Founding interest is open in Fort Myers

The communication gym Fort Myers has been missing.

Practice how you speak, listen, tell stories, think on your feet, build trust and lead—inside a room built for real reps, useful feedback and human connection.

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What it feels like

Part gym. Part social club. Entirely human.

No long lectures. No pressure to become a formal speaker. Practice, connect, receive one useful cue and try again.

SpeakStrong

Train voice, clarity, story and presence.

Rep Room

Short attempts, coaching and a second rep.

Scenario Lab

Practice moments that matter in real life.

SpeakSocial

Build communication through connection.

Catalyst Night

Share growth, ideas and contribution.

Choose the first room for your community

One communication gym.
Two ways to lead it.

As a local SpeakNess host, you choose the club format that fits the people you can bring together. Both are recurring, facilitated groups with actual communication practice, peer connection and a path to visible progress. You can begin with one and add the other as your market grows.

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01 · SOCIAL / CONNECTION CLUB · SPEAKNESS CONNECT

Social fitness.
Real connection. A place to belong.

A social wellness club for adults who want stronger human connection, more ease in conversations and a regular place to be seen, heard and involved. Train the communication skills that help relationships grow.

The setup
Start with a welcoming local group. Run two guided 60–90 minute gatherings each month, with partner reps, conversation prompts, story exchanges, feedback and optional social nights.
What a meeting looks like
Welcome and connection → one practical communication skill → paired or small-group reps → useful feedback and a second try → a real-life connection challenge.
What members gain
New local relationships; stronger listening, social confidence and storytelling; more comfort joining and contributing to a room.
What you build
A recurring community people want to return to, a trusted local identity and natural pathways to events, workshops and deeper coaching.
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Nick Lambe · SpeakNess founder
02 · BUSINESS / SPEAKING CLUB · SPEAKNESS PRO

Public speaking. Business.
Train the moments that move people.

For owners, experts and professionals who need to explain their value, lead meetings, pitch ideas, speak publicly and build trusted business relationships.

The setup
Bring together a focused peer group of roughly 6–12 local professionals, ideally from complementary businesses. Meet twice monthly for 60–90 minutes, with a business communication challenge and commitments between meetings.
What a meeting looks like
Business win and current challenge → one skill or scenario → practice a pitch, story, meeting or difficult conversation → peer input and host coaching → second rep and a real-world action.
What members gain
Clearer positioning and presentations; better conversations with prospects, partners and teams; a network that sees and understands their work.
What you build
A recurring professional room, strong local relationships, visibility as its facilitator and pathways into company gyms, workshops and stages.
Start with the room you can lead well.Your founding host package supports either format and the expansion of your local club.

The member model

Choose your room.
Keep building your range.

Local memberships include digital SpeakNess membership, so practice continues between sessions.

Online$47/month

Your communication gym, wherever you are.

  • Digital communication training and practice
  • Voice, storytelling, confidence and influence
  • Build a consistent practice between real-life moments
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Connect$79/month

Connection, social confidence and communication for everyday life.

  • Local Connect experiences and SpeakSocial
  • Listening, introductions, stories and relationships
  • Digital SpeakNess membership included
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Pro$149/month

Public speaking, business communication and leadership in the room.

  • Local Pro workouts and Scenario Labs
  • Presentations, meetings, pitches and feedback
  • Digital SpeakNess membership included
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All Access$199/month

Train across both sides of your communication life.

  • Both Connect and Pro pathways
  • A connected personal and professional practice
  • Digital SpeakNess membership included
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$29 drop-in · $59 workshop
A practical first step before choosing a membership.

These are recommended member prices. Your local host confirms availability, calendar and final local pricing before enrollment. Local markets are forming; joining an interest list does not charge you.

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Your city. Your room.

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