How you are guaranteed to have your say in the meeting Career trap Meeting: Good ideas only have an impact if they are heard Do you know this? A controversial topic is being discussed in the meeting, opinions are heated back and forth. Good ideas and goal-oriented proposals are needed now. And what happens? Exactly those colleagues who [...]
Stage fright: Fear of shame? In the first part of this blog post on stage fright, we looked at the effects and background of stage fright. I think that it is very important to first understand what is going on in our brains and bodies, and then in the second step to apply the really right and appropriate tools [...]
When your knees tremble before the lecture Are you also one of those people who feel completely different from stage fright just at the thought of making a public statement? Who already break out in a sweat at the idea of giving a speech or presentation in front of an audience? If so, they are not alone. The unnecessary [...]
3 practical tips on how to work better through voice coaching A client had asked me for feedback on his new video. So I sat there and followed the very elaborate and professionally made video message. My customer – to maintain anonymity I'll call him Günther here – has what it takes and successfully goes his way. He [...]
3 practical tips against nervousness and fear of speaking Werner suffers. He walks up and down. His lips move silently. He frantically recites the beginning of the presentation, which he is about to give. In front of 150 global company representatives, including the CEO. Werner no longer feels nausea and his legs at all. His head feels like cotton wool. Not a single word [...]
Karin has an important appointment today and doesn't want to show her stress. She will present an important concept to the CEO of her company. She has been working on it for weeks. Now she sits in the car on the day of the presentation and drives to work. Often everything starts with time pressure Actually, she doesn't drive, she stops. In traffic jams. And [...]
How to master the magical moment at the beginning of your presentation How do you feel when you have to speak in front of an audience? Will you climb the podium fearlessly and just get started? With a lot of safety and stability? Or are you, like the majority of people, one of those speakers who come forward with rather weak knees and [...]
Tell me your very special voice moment Do you also know moments when a voice suddenly touches you very deeply? Or another voice scratches the ear very badly? Voice has power. Voice works. It reveals what we think and feel at any given moment. Depending on which sounds we produce, we work very well [...]
What to do if you can't cope with a situation? In my seminars and coaching sessions, there is often a discussion about how to interpret being real and authentic in public life. Most of the time, we are confident in our topics and messages, which we know well. But what happens when we are suddenly exposed to a situation [...]
Suppose a professional matter is very close to your heart. You really want to convince your supervisor of this. They have prepared intensively for the appointment. Their chain of reasoning is firmly anchored in their brain so that they can get started at any time. Finally, you are called to the boss. You are bursting with excitement to present your great idea [...]
