Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/ How to make you and your message compelling in conversations and presentations Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:14:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.karstennoack.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-Logo-ohne-text-600-32x32.png Karsten Noack Training & Coaching Berlin https://www.karstennoack.com/ 32 32 Emotionally Immature Personalities: Lead with Composure at Work and at Home https://www.karstennoack.com/emotionally-immature-personalities/ https://www.karstennoack.com/emotionally-immature-personalities/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:51:43 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=55581 Recognize emotional immaturity fast—set boundaries, stay clear, and strengthen your adult self. Practical strategies for business and private life (Berlin & online).

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/does-narcissism-get-worse-with-age/feed/ 0 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/work-on-a-speech-or-presentation-as-a-masterpiece/feed/ 1 Fear of Making the Wrong Decision? How to Decide Under Uncertainty https://www.karstennoack.com/the-biggest-mistake-you-can-make-in-your-life-is-to-be-always-afraid-of-making-a-mistake/ https://www.karstennoack.com/the-biggest-mistake-you-can-make-in-your-life-is-to-be-always-afraid-of-making-a-mistake/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:47:33 +0000 http://www.karstennoack.com/?p=34876 Afraid of making the wrong decision? Learn how to make sound decisions under uncertainty, avoid decision paralysis, assess risk, and know when it is time to act.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/the-biggest-mistake-you-can-make-in-your-life-is-to-be-always-afraid-of-making-a-mistake/feed/ 0 Am I a Narcissist? 8 Questions for Honest Self-Reflection https://www.karstennoack.com/indications-to-be-a-narcissist/ https://www.karstennoack.com/indications-to-be-a-narcissist/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:32:41 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=51205 Wondering whether you have narcissistic traits? Explore 8 evidence-informed questions about criticism, empathy, entitlement, responsibility, leadership, and impact.

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]]> https://www.karstennoack.com/future-shape-coaching/feed/ 0 Props in Presentations: 12 Rules for Using Them Effectively https://www.karstennoack.com/props-in-presentations-speeches/ https://www.karstennoack.com/props-in-presentations-speeches/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 07:58:35 +0000 https://www.karstennoack.com/?p=54875 How should you use props in a presentation? Learn 12 practical rules, examples, common mistakes, and how to use physical objects in pitches, speeches, and executive presentations.

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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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