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public talk global
Comprehensive public speaking course

Start delivering powerful talks all across the world

Overcome stage fright and enjoy public speaking
Learn to present yourself and your product effectively
Master argumentation techniques to persuade and influence
Communicate your ideas in a way that inspires
Present your idea on an international stage
Get a chance to go on a TEDx stage

*This is an independent educational program not affiliated with TED or TEDx.

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public talk global
Comprehensive public speaking course

Start delivering powerful talks all across the world

Overcome stage fright and enjoy public speaking
Learn to present yourself and your product effectively
Master argumentation techniques to persuade and influence
Communicate your ideas in a way that inspires
Present your idea on an international stage
Get a chance to go on a TEDx stage

*This is an independent educational program not affiliated with TED or TEDx.

Apply for an interview Learn more

Format

Online preparation + live presentation in Moscow and on an international stage in Limassol (Cyprus)
Dates

13th cohort
September – November 2026
(3 months)
Moscow presentation: beg. of Nov
Cyprus presentation: end of Nov
English Level

Intermediate+
Spots Left

11 out of 12 spots remaining

to master TED-style talks and elevate their stage presence internationally.

Experienced Speakers

Marketers & Sales Professionals

to present products persuasively and handle objections with ease.

Leaders & Entrepreneurs

to inspire teams, defend ideas, and confidently negotiate with global partners.

to unlock potential, stand out in interviews, and thrive in personal and professional life.

Anyone Seeking Confidence & Voice

Influencers

to grow personal brands through storytelling and stage performance.

Who Will Benefit from This Program?

Leaders & Entrepreneurs

to inspire teams, defend ideas, and confidently negotiate with global partners.

Marketers & Sales Professionals

to present products persuasively and handle objections with ease.

Experienced Speakers

to master TED-style talks and elevate their stage presence internationally.

Influencers

to grow personal brands through storytelling and stage performance.

Anyone Seeking Confidence & Voice

to unlock potential, stand out in interviews, and thrive in personal and professional life.

About the Program

Public Talk is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between top public speaking coaches, voice and body language experts, acting trainers, and professional linguists. Our mission is to help speakers unlock their full potential and deliver impactful performances worthy of international stages.

About the Program

Public Talk is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between top public speaking coaches, voice and body language experts, acting trainers, and professional linguists. Our mission is to help speakers unlock their full potential and deliver impactful performances worthy of international stages.

✔ Learn from Leading Experts at the Crossroads of Disciplines
You’ll be coached by the best of the best—TEDx speaker mentors, business trainers, and English communication experts with over 16 years of experience. Guest coaches include top professionals in acting, voice, body language, and stage presence.

✔ The Only Program That Helps You Reach an International Stage
This is the only course that combines world-class public speaking practice with advanced English speech coaching—designed to help you perform confidently in English on an international stage, including a chance to appear at TEDx.

✔ Energy, Growth, and Joy Throughout
Expect a shared challenge, a team-driven spirit, and a supportive environment that brings out your boldest self. Every session is a mini performance with live feedback, helping you master real audience connection. When you finally step onto the big stage, the rush of adrenaline will drive you toward your next goal.

✔ Final Performance in Moscow and Limassol (Cyprus)
From nervous anticipation to the thrill of triumph—you’ll work through every stage of preparation: from assignments and rehearsals to final run-throughs. And when the moment comes, you’ll take command of the stage and win over your audience.

Skills You Will Gain

Deliver talks in the legendary TED style

Master the art of TED-style presentations. Learn to generate ideas that truly resonate with your audience, speak with confidence, and stay in flow on stage.

Influence your audience

Develop persuasive techniques and quick argumentation strategies to make an impact—even without lengthy presentations.

Master emotional expression

Learn to express your thoughts clearly and authentically, using emotions to bring your message to life and connect deeply with your audience.

Present yourself and your ideas effectively

Discover how to present your ideas and personal brand in English. Learn to use visuals and storytelling to communicate with clarity and purpose.

Speak beautifully and clearly

Polish your delivery: use stress, intonation, and logical pauses to sound natural and confident—both in your native language and in English.

Significantly improve your English

Break through the language barrier and elevate your English to a performance-ready level with the help of expert coaches and motivating stage practice.

Public Talk Authors and Trainers

Ekaterina Belyatinskaya & Ekaterina Chegnova

Founders & Authors

Founders of the Star Talk Language School and the international speaker development platform Public Talk
TEDx Speaker Coaches
University Professors
Business Trainers & Intercultural Communication Experts incl. MBA programs
Public Speaking Trainers
Speakers at International Conferences

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Associate Trainers

Dr. Thomas Duke

Ph.D. in Communication, University of Alabama.
Inspires students at Nazarbayev University with powerful courses on public speaking and professional communication.
TEDx Speaker and Curator, helping voices rise on the global stage.

