Growing up in Germany, in Starnberg, a small town in Bavaria. In 1969, Thomas trained to become an engineer. After a 3-year traditional apprentenceship, he realized

that the logical was not his cup of tea.

He received a grant to study art at The Munich Academy of Art. After a short time, he realized that being a starving artist and waiting for his moment of fame would take a very long time.

He studied psychology, becoming one of the first therapists to bring the human potential movement to Germany. He held his first training class in 1976, teaching authentic expression and communication skills.

Staying on the search, he traveled to India and explored the origins of wholistic thinking. Living a contemplative life, Thomas stayed in Asia for nearly ten years. Yet curiosity kept him searching. Until he found himself being homeless in Laguna Beach California.

An unexpected turn of events left him with absolutely nothing. Forced to stand up and deliver, he had to prove his own method.

Starting literally on his feet he built a a new career. He learned to present himself in a totally different light. American customs were quite different than living as German intellectual or Indian flower child.

Learning the ways of American, Thomas tried his luck a a realtor. Then, as a long-haul truck driver across country. Using these experiences he discovered more about his new chosen home country. After several trials, he returned to facilitating and teaching. As head of training for Hands On Graphics, he and his business partner, Milly Sonneman, took on Corporate America.

In his own words,"We just were so full of passion we could not stop ourselves."

Milly and Thomas trained literally thousands and inspired professionals in wildy diverse industries to stand up and deliver authentic presentations.

In corporate programs, and workshops for government, military agencies and non-profit organizations, participants value his down to earth approach and seek Thomas out. Whether factory workers, sales professionals or CEO's, Thomas is the force everyone wants in their corner. People of all levels and all status want Thomas to show them how to be natural and able to engage any audience.

These popular consultations and trainings focus on 5-key principles.

• Be yourself - the audience is the one who sees you anyway!

• Always tell the truth - one single lie needs a thousand lies to support it!

• Tell your story - you attract people by telling a attractive story!

• Smile at people and they will smile back at you.

• Self disclosure - you are the change you would like to see.

Thomas has published several books on Infomation Overload and he is the creator of the Authentic System: a complete media presentation training course.

Thomas holds a Masters of Fine Arts from The Munich Academy of Art. In addition, he holds a M.A. in Pyschology from R.I.M.U. International, is a certified hypnotherapist and...an accomplished big rig truck driver. He is a masterful facilitator and coach, faciliating groups from 100 to one-on-one coaching.

He very often closes his trainings with these words:"Thanks for letting me help you to make a difference. And remember, always speak with passion!"

"Using Power Point well is a basic competency for corporate communication. You have to do the heavy lifting and simplify your slides. I'm excited that Presentation Storyboarding is sharing these critical skills and tools for executives, sales and trainers.

Visual language transcends borders. As we work globally, we need visual competency to communicate effectively - both face to face and in virtual meetings. This need will only increase."
Dr. Rita Smith, VP,

Enterprise Learning

Ingersoll Rand

Deliver Best Presentation Ever

"I was recently asked to present three different topics to a group of hospital CEOs from Canada. It was a very important meeting and I wanted to 'get this right', so I used the Storyboard Worksheet to gather my thoughts together. Using that format helped me to easily see if I was being redundant.

I got my message across using LESS slides than I ever used before, and the team from Compass Group Canada said it was the best session they've ever hosted!"
Bruce Key
Director, International Services
Morrison Healthcare Food Services

Easier To Tell A Story

"You do great work. I think the tools were extremely useful and they 'got' the concept. It does make the process of putting together a story a lot easier!"
Lillian Legacy
Manager, Global Training and Sales Organization
Amgen

Save Hours of Preparation

"During the most recent presentation from 'Hands On Graphics', I came away with a true GOLD NUGGET - Presentation Storyboarding. The presentation on how to put together an effective PowerPoint Presentation was a true winner. The points taught during this presentation will save me hours of preparation time and will help me communicate more effectively."
Dave Wilson, Training Manager, Ohio Region
McDonald's Corporation

They Bought Everything!

"This is one training session where I did not waste one second of my time. You connected so well with exactly what we needed. When I used the tools in my next presentation to senior executives I had my audience - hook, line and sinker. They bought everything. I wouldn't have had that before - this made all the difference in the world!"
Doug Baker, MBA
Morrison Healthcare Food Services

Best Presentation Course

"This training shows you how to engage your audience through your presentations. This session is most informative, eye opening, and fun. It will assist you in how you relay information to achieve the greatest impact on your audience, be it a small or large group, committees, teleconferences, or one on one.
Of all the presentation courses I have participated in, over my career, this is the best."

Karen Smith, MS, RD, LD, FADA

Vice President, Nutrition and Client Programs and Services

Morrison Healthcare Food Services

Presenting With Confidence

"Presentation Storyboarding helps me feel more confident and give better presentations! Especially when I have to give a last minute one - I just get out my packet and plan a message for the audience I'm speaking to. The thing you really taught me was to focus on caring for my audience. That's number one for a successful presentation."

Elizabeth Latenser

Public Relations CoordinatorShedd Aquarium

Easy System to Plan Presentations

"I find it's easier to plan a presentation for every audience. I use the Presentation Storyboard blueprint to make sure I have a powerful story. It helps me adjust my message and connect with my participants. I couldn't imagine giving a presentation without this blueprint."

Betsie Franck

Instructor, Northeastern Illinois University

Close 57% More Sales

"I'm no longer lecturing. I now know how to engage and involve my audiences. Bottom line - I've closed 57% more sales as a result. Before I learned this presentation system, I was rarely approached by more than a few attendees. Now, I'm regularly hunted down and cornered by mobs of people. I've earned a whole new level of respect and admiration."

Mike Morgan,

Copywriter