Your voice. Your impact. Your success.
Leadership is audible — or it is incomplete.
The voice is the most powerful tool of an executive. But only when it is trained.
Voice and speech are not talents. They are skills that can be learned, trained and perfected. Executives who can deploy their voice come across as more confident, credible, clear and convincing — in presentations, interviews, conversations and crisis appearances.
SPARKPOINT combines speech training, voice work and rhetoric into an integrated approach — because impact always emerges from the interplay of content, voice and body. Not from any one alone.
Voice, pace, articulation, pauses, emphasis and energy — everything that contributes to a message being not just heard, but also understood and felt. Speech training is not speech therapy. It is leadership training for the most important instrument of communication.
- —Executives and board members
- —Communications professionals and spokespersons
- —Trainers, moderators and public speakers
- —Sales professionals with intensive client conversations
- —Executives before critical appearances
- —Anyone who must communicate professionally
What is trained
Articulation, pace and use of pauses
Vocal volume, resonance and carrying power
Emphasis and linguistic dramaturgy
Stage fright and mental preparation
Speaking to camera and microphone
Voice as an expression of attitude and leadership
Video analysis of all exercises
Integration into presentations, interviews and conversations
SPARKPOINT works with speech trainers and voice coaches from theatre, broadcasting and corporate communications. Every training is tailored to the appearance the participant is preparing for. We do not work from a textbook, but from reality: your voice, your message, your audience.
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
- Individually designed
- In-person or remote, in Germany and internationally
- Individual coaching or small group training
- Flexible in duration: from two hours to multi-day
- Video analysis as the central feedback instrument
- Adaptable to specific appearance situations
Modules & Formats
Speech technique
Training in articulation, emphasis, speaking pace, use of pauses and clarity. So that every statement sounds clear, precise and appropriate — in interviews, presentations and leadership conversations.
Voice training
Work on vocal volume, resonance, carrying power, expression and naturalness. Those with a strong voice are convincing even in difficult situations — without effort.
Rhetorical dramaturgy
How language creates dramatic arcs, guides emotions and holds attention. Dramaturgy in a speech: opening, build-up, climax, close — constructed to have impact.
Voice training for presentations
Specific voice training for use in presentations, talks and on stage. Microphone, room acoustics, energy and expression — all in one.
Stage fright management
Techniques for reducing stage fright, nervousness and anxiety. Mental preparation, breathing exercises, physical routine and cognitive methods — so that excitement becomes energy.
Voice and leadership presence
The voice as a leadership instrument: what does authority sound like? How does composure resonate? How does clarity communicate — without having to be said? Training for executives who want to lead with their voice.
Frequently asked questions
What is speech training and who is it for?
Speech training at SPARKPOINT is aimed at executives who want to deliberately improve their voice, expressiveness and impact in conversations, presentations and media appearances. It is not a speech therapy programme, but leadership communication training with the most important instrument: your own voice.
How does speech training differ from rhetoric training?
Rhetoric training focuses on content, argumentation and persuasion techniques. Speech training focuses on the acoustic instrument: voice, pace, articulation, pauses, emphasis and expression. Both complement each other — those who are strong in content and convincing in voice have complete leadership impact.
Can voice issues be resolved through training?
Many voice issues — monotony, too quiet, too high, too fast, too little expression — can be trained. SPARKPOINT works with speech trainers and voice coaches from theatre, broadcasting and corporate communications. In many cases, noticeable improvements are felt after just a few sessions.
Is speech training worthwhile for people without voice problems?
Yes. Speech training is not only for people with deficits. Many of our clients have no voice problems — they want to deliberately strengthen their leadership impact. Those who already speak well can become even more effective with targeted training.
Can the training prepare for a specific appearance?
Yes. SPARKPOINT aligns the training to specific upcoming situations — a TV interview, an annual general meeting, an important speech or a critical conversation. The training is always situation-specific, never abstract.