Master your Message
Learn the art of storytelling and communicate with impact with the help of professional story coach & speaker trainer Martin Kloss.
Story Coaching
Learn how 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 individual body language can make you a more effective speaker. Train your breath 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.
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.
Campaign Coaching
Find out how value-based storytelling can elevate your political or social campaign, reach more people, and connect with your target groups. Activate, mobilize, and inspire your base.
“People will always forget the words you told them,
but they will never forget the feelings you gave them.”
Latest Blog Posts
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 6, 2024
**What’s the fastest way to make someone *care* about your story?** *Make it personal.* Neuroscience shows that when we hear a personal story, our brains release oxytocin–the “empathy” hormone. This chemical reaction makes us feel connected to the storyteller, as if we’re in their shoes. So, when you share something personal, you’re not just telling…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 5, 2024
**Ever wonder why some people can make even the most technical information sound *fascinating*?** *It’s all about contrast.* Our brains are wired to notice differences–light vs. dark, calm vs. chaos, success vs. failure. This is why contrast in storytelling is so powerful. When you set up opposites–like a moment of peace before a sudden twist–you…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 4, 2024
**What’s the one thing every great story has in common?** *Conflict.* Think about it–without conflict, there’s no tension, no stakes, and no reason for your audience to care. Neuroscience backs this up: when we experience tension in a story, our brains release cortisol, the stress hormone that keeps us focused and alert. It’s literally how…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 3, 2024
**Ever notice how some people can turn even a simple conversation into something *unforgettable*?** *They ask the right questions.* Neuroscience tells us that questions activate the brain’s curiosity center, making us more engaged and eager to find answers. This is why using questions in storytelling is such a powerful tool–it pulls people in, gets them…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 2, 2024
**Ever wonder why people lean in when you *pause* during a conversation?** It’s because silence creates *tension*–and tension sparks curiosity. Our brains are hardwired to fill in gaps, which is why a well-placed pause can be just as powerful as the words you say. Studies in neuroscience show that when we encounter uncertainty or silence,…
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Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 1, 2024
**Ever wonder why some conversations just *stick* with you, while others fade away?** *It’s all about emotion.* Neuroscience shows that when we experience emotions–whether it’s joy, surprise, or even frustration–our brains release chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. These chemicals help us remember and connect with stories on a deeper level. So, if you want your…