Communicate with Impact
Learn how Storytelling & Speaker Training can help you communicate your message with impact.
International Story Coach & Speaker Trainer Martin Kloss offers workshops, coaching (digital & on location), video analysis and individual trainings.
Story Coaching
Learn all about the power of stories. Explore new ways to communicate your message using the Hero’s Journey, dramaturgy, and other powerful storytelling tools.
Speaker Training
Discover how your body language can make you a more effective speaker. Train your rhetoric and voice to reach your audience and speak with confidence and ease.
Media Competence
Develop your stage and camera presence to make your performance stand out. Get comfortable with lights, microphones, working with cue cards, and reading a teleprompter.
Video Analysis
Optimize your stage or camera performance with my online video analysis. Send me a video or your latest presentation, and I will provide extensive feedback to help you boost your performance.
Workshops
Give your employees or your team the opportunity to enhance their communication. From leadership training to presentation workshops, and storytelling seminars, I will take your communication to the next level.
Event Consulting
Use storytelling to captivate your audience, inspire action, and leave lasting impressions. I can help you develop exciting concepts for your next event and train your speakers to deliver great performances.
Hi, my name is Martin
I am a Story Coach & Speaker Trainer with a background as a trained actor and professional moderator with more than 25 years of experience on stage and in front of the camera.
I love stories, and I love helping people communicate their message with impact, fuelled by curiosity and a joy for personal development.
What do you want to change?
That’s always my first question when meeting someone new.
Impact in communication is my top priority. Only when the “why” is clear can we focus on the “how” and find ways to develop this impact to its fullest.
I’ve captured my experiences and insights from many years as a moderator, story coach and speaker trainer in my book “People, Place, Story – Wie du Menschen für deine Ideen begeisterst” so you can read them and put them into practice.
What is a Story Coach?
In business, it’s often about conveying hard facts and abstract information — and ideally it all stays in the recipient’s mind.
As a story coach, I show you how to communicate your content, facts and information in a way that makes an impact on your audience, is enjoyable and helps them remember it longer.
I support you with conceptual work, stage and film direction, planning, dramaturgy, script development, speech writing, presentations and other forms of communication.
Let’s find, write and tell your story for more effective and entertaining communication.
What is a Speaker Trainer?
When preparing a speech or presentation on stage or in front of the camera, theory meets practice. What seems easy when read at your desk suddenly becomes a major challenge when you deliver it to an audience.
Uncertainty, nervousness and tension are just some of the stumbling blocks that can prevent you from reaching your audience and making an impact with your presentation. Often this happens because you don’t yet know how to craft an engaging and effective presentation for your listeners.
My techniques as a trainer combine this practical know‑how with insights from neuroscience and psychology.
You’ll communicate more effectively, be remembered and, above all, enjoy yourself more.
What drives me?
I love connecting people and bringing their content to life – whether on stage, in front of the camera or in a video conference.
It continually inspires me to bring content to life so that it resonates with its audience.
What else?
I’m a happy husband and father of three wonderful children, a passionate hobby cook, globetrotter and fan of any technology that makes everyday life better. I find balance through running and being on the water — and fresh inspiration in podcasts and conversations with my children.
“People will always forget the words you told them,
but they will never forget the feelings you gave the.”
My Book
In 2023, I finally captured my many years of experience on stage and in front of the camera in a book.
Structured in three parts, this comprehensive, practice‑oriented guide covers everything from the art of effective communication and body language to the technical aspects of performance and the craft of effective storytelling.
Would you like to learn how to tell captivating stories and win over your listeners and audience, whether during a presentation, a one‑on‑one conversation or in a workshop?
Then „People, Place, Story – wie du Menschen für deine Ideen begeisterst“ is just the right book for you. Whether for professional or personal occasions, we all experience situations where we want to convince others of our ideas or projects.
About the book
With “„People Place Story“ you’ll discover how to captivate your listeners with a compelling story and get your message across succinctly. And it’s not just about speaking in front of an audience — it’s also about communicating in everyday exchanges with your team or clients.
In this practical guide, you’ll learn not only the art of storytelling but also how to make your communication more effective and targeted, whether in a major speech or a simple conversation.
With many hands‑on examples and exercises you’ll improve your skills and embed your messages sustainably. You will get, among other things:
● a wide range of real‑world examples and exercises
● clearly structured chapters with concrete tips and guidance
● rhetorical tools and techniques for more effective communication
● a clear and accessible writing style
„People Place Story“ is aimed at anyone involved in communication — whether you’re a leader, self‑employed professional, freelancer or employee in corporate communications, PR or marketing. Teachers will also find numerous suggestions for making their lessons livelier and more engaging.
Take this opportunity to improve your skills and take your communication to the next level. Secure your copy of “People Place Story” now and begin your exciting journey into the world of storytelling.
References
For more than 25 years I have worked on stage and in front of the camera for international clients — as a moderator, story coach, speaker trainer and keynote speaker.
