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January 29, 2025 69 mins

Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguished professionals, including US presidential candidates and high-ranking law-firm partners, and his innovative communication drills have reached five continents. Michael earned his MFA from NYU following an initial career as a professional actor on Broadway and in television.


In this episode today, you will learn:

- The worst communication advice that you've been given

- Why trying to 'thought suppress' (e.g., trying not to say um) can hinder effective speaking.

- Why communication is a deeply physical activity

- Why self-consciousness is a major barrier to good communication & how to overcome it

- Why filler language indicates a lack of focus

- The importance of posture on breathing and vocal delivery

- The 5 P's of communication

- What to do if you have an accent to become a greater communicator

- Mastering delivery, overcoming nervousness and much more


Connect with Michael:

https://gktraining.com/michael-chad-hoeppner/

https://dontsayum.com


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