prior experience required
Class capacity: 12 people
Cost: $290
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RAVE REVIEWS
— JESS, Sales Manager
— AMANDA G, Marketing
— SOPHIA G, Program Developer
— JOHN R, Account Rep
READY TO CHANGE HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT SPEAKING IN PUBLIC?
Then let’s do it!
WHAT:
An immersive, personalized half-day class to experience working with the tools of improv and the benefits of an Improv Mindset to help you go from fearful to free when presenting or speaking in public.
You will receive real-time coaching and individualized guidance.
Oh, and it’s a lot of fun too.
WHEN:
Once a month we will hold the class in midtown Manhattan.
The next class is:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
10:30am — 3pm
DETAILS:
Class size is 12 people maximum.
No prior experience of any kind required.
The session will consist of discussion, improv exercises, and personalized supportive coaching.
LENGTH:
A half-day session (4 hours) with a 30-minute break.
COST:
$290
We are happy to assist in getting this sponsored by your company as a career development investment
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Meet Michael Goldfried
An acclaimed director, corporate workshop leader, and public speaking coach, Michael works privately with performers and business professionals and has led programs for Fortune 500 companies such as Capital One, American Airlines, MassMutual, and IBM.
A seasoned improviser and longtime professor at Pace University, Marymount Manhattan, and SVA, Michael brings a rare blend of artistry and real-world communication expertise. He utilizes empathic conversation, improvisation, and performance technique—along with his background as a professional director—to help people access their bravery, creativity, and clarity.
He’s also one of our most beloved facilitators, consistently earning five-star rave reviews for his grounded presence, humor, and ability to transform even the most nervous speakers into confident, compelling communicators.
“It’s my passion to offer the transformative experience of improvisation to people outside of theater communities.
It’s so gratifying to see how much confidence and presence it brings out of everyone who begin using its tools.”
— Michael Goldfried
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COMPANIES USING iMERGENCE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
IMPROV FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
Make the thing you fear most the thing you suddenly feel great doing.
Our workshop is a true game-changer…and it’s loads of fun!
Through improv and personalized coaching, we take people from self-conscious or anxious to owning the room with presence, ease, and confidence.
It’s not a comedy or performing class. We use the tools of improv along with other signature processes to unlock a more bold, present, and confident part of you.
This engaging, super-entertaining session gives you a practical, personalized toolkit you can use right away in meetings, pitches, and presentations. You’ll walk away able to:
stay present and connected
pivot and go with the flow
say “Yes, And” to yourself and the room
present in a way that feels authentic to you
access ease and a clear mind
unleash a fuller version of you — more humor and humanity
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Only 12 spots per class.
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We’ll alert you of new classes BEFORE they go live!
Not able to take a class?
No biggie! Check out our private virtual 1:1 coaching.
Chris R, Marketing Manager
“That workshop changed a lot for me. Loved learning improv and also how I can apply it to make me a better presenter.
Got me thinking faster, less panicked and I was much more aware of everything around me.”
Rachel K, Start-Up Division Head
“That was not only SO FUN! it also explained why people said I needed an improv class that focused on confidence and speaking up.
I left the class feeling completely different! Thank you!”
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Only 12 spots per class.
QUESTIONS?
Ask Lynne, our fabulous Career Classes Coordinator.
LYNNE MANNINO