Eleni Savva

Storyteller and coach with a background in filmmaking and a passion for empowering others. She has spent her career capturing diverse human stories and helping people uncover their own, using a creative, story-driven approach to coaching. With experience in London’s creative, corporate, and film industries, she brings a unique perspective to life coaching, mentoring, and public speaking.

Eleni was a key member of the TEDxES team, serving as storyline producer, host, and speaker curator for Symphony of Minds, an event highlighting creativity and innovation. Her coaching focuses on helping individuals build confidence, find their voice, and navigate change. She specializes in Life, NLP, Executive, Career, Academia, and Public Speaking Coaching.

As founder of Empower Your Essence, Eleni supports clients ready to shift direction, step into leadership, or reconnect with their purpose—through a practical and human-centered approach.

Svetlana Shustrova

Qualified linguist and translator, a Cambridge certified teacher with 16+ years of experience, a teacher trainer, an ELT speaker and an American Accent coach.
"Initially, I approached pronunciation as a mere technical skill, focused primarily on clarity and accent reduction. However, while practicing, I discovered that pronunciation is much more than the mechanics of speech; it is a powerful tool for emotional expression and connection."

Diana Bukowska

Professional actor and public speaking coach with a Master’s degree in Performing Arts. She has years of experience leading workshops and sharing her knowledge with others, always with the goal of building real confidence from the inside out.
Diana truly believes in the power of engaging the mind, body, and voice as one—and she loves creating a safe, supportive space where people feel encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, take creative risks, and grow. Her work is rooted in authenticity, presence, and a deep respect for each person’s unique voice.

Yulia Zherebtsova

Public speaking coach with a background in acting, executive support, and marketing. Originally from Siberia, she has lived and worked across Russia and the U.S., bringing a deep understanding of cross-cultural expression. Her career includes years in the corporate world, including time at Google, and several years of acting in Moscow, Russia. Here in the U.S., she has trained immigrants, founders, and creatives to speak confidently on stage and on camera. Now she helps speakers turn their stories into messages that move international audiences. Passionate about live communication, team building, and creative events.

Andrey Rusan

A seasoned public speaking coach with over 15 years of experience helping individuals from all walks of life—executives, performers, students, and professionals—refine their communication skills for any setting. Whether it’s high-stakes corporate pitches, theatrical performances, academic presentations, or everyday persuasive conversations, he provides tailored coaching that blends intellect, emotional intelligence, and real-world adaptability.
His approach is direct yet flexible—structured enough to drive progress, yet intuitive enough to know when to challenge or encourage. With a background in theater direction and production, he understands the nuances of commanding attention, whether in front of a crowd or in one-on-one interactions.
"I don’t just teach technique; I train clients to think, speak, and influence with confidence, clarity, and impact. If you’re ready to transform your voice into a powerful tool, I’ll ensure you leave every stage, boardroom, or conversation unforgettable."

Lidia Babenko

Confidence & Public Speaking Coach
Specializing in English presentations for over 15 years, Lidia focuses on delivery, not just grammar. With hundreds of professionals trained, she has helped turn stage fright into stage presence. Her corporate students (Pepsico, Japan Tobacco Company, Lucoil, IBEC etc) learn to command attention with or without a microphone.

"I transform nervous speakers into charismatic communicators using acting techniques and mindset shifts" — as a former theater director, she brings creativity and proven frameworks to executive education programs with an individual approach to each student.

Lidia’s mantra is "Your voice isn’t just heard—it's remembered."

Alina Ostrovsky

Executive communications consultant at Kaiser Permanente, the largest American integrated consortium of health plans and hospitals caring for over 12.5 million members throughout the USA. Strategic advisor, guiding executives and providing recommendations for internal and external communications.
Communication coach to senior-level management. Grew up in Moscow Russia but has lived in the United States since 1992.

Artem Bogdashin

Expert in nonverbal communication and group dynamics. Professional business trainer, ICF coach, speaker and host of business events, MBA instructor at NITU MISIS, theater actor. For over 10 years, has been helping speakers and top managers increase their influence through confident behavior, structured speech, and charismatic delivery. Has conducted training sessions and individual coaching for speakers, top managers, and teams of large companies.

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What to Expect During the Public Talk Course

We’ll make your learning experience truly unforgettable.

