Of course you are! When things are going your way.
And you’re comfortable. And it’s a friendly audience.
And you have prepared. And the stars have aligned. And.
And. And. And…
What about when things aren’t ideal?
When you’re nervous…
Or underprepared…
Or battling the same ol’ demons…
Can you still perform well then?
Yes — If you get, read, and use this book.
Learn the fastest, most effective way to improve your public speaking and communication skills by focusing on delivery—because how you say something matters more than what you say—with exercises that can boost confidence and influence.
In the age of technology, we’re getting worse at communicating by the day, but the good news is, everyone can improve their speaking.
Through physical exercises, you will be able to talk to a group with complete confidence or simply effectively tell a joke. Don’t Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.
He’s coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills.
As the CEO and founder of GK Training, Michael pioneered an innovative approach to communication training that relied on physical exercises to reimagine the experience of public speaking.
For nearly 15 years, Michael has been developing bespoke tools for individuals, companies, and organizations giving them the communication skills necessary to reach their highest goals in work and life. Now, he shares his wide‑ranging knowledge in Don’t Say Um.
Don’t Say Um is filled with detailed walkthroughs of physical exercises that address issues from eye contact to filler words, warm-ups to nerves.
But we don’t stop there.
With your purchase you get exclusive access to video versions of the exercises to reinforce your training. In these videos Michael Chad Hoeppner becomes your personal communication coach, demonstrating exercises that he created to unlock you full potential as a communicator.
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created by Michael Chad Hoeppner and described in Don’t Say Um, get to know his communication coaching firm, GK Training.
From individual training to large group workshops, GK offers programs on Executive Presence, Sales, Facilitation, Writing, Effective Meeting Management, and more, as well as innovative and sophisticated technology integrations like Question Roulette, GK’s communication training app.
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