{"id":10695,"date":"2025-01-27T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/om-mig\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T18:18:06","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10695\" class=\"elementor elementor-10695 elementor-9402\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14de10e hero white e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14de10e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0bf023 pre-header elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0bf023\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Personal communication coach<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dce5b7 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dce5b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About me<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d85e8d9 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d85e8d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;mountains&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.33\" d=\"M473,67.3c-203.9,88.3-263.1-34-320.3,0C66,119.1,0,59.7,0,59.7V0h1000v59.7 c0,0-62.1,26.1-94.9,29.3c-32.8,3.3-62.8-12.3-75.8-22.1C806,49.6,745.3,8.7,694.9,4.7S492.4,59,473,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" opacity=\"0.66\" d=\"M734,67.3c-45.5,0-77.2-23.2-129.1-39.1c-28.6-8.7-150.3-10.1-254,39.1 s-91.7-34.4-149.2,0C115.7,118.3,0,39.8,0,39.8V0h1000v36.5c0,0-28.2-18.5-92.1-18.5C810.2,18.1,775.7,67.3,734,67.3z\"\/>\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M766.1,28.9c-200-57.5-266,65.5-395.1,19.5C242,1.8,242,5.4,184.8,20.6C128,35.8,132.3,44.9,89.9,52.5C28.6,63.7,0,0,0,0 h1000c0,0-9.9,40.9-83.6,48.1S829.6,47,766.1,28.9z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7221576 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7221576\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d14d74f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d14d74f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"211\">I\u2019ve spent most of my working life standing in front of people.<\/p><p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"263\">First as an actor. Today as a communication coach.<\/p><p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"380\">The common thread is the same:<br data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"298\" \/>That moment when something moves from simply being said \u2013 to actually being heard.<\/p><p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"619\">Many people in Denmark know me as Mads Pihl from <em data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"442\">Anna Pihl<\/em>.<br data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\" \/>But for me, the stage has always been more than roles and lines.<br data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"513\" \/>It\u2019s where I learned what happens when a person dares to step forward \u2013 with something that truly matters.<\/p><p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"669\">I\u2019ve carried that experience into my work today.<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"791\">I work with leaders, specialists, and teams who have something important to say \u2013 but don\u2019t always feel it comes across.<\/p><p data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"923\">Not because they lack knowledge.<br data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\" \/>But because the delivery, the presence, and the courage to stand in it are not fully there yet.<\/p><p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"948\">That\u2019s where I come in.<\/p><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1015\"><em data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1015\">Below, you\u2019ll find a selection of my background and experience.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a93cc61 cta elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"a93cc61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/en\/contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get in touch with me<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93aa50 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f93aa50\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03abcaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03abcaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-333x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-11361\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-667x1000.jpg 667w, https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/frankthiel.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2025_06_24_Frank_Thiel_0161-2-scaled.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ae0f28 e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ae0f28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca06e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7ca06e1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c3ac29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c3ac29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Teaching &amp; Coaching<\/h2><h4>(1988 &#8211; Present)<\/h4><p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"357\">I work with personal communication training in a business context \u2013 both through focused keynote talks and longer-term programmes in companies and organisations.<\/p><p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"671\">My work includes talks and masterclasses in business networks as well as tailored programmes and one-to-one coaching. Often in situations where something is at stake: important presentations, leadership responsibilities, change processes, client meetings or internal situations that require clarity and presence.<\/p><p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"846\">All programmes are adapted to the specific context and the people involved. Some need structure and practical tools. Others need calm, confidence and impact. Most need both.<\/p><p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"927\"><em data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"927\">(Selected collaborations and references can be found on the references page.)<\/em><\/p><h2>Acting career<\/h2><h3>Theater<\/h3><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Odense Teater &amp; N\u00f8rrebro Teater | August 2020 &#8211; Present Highlights:<\/strong><\/p><p><em>\u201cEvery brilliant thing\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A solo performance at N\u00f8rrebro Teater and Odense Teater (2020 &amp; 2022), earning a Reumert nomination in 2021.<\/p><p><em>\u201cThe European Slaughterhouse\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A five-hour Shakespeare marathon at Odense Teater (2022), directed by Tue Biering.<\/p><p><em>\u201cAn Enemy of the People\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Performed at N\u00f8rrebro Teater and Odense Teater (2022), directed by Victor Tjerneld.