Contents
The basics of persuasive speaking
- What makes a speech convincing and successful?
- Consider the non-verbal aspects: Posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact.
- The voice as an important instrument.
Language and comprehensibility
- Communicate information sustainably.
- Playful expansion of your own language skills.
- Recognize and use linguistic-rhetorical stylistic devices.
Structure and delivery of a targeted speech/presentation
- Preliminary considerations: Audience, time frame, location, destination, etc.
- Concrete preparation.
- The appearance and the entrance.
- The implementation.
- The finish and the confident exit.
How to reach your audience
- Factual and relationship level in communication.
- Connecting with the audience: recognizing, addressing and convincing different types of listeners.
- Argumentation and persuasion.
- Structure of an argumentation presentation.
- 3 x Z: Goal clarity, target group orientation, goal-oriented strategy.
- Dealing with unfair dialectics and suggestive language patterns.
How to deal with "wars of words" during the presentation
- Recognize hidden messages and signals.
- Confident answers to questions and interjections.
- The art of asking the right questions when presenting.
How to get stage fright and insecurity under control
- Use the positive energy of lamp fever.
- The mental or inner attunement to the speaking situation.
- Dealing with tension and uncertainty.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.
Your benefit
- You will learn the essential principles of rhetoric and dialectics.
- You will become more confident in speaking freely and giving presentations.
- You adapt your behavior to your audience in terms of content and language.
- You will learn how to appear calm, confident and in control.
This enables you to lead and convince your audience or a group through charisma and personal presence.
Thanks to the large number of exercises, you will develop and stabilize behavioural patterns during the seminar that will help you to appear convincing and confident in real-life speaking and presentation situations.
Methods
The training has the character of a workshop. The direct dialog between the group and trainer, intensive practice sequences and the simulation of presentation situations guarantee lasting learning success. This is supported by video recordings of participants with individual feedback from the trainer and the group. Voice and speech training as well as non-verbal physical exercises complement the holistic approach.
The training has the character of a workshop. The direct dialog between the group and trainer, intensive practice sequences and the simulation of presentation situations guarantee lasting learning success. This is supported by video recordings of participants' presentations with individual feedback from the trainer and the group. Voice and speech training as well as non-verbal physical exercises complement the holistic approach.
We recommend that you work with two screens so that you can participate in the training in the best possible way.
Recommended for
Specialists and managers who want to be convincing in the company and in public with confident speaking, as well as junior managers who want to prepare for new representative tasks.
Further recommendations for "Rhetoric basic training"
Attendees comments
"You were challenged and encouraged without being overwhelmed."
"Very good content, both theoretical and practical."
"The training was very varied and clearly structured. The seminar leader's many practical examples were particularly helpful."
"The trainer's expertise is very high and the presentation style was very pleasant."
"I particularly liked the way the trainer responded to the individual needs of the participants."
"The whole package is recommendable. I particularly liked the exercises."
"I particularly liked the role-playing games and open discussions. All in all, simply coherent."
"Ulrike is an excellent lecturer with a lot of experience. The overall concept worked very well."
Seminar evaluation for "Basic rhetoric training"
8842
Start dates and details
Monday, 02.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 03.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 04.06.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 25.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 26.06.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 27.06.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 21.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 22.07.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 23.07.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 20.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 21.08.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 22.08.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 01.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 02.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 03.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, 15.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 16.09.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 17.09.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 13.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 14.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 15.10.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 27.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 28.10.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 29.10.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 05.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 06.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 07.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Wednesday, 12.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 13.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 14.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, 24.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 25.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 26.11.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 10.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 11.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 12.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 17.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 18.12.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 19.12.2025
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Monday, 19.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 20.01.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 21.01.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 11.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 12.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 13.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Monday, 23.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 24.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 25.02.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 18.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 19.03.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 20.03.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Monday, 13.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 14.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 15.04.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Monday, 11.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 12.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 13.05.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, 18.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 19.05.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 20.05.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Wednesday, 10.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 11.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 12.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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.
Monday, 22.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 23.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 24.06.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 15.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 16.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 17.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Wednesday, 22.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 23.07.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 24.07.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 03.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 04.08.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 05.08.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 16.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 17.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 18.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Monday, 28.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 29.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 30.09.2026
09:00 am - 4:00 pm
The participation fee includes
- 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.
Training is guaranteed to take placeThe participation fee includes
- 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.
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