Transform How You Lead & Communicate

Emmy award-winning executive coaches for leaders who need to command attention and drive results

Based in Chicago, serving leaders worldwide.

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Executive Coaching That Delivers Business Results

The difference between a good leader and a great one? Presence.

We’ve trained 1,000+ executives from McDonald’s, UPS, and Fortune 100 companies to command attention, close bigger deals, and lead with magnetic confidence.

Not through generic corporate training. Through Emmy Award-winning coaching that transforms how you show up – in boardrooms, on camera, and everywhere it matters.

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Master the Skills That Define Executive Excellence

We help leaders develop the communication and presence that drives business results.

Lead teams with clarity, inspire action, and build high-performing cultures

Master interviews, control your narrative, and communicate with confidence

Command any room with powerful presentations that drive action

Elevate sales through executive presence and strategic messaging

Build a powerful professional presence that attracts opportunities

Develop the magnetism and authority that inspires trust and builds influence

Choose the Training Format You Need

From Chicago to your boardroom, flexible leadership training options for every leader or team.

Individual Coaching

For leaders who are ready to elevate their impact

  • Private, confidential sessions with Emmy Award-winning coaches
  • Custom-tailored to your specific goals
  • Virtual or in-person
  • Immediate, actionable feedback
  • 6-month transformation programs available
  • Ongoing support between sessions

Team Coaching

For orgs transforming their communication culture

  • Half-day, full-day, or multi-day intensives
  • Anywhere worldwide
  • Virtual delivery available
  • Up to 25 participants per session
  • Custom curriculum for your industry
  • Post-training support and resources included

Premier Executive Communication Firm

We’re not your typical communication consultants. We bring a unique blend of Emmy Award-winning media expertise, corporate training, entertainment, acting, crisis management, thought-leadership development, and proven business results to every engagement.

Our founder, Kathryn Janicek, built her reputation in Chicago’s competitive media market before training leaders at companies like McDonald’s, UPS, CIBC, and other Fortune 100 organizations.

We give you the edge.

Coaches committed to your success.

Kathryn Janicek, leading executive presence and public speaking coach

Kathryn Janicek

Founder, Chief Media & Public Speaking Strategist & Trainer

Stef Tovar

Stef Tovar

Executive Public Speaking & Performance Coach

Ted Wright, Chief Advisory Officer