International Day of Theatre Celebration Featuring Former Student Zachary Benetatos
Chat with Zachary Benetatos, the Man behind Unscripted
Fancy honing your public speaking skills for World Speech Day? Let's get to know Zachary Benetatos, the mastermind behind Unscripted. This innovative business is all about teaching professionals the art of strategic communication using improvisation and storytelling techniques.
The Foundation
Unscripted was born out of a passion for theater. Zachary's background in improv theatre laid the groundwork for the methods he uses at Unscripted. But let's dive into what Unscripted actually is!
Put simply, Unscripted is Zachary's business. He offers classes to business professionals yearning to boost their public speaking skills. The name "Unscripted" stems from his mission to help clients excel in unscripted moments while communicating with confidence and ease. His training programs cater to both individuals and organizations, offering an alternative to laborious note-taking.
The Spark
While he's been dabbling in improv for years, it was during COP28 that Zachary experienced the "lightbulb moment." Asked to write speeches, he realized his true calling lay in this area—and he enjoyed it! One of the NGOs he worked with during COP28 was even founded by a member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family.
The Clientele
Zachary caters to two main types of clients: those struggling with public speaking and a fear of presenting, and those interested in learning about the improv-based approach and its benefits for teams or organizations. Initially, clients may come across as stiff and guarded, but by the end of the classes, everyone's fully engaged.
The Marriage of Art and Business
Zachary's love for theater and improv drove him to launch Unscripted. Yet, he's also been business-savvy from the start. Our website played a pivotal role in helping him recognize business as a platform for his other aspirations. The support he received there was unmatched.
The Vision
So, what does the future hold for Unscripted? Zachary has three key goals:
- Integrate his curriculum into schools, empowering children of all ages with improvisation communication to enhance their business acumen.
- Bring the business into the public sector, addressing pressing issues like food scarcity and climate change through imaginative storytelling and accessible information.
- Expand his team to keep delivering top-notch services.
Improvisation-based public speaking training, like Unscripted, is all about creativity, adaptability, and effective communication. Its future looks promising, with potential for integration with technology, global accessibility, and cross-disciplinary applications. Go get 'em, Unscripted!
- Zachary Benetatos, the creator of Unscripted, aims to integrate his improvisation-based communication curriculum into schools, enriching children's education in both business and self-development through online and offline learning.
- Seeking to broaden Unscripted's scope, Zachary plans to apply his methods to the public sector, using storytelling and creative problem-solving to address global challenges such as food scarcity and climate change, and leveraging online education for worldwide accessibility.
