Presentation training for executives. Impactful in the boardroom, on stage and in front of investors.
Those who lead must convince — on stages, in boardrooms, in front of clients, investors, employees and the media.
Presenting means leading the audience.
Good ideas do not fail because of substance. They fail because of presentation. Anyone who wants to communicate a strategy, a project, a company or a vision convincingly needs more than content: structure, dramaturgy, body language, voice and the ability to lead an audience — through information, emotion and argumentation.
SPARKPOINT trains executives, board members and experts for exactly these moments. Not with tips and checklists, but with realistic simulations, precise feedback and a clear method that has worked in companies across all industries for over two decades.
Leading an audience in a presentation means: formulating clear messages, building a dramaturgical structure, using body language and voice, handling resistance and unexpected questions — and doing all of this in a way that feels authentic. Not rehearsed. Not artificial. But real.
- —Board members and CEOs
- —Executives and managers
- —Experts and consultants
- —Investor relations and communications professionals
- —Emerging leaders with presentation responsibilities
- —Teams before major internal or external appearances
What is trained
Body language, gestures and spatial presence
Voice, pace and vocal expression
Message development and storyline
Rhetorical dramaturgy and structure
Handling questions, objections and disruptions
Video analysis and live feedback
Presence and executive presence
Visualisation and slide logic
SPARKPOINT combines rhetoric, psychology, biology, neuroscience and presentation technique — and over two decades of experience preparing executives for the most demanding communication situations of their careers. The training is not a course. It is a simulation of reality: with real pressure, a real audience and real feedback.
Christof Schramm
Christof Schramm has been working as an executive communication trainer and CEO coach for board members, managing directors and leadership teams since 1999 — in M&A transactions, IPOs, media situations and critical leadership transitions.
View profile →Format & Structure
- Fully individually designed
- In-person or remote, in Germany and internationally
- Flexible in duration: half-day, full day, multi-day, intensive coaching
- Video analysis of every appearance as the central feedback instrument
- Individual coaching or group formats
- Preparation for specific, real presentation situations
Modules & Formats
Presentation training
Training for management presentations, strategy updates, client meetings, internal appearances, board presentations and external stage formats. Focus on structure, dramaturgy, clarity, storyline and delivery.
Performance and rhetoric training
Work on stage presence, body language, gestures, voice, pauses and confident handling of audiences, space and situation. Convincing speaking in every format.
Storytelling workshop
Developing convincing stories, examples and narratives for complex content, strategic messages and personal leadership impact. Turning data and facts into arguments that stick.
Pitch training
Training for client meetings, agency or consulting pitches, investment pitches, project presentations and decision presentations. Short, clear, convincing.
TED Talk preparation
Coaching for sharp, personal and dramatically strong short talks with a clear thesis, strong story and precise performance. For external stages, conferences and internal keynotes.
Panel discussion preparation
Training for panels, conferences and discussion formats. Focus on short contributions, strong openings, handling counter-positions, moderation and audience impact.
Presenting like Steve Jobs
Analysis and application of the principles from the most impactful presentations of recent decades. How does a talk become a moment? How does content become a message?
Presenting at all-hands meetings
Preparation for large internal appearances, especially during change, restructuring, transformation or sensitive company topics. Composure, clarity and credibility under observation.
Voice and speech training for presentations
Work on voice, presence, breathing, pauses, emphasis, energy and clarity — so that leadership is not only visible, but also audible.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between presentation training and rhetoric training?
Rhetoric training focuses primarily on language, argumentation and rhetorical techniques. Presentation training at SPARKPOINT is broader: it covers structure, dramaturgy, body language, voice, visualisation and the ability to lead an audience — through information, emotion and argumentation. Both are integrated because both work together.
For which appearances does SPARKPOINT prepare?
SPARKPOINT prepares for all relevant presentation situations: management presentations, board meetings, investor presentations, client pitches, conference appearances, internal town halls, all-hands meetings, TED-Talk formats and external stages.
How individual is the training?
Completely individual. There is no standard programme. Every training is tailored to the specific person, the specific situation and the specific appearance. We work with your real content, your real presentation and your real challenges.
How long does presentation training take?
The format is flexible: from an intensive half-day coaching session (4–5 hours) to multi-day intensive training. For preparation before a specific appearance, we recommend at least a full day. For structural development, we often work over several weeks.
Can the training prepare for a specific upcoming presentation?
Yes. Many mandates begin with a specific occasion: an annual press conference, a board update, an investor pitch or a conference appearance. We work with your real presentation and your real content — until everything is in place.