Speaking exceptionally well - convincing even without PowerPoint

Effective techniques for convincing speeches and presentations

This training is held in German.
After the meeting is before the meeting - one presentation follows the next. How do you ensure that your contributions don't get lost in this flood of appointments and information? Good rhetoric is an effective lever here: even small optimizations can make a big difference. In this training , you will learn how to expand your rhetorical toolbox in order to be convincing in speech and presentation situations even without PowerPoint.

Contents

Alignment, preparation and structuring of your speeches, presentations and contributions 

  • What do you want to achieve with your presentations and contributions? 
  • Gain clarity about your message(s) and speech objectives. 
  • How to structure your speeches sensibly and effectively (with/without preparation). 

Target group-oriented communication and approach 

  • Ways to gain the attention and favor of your audience. 
  • Set priorities: What is particularly relevant for the audience? 
  • Develop suitable examples and stories. 

Improve your linguistic sophistication 

  • Use rhetorical devices such as metaphors and figurative language. 
  • Use of emotions and storytelling in a professional context.  
  • Recognize and eliminate attention killers. 

Breaking conventional patterns and other attention-grabbing tools 

  • How can I effectively break through typical speech patterns? 
  • Breaking patterns vs. structuring speech - how to do both. 
  • Other rhetorical tools you can use to attract attention.  

Systematic and continuous development of rhetorical skills 

  • Systematization of the tools presented for future speaking situations. 
  • Compilation of your individual rhetorical toolbox. 
  • Further development of your own distinctive presentation style. 

Learning environment

Once you have registered, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services relating to this training course in your online learning environment.

Your benefit

  • You will learn how to clearly align your speeches, presentations and contributions to your goals and target group.  
  • You will recognize how you can significantly improve your impact on the audience even with small optimizations. 
  • You will understand how you can use rhetoric to make yourself and your topics heard in meetings and presentations. 
  • You systematize your preparation for upcoming speech and presentation situations. 

Methods

The training has a workshop character. Bring in your own speeches and presentation topics and apply the tools presented directly! You will have plenty of opportunities to try out and practise. The individual feedback from the:der trainer and the group will also help you to further develop your rhetorical skills. If necessary, video recordings will be used to support you.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers who want to develop their rhetorical skills and achieve more with their speeches and presentations.  

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€ 1.590,- plus VAT
2 days
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23.06.2025
Stuttgart
Booking number: 35330
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
€ 1,892.10 incl. VAT.
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Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Airport
Flughafenstrasse 50, 70629 Stuttgart
Room rate: € 136,25 plus VAT.
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Monday, 23.06.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 24.06.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
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  • extensive working documents.
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17.09.2025
Düsseldorf/Krefeld
Booking number: 35330
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
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Hotel Krefelder Hof
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Uerdinger Str. 245, 47800 Düsseldorf/Krefeld
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Wednesday, 17.09.2025

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Thursday, 18.09.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

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01.12.2025
Hamburg
Booking number: 35330
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
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Best Western Plus Hotel Böttcherhof
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Wöhlerstr. 2, 22113 Hamburg
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09.03.2026
Munich
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Steigenberger Hotel München
Steigenberger Hotel Munich
Berliner Straße 85, 80805 Munich
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Monday, 09.03.2026

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  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
The participant will settle the hotel accommodation costs directly with the hotel. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Booking number: 35330
€ 1.590,- plus VAT.
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2 days
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The participation fee includes
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  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
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