Feel more prepared, gain more confidence, overcome nerves, and get pitch perfect by rehearsing in advance in realistic, immersive virtual environments.
TRY THE PRACTICE ROOMS OUR GROUNDBREAKING VR TRAINING APP AND MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT NOW.
The NEW easy way to practice and review your delivery
in advance… ensuring you shine on the day.
Ongoing practice is critical to communication success.
Yet one of the biggest challenges is getting real-time practice and feedback for that important board meeting, presentation or high stakes conversation, ahead of the real event.
THE PRACTICE ROOMS is a new virtual reality training tool from The Colin James Method®’s partnership with award-winning VR specialists Virtual Speech. Giving you the edge, this innovative technology is a first in Australia.
It’s the groundbreaking solution to rehearse day or night in a safe, comfortable and realistic environment, building your confidence with the content so you can connect and add value to your audience on the day.
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THE PRACTICE ROOMS work…
Available with our Mastering Communication Programs
The PRACTICE ROOMS VR training supports the Advanced and Premium Mastering Communication programs and the Online program. It’s designed to help you with your ongoing practice for 12-months. Upgrade to include this VR app for 12-months, so you make an impact in every communication.
What are THE PRACTICE ROOMS?
This brand-new virtual reality training app enables you to immerse yourself in real-life business relevant scenarios and practice your communication and presentation skills in front of a virtual audience. You can load your presentation slides, receive feedback on your pitch, tone, speed and eye contact… and get comfortable with your content in advance.
THE PRACTICE ROOMS training tool gives you access to 6 different virtual reality training rooms, allowing you to work on your communication skills in different scenarios before you deliver to your live audience.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Practice for major business conferences.
AUDITORIUM TED STYLE
Overcome public speaking nerves & build confidence.
BOARD MEETING
Overcome public speaking nerves & build confidence.
TRAINING ROOM
Improve training course content and prepare training delivery.
MEDIA/PRESS INTERVIEWS
Practice and prepare for major media and press interviews and events.
SALES OR TEAM MEETING
Hone your sales pitch or team communications to get results.
Talk through, crawl through, walk through, run through, it’s never perfect the first time – ongoing practice is the key to masterful communication.
– Colin James, Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator
Why use virtual reality for communication skills practice?
ACTIVE PRACTICE
Helps you practice your skills and prepare for high stakes communications.
ACTIVE PRACTICE
Helps you practice your skills and prepare for high stakes communications.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARING
Immersive training with realistic business scenario’s in a safe virtual reality environment.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARING
Immersive training with realistic business scenario’s in a safe virtual reality environment.
INSTANT FEEDBACK
Receive feedback on performance, including pauses, eye contact and speaking pace.
INSTANT FEEDBACK
Receive feedback on performance, including pauses, eye contact and speaking pace.
PROVEN RESULTS
88% of employees said they had improved with virtual reality training.
PROVEN RESULTS
88% of employees said they had improved with virtual reality training.
What do I need to access THE PRACTICE ROOMS?
The Mastering Communication Program
First, you need to get the methodology and skills to become an effective and influential communicator by undertaking a Mastering Communication Program. When you understand and can apply world-class communication techniques and preparation, you’ll be ready to practice to perfection with THE PRACTICE ROOMS, VR app.
You can upgrade to get 12-months access to the VR practice app with the following programs:
- Advanced Mastering Communication – 2-day workshop + 8-weeks support
- Premium Mastering Communication – 2-day workshop + 12-months support
- Online Mastering Communication – 12-month online program, direct from Colin James
Each program includes a series of videos. Just perfect to watch a coaching session and then practice this skill in the VR app. It’s great if you need to focus for a big presentation or meeting.
THE PRACTICE ROOMS app
Download the free Virtual Speech phone app from the app store. Purchase either the Mastering Communication Premium, Advanced or Online program and add the VR bundle. Then enter your unique code sent to you from The Colin James Method® to access THE PRACTICE ROOMS.
Virtual Reality Goggles
To immerse yourself in the training you will need virtual reality goggles. If you already have virtual reality goggles then you can use these with the app. Alternatively, virtual reality goggles are available online and at leading electronic stores. Great goggles range anywhere in price from $30 upwards. There are many uses for virtual reality goggles now from watching immersive travel experiences to accessing movies online.
Key features of THE PRACTICE ROOMS
HIGH QUALITY ENVIRONMENTS
Photo realistic environments, including large and small conference rooms, as well as training rooms and meetings.
AVATAR INTERACTION
Interact with avatars who can react to what you are saying and provide visual feedback on performance.
LOAD IN YOUR SLIDES
Add slides into the virtual conference room so you can effectively practice for your upcoming event.
UPLOAD SPEECHES
After you’ve finished a speech or pitch, upload the audio to the learning portal where you can review it and send it to a colleague to provide feedback.
VOICES ANALYSIS & RECORDING
Get feedback on speaking pace, filler words, eye contact and more. You can also play back recordings to identify areas of improvement.
SOUND & DISTRACTIONS
The training app immerses you in 360° sound using the latest VR audio technology. You can enable distractions to make it even more real.
Make an impact every time with the Mastering Communications Programs and Virtual Reality practice rooms.
Want to know more? Enquire now to speak with one of our communication specialists.
Mastering Communication Program Options
Online Course
- OPTIONAL – THE PRACTICE ROOMS (VR rehearsal app)
2-day face-to-face workshopQuarterly group coaching calls
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Advanced Program
- OPTIONAL – THE PRACTICE ROOMS (VR rehearsal app)
Fortnightly email guidanceFlexible modules to complete in your own timeQuarterly group coaching callsAccess to content library
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