About Ultraspeaking

Everything starts with
building unshakeable confidence.

We’ve helped thousands of people overcome speaking anxiety once and for all so they can show up as their most confident, clear, and authentic selves in high-stakes conversations, presentations, videos, or on stages.

 

While most communication training focuses on surface-level fixes like reducing “ums” or managing hand gestures, our method is centered on treating the root causes of speaking challenges first, not the symptoms.

 

Our approach is live practice + speaking games + constant feedback = The fastest, most enjoyable way to become the type of speaker you’ve always wanted to be.

OUR STORY

From anxious beginners to confident speakers

We know the fear. The red face, the racing thoughts, the urge to hide when all eyes are on you. That is where Tristan started.

 

In 2017, he went from avoiding public speaking to standing on stage in front of 3,000 people at the World Championship of Public Speaking. In only seven months, he became the fastest competitor in history to reach the finals.

 

By his side was his coach, Michael Gendler. Together they uncovered a simple truth: most speaking advice fails. It focuses on surface-level filler words and forgettable frameworks instead of inner confidence and authenticity.

Real progress begins when you learn to enjoy speaking.

— Michael & Tristan

“Our mission is to help people feel at ease in every interaction.”

What makes us different?

Most programs focus on tips, tricks, and surface-level fixes. 
Ultraspeaking transforms your relationship with speaking.
This is immersive, fun, and built for immediate results.
It’s why it works when books, YouTube videos, and other self-paced courses don’t.

Treat the root cause, not the symptoms

No more memorizing scripts, inflexible frameworks, or counting filler words mantras. We focus on root-cause transformation. We rewire how you think, feel, and perform under pressure.

Practice, simulating real-world pressure

Speak from day one. We simulate the feeling of being in high-stakes meetings or on-stage moments with fun, high-energy games.

Get real-time feedback from your peers and AI

Focused peer feedback reinforced by an AI coach based on thousands of hours of coaching that never says ‘You’re great!’ unless you actually are.

World-class coaching

Our coaches have faced the same fears, and transformed. Now, after intensive training,  they’re here to guide you through real breakthroughs with empathy and insight.

Fun, human, and community-driven

Speaking can be joyful. We create a safe, energizing space where you can actually enjoy getting better.

Companies and individuals trust Ultraspeaking because our method is practical, fast, and lasting. It doesn’t just teach you how to perform. It changes the way you feel about speaking.

“I feel like I can go into any room and feel a different level of confidence.”

Jake Kassan
President at MVMT

“I recently completed Ultraspeaking fundamentals. Michael Gendler and team are amazing. Not only do they help in finding the voice inside you, their games make sure you can verbalize it well. Our entire group finished strong.”
Ashish
“They are best in business. Their games are mind-blowing. They actually did a session with Ali abdaal and it was phenomenal.”

Amit Pandey

“I delivered my entire talk in front of colleagues without notes and it felt so comfortable for me.”

Dr. Shobhana Patted
Medical Director

“Ultraspeaking’s unique methods helped unlock my public speaking potential. I gained confidence and concrete communication skills. It impressed me so much I brought the experience to my entire team.”

Mandy Cornwell
UX Manager

“The way Ultraspeaking incorporates games and play into the core product is freaking incredible and transformative.”

Rob Hardy

Our Values

Authenticity makes you powerful

When you stop performing and start speaking as yourself, real connection happens.

Presence over preparation

Confidence lives in the moment, not in rehearsed lines.

High-rep practice under pressure

Growth happens when you learn to stay calm and spontaneous where it matters.

Joy in learning

Speaking should feel human, energizing, and fun.

ULTRASPEAKING TEAM

Meet our coaches

Michael and Tristan lead Ultraspeaking alongside remarkable coaches trained directly in the method. Coaches are extensively coached and must do over 100 hours of coaching as a trainee before they are Ultraspeaking certified.

Together, they’ve helped thousands of students transform how they feel and perform when they speak.

