The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd

The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd

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Transforming Speaking & Creative Leadership Anxiety into Confidence — using A.C.T (Acting, Creativity & Theatre Improv) Principles.”

The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd is a corporate training & consulting firm dedicated to helping people, leaders & teams uncover their creativity & confidence. Its key human transformation philosophy includes using of acting/threatre and improv approaches. The Speaking Factory was founded in Nov 2011 by Founding Director, Hazriq Idrus (www.hazriq.com), a a professional speaker and theatre-based corpora

14/04/2026

Meetings aren’t just structured — they have a feel.

And that “vibe” usually comes from how people respond to each other.

Applied improvisation trains teams to shift their energy from awkward or slow to dynamic and
engaging.

What’s your meeting’s vibe right now? 😅

14/04/2026

On the surface, these responses sound easy-going and flexible.
But in reality, they often mean,
"I would rather not say the wrong thing.

When such behavior becomes a pattern,
Teams stop pushing ideas forward.
Applied improv helps shift teams from safe, passive responses
to clear, constructive contributions. 🎭
Where do you see this most, in meetings or decisions?

14/04/2026

Two stages. One skill. 🎤💼

Whether it’s a crowd or a conference room —
they’re watching, listening, judging.

Presence isn’t optional. It’s everything. 🔥

Show up like it matters… because it does.

14/04/2026

Ideas don’t die — they get held back.
Because of small reactions we barely notice.

Change the response → change the culture.

Photos from The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd's post 08/04/2026

We’ve all been in meetings like this.

The difference between a productive meeting and a frustrating one often comes down to one thing: how people respond to ideas.

Applied improv focuses exactly on those moments.

Which one shows up most in your meetings?

Photos from The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd's post 07/04/2026

Applied improv isn’t about acting.
It’s about better thinking, communication, and adaptability in real situations.

These small principles create big shifts in how teams collaborate.

Which one resonates most with your work?

06/04/2026

Here’s something most people miss:

Great communicators don’t try to be the most impressive voice in the room.

They do something rarer —
they upgrade everyone else’s ideas.

They add clarity.
They build structure.
They make others feel confident mid-sentence.

That’s applied improv in action.

Not performance.
Just making the room better.

06/04/2026

Those small pauses in meetings?
They matter more than we think.

They signal uncertainty, hesitation, or risk.

Applied improv trains teams to respond faster, build ideas, and keep momentum alive.

Because energy isn’t created —
it’s maintained.

Have you noticed this in your meetings?

06/04/2026

Communication isn’t one level.
It grows.

From speaking… to elevating others.

That’s where real teams stand out.

🎮

01/04/2026

In today’s workplace, communication doesn’t always go as planned.

Your team may be confident when prepared— but struggle when caught off guard in moments like:
• Handling unexpected questions in meetings
• Responding to difficult clients or stakeholders
• Speaking up under pressure

It’s not a lack of knowledge. It’s the ability to think and respond in the moment with clarity, confidence, and composure.

To solve this problem, presenting ‘Communicating In Unscripted Moments’.

Using techniques & principles from improv theatre and based on the book, stage fright Antidote 2.0, this short, high-impact interactive session introduces practical tools to help your team:

✔ Stay composed in high-stakes conversations
✔ Structure their thoughts quickly under pressure
✔ Respond clearly—even when they don’t have all the answers

This session is 60-90 mins in duration to be held in your office.

Contact us to check slots availability.

PLUS Receive 20 complimentary copies of The Stage Fright Antidote 2.0 when you engage us for your next Lunch & Learn sessions..

Photos from The Speaking Factory Pte Ltd's post 24/03/2026

We’ve all been in meetings that feel like… a game (just not a fun one). 😅

Most of the time, it’s not about lack of ideas —
it’s about how people respond to each other in the moment.

Applied improv builds the confidence and awareness to keep conversations flowing.

Which one feels most accurate? 👀

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60 Paya Lebar Road, Level 06-28 Paya Lebar Square
Singapore
409051

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00