Where communication becomes a trained skill, not a natural talent.

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Transform your communication skills with proven techniques to talk like a pro, even when you feel like a fraud.

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Michael Chad Hoeppner is the foremost expert on effective speaking.

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.

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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.

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I'm impressed by how engaged your team is in the participants that are here. I was certainly not expecting to get so much individual attention. I love it!

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I really enjoyed the webinar. It was fun, authoritative and interesting. That’s a great combination.

Graeme Arnott

Senior Assessor, SECTT

Thank you for the helpful and practical tips for navigating nerves. You did an excellent job, and even gave us some real-time examples of how to handle unexpected interruptions with grace and poise.

Janet Ruma Moore

CEO & Founder, Ruma Coaching