https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/ Michael Sinnhuber is a public speaking coach, speaker and author from Mittersill, Austria. He prepares people for talks that matter – from pitches and leadership speeches to personal occasions – using the House of Speaking method from his book “3, 2, 1… Reden ist jetzt Deins”. en https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/soft-skills-ai-cant-replace/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/soft-skills-ai-cant-replace/ AI can do many tasks faster and cheaper: writing copy, analyzing data, drafting reports. But soft skills like empathy, creativity and critical thinking rely on human presence, which AI simply doesn't have. At the top of the list is speaking in front of people: a presentation isn't a data transfer, it's a human moment. AI can help you prepare, but authenticity, emotional impact and the ability to read the room remain human. That's why public speaking gains value because of AI, instead of losing it. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/present-your-ideas/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/present-your-ideas/ Good ideas don't win on their own. The idea that wins is the one that spreads, or as Seth Godin puts it: "Ideas that spread, win." Many ideas fail because they're presented too analytically, hide behind facts and aim for perfection instead of authenticity. You present an idea convincingly in four steps: believe in it, tell a clear story, make it tangible with visuals, and deliver it in a way that shows who you are. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/tv-interview-tips/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/tv-interview-tips/ A TV appearance is a chance to build visibility and credibility, as long as you're prepared. Find out the format, length and topics in advance, define two or three key messages and practice short answers that make sense on their own. On camera, what counts is calm body language, looking at the person you're talking to rather than into the camera, and understated clothing. Practice with video recordings so the situation doesn't catch you off guard. Speaking confidently on camera isn't a gift. It's a skill you can train. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/what-is-public-speaking/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/what-is-public-speaking/ Public speaking means speaking in front of other people, whether that's a team meeting, a pitch, a speech or a keynote. Whether it works depends on rhetoric, the art of speaking effectively and persuasively: what you say, how you structure it and how you deliver it through your voice and body language. Rhetoric goes back to ancient Greece, where Aristotle described ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion) and logos (logic) as the three modes of persuasion. Public speaking isn't a gift you're born with. It's a skill you can learn and practice. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/hands-presentation/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/hands-presentation/ Your hands help your presentation when you use them deliberately. A calm base position, such as hands loosely in front of your body at navel height, gives you stability. Gestures work when they underline a point: showing numbers, sizes or open palms. Holding a pen or a clicker can calm you down, as long as you don't play with it. Hands in your pockets, behind your back or constant waving distract your audience. The best way to practice is with a video recording. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/body-language-presentations/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/body-language-presentations/ Body language decides whether your audience believes you. In a presentation, what matters most is a steady stance, purposeful movement, eye contact with individual people, a lively face, gestures that match your words, and reading your audience's body language. The popular claim that words make up only 7 percent of your impact is a myth: what counts is that your words and your body tell the same story. The best way to practice is on video. Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/jargon-in-presentations/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/jargon-in-presentations/ Jargon and acronyms speed things up inside your company, but they stop your presentation from landing with customers, partners or the public. The longer you work somewhere, the less you notice how much corporate speak you use. A presentation becomes clear when you spell out acronyms, translate technical terms, define one key message and wrap it in a short story with real people and situations. Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/brain-freeze-presentation/ https://michaelsinnhuber.com/en/blog/brain-freeze-presentation/ Your mind usually goes blank during a presentation because of stress combined with depending too heavily on a script or on technology. You can prevent it by learning your structure instead of your exact words, rehearsing out loud, preparing your opening especially well and keeping simple notes at hand. If it happens anyway: pause, breathe, sum up your last point or check your notes. A pause of a few seconds is far less noticeable to your audience than you think. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT