Speaking is a Sport: Train with Us.

SPEAKING IS A SPORT

Michael Chad Hoeppner is a CEO, a national bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the foremost expert on effective speaking.

Be a Better Speaker.

For over 15 years Michael has been developing and refining his method of teaching communication.

As the CEO and founder of GK Training, Michael pioneered an innovative approach to communication training that relied on physical exercises to reimagine the experience of public speaking.  

He's coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills.

Real Results: From Rushed to Commanding

How a Presidential Candidate Transformed His Presence On Stage

Before Coaching: Fast Talker, Missed Impact

In his first presidential debate, Andrew Yang spoke at over 7 words per second — the fastest of any candidate. The result? His message got lost. He struggled to connect, couldn’t land key ideas, and had the lowest speaking time on stage.

After Coaching: Presence, Clarity, Confidence

Just a few weeks of GK coaching transformed his delivery. He slowed down, added strategic pauses, and spoke with confidence — leading to his campaign’s highest fundraising night to date.

Meet Michael Chad Hoeppner

25+ years coaching leaders to speak clearly, lead with presence, and influence with confidence

“One of the great blessings of my life is that I get to watch people, practically every day, discover that the lifelong habit they thought doomed them to repeat the past forever can be changed, and changed far faster than they think.”

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Michael has worked with some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders, across a wide range of industries, universities, and professional sectors.

He has spoken for events and organizations around the world about the power of kinesthetic learning and embodied congnition. The aim of each talk Michael gives is simple, make people see that they can learn new things, and it is often our bodies that can unlock our full potential.

From a recents talk like, “Public Speaking with AI, and the New Dominance of Delivery” at the Hudson Ideas Festival to “How to Sound Like a Pro” for the WISER Symposium sponsored by the NFL Michael applies his expertise to illuminate how we communicate affects every aspect of our lives.

Michael is the founder and CEO of GK Training. He has coached U.S. presidential candidates, Fortune 100 executives, deans of Ivy League schools, and founders of global companies. His clients include three of the top eight financial firms, 45 of the Am Law 100, and two of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues. He taught communication and executive presence in the MBA and PhD programs at Columbia Business School, where he’s also coached over 15 faculty members.
Michael created GK’s unique kinesthetic approach to communication — now used in over 43 industries worldwide. He’s the architect of GK’s online course suite, the interactive practice app Question Roulette, and the VR training tool Genuine Dojo. He earned his MFA from NYU and a BA in History and Philosophy, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Before founding GK, he had a successful career as a professional actor, including roles on Broadway and in television.

Founder & CEO of GK Training
Coach to three U.S. Presidential Candidates
Creator of GK’s proprietary kinesthetic communication method
Featured on Good Morning America, The Economist, McKinsey’s Author Talks, and podcasts with over 6 million listeners.