Live online trainings in English
Video lessons from the project creators—guiding you from idea discovery to speech structuring
One-on-one coaching sessions with trainers
Practical assignments with teacher feedback and a shared learning ecosystem with fellow participants
Rehearsals and online performances with feedback from trainers and the group
A chance to speak at Public Talk conferences in Moscow and Seoul —and an opportunity to perform at TEDx

Head of IT Department at a government organization

ALEXANDER BODROV

Real Cases of Our Speakers

Starting Point:

Deputy General Director at the Video Game Industry Development Organization. Successfully negotiated and signed cooperation agreements with partners in Singapore, Japan, Brazil, China, and CIS countries.

Goal:

Presentation Topic

Why Video Games Develop the Brain

A doctor recently divorced, dissatisfied with her income level and English skills. During her first interview, she didn’t know how to talk about her achievements and goals.

VERA VESELOVA

Starting Point:

Multiple-time speaker at international conferences (Istanbul, Moscow, Astana, Yerevan), TEDxNazarbayevUniversity speaker, transitioned to an international company and tripled her income since joining the project’s first stage.

Goal:

Presentation Topics

Inside the Burnout Funnel

Allowing Yourself to Be Imperfect

The Connection Between Your Environment and Longevity

English Teacher

OKSANA ROYENKO

Starting Point:

International coach. International speaker in Moscow, Istanbul, Yerevan. Organizer of an international conference in Yekaterinburg. Recognized and well-known in the region.

Goal:

Presentation Topic

Do What You’re Afraid to Do

Top mindset coach in the CIS based in Almaty, working with large corporate clients. However, when working with international clients, she faces a strong barrier, relying only on interpreters and afraid of international offers.

ALIA DIKOMBAEVA

Starting Point:

TEDx speaker in English, multiple-time speaker at international Public Talk conferences. Hosts live broadcasts in English and is launching her own signature mindset course.

Goal:

Presentation Topic

Consistent Inconsistency

How to Unlock the Power of Vulnerability Within Yourself

Pricing
Join Public Talk 19 — Go on Stage
in Limassol (Cyprus) in November 2026

Whichever format you choose, you’ll gain a one-of-a-kind experience of live public speaking—an empowering journey that will stay with you for life.

SELF-PACED

● Access to recordings of 12 trainings from the Public Talk Global program

● Independent completion of 12 homework assignments

● Independent speech preparation with video recording and trainer feedback

● Opportunity to speak on the Public Talk stage in Moscow

● Certificate of completion

● Access to the Public Talk 12 participants' chat and the Public Talk alumni community

$669 / €565 / 333,900 KZT

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SELF-PACED + CURATOR SUPPORT

● Participation in a kick-off session and 2 selected trainings from the Public Talk Global program

● 2 rehearsals (online and offline) with performance feedback from trainers and the group

● Access to recordings of 12 trainings from the Public Talk Global program

● Completion of 12 homework assignments with personal feedback from a curator

● Speech preparation with ongoing curator support

● Live performance on the Public Talk stage in Moscow or Limassol (Cyprus)

● Certificate of completion

● Professional photos from the performance

● Access to the Public Talk 12 participants' chat and the Public Talk alumni community

$1,330 / €1,135 / 667,000 KZT

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Public Talk GLOBAL

● 8 live online trainings (4 academic hours each) covering the fundamentals of public speaking with master trainers

● 8 practical assignments with personalized feedback from coaches

● 4 live online trainings in English (4 academic hours each) with invited international trainers

● 3 one-on-one mentoring sessions with a course curator

● Rehearsal and feedback session with a public speaking coach from the U.S.

● 2 performances in front of the group with feedback from master trainers

● Session with a cross-cultural communication expert on adapting speeches for new audiences

● Live performance at the Public Talk conference in Moscow, with video recording of your speech

● Live performance at the Public Talk conference in Limassol (Cyprus), attended by TEDx organizers

● Official course completion certificate

● Professional photos of your performance

● Access to the Public Talk alumni community

● A chance to be selected to speak at TEDx

$3’800/ €3’310 / 1’995’000 KZT

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Book an Interview with the Project Creators
Learn more about the program and find out if it’s the right fit for you.

Public Talk is a unique project that blends hard and soft skills. You won’t just significantly improve your English—you’ll learn to express your ideas with confidence, stand out from the crowd, and grow as a communicator.

DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!

Book an Interview with the Project Creators
Learn more about the program and find out if it’s the right fit for you.

Public Talk is a unique project that blends hard and soft skills. You won’t just significantly improve your English—you’ll learn to express your ideas with confidence, stand out from the crowd, and grow as a communicator.

DON'T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!

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