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The moment when the mask falls!
The moment when the mask falls and why it makes an impact I recently shot several “About Me” videos with drama students again – together with Eva Gemmer at the camera. And as is so often the case, there was that one elusive but absolutely crucial moment. It’s the moment when someone stops functioning.And starts really being there. This transition is not loud, not spectacular and often not immediately visible. But it changes everything. The voice becomes freer, the gaze
Presence is not a state – it arises when you stop holding on to yourself
Orientation in the moment. Why do so many people confuse presence with control? Presence is often trained completely wrong. The more you try to appear present, the less you are. What many people understand by presence is actually a form of control:stand up straight, stay calm, have your voice under control, just don’t show any insecurity. It sounds sensible. But this is where the problem begins.What looks like stability on the outside often feels like tension on the inside. The
“My voice is too small.” – Voice coaching for managers who want more presence
“My voice is too small.” I often hear this phrase in executive and business coaching. From executives, entrepreneurs and experts who regularly give presentations, lead meetings or speak on stage. This usually means: But in the rarest of cases, the voice is actually too small. Why volume is not a solution Many people try to increase their impact by applying more pressure: speaking louder, speaking deeper, acting tougher. Especially in a business context, this quickly leads to tension instead of
Are you still in a monologue – or already in a dialog?
How real presence and impact are created when speaking Are you still alone?Or are you already speaking to people? This question determines your presence, your impact – and your performance skills. Many speak.But inwardly they remain in monologue. The invisible mistake during the performance While you are presenting, an internal commentary is often running: You speak your lines.But not the people.And your audience senses that immediately. What happens in the monologue If you stay with yourself: You want to appear
How do I come across on camera? – Presence and impact in online meetings & video presentations
In a world full of Zoom calls, webinars and online presentations, many people ask themselves the same question:🎥 How do I actually come across on camera – and how do I want to come across? This question is not only relevant for actors in e-casting, but for every executive, manager and expert who wants to appear convincing online. The camera has long since become a crucial communication channel – and it shows more than you might think. Why your camera
E-casting with your smartphone: how to be convincing in front of the camera – fast, real, professional
A good self-tape doesn’t need a studio – but clarity, presence and technique that works.And that’s exactly what we train – practically, directly, professionally. With what everyone has in their pocket these days: the smartphone. During my recent camera training with acting students from the August Everding Theater Academy, it became clear once again:Today, entry into the film world often begins with e-casting. And those who score well here have a real chance of getting their first job in front
Strong voice – strong impact: why your voice can do more than you think
Everything runs smoothly in the preparation. You’ve thought your presentation through, your arguments are well thought out, your voice sounds clear. But as soon as the real presentation begins – live in front of people or in front of the camera – everything changes. 🔸 Does your voice become brittle when you actually want to appear confident?🔸 Do you sound too high, too thin or too strained?🔸 Do you feel nervous, breathless and insecure? You are not alone.Many of my
Back on stage: when presence is suddenly “real” again
Back on stage: when presence is suddenly “real” again After years of online meetings, Zoom presentations and video calls, the time has come: the real stage is calling. Face-to-face meetings, conferences, presentations – live, in front of people, in real rooms. What was routine for many for a long time now feels unfamiliar and sometimes overwhelming. From camera to body: the turnaround is noticeable “Everything ran smoothly online. Camera on, lights on – and off you go.”That’s how communication worked
The moment when the mask falls!
The moment when the mask falls and why it makes an impact I recently shot several “About Me” videos with drama students again – together with Eva Gemmer at the camera. And as is so often the case, there was that one elusive but absolutely crucial moment. It’s the moment when someone stops functioning.And starts really being there. This transition is not loud, not spectacular and often not immediately visible. But it changes everything. The voice becomes freer, the gaze
Presence is not a state – it arises when you stop holding on to yourself
Orientation in the moment. Why do so many people confuse presence with control? Presence is often trained completely wrong. The more you try to appear present, the less you are. What many people understand by presence is actually a form of control:stand up straight, stay calm, have your voice under control, just don’t show any insecurity. It sounds sensible. But this is where the problem begins.What looks like stability on the outside often feels like tension on the inside. The
“My voice is too small.” – Voice coaching for managers who want more presence
“My voice is too small.” I often hear this phrase in executive and business coaching. From executives, entrepreneurs and experts who regularly give presentations, lead meetings or speak on stage. This usually means: But in the rarest of cases, the voice is actually too small. Why volume is not a solution Many people try to increase their impact by applying more pressure: speaking louder, speaking deeper, acting tougher. Especially in a business context, this quickly leads to tension instead of
Are you still in a monologue – or already in a dialog?
How real presence and impact are created when speaking Are you still alone?Or are you already speaking to people? This question determines your presence, your impact – and your performance skills. Many speak.But inwardly they remain in monologue. The invisible mistake during the performance While you are presenting, an internal commentary is often running: You speak your lines.But not the people.And your audience senses that immediately. What happens in the monologue If you stay with yourself: You want to appear
How do I come across on camera? – Presence and impact in online meetings & video presentations
In a world full of Zoom calls, webinars and online presentations, many people ask themselves the same question:🎥 How do I actually come across on camera – and how do I want to come across? This question is not only relevant for actors in e-casting, but for every executive, manager and expert who wants to appear convincing online. The camera has long since become a crucial communication channel – and it shows more than you might think. Why your camera
E-casting with your smartphone: how to be convincing in front of the camera – fast, real, professional
A good self-tape doesn’t need a studio – but clarity, presence and technique that works.And that’s exactly what we train – practically, directly, professionally. With what everyone has in their pocket these days: the smartphone. During my recent camera training with acting students from the August Everding Theater Academy, it became clear once again:Today, entry into the film world often begins with e-casting. And those who score well here have a real chance of getting their first job in front
Strong voice – strong impact: why your voice can do more than you think
Everything runs smoothly in the preparation. You’ve thought your presentation through, your arguments are well thought out, your voice sounds clear. But as soon as the real presentation begins – live in front of people or in front of the camera – everything changes. 🔸 Does your voice become brittle when you actually want to appear confident?🔸 Do you sound too high, too thin or too strained?🔸 Do you feel nervous, breathless and insecure? You are not alone.Many of my
Back on stage: when presence is suddenly “real” again
Back on stage: when presence is suddenly “real” again After years of online meetings, Zoom presentations and video calls, the time has come: the real stage is calling. Face-to-face meetings, conferences, presentations – live, in front of people, in real rooms. What was routine for many for a long time now feels unfamiliar and sometimes overwhelming. From camera to body: the turnaround is noticeable “Everything ran smoothly online. Camera on, lights on – and off you go.”That’s how communication worked