<\/p><p><strong>Theater Mungo Park Kolding | August 2012 &#8211; June 2020 Highlights:<\/strong><\/p><p><em>\u201cDe Stuerene\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A performance about the Danish People&#8217;s Party entering politics.<\/p><p><em>\u201cThe Motorist\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A solo performance inspired by how people transform when behind the wheel.<\/p><p><em>\u201cThe Smile Is the Shortest Distance\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A nonverbal performance inspired by Victor Borge\u2019s universe.<\/p><p><em>\u201cAnne-Marie Married Carl Nielsen\u201d<\/em> \u2013 A performance about the renowned artist couple Carl Nielsen and Anne Marie Brodersen.<\/p><h3>Freelance actor | August 1999 &#8211; August 2012<\/h3><p>Performed at The Royal Danish Theatre, Betty Nansen Theatre, Teater Grob, Folketeatret, and \u00d8stre Gasv\u00e6rk.<\/p><p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p><p><em>&#8220;Hjem K\u00e6re Hjem&#8221;<\/em>, Teater<\/p><p><em>\u201cHjem K\u00e6re Hjem\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Teater Grob (2007). Named the most important theater production of the 2000s by Politiken. Received the Bikuben Foundation and Reumert Jury Prize.<\/p><p><em>\u201cA Dream Play\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Betty Nansen Theatre (2008). Winner of the Bikuben Foundation and Reumert Jury Prize for Performance of the Year.<\/p><p><em>\u201cHamlet\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Opening production at the Royal Danish Theatre\u2019s new Playhouse (2008).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0218148 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0218148\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dbb36e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dbb36e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Film highlights<\/h2><p>2016 \u2013 Anti (Simon&#8217;s Father), directed by Morten Boesdal Halvorsen.<\/p><p>2016 \u2013 Antboy 3 (Simon&#8217;s Father), directed by Ask Hasselbalch.<\/p><p>2014 \u2013 The Cartel, directed by Charlotte Sachs Bostrup (Nordisk Film).<\/p><p>2013 \u2013 Antboy (Simon&#8217;s Father), directed by Ask Hasselbalch (Nimbus Film).<\/p><p>2008 \u2013 V\u00f6lvens Forbandelse (Father), directed by Mogens Hagedorn (Cosmo Film).<\/p><p>2007 \u2013 Fighter (Student Counselor), directed by Natasha Arthy (Nimbus Film).<\/p><p>2007 \u2013 Island of Lost Souls (Oliver\u2019s Stepfather), directed by Nikolaj Arcel (Zentropa Film).<\/p><p>2006 \u2013 A Soap (Kristian), directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen (Nimbus Film).<\/p><p>2005 \u2013 Friends (Lars), directed by Charlotte Sachs Bostrup (Fridtjof Film).<\/p><p>2004 \u2013 Kongekabale (Martin Hald), directed by Nikolaj Arcel (Nimbus Film).<\/p><p>2004 \u2013 The Gregersen Family (Jacob), directed by Charlotte Sachs Bostrup (Ragner Grasten Film).<\/p><p>2002 \u2013 The Climbing Girl (Journalist Hans), directed by Fabian Wullenweber (Nimbus Film).<\/p><h2>TV highlights<\/h2><p>2023 \u2013 Anker (Jens Otto Kragh, TV2).<\/p><p>2022 \u2013 Dopamin (Peter, Discovery).<\/p><p>2020 \u2013 Sommerdahl (John Frandsen, TV2).<\/p><p>2020 \u2013 Efterforskningen (Lennart Stauner, TV2).<\/p><p>2016 \u2013 Deception (Mr. Christensen\u2019s Lawyer, DR).<\/p><p>2009 \u2013 Big Dreams (Thomas, lead role), directed by Adam Neutzsky-Wulff &amp; Kari Vid\u00f8.<\/p><p>2007 \u2013 Familien Gregersen (4 episodes, Jacob, TV2).<\/p><p>2007-08 \u2013 Anna Pihl (Seasons 1-3, 30 episodes, Mads, TV2).<\/p><p>2005 \u2013 Klovn (Episode 1, Frank\u2019s Neighbor, TV2 ZULU).<\/p><p>2003 \u2013 Jesus &amp; Josefine (Christmas Calendar, Roman Soldier, TV2).<\/p><p>2003 \u2013 Nikolaj og Julie (Episode 11, Thomas, DR).<\/p><p>2000 \u2013 Rejseholdet (Episode 1, Jonas Friis, DR1).<\/p><h2>Commercials highlights<\/h2><p>MitID Campaign<\/p><p>Kellogg\u2019s \u201cAll Bran\u201d<\/p><p>Carlsberg \u2013 \u201cA Couple of Carlsberg on the Table\u201d<\/p><p>Arla \u2013 \u201cBuko Fresh 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-main-swiper swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI have learned so much about presentation techniques\u2014how to be present and effectively communicate my message to an audience. The training was both rewarding and challenging. It was tough but worth it. Frank always had a keen sense of where I was in the process and tailored his approach accordingly, creating a crucial sense of security for me.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Jakob Tekla<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Director<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrank has an exceptional ability to pinpoint exactly what I need to work on while equipping me with the right tools to address those areas in a structured way. He has created a safe, challenging, fun, and engaging environment in which I feel I improve with every session. My time with Frank has also taught me which skills are essential to bridge the gap between mediocre and truly impactful delivery.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Merete Due Paarup<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Consultant\/Politician<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI had the pleasure of working with Frank Thiel as my instructor and coach. His enthusiasm and engagement were exceptional. He fostered a safe and professional learning environment, allowing me to take bold steps and explore new possibilities with confidence.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Sofie Lohmann<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Acting Student<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI began with the aim of feeling more at ease sharing stories with others. It has been an incredible experience. I\u2019ve chosen to continue because I truly believe that the better I become at being the Erik I aspire to be - whether in person, in a lecture, or during a talk - the more I seek out opportunities and take the initiative. The more enjoyable it becomes, the more I will embrace it. And that\u2019s beneficial for my business.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-testimonial__cite\"><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__name\">Erik Algreen<\/span><span class=\"elementor-testimonial__title\">Coach<\/span><\/cite>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrank is an exceptional listener who genuinely understands the challenges his clients face. He helped me visualize the journey we were about to undertake, which was truly inspiring. I now feel much more confident standing before an audience. I have learned a great deal about preparation and gained a wealth of practical techniques. 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