Founder and CEO of GK Training. Sr. communications strategist, Andrew Yang 2020 campaign. Communications consultant. Proud daddy of two.
Joined August 2019
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This incredible honor makes me think about the astounding team that made it all happen. @HachetteUS @bizbookpr @genuineknowhow and everyone else: THANK YOU for making this a @USATODAY Best Seller!
Proud to be working with and supporting Eric Jones in his campaign for congress and his mission to restore the American Dream.
I grew up on food stamps. My dad was a disabled vet who could not afford his medication. I became the first in my family to graduate college. Now I am running for Congress. And I’ll never take a dime in corporate PAC money. Ever. #EricJonesForCongress #CA04
I chatted with @TheEconomist on "The Secrets to Public Speaking." The biggest "secret?" You're probably closer to succeeding at it than you might think. Check out our chat below:
economist.com/business/2025/…
What. A. Lineup! I'm honored to speak alongside incredible thought leaders @AndrewYang, @RossBarkan, @thomaschattwill, @danedehaan, & @julesterpak at this years #HudsonValleyIdeasFestival this Friday, 4/26. Info and tickets here: hudsonvalleyideas.org/
I was honored to sit down with @McKinsey to chat about #DontSayUm for their #AuthorTalk series. We get into a great deal of what I discuss in the book, so if you're curious about Dont Say Um, check out the interview below:
mckinsey.com/featured-insigh…
Thanks, @Geniusjcb ! A twist of thought that leads to a more applicable approach.
I just spotted the #genius title of the new book by @MCHoeppner: ‘Don’t say Um’
(i.e. There are numerous books on effective #PresentationSkills in the world, but this helps to show how a #creative twist of thought can genuinely help a new book to stand out from the crowd 👏
My interview with #MikeCarruthers on @SomethingYSK about improving your communication is definitely Something You Should Listen to! Check it out at the link below:
somethingyoushouldknow.net/1…
Exciting News! I had the opportunity to be featured on the Remarkable Leadership Podcast with @KevinEikenberry. Remarkablepodcast.com. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation. #RemarkableLeadershipPodcast #LeadershipJourney #PodcastFeature
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#TBT to our advice-packed interview with @MCHoeppner, author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, on the very specific background he and Adam have in common, and topics such as embodied cognition, the Lego trick for memorization, the 5 P's of vocal variety, a tactical exercise for sales people, the BAD speaking advice you've heard 100 times, being present for the audience, the risk in using prepared materials, and the parallels between sales and acting. #business #success #TACPod #author #Dontsayum #speaklikeapro #sales #communication #speak #speaking #entrepreneur #focus #talk #um #QOTD #ICYMI #TBThursday #ThrowbackThursday @genuineknowhow
LISTEN: theactioncatalyst.com/2025/0…
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Full interview with author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, @MCHoeppner, available at the link below, or anywhere you get podcasts!
LISTEN: theactioncatalyst.com/2025/0…
CONNECT: linktr.ee/ActionCatalyst
#business #success #TACPod #author #Dontsayum #speaklikeapro #sales #communication #speak #speaking #entrepreneur #focus #talk #um #weekend #weekendfun #weekendvibes #Saturday @genuineknowhow
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Communication is a physical activity, just like athletics, or performance. We don't psychically send thoughts and words to other people. We use muscles to make words. Check out the Forbes article below where I discuss this in more depth: forbes.com/sites/janinemacla…
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Full interview with author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, @MCHoeppner, available at the link below, or anywhere you get podcasts!
LISTEN: theactioncatalyst.com/2025/0…
CONNECT: linktr.ee/ActionCatalyst
#business #success #TACPod #author #Dontsayum #speaklikeapro #sales #communication #speak #speaking #entrepreneur #focus #talk #um #weekend #weekendfun #weekendvibes #Sunday #SundayFunday #SundayThoughts #Sabbath #SundayInspiration #SundayMotivation @genuineknowhow
Produced by @Southwestern
Michael Chad Hoeppner retweeted
Full interview with author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, @MCHoeppner, available at the link below, or anywhere you get podcasts!
LISTEN: theactioncatalyst.com/2025/0…
CONNECT: linktr.ee/ActionCatalyst
#business #success #TACPod #author #Dontsayum #speaklikeapro #sales #communication #speak #speaking #entrepreneur #focus #talk #um #weekend #weekendfun #weekendvibes #Sunday #SundayFunday #SundayThoughts #Sabbath #SundayInspiration #SundayMotivation @genuineknowhow
Produced by @Southwestern
Michael Chad Hoeppner retweeted
In our latest, @MCHoeppner, author, professor, and the Founder and CEO of GK Training, shares the very specific background he and Adam have in common, and covers topics such as embodied cognition, the Lego trick for memorization, the 5 P's of vocal variety, a tactical exercise for sales people, the BAD speaking advice you've heard 100 times, being present for the audience, the risk in using prepared materials, and the parallels between sales and acting.
#business #success #TACPod #author #Dontsayum #speaklikeapro #sales #communication #speak #speaking #entrepreneur #focus #talk #um @genuineknowhow
Produced by @Southwestern
"Starting at the very beginning and moving step-by-step, this helpful book offers the know-how and confidence you need to be prepared to do your best, the moment after you clear your throat."
Chech out Terri Schlichenmeyer's lovely review of "Don't Say Um" in @PhillyTrib
Honored and thrilled to report that @porchlightbooks named "Don't Say Um" their #1 best seller for nonfiction in January! Check out the other amazing authors on this list, and treat yourself to a copy or two while you're there:
porchlightbooks.com/product/…
A lot is said about Vocal Fry in communication. So I talk about it, and a whole lot of other useful stuff about speaking and what you can do about it, with Bob at @UndercurrentSt1 . Check out the whole episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/2zC…
If you missed me on @GMA yesterday, never fear! The full clip of my segment is below. Why not give the exercises featured a try; comment below how it goes! And while you're at it, grab your copy of "Don't Say Um" at DontSayUm.com.
goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/…
I'm excited to share I'll be on @ABCGMA3 tomorrow (Wednesday, 1/29) talking about "Don't Say Um!" Tune in to find out why I've got @EvaPilgrim walking on a balance beam, and what that has to do with speaking.
West coasters - a reminder of my upcoming book signing event in San Fran at @bookpassage : 5:30pm CT. Head to the Eventbrite link below for more details:
eventbrite.com/e/book-launch…
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The books seen on "Good Morning America" @ABCGMA3: the @USAToday bestseller #DontSayUm by @MCHoeppner from @GrandCentralPub and the @NYTimes bestseller #WhatIfYOUAreTheAnswer by #RachelHollis from Authors Equity. video.goodmorningamerica.com…