As a professionally trained actor (studies in Hamburg and Los Angeles), the stage is my home. My clients value my ability to quickly immerse myself in their individual challenges, topics and target audiences — and, last but not least, my curious, warm way of connecting people.
Languages: German & English (both native).
Clients
adidas, Allianz Global Investors, Allianz, Alphabet, Aventics, Base, Bayer, BASF, Bearing Point, Berker, BMW, Bobst, Bosch, Boston Consulting Group, Bugatti, Cemex, Cosmos Direkt, Covestro, Dana, Dechema, Delta Airlines, Dentsply Sirona, Deutsche Bahn, Diebold Nixdorf, Dillinger, dm, dormakaba, Dr. Oetker, dSpace, Dunlop, Durex, e-shelter, EBS, Elektrobit, Empolis, Ergo, Euroliance, finleap, FlixBus, Formula E, Fujitsu, Gegenbauer, Gillette, Greenpeace, Grohe, Hachez, Hankook, Henkel, Hermes, Hyundai, IAV, IdeenExpo, Impact Foundation, Kraft Foods, LBS, Lenze, Liebherr, MAN, Markant, Media-Saturn, Mercedes, Messe Nürnberg, Metro, Microsoft, MINI, Mynaric, Paulaner, Petronas, Phoenix Solar, Porsche, Procter & Gamble, Reifenhäuser, Renault, Ritter Sport, Rügenwalder Mühle, Saarstahl, Samsung, SAP, Schöffel, SENEC, Siemens, Sumitomo, Symrise, Symrise, Targobank, Ticeba, TQ Systems, Trumpf, UEFA, Union Investment, VDA, Vodafone, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Group Technology, Wasa, Wella, Wepa, World Food Programm, Zeiss
Projects
- International Conferences & Leadership Events
- Digital & Hybrid Events
- TV Shows
- Image Films
- Panel Discussions
- Startup Events
- Pitch- and Startup Competitions
- Event Support & Consulting
- Brand Story Development
- Mediatraining
- Executive Speaker Coaching
- Stage & Performance Coaching
Publications
The Book
„People Place Story“ is a practical guide for anyone wanting to convince with clear communication and impactful presence. It combines storytelling strategies with personal mindset and offers profound insights into successful communication – for stage, business, and everyday life.
The Podcast
The Podcast „People Place Story – How to Communicate with Impact“, which is based on the book, is an AI-generated conversation about communication, storytelling, change, and the big questions between stage and being human – pointed, inspiring, and with a dash of humor.
Blog Posts
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Warum Strategien erst dann wirken, wenn Menschen ihren eigenen Beitrag erkennen
Wo kann Storytelling den entscheidenden Unterschied machen? Heute: Strategiekommunikation Eine Strategie kann vollkommen verständlich sein – und trotzdem nieman
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Warum gute Networking-Events keine Visitenkarten brauchen
Für Events die Wirkung haben – heute: Networking, das echte Verbindungen schafft Die besten Gespräche auf Konferenzen entstehen oft nicht beim Networking
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Von der Bühne für die Bühne – heute: Satzenden tragen
Von der Bühne für die Bühne – heute: Satzenden tragen Ein Satz verliert auf der Bühne erstaunlich oft seine Wirkung auf den letzten drei Wörtern
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Storytelling in schwierigen Gesprächen
Wo kann Storytelling den entscheidenden Unterschied machen? Heute: Schwierige Gespräche Je unangenehmer ein Gespräch wird, desto gefährlicher ist eine gute Absi
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Für Events die Wirkung haben – heute: Abstimmungen, die Entscheidungen sichtbar machen
Für Events die Wirkung haben – heute: Abstimmungen, die Entscheidungen sichtbar machen Eine Abstimmung wird erst interessant, wenn die Antwort etwas kostet
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Die unsichtbare Startposition
Von der Bühne für die Bühne – heute: Der erste Stillstand Wer auf die Bühne kommt und sofort spricht, verschenkt oft Präsenz, bevor der erste Satz überhaupt beg
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Wo kann Storytelling den entscheidenden Unterschied machen? Heute: Cross-funktionale Zusammenarbeit
Wo kann Storytelling den entscheidenden Unterschied machen? Heute: Cross-funktionale Zusammenarbeit Zwei Teams können über dasselbe Projekt sprechen – und trotz
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Für Events die Wirkung haben – heute: Der Moment, bevor es losgeht
Für Events die Wirkung haben – heute: Konferenzöffnungen, die sofort eine Frage im Kopf erzeugen Die ersten Minuten eines Events sind nicht dazu da, das Program
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Von der Bühne für die Bühne – heute: Reaktionspause
Von der Bühne für die Bühne – heute: Reaktionspause Einer der häufigsten Bühnenfehler passiert ausgerechnet nach einem guten Satz: Der Redner spricht sofort wei