Story Coach & Speaker Trainer
Hi, my name is Marty. I am passionate about communication, and I believe in the power of stories.
If you want to work with me, please get in touch.
Who I am
With 25 years of experience on stage and in front of the camera as a professional actor, speaker, and presenter, I can tell you precisely what works and what doesn’t. My techniques as a trainer combine this very hands-down knowledge with insights from neuroscience and psychology.
I will help you with concrete and practical tools and provide a natural way to boost your confidence and performance. You will communicate more effectively and have more fun in the process.
My areas of expertise are stage and camera presence, body language, breathing techniques, voice, and Rhetoric. I offer individual training as well as 1-2 day group workshops.
What I offer
Story Coaching
Speech & copy writing, presentations, panel discussions, event concepts, stage & film direction, planning, dramaturgy, scripts.
Speaker Training
Stage & camera presence, body language, breathing techniques, voice & speech training, prompter reading.
Consulting
Creative event concepts, image film scripts, speakers & panel discussions, stage dramaturgy, audience interaction.
Workshops
Storytelling, Communicate with Impact, Camera Training, Prompter Excellence.
Why stories matter
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling – Sep 24, 2023
Why do we relish every crumb of the gingerbread house tale but trip over complex equations? Neuroscience spills the secret: Our brains love the rhythm of stories, they’re mnemonic powerhouses making info a whopping 22 times more memorable! Talk about brain-candy! Stepping into the real world, let’s talk about Tesla. [?] Instead of simply selling…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling – Sep 23, 2023
Ever noticed how the dramatic “knight vs dragon” tales tickle your gray cells more than algebraic equations? [?] Get this, scintillating stories light up our brains way more potently than plain facts – remember, it’s all just neurochemistry! It seems our minds are wired to enjoy a good yarn! One brand that’s nailed this art…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling – Sep 22, 2023
Ever imagined why fairy tales feel more real than reality itself? [?] Here’s a neuro-story: When our brain processes stories, it behaves as if we’re in the protagonist’s shoes. As we follow their quest, we literally live their experience, making stories 22x more memorable than bland facts! Now, consider Coca-Cola. It doesn’t just sell aerated…