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Presentations skills, psychology and marketing to present yourself and your message
Essential recommendations for media interviews
What you should keep in mind when being interviewed by the media. Here you will find 19 basic recommendations to help you and your message to be compelling in the media.
More contentment through self-acceptance or does that reduce the motivation?
Many people consider discontentment to be the most important motivator. My observation: We are happier when we learn to accept ourselves as we truly are. And we stimulate personal development this way.
Aphantasia: Living without mental images.
Most people consider it normal to be able to visualize. But a small percentage of humanity does not have this ability. We call this Aphantasia. This is what this article is about.
Good fear, bad fear
What are fears and anxiety good for and how to let go of limiting fears?
The Strength of Character and How to Cultivate It: 20 Key Factors
Are you true to your principles, even when facing strong opposition? This article explores 20 key elements of character strength and provides actionable insights on how to cultivate them.
Opinion making needs reliable information
Instead of blindly adopting opinions, it is worth investing in your own opinions. But where does the information come from?
18 tips to increase your assertiveness
Assertiveness is based on persuasiveness. What needs to be convincing is inseparably linked to the person who wants to realize his or her intentions. In addition to the quality and attractiveness of the offer, a convincing presentation is also important. The way in which we are perceived has a great impact on our assertiveness and is a major factor in determining whether we gain trust and support or whether we encounter resistance. This not only applies in the professional context, but also in the private sphere.
Self-marketing: How about your focus?
Self-marketing needs focus. You may have many strengths and talents. Don’t be tempted to focus on more than one or two, or you will dilute your message. Focus on your core message so that you are known for something that counts!
Speaking with your hands in your pockets during conversations, speeches and presentations?
Where to put your hands in conversations and during presentations? Just put your hands in your trouser pockets and the problem is solved. Many inexperienced speakers think this is quite a good idea. I (and most of the audience) don’t think it’s so good. Why? This question will be answered.
Speech is power: Make a positive impact!
Make an impact! Speech is power. And with that great power comes a great responsibility. I train and prepare you for your speeches and presentations.
How you doin’? Talking about diseases
The question “How are you doing’?” is commonplace. What is to think about it, and how do we deal with diseases in this context?
You want to avoid criticism?
Is it really a good idea to avoid criticism at all costs? Could criticism have value?
The first rule of rhetoric: Let us start with the basics of speaking.
Does everyone have to say something about everything? In my opinion, the most important rule of rhetoric and good communication style is that those who have nothing to say should shut up.
Tongue twisters from A to Z as training for voice, articulation and concentration
Tongue breakers are used to train dedicated speakers for speaking, articulation, and concentration.
26 tips for mastering television interviews
Most of the time it happens unexpectedly. That’s why you’ll find tips for preparing for and participating in television interviews here.
The importance of showing appreciation: 10 good reasons to show appreciation
We all need to know that we’re important in other people’s lives. We need to be noticed and valued — in private and business life. Why do I believe that it is so important to show appreciation? Because…
Rather SMART goals than unfulfilled wishes. SMART goals make life easier.
Better smart goals than unfulfilled wishes. Well-defined goals for better self-management, more effective meetings, negotiations,… Life is much easier when agreements with ourselves and others are made more clearly and realistically.
Overcome your fear of public speaking, with coaching or therapy in Berlin
Does stage fright or performance anxiety block and frustrate your ambitions? Eliminating your fear of public speaking is possible! With techniques like NLP and Hypnobalancing™, you can retrain both your conscious and your subconscious mind.
Public speaking: 14 tips for a healthy voice and a sonorous performance
Professional speakers must be particularly careful as their voices are their prerequisites for their tasks. That’s why you’ll find tips on how to protect your voice on these pages.
Get into the ideal mental state with Hypnobalancing™
Get into the ideal mental state with Hypnobalancing™. Discard legacies, recognize and activate strengths, gain insights and clarity, promote charisma.
Presentation design: 20 tips for PowerPoint, Keynote and Co.
What does a convincing presentation with presentation software need? Here are some tips for presentation design with PowerPoint, Keynote and Co.
Are you a good listener? 15 tips for active listening.
Being a good listener can help you to see the world through the eyes of others. It enriches your understanding and expands your capacity for empathy. Listening increases your contact with the outside world by helping you improve your communication skills.
Keith Johnstone, improvisational theater, 14 rules and ImproRhetoric™
Keith Johnstone is considered to be the founder of modern improvisation theater and thus provided me with numerous ideas for the development of improRhetorics™. Read the 14 “Rules” of improvisation theater. Models and wisdom for coaching and presentation skills. I do not only recommend the books and ideas of Keith Johnstone to participants in my workshops.
The ancient speech structure for your speeches and presentations
The ancient greek speech structure is probably the oldest structuring formula for speeches. It dates back to antiquity. And it still works today for speeches and presentations. Learn how to convince classically.
Glossary
In the glossary, you will find information on common and not-so-common terms related to strategic communication. Communication science, marketing, and psychology complement each other. Where the glossary and article end, the work with me begins. I make sure that you and your message are convincing –in conversations and presentations.
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