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Corporate Workshops • CareerTalk

Corporate Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training in Sri Lanka

CareerTalk is a guided 6-month workplace communication program that helps teams build confidence in presentations, meetings, impromptu speaking, and professional communication.

MAS

MAS – Scaled communication training from shop floor staff to senior management for better organization-wide collaboration.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut – Standardized service English for front-line teams to ensure a consistent and professional customer experience.

Oracle

McLarens – Streamlined professional writing and email etiquette for logistics teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Pizza Hut

American Center – Empowered youth through English enhancement programs designed to build essential career and communication skills.

Pizza Hut

DFCC Bank – Upskilled call center teams to handle customer inquiries with greater professional clarity and confidence.

Pizza Hut

Dialog – Supported internal promotions by providing targeted English training for staff transitioning into higher-level roles.

Pizza Hut

Allianz – Delivered high-impact, short-term programs to rapidly bridge communication gaps within specialized corporate teams.

6 Months

Structured guided program

2 Sessions

Per month after training

LKR 340,000

All inclusive program fee

custom communication workshops

A practical speaking system for modern teams

  • Not a one-off workshop. CareerTalk creates a regular speaking practice environment inside the organization.
  • Every session is guided by an HLS communication coach for quality, language support, and practical feedback.
  • Designed for real workplace communication: presentations, idea pitching, meeting participation, and confidence building.
  • One-time fee with handouts, training materials, and final certificates included.
Overview

A better way to
build speaking
confidence at work

Many employees do not get regular opportunities to speak confidently in English at work. As a result, presentations feel stressful, ideas are not always communicated clearly, and capable staff often hesitate in meetings.

CareerTalk addresses this through a structured, in-house communication model that combines guided practice, rotating leadership, prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and professional feedback over a six-month period.

What it develops


Presentation confidence
Meeting participation
Clearer business communication
Stronger impromptu speaking

Who it is for

L&D and HR teams Management trainees Client-facing staff Supervisors and team leads

Ideal participant size

Minimum 12 participants and maximum 20 participants. This keeps the sessions interactive while ensuring each participant gets regular speaking opportunities.

Challenges we solve

Built around real workplace communication gaps

Low speaking confidence

Employees often hesitate to speak in meetings, especially in English-speaking professional settings.Employees often hesitate to speak in meetings, especially in English-speaking professional settings.

Weak presentation structure

Staff may have technical knowledge but struggle to organize ideas clearly when presenting.

Limited practice opportunities

Many teams do not have a safe, regular space to practice speaking and receive guided feedback.

Need for practical outcomes

Organizations need structured communication improvement, not only motivational sessions or theory.

How it works

6-month program structure

The program starts with training and setup, followed by guided practice sessions run inside the organization with ongoing HLS support.

Month 1
Training & Setup

Introduction to the CareerTalk model
Demonstration sessions led by HLS
Role familiarization and program coordination
Guided practice on how to run the sessions

Months 2–6
Guided Practice

Two sessions per month
90-minute structured format
Rotating internal roles
HLS coach present in every session
Ongoing feedback, language support, and leadership development

PROGRAM ROLES

Simple, practical role structure

Session Leader

Opens the session, coordinates the agenda, introduces the speakers, and keeps the session moving smoothly.

Evaluator

Provides structured feedback on prepared speeches and highlights strengths and improvement points.

Timer / HR Support

Keeps track of timing and supports smooth coordination, visibility, and continuity from the organization side.

HLS Communication Coach

Runs the language warm-up, provides communication guidance, and supports every session throughout the program.

SESSION FORMAT

90-minute session breakdown

1

Opening & role introduction

Session Leader welcomes participants and introduces the key roles for the day.

2

Icebreaker & language warm-up

A short HLS-led warm-up that prepares the group to speak while introducing a communication or language point.

3

2 prepared speeches

Participants deliver short prepared speeches or workplace presentations, usually 3–5 minutes each.

4

Impromptu speaking round

At least 5 participants respond to on-the-spot topics to build fluency, confidence, and quick thinking.

5

Evaluation & recognition

Structured feedback from the Evaluator and HLS coach, plus recognition for standout speakers.

Business outcomes

What organizations gain

Confident presenters

Employees become more confident when presenting ideas, updates, and proposals.

Stronger meeting participation

Teams learn to speak more clearly and contribute more effectively in professional discussions.

Leadership development

Role rotation gives employees practical leadership and facilitation experience.

Visible program value

Certificates, role recognition, and structured outcomes make the program easy to justify internally.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

All-inclusive and easy to implement

  • 6-month guided workplace communication program
  • One-time fee with no individual memberships or royalty payments
  • Training materials, handouts, and certificates included
  • HLS coach attends every session
  • Recognition for top session leaders and active participants
  • Final Certificate of Recognition for all eligible participants
INVESTMENT

LKR 340,000

The total investment covers the full six-month program, including facilitation, handouts, training materials, and final certificates.

Recommended participant range

Minimum 12 participants • Maximum 20 participants

Program completion

At the end of the program, active participants receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this only a public speaking program?
No. CareerTalk is designed for broader workplace communication needs, including presentations, idea pitching, meeting participation, and confidence building.
How often are the sessions conducted?
The first month is used for training and setup. From month two onward, sessions are typically held twice a month.
What is the recommended group size?
The ideal size is between 12 and 20 participants to ensure good participation and speaking opportunities in every session.
Is certification included?
Yes. Participants who actively complete the program receive a Certificate of Recognition at the end of the six months.
Does HLS attend every session?
Yes. An HLS communication coach attends each session to guide the process, support the language component, and maintain quality.

Interested in CareerTalk
for your team?

We can tailor the rollout to your workplace needs while keeping the structure, quality, and guided support that make the program effective.

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