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Communications masterclass

Relevance, Voice and Appearance

Career support
Date:Thursday 28 August 2025
Time:10.00 – 13.00
Place:Dustin Event Arena, Kansakoulukatu 3, Basement (floor -1)
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Elevate your communication skills, captivate your audience, and stand out in every conversation!

 

You can now register to the next workshop in our communications Masterclass series!

Join the workshop to master the art of impactful communication, and help establish yourself professionally in your new home.

 

About the workshop

 

This masterclass will focus on Relevance, Voice and Appearance.

It will be hosted by André Noël Chaker, an award-winning speaker known for helping professionals unlock their voice and vision.

By registering to this masterclass you will also get access to the Rhetorich tool which you can use until the end of 2025 to practice your communications skills at your own pace.

 

What will you gain from the workshop?

 

Impactful communication is the key to meaningful networking, which is a critical part of Finnish working culture and the local job market. This is why we organise these workshops and encourage people to invest in their skills!

Join the workshop to invest in yourself and find your professional voice for your new home.

 

Masterclass agenda

 

  • 10:00–10:10 | Welcome & Warm-Up
    Get to know your expert host André and fellow spouses, and revisit key takeaways from past sessions.
  • 10:10–10:40 | Introduction to Rhetorich Framework
    Learn how to stay relevant, stand out, and apply your unique story using the “3 Why’s and 2 Who’s.”
  • 10:40–11:30 | Guided Practice: Speaking with Confidence
    Master the 8 essential voice elements. Warm up, record your presentation, receive instant AI feedback via Rhetorich, and refine your message with expert tips.
  • 11:30–12:00 | Body Language & Appearance
    Discover how non-verbal cues influence your impact. Practice techniques that enhance your presence on camera and in person.
  • 12:00–12:40 | Use Cases: From Interviews to Everyday Impact
    Learn how to tailor Rhetorich for your own specific needs. Reflect in small groups and explore for what kind of purposes you can use Rhetorich for.
  • 12:40–13:00 | Wrap-Up & Next Steps
    Q&A, group insights, and how to keep practicing with Rhetorich at home.

 

Sign up now!

 

We have limited seats for this workshop, so sign up as soon as possible.

If you sign up and can’t make it, please let us know in advance.

As a Spouse Program career support service, this workshop is only available for Spouse Program members who are Helsinki residents. Learn more here.

Meet your trainer

André Noël Chaker is an award-winning speaker, writer, and tech entrepreneur originally from Canada, now based in Finland. He is the co-founder of MySpeaker, Europe’s fastest-growing speaking and technology company, and the architect behind its innovative AI platform, Rhetorich.

Over the past decade, André has become one of Finland’s top business speakers, with over 1,000 keynotes delivered globally. His accolades include Speaker of the Year (2012) and multiple honors at the Finnish Evento Awards.

A law graduate from McGill University with an MBA from Aalto, André has also led ventures in tech, sports, and gaming, and served in executive roles at Veikkaus Oy and major global sports organizations.