Public Speaking NYC

Public Speaking NYC is New York City's top-rated public speaking school, led by actor-turned-coach Herman Otten. The school offers full-day group classes (max 7 participants), private one-on-one coaching, and corporate training workshops. Classes run from 10 AM to 5 PM at Ripley-Grier Studios in Midtown Manhattan and focus on overcoming public speaking anxiety, building confidence, improving delivery, and mastering presentation skills. Online sessions via Zoom are also available.

Online practice in New York

In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from New York

Live speaking sessions with real listeners are available on speaking-club.online, even if there are no local public speaking classes nearby.

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Contact & location

520 8th Ave, 10th Floor, Studio #10A, Ripley-Grier Studios, 10018

Open website

(332) 210-9128

info@publicspeaking.nyc

Membership & sessions

$597 per person for the full-day group class (includes lunch, water, and cookies). Private coaching: $895 for a 2-hour session, $595 for a 1-hour follow-up session. No refunds; rescheduling allowed up to 8 days before class.

Services: Group public speaking classes, Private one-on-one coaching, Corporate training workshops, Executive coaching, Online coaching via Zoom, Level 2 advanced class, Certificate of participation

Membership: 597 USD / yearly

Meeting schedule: Full-day group classes from 10 AM to 5 PM (includes two 10-minute coffee breaks and a 1-hour lunch break), held in-person at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave, Midtown Manhattan. Dates are posted on the website. Private coaching and online (Zoom) sessions also available by appointment.

Languages: English

Meeting formats: in-person, online

Additional information

Classes are taught exclusively by Herman Otten. Maximum 7 participants per group class. No preparation required — classes are improvisational. A follow-up email with class notes is sent after each session. A Level 2 advanced class is also offered. Corporate and onsite training available across NYC.

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Online confidence practice

Break your public speaking fear.

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