Mascarade Lyon – Formation Prise de Parole

Mascarade is a professional public speaking, leadership, and team building training organization based in Lyon, founded and led by Thomas Pons (actor, author, and trainer). Using the proprietary KAOS Method (Connaître, Accueillir, Observer, Supporter) rooted in theatrical improvisation, Mascarade helps executives, managers, and professionals develop oral agility, manage stress, and communicate with greater impact. Services range from group training and individual executive coaching to corporate team building workshops and the KAOS Club — a monthly, year-round oral agility practice group limited to 11 members. The organization operates primarily in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (Lyon, Grenoble, Saint-Étienne, Annecy) and also travels to Paris and Geneva for corporate seminars.

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Contact & location

5 rue Montesquieu, 69007

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0689968081

Membership & sessions

The KAOS Club operates on an annual commitment of 10 monthly sessions. Places are strictly limited to 11 participants per group. No prior experience required. Pricing is not publicly listed — contact via the website form for rates and upcoming start dates. Corporate training and individual coaching are available on a quote basis. The first team building discovery workshop is offered free of charge with no commitment.

Services: Public speaking training (group workshops), Leadership training, Individual executive coaching (pitch, media training, keynote preparation), Team building via theatrical improvisation, KAOS Club – monthly oral agility practice group (10 sessions/year, max 11 members), ImproShow – large-scale team building format, KAOS Method – proprietary behavioral agility framework, Stress management and stage fright coaching, Soft skills development (active listening, quick thinking, presence)

Meeting schedule: KAOS Club: monthly sessions (10 sessions per year, annual commitment). Individual coaching and group training: scheduled on demand. All sessions held in Lyon at a dedicated improvisation venue (exact address communicated to members/participants).

Languages: fr

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Founded by Thomas Pons, a professional actor, former Radio Nova columnist, and improvisation performer. The KAOS acronym stands for Connaître (Know), Accueillir (Welcome), Observer (Observe), Supporter (Support) — the 4 pillars for managing stress and staying aligned under pressure. 80% of training sessions are practical. The organization also has a presence under the name 'Mascarade Académie' for improvisation theatre in the northern Lyon area (Châtillon-d'Azergues), which is a related but distinct entity.

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