Presentation Skills Archives - Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/category/presentation-skills/ How to make you and your message compelling in conversations and presentations Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:22:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.karstennoack.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-Logo-ohne-text-600-32x32.png Presentation Skills Archives - Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/category/presentation-skills/ 32 32 Create an Exceptional Speech or Presentation | Karsten Noack 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 Why one exceptionally prepared speech can change you as a speaker. Learn how message, structure, storytelling, delivery and rehearsal work together.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/props-in-presentations-speeches/feed/ 0 How to Start a Pitch: 7 Strong Opening Strategies 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 How should you start a business pitch? Discover 7 effective opening strategies for client pitches, board presentations, investor pitches, and important proposals.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/benefits-beginning-pitch/feed/ 0 Professional Impact Analysis: Discover How Others See You https://www.karstennoack.com/effect-analysis-speech-body-language/ https://www.karstennoack.com/effect-analysis-speech-body-language/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:20:53 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=46299 How do others experience you? Professional impact analysis for executives and business leaders: voice, body language, communication, presence, video feedback, and blind spots.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/effect-analysis-speech-body-language/feed/ 0 Facial Expressions in Public Speaking: 12 Practical Rules https://www.karstennoack.com/facial-expressions-public-speaking/ https://www.karstennoack.com/facial-expressions-public-speaking/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:42:53 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=47893 How should you use facial expressions in public speaking? Learn 12 practical rules for presentations, pitches, speeches, Q&A, executive presence, and video.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/facial-expressions-public-speaking/feed/ 3 KISS Principle in Communication: Keep Complex Ideas Clear https://www.karstennoack.com/keep-it-simple-stupid/ https://www.karstennoack.com/keep-it-simple-stupid/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 14:16:00 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=2418 How does the KISS principle improve communication? Learn how to simplify complex presentations, executive messages, pitches, and decisions without oversimplifying them.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/keep-it-simple-stupid/feed/ 1 Five-Finger Speech Structure: A Simple Presentation Framework https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/ https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:30:53 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=50800 Use the Five-Finger Speech Structure to organize presentations, pitches, meeting contributions, and impromptu speeches: situation, direction, path, value, and next step.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/five-finger-speech-structure/feed/ 1 Speech Anxiety: An Obstacle to Your Career https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-anxiety-career/ https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-anxiety-career/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:20:56 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=54122 Missing out on a promotion or leadership role—not due to a lack of skills, but because fear holds you back from speaking up. Speech anxiety, if left unchecked, can sabotage your career. But what if you could turn that fear into strength? This article will show you how to understand, manage, and overcome speech anxiety—so you can confidently seize every opportunity.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/speech-anxiety-career/feed/ 0 How to Read a Speech Without Sounding Like You’re Reading 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 How can you deliver a speech from a manuscript without sounding as though you are reading? Learn how to write for the ear, rehearse, use pauses, eye contact, and teleprompters effectively.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/grounding-speeches-presentations/feed/ 0 Speak Up at Work: How to Raise Concerns Effectively https://www.karstennoack.com/stand-up-speak-up/ https://www.karstennoack.com/stand-up-speak-up/#respond Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:55:06 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=1029 Some people have an opinion that deserves attention. Often, however, this opinion is not heard. Then it is time to decide whether to keep it that way or to share the point of view more clearly with others. Not everyone dares this step. What about you?

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/stand-up-speak-up/feed/ 0 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/speech-is-power/feed/ 0 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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