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

COMMUNICATION IS PHYSICAL.

Michael Chad Hoeppner is a CEO, a national bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the foremost expert on effective speaking.

For over 15 years Michael has been developing and refining his method of teaching communication.

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.



He's coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills.

"Want to be a better communicator & presenter, Michael @gktraining is the best we've found.”

Charlie Kim, NextJump CEO and Founder

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Michael has worked with some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders, across a wide range of industries, universities, and professional sectors.

He has spoken for events and organizations around the world about the power of kinesthetic learning and embodied congnition. The aim of each talk Michael gives is simple, make people see that they can learn new things, and it is often our bodies that can unlock our full potential.  

From a recents talk like, “Public Speaking with AI, and the New Dominance of Delivery” at the Hudson Ideas Festival to “How to Sound Like a Pro” for the WISER Symposium sponsored by the NFL Michael applies his expertise to illuminate how we communicate affects every aspect of our lives. 

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