Public Speaking Lab

COMMUNICATION TRAINING

What I Teach

End Boring Public Speaking

End Boring Public Speaking

Personal Branding

Personal Branding

Networking and Interviews

Networking & Interviews

Brain Hacking

Brain Hacking

Storytelling

Storytelling

Engaging Virtually

Engaging Virtually

Active Listening

Active Listening

Science Of Persuasion

Science Of Persuasion

Answering Questions

Answering Questions

Simplifying Complexity

Simplifying Complexity

Improv Your Comms

Improv Your Comms

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

Your Session, Your Way

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1.5 Hour

2 Hour

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communication training

Let's make communication training personal!

We offer all our training virtually and in-person with equal amounts of interaction and fun.

Our formats are flexible ranging from as short as 15 min micro sessions, to kick off a meeting, to full and multi-day seminars. We find the most popular session lengths are between 1.5 to 3 hours.

Below are the general topics we can cover with our training, but we are happy to tweak, combine and adjust content to best suit your needs. 

Questions? Check out the FAQs below.

What I teach

End Boring Public Speaking

End Boring Public Speaking

Personal Branding

Personal Branding

Networking and Interviews

Networking & Interviews

Brain Hacking

Brain Hacking

Storytelling

Storytelling

Engaging Virtually

Engaging Virtually

Active Listening

Active Listening

Science Of Persuasion

Science Of Persuasion

Answering Questions

Answering Questions

Simplifying Complexity

Simplifying Complexity

Improv Your Comms

Improv Your Comms

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

How learning happens

The basic learning structure

The basic learning structure
Testimonials

What people think

Paul Edgington
Paul EdgingtonGlobal Communications, Marketing & Brand Leader
Ivan's virtual training sessions are unique and refreshingly interactive, which is why I will keep leveraging his services on repeat. Bored with the status quo? Call Ivan, he is THE game changer.
Steven De Luca
Steven De LucaManaging Director at CIBC Private Wealth Management
Since we hired Ivan for various events over 5 years ago, he has consistently delivered. He has an amazing ability to transform ideas into tactics and coach in the moment. He is a best-in-class facilitator who elevates the performance of everyone he works with.
Steve Weinstein
Steve WeinsteinInnovation & Operations leader creating a New Standard of Wound Care
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Ivan’s for the past 3 years. He is a communications expert who is also engaging, warm, funny! He teaches usable communication tools and skills that make your message get heard and make people want to hear more!
Sheldon Fernandes
Sheldon FernandesDirector, Strategy & Innovation at Brightspot Climate | Climate, Energy, & Canada
Ivan has an unrivaled energy and enthusiasm, and he is incredibly supportive of anyone who will raise their hand and come forward.
Gavin D'Souza
Gavin D'SouzaTeacher
There are those who teach and those who inspire, Ivan is one of the latter. Anyone looking to improve their communication skills and gain insight into perfecting the art while enjoying the process would be lucky to learn from Ivan Wanis Ruiz!
Andrew Ng
Andrew NgPM | Software Engineer | MBA
His enthusiasm and commitment to teaching in an impactful and intentional way keeps him at the top of his Business Presentation ability. I recommend Ivan's Public Speaking Class to anyone interested in a leadership role.
 Aamir Bootwala
Aamir BootwalaeCommerce Associate at Perpetua
I attended a Leadership conference Ivan was leading. I left the conference motivated, enlightened, and full of public speaking skills I can’t wait to use!
Manasa Lankalapalli
Manasa LankalapalliProduct Manager
Ivan’s public speaking and presentation workshops are unique and one of the best! He doesn’t just demonstrate, he makes the audience do it and gives them an incredible amount of support. I highly recommend Ivan when you want to woo your audience.
Nitin Goyal
Nitin GoyalMSc, Computational Analytics @Georgia Tech | Product Data Analyst @Perpetua
Ivan's workshops are highly engaging and the energy he brings to the stage is contagious. His charisma is only second to his passion for improving his audience's communication skills.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Our training sessions usually range from 1 to 8 hours – we’ve got options for every attention span!

But, hey, we're flexible. Feel like mixing it up? Let us know, and we'll whip up a session that fits your vibe.

While we're like magicians pulling rabbits out of hats, we find the sweet spot is around 60 or less. This way, everyone gets the front-row experience without a telescope.

Absolutely! Chat with us, and let's make a deal. We love bulk like a kid loves candy.

We're the travel enthusiasts of training – we'll meet you wherever the magic needs to happen, whether it's your office or a conference center. Your wish is our command!

Anywhere. 

We're like the Avengers of training, ready to assemble wherever you need us.

Zoom, Skype, carrier pigeons – you name it! We're tech-savvy and can bring the party straight to your screen.

 

Buckle up for the ride! We're all about interaction – think fun activities, industry examples, and a dash of coaching. It’s education meets entertainment!

We don't do one-size-fits-all. We insist on customizing to ensure you get the ROI you deserve. Shoot us an email, and let’s chat about making your training dreams come true.

For the best results, book us about six months in advance.

But, hey, we're spontaneous too – we'll make it work if you're in a pinch.

 

Keep it simple. A projector and a screen are our go-to, but we can also pull off A/V magic if needed.

 

You bet! Attend our full-day seminar, and you'll walk away with a shiny certificate in effective communication – it's like a diploma but cooler.

Nope, we're all about inclusivity. Whatever your field, we've got something to spice up your skills.

 

Easy peasy – shoot us a message, and we'll set up a time for an initial consultation. Let the training adventure begin!

Cancel within a week, and you're in the clear.

Less than a week? A 50% refund is your consolation prize.

Please read our full Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.