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

  • Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 29, 2024

    *What’s the last story you told that left people leaning in?* Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: the power of *contrast* in storytelling. When people think about storytelling, they usually focus on the plot. But *contrast*–the art of showing two opposites–makes stories **stick in the brain** like Velcro. *Fact:* Our brains love contrast. Think…

  • Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 22, 2024

    *What’s the one thing every great meeting, pitch, or conversation has in common?* **Emotion.** When you make people *feel* something, they remember you–and your message. Simply put: **facts tell, but stories sell** whether you’re selling a product, an idea, or even yourself. But here’s the thing… people don’t always remember facts. (*A study by Stanford’s…

  • Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 15, 2024

    *Ever noticed how a good story can make someone go from checking their phone to hanging onto your every word?* Let’s talk about why that happens–and **how you can do it too**–with just a small tweak. *Neuroscience says* that when you tell a story, a listener’s brain *mirrors* the experience. You talk about excitement? Their…

  • Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 8, 2024

    **What’s the quickest way to lose your audience?** *Too much information, not enough emotion.* Here’s the thing: our brains aren’t wired to remember endless data points or bullet lists. But we *are* wired to remember stories that make us *feel* something. In fact, neuroscience shows that when we hear an emotionally charged story, our brains…

  • Your Daily Dose of Storytelling for Oct 7, 2024

    [?][?] **What’s the secret sauce to making your message stick?** *Surprise.* Think about it: the brain *loves* surprises. When something unexpected happens, our brains release dopamine, which boosts memory and attention. That’s why adding an element of surprise to your storytelling can make your message more memorable and engaging. **Storytelling hack**: Next time you’re presenting…

  • 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…