Unleash your confidence & captivate the audience

You’ve got this.

Are you ready to become a confident speaker?

Are you ready to become a confident speaker?

✔️ Trained & coached 1500+ people since 2018.
✔️ Lecturer at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
✔️ Certified trainer with background in theatre and public speaking contests.​

Hi! My name is Jelmer Smits

On this website, you will read that I’m a public speaking trainer and a communications coach — but what I really do, and what I truly love doing, is helping professionals stand tall and be confident in themselves.

Are you looking to be inspired and actually grow your skillset? I would love to collaborate with you.

Workshops, courses,
and coaching

Confident Speaker Course (most popular!)

Build confidence and overcome speaking anxiety in 6 weeks.

Learn and PRACTICE the essential speaking skills, such as improvisation and storytelling, in a group course for young and ambitious professionals. 

Live | Online | Group course (3-6 participants) | Individuals

Workshops for companies

Could your team use better public speaking or negotiation skills? 

Follow the lead of many other companies.
Let’s make it a workshop or event to remember.

Live | Online or offline | Group | Companies and businesses

Individual coaching

Do you see how better communication skills will serve you for the rest of your life?

I offer 1-on-1 online sessions to help grow your confidence and comfort. Full attention in a safe atmosphere.

Live | Online | Individuals

Individuals and companies that put their trust in me

  • Our online pitch was a big success thanks to the useful trainings and the, until the very last minute, personal support from Jelmer. Thank you so much, it was worth the investment. A recommendation for everyone who needs a successful online presentation.

    Pauline, Healthcare Communication Specialist

  • Jelmer has that special talent of encouraging people stepping out of the comfort while making them feel safe and comfortable at the same time. With his course, I practised the public speaking techniques on the spot, receiving constructive feedback and working on that in the same hour. After 6 weeks, I was able to translate those techniques into muscle memories that will be part of me for the long future ahead. And this, I believe, is the ultimate goal of any Public Speaking course that you want to sign up for!

    Jenny, Business Manager Treasury at Rabobank

  • Jelmer in one word: incredible! He brought me through an 8-week course in the art of public speaking. With his genuine guidance and encouragement I was able to navigate and overcome my fears and anxieties of talking passionately on subjects of the heart in front of large groups. Jelmer not only possesses the skills for teaching effectively but has the personality to make it enjoyable even when the subject matter is exceedingly difficult. If you have the opportunity to work with Jelmer, take it!

    Tanner, Scrum Master

  • The things I learned are still useful in plenty of situations everyday, ranging from project presentations to job interviews. Plus, Jelmer has that special talent of encouraging people to step out of their comfortzone while making them feel safe and comfortable at the same time.

    Rik, Partner Manager at Municipality of Amsterdam

I'm excited to meet you!

Would you like to host an event together or have me as a speaker?
Do you have any questions?
I look forward to hearing from you!