Rhetoric expert and speech trainer
«I can get anyone talking!»
Michael Rossié
Michael Rossié embodies a rare combination of stage experience, psychological sensitivity and decades of insider knowledge from the world of media. He developed his approach to communication not at a desk, but on stage and in front of the camera: as a trained actor and director, later as a coach for celebrities and comedy formats. This experience has shaped his understanding of what truly makes a performance convincing, far beyond technique alone.
His core conviction is as simple as it is powerful: good communication is not an innate talent but a skill that can be learned. Rossié is less interested in rigid rules than in what really matters in the moment of a performance: attention, presence, authenticity and the ability to stay composed even in unexpected situations. Rather than persuading people, his aim is to truly reach them.
This approach has made him a sought-after partner for very different audiences, from employees who fear public speaking to executives, television presenters and professional athletes. What unites them all is the wish to be clear, convincing and themselves in decisive moments, a skill Rossié teaches with ease, humour and a trained eye for what matters most.
2025 – present: Speaker, JENEWEIN Academy
2013 – present: Guest lecturer, University of St. Gallen (HSG)
2010 – present: Academy lecturer, German Speakers Association
2009 – present: Top 100 Speaker, Speakers Excellence Germany
1990 – present: Managing Director, Michael Rossié – Sprechertraining
1988 – present: Professional speaker, self-employed
2011 – 2021: Vice President, German Speakers Association
1991 – 2002: Actor, Theatergastspiele Kempf
1988 – 1991: Managing Director, Teamtheater München
2013: CSP title (Certified Speaking Professional)
2011 – 2021: Vice President of the German Speakers Association
2009: Inducted into Top 100 Speaker (Speakers Excellence Germany)
8 published books on rhetoric and communication