Aman Chopra

Based in Brooklyn, New York | Speaks English & Hindi

Aman, a coach by day and stand-up comedian by night, blends humor and charisma. He has a knack for making people feel naturally engaging on and off camera.

Aliénor Hunter

Based in London, UK | Speaks English & French

Aliénor transformed from a painfully shy person into a speech coach, giving her a unique empathy for helping others build unshakable confidence and presence.

Santosh Yadav

Based in Pune, India | Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri

Santosh is a storytelling expert and co-lead of Beyond Fundamentals. Known for giving feedback that is both direct and generous, he transforms the way people connect through narrative.

Ryan Levesque

Based in Boston, MA | Speaks English

With a background in corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and as host of Toastmasters International’s official podcast, he’s worked with hundreds of world-class speakers and knows how to build your personal brand at work.

Ganga River

Based in Sarasota, FL | Speaks English, Russian

An overthinker turned passionate improv performer, Ganga blends depth and spontaneity. She has a knack for unlocking confidence, connection, and compelling expression under pressure.

Shelley Goldstein

Based in Los Angeles, California | Speaks English

Shelley spearheaded Beyond Fundamentals – the advanced course on Ultraspeaking. She is an expert in marketing, sales, and communication in the professional world. Shelley’s specialty is helping you level up your pitches, interviews, and presentations at work.

Ashley Colbern

Based in Los Angeles, CA | Speaks English

Through a unique fusion of warmth and accuracy, Ashley empowers students to discover their authentic voice, replacing speaking anxiety with clarity and confidence to command any room.

Mark Bossert

Based in British Columbia | Speaks English

Mark is passionate about high performance and the art of NLP. He has a gift for storytelling and making people feel deeply connected.

Sudhan Raju

Based in Chennai, India | Speaks English and Tamil

Sudhan is a natural improviser who unlocks confidence through spontaneity. His workshops on Effortless Speaking show students how to bring energy and musicality into their voice.

Pim Ruhe

Based in The Hague, Netherlands | Speaks English & Dutch

Pim creates safe, energizing environments for students to overcome shyness and anxiety. His style is warm, thoughtful, and deeply encouraging.

Benjamin Lee

Based in Texas | Speaks English

Benjamin is a human powerhouse. He takes training to the next level, both in fitness and in speaking. He was the first person to do 50 rapid-fire analogies in a row, which was completely insane at the time.

Gavin Masumiya

Based in Los Angeles, CA | Speaks English

Gavin is now known for his infectious energy and safe spaces. With freestyle roots and Toastmasters, he helps students break through self-doubt and discover their authentic voice.

Meet all our coaches

OUR COHORT COURSES

Find the perfect course to help you speak naturally and confidently even when the stakes are high

Every cohort uses a one-of-a-kind method: peer-to-peer practice, real-time AI and peer feedback, and 1:1 coaching. It’s an immersive formula that helps you speak naturally and confidently, faster than you ever thought possible.

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Fundamentals L1

Replace anxiety with confidence and overthinking with clarity.

Learn more about our Flagship Course

Professional L1

Master the art of executive-level communication and influence.

Learn more about Professional L1

Fundamentals L2

Unlock authenticity, charisma, and the ability to inspire with advanced exercises.

Learn more about Fundamentals L2

For Established Creators with 100k+ audiences

Transform how you show up on camera, on podcasts, on stage, and in any content creation setting. Speaking as your most authentic self.

Learn more about Creator Cohort

PRIVATE SERVICES

Tailored coaching and training for individuals and teams

Some challenges need a more personal approach. Ultraspeaking offers private services for leaders, teams, and anyone preparing for high-stakes moments.

Custom Team Training

Workshops designed for real-world challenges: executive presence, clear communication, and team alignment. From virtual masterclasses to offsite programs.

Learn more about Custom Team Training

1:1 Coaching

Personalized coaching for high-stakes goals and specific presentations.

Learn more about 1:1 coaching

“Pim is an amazing coach, and I had an amazing time working on my public speaking skills (or lack thereof).”

Peter Rosso Data Scientist

What our students are saying

Real stories, real transformations

James Stuber

I’ve always been a poor conversationalist.

It’s because I think too much.

I think about the “best” way to phrase what I’m saying instead of chatting.

Ultraspeaking changed that.

Haider Almosawi
Ultraspeaking is my favorite (and the most transformative) cohort-based course I’ve taken so far… by far.

Chetan Chawla

I engaged with Michael and Tristan in order to incorporate public speaking training into one of my entrepreneurship classes. They did a great job in training students not only in public speaking but also how to distill the essence of their businesses into compelling stories. I highly recommend Ultraspeaking to anyone seeking to take their public speaking skills to the next level.
Marcy Willis
I’m a coach myself and sometimes a coach needs a coach, too!! Loved the experience working with Michael, his calm, creative and supportive approach provided a shift for me and inspired me with some great content for my pitch!! Very fun process. Highly recommend and oh yeah, the way I found him was through the cards that they sell. I recommend them to clients who want to work on using more metaphors, analogies in their day-to-day.

Allesandra Vincent

Great team building experience and so much fun! It was very interactive and really pushed me out of my comfort zone. In just a few short hours I built up some confidence to get on stage and stop doubting myself. Highly recommended!

Will Mannon
Co-Founder of Write of Passage

Ultraspeaking teaches public speaking in a way that is fundamentally new. Other programs are about the external. Do this, think about this, don’t do that, watch for this.

Ultraspeaking splits the atom and goes internal. The games are well designed, fun, challenging, a great balance of rigorous and silly.

Amit Pandey

They are best in business. Their games are mind-blowing. They actually did a session with Ali Abdaal and it was phenomenal.

MJ Alwajeeh

An incredible journey of learning, friend-making, and self-discovery!!

Thank you to Tristan, Michael, and the incredible team of Ultraspeaking coaches!

Ivan Mauricio

I’m taking part in the latest Ultraspeaking, and I’m loving the discovery of my spontaneous self. How come no one told me that planning and preparation don’t need to be applied to every context!?

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The Experience

Train your brain the Ultraspeaking way with our online simulator.

Fast-paced sessions based on experience, not theory.

Interactive sessions designed specifically for virtual settings.

The Coaches

Ultraspeaking coaches meet you where you are.

Rather than lecture, they create ways for you to discover insights for yourself.

They tackle the root of speaking, so that your desired results unfold naturally.

Interested in private coaching, team training, or something else? Send us a message!

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The Experience​

Train your brain the Ultraspeaking way with our online simulator.

Fast-paced sessions based on experience, not theory.

Interactive sessions designed specifically for virtual settings.

The Coaches

Ultraspeaking coaches meet you where you are.

Rather than lecture, they create ways for you to discover insights for yourself.

They tackle the root of speaking, so that your desired results unfold naturally.

Interested in private coaching, team training, or something else? Send us a message!​

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Expense Through Your Company

An Ultraspeaking training isn’t just valuable for you—it’s a win for your company too. Stronger speaking skills mean you’ll better communicate your ideas, articulate your expertise, and navigate high-stakes meetings with ease. That’s why many Ultraspeaking participants expense their cohort passes, private training, and membership (like Unlimited or the paid app) to their company.

Reimbursement Tips from Ultraspeaking Alumni

  • Check your company’s education budget
    Most companies have a professional development budget for employees. Knowing the policy will help you make a stronger case. If you need a custom certificate of completion, we’ve got you covered.
  • Position it as an investment, not an expense
    If the program helps you grow your product or influence even slightly, it will more than pay for itself.
  • Show your commitment
    Share how you plan to apply the learnings to your team or role. A clear plan signals that you’re serious about the impact.
  • Tap into a conference or team budget
    If HR’s budget is tight, check if your department has a conference or travel budget. These often go unused and could cover the cost.

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