Michael Chad Hoeppner

Michael Chad Hoeppner is a communications coach and the CEO of GK Training. He has a background as a classically trained actor and holds an MFA from NYU. Hoeppner teaches executives, politicians, and lawyers how to communicate with presence and authority. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School.\n\nHe is the author of Lose the Resume, Land the Job (or related communication guides—Note: His specific major trade book title is less prominent than his coaching, often cited for "The Art of the Pitch"). Hoeppner focuses on the physical aspects of communication—voice, posture, and breath. He argues that "executive presence" is a technical skill that can be learned, not an innate trait. His work bridges the gap between the performing arts and the boardroom.