Communications Masterclass
Storytelling Cocktail Evening
Join our final masterclass of the year – Let’s celebrate together!
We are wrapping up this year’s Communications masterclass series with an evening of connection, confidence, and celebration.
Think less “workshop” and more cocktail-style gathering. This evening will be relaxed, inspiring, and full of great conversations. We will explore how storytelling can help connect naturally, build relationships, and share who you are in a way that truly lands.
The masterclass is hosted by André Noël Chaker, who is known for helping professionals unlock their voice and vision.
By the end of the evening you will:
- Feel more confident connecting and networking (even with strangers!)
- Craft and share your personal story in a way that resonates.
- Record your “What’s your story” video for the Rhetorich platform.
- Leave with new friends, new tools, and a powerful story to share in Finland and beyond
Conditions:
- This workshop is for Spouse Program members who are Helsinki residents.
- You need to be registered to the Rhetorich platform before attending the masterclass.
- You will receive the link and instructions before the masterclass.
- You can use the platform until the end of 2025 to practice your communication skills at your own pace.
What to bring:
- A curious mind and an open heart
- One short story, anecdote, or personal experience you would like to share about your life in Finland
- Your phone or laptop to record your “What’s your story” video
Dress code:
- Smart casual or cocktail attire; something that makes you feel your best, most confident self!
Programme:
16.00-16.15 | Welcome and warmup
- Grab a drink, say hi and dive into the icebreaker “Your happiest Helsinki moment”
- Recap of key insights from our previous masterclasses
16.15-16.45 | “What’s your story?” – Storytelling with Rhetorich
- Get hands-on with the Rhetorich platform, draft your story and record your first version
- Small group reflections and peer support
16.45-17.15 | The R.E.A.L. Cocktail Connection
- Discover the secret sauce of likeability: Relevance, Empathy, Authencity, Laughter
- Move around the room and meet new people while consciously using one “R.E.A.L.” element in each conversation
17.15-17.45 | Pathos at the Party
- Find out how the sound of words and vivid language makes you memorable
- You will craft your one-sentence “cocktail pitch” – and have fun swapping and refining it with others
17.45-18.30 | Micro-Story Mastery
- Learn the four P’s of great stories: People, Problem, Plot, Purpose
- Practice your two-minute story and get supportive feedback to improve your story
18.30-18.50 | “What is your story?” – Filming session
- This is your time to shine! Record your polished story to the Rhetorich platform and celebrate your growth!
18.50-19.00 | Celebration and closing toast
- A closing toast to our shared stories, new connections, and the journeys ahead.
Sign up now!
We have limited seats for this masterclass, so sign up as soon as possible.
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.