Presentation Design Archives - Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/category/presentation-design/ How to make you and your message compelling in conversations and presentations Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.karstennoack.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-Logo-ohne-text-600-32x32.png Presentation Design Archives - Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/category/presentation-design/ 32 32 Create An Excellent Speech or Presentation as a Masterpiece https://www.karstennoack.com/work-on-a-speech-or-presentation-as-a-masterpiece/ https://www.karstennoack.com/work-on-a-speech-or-presentation-as-a-masterpiece/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:52:44 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47673 Create an excellent speech or presentation. It will bring you forward as a presenter. Every speaker should make a brilliant speech at least once in his life. The effect goes far beyond the event because the experience becomes a mental reference. Such an experience will change you as a speaker. Create your rhetorical masterpiece. Here is how to do it.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/props-in-presentations-speeches/feed/ 0 The Opening of Your Pitch https://www.karstennoack.com/benefits-beginning-pitch/ https://www.karstennoack.com/benefits-beginning-pitch/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 07:50:17 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=399 The first few minutes of your pitch are critical. Carefully plan your opening, as these initial moments can make or break your presentation.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/benefits-beginning-pitch/feed/ 0 The Five-Finger Speech Structure: An Easy Way to Make Your Message Stick https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/ https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:30:53 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=50800 The Five-Finger Speech Structure is a simple and powerful tool to help speakers effectively communicate their message, whether in planned or impromptu settings. It guides you through outlining the current situation, defining goals, planning implementation, highlighting benefits, and delivering a strong call to action.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/feed/ 0 The Art of Delivering a Speech: Why Reading Alone Won’t Cut It https://www.karstennoack.com/read-out-loud-manuscripts/ https://www.karstennoack.com/read-out-loud-manuscripts/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:45:36 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=53252 Delivering a speech is more than just reading words off a page. It’s about making an authentic connection with your audience, leaving a lasting impression, and bringing the words to life with energy and enthusiasm. In this guide, we’ll explore why preparation and effective delivery are crucial to making your speech resonate.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/read-out-loud-manuscripts/feed/ 0 Being right at all costs. The price we pay for needing to be right. https://www.karstennoack.com/being-right-at-all-costs/ https://www.karstennoack.com/being-right-at-all-costs/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:44:59 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=53227 Persuading without arguments, assertiveness, winning without consideration, knockout by nasty tricks, black magic, manipulating. It is a coveted feeling to be right.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/being-right-at-all-costs/feed/ 0 Worth the Effort: How Investing in Preparation Leads to Unforgettable Presentations https://www.karstennoack.com/investment-preparing-speech-presentation/ https://www.karstennoack.com/investment-preparing-speech-presentation/#respond Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:11:17 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=45857 Discover the true value of a well-prepared presentation. Learn how investing in preparation can transform your presentations from average to unforgettable. This guide reveals actionable strategies to captivate your audience, including engaging storytelling, effective use of props, and meticulous practice. Whether you're delivering a sales pitch, keynote, or boardroom presentation, find out how to make every moment count and leave a lasting impression

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/investment-preparing-speech-presentation/feed/ 0 Structure for speeches and presentations: Take your audience from hell to heaven. https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-heaven-hell-presentation/ https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-heaven-hell-presentation/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:57:14 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47615 Do you offer a way to better conditions? It's about promoting change? Whether products, processes, etc. Do you want to hold a public office?

I call this easy to use and very effective speech structure the "Hell-Heaven-Way". If the conditions are untenable and there are solutions available, you can also use it outside the church to convince your audience.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-heaven-hell-presentation/feed/ 2 20 tips for humor in speeches and presentations https://www.karstennoack.com/19-tips-for-humor-in-speeches-and-presentations/ https://www.karstennoack.com/19-tips-for-humor-in-speeches-and-presentations/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:08:11 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47527 Do you want the attention of your audience? Humorously move your audience before the seat hurts. Humor relaxes. It resolves tense, stressful situations. Humor has some positive effects. Appropriate humor can be used effectively in many situations. Find out what is worth paying attention to.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/19-tips-for-humor-in-speeches-and-presentations/feed/ 1 The first rule of rhetoric: Let us start with the basics of speaking. https://www.karstennoack.com/first-rule-of-rhetoric-good-communication-and-presenting/ https://www.karstennoack.com/first-rule-of-rhetoric-good-communication-and-presenting/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2019 10:12:50 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47767 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.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/presentation-design/feed/ 0 The ancient speech structure for your speeches and presentations https://www.karstennoack.com/ancient-speech-structure-speeches-presentations/ https://www.karstennoack.com/ancient-speech-structure-speeches-presentations/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2019 10:42:02 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47597 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.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/ancient-speech-structure-speeches-presentations/feed/ 0 Freedom of speech, yes! Free speech comes with responsibilities. https://www.karstennoack.com/free-speech-responsibilities/ https://www.karstennoack.com/free-speech-responsibilities/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=1874 Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission. It sounds true, and it is true. And it is also not always right to hide behind that saying.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/free-speech-responsibilities/feed/ 0 How to Structure Your Speeches and Presentations: Opening, Body, Conclusion https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-opening-body-conclusion/ https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-opening-body-conclusion/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 06:22:56 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=5276 How do you organize your speeches and presentations? In this article, you will find the simplest structure already taught at the school level. It is still taught because it still works.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-structure-opening-body-conclusion/feed/ 0 15 Tips for your speech writing – step by step https://www.karstennoack.com/interested-in-better-speech-writing/ https://www.karstennoack.com/interested-in-better-speech-writing/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2019 10:46:59 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=879 Learn how to solve speech writing problems in all phase of the speech writing process. How to write a speech - step by step.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/interested-in-better-speech-writing/feed/ 0 Good speakers will offer additional perspectives https://www.karstennoack.com/good-speakers-will-offer-additional-perspectives/ https://www.karstennoack.com/good-speakers-will-offer-additional-perspectives/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2019 23:01:22 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=897 Does your speech offer some new insights to the audience? Do you invite them to explore another point of view? Or do you try to force them to accept your point of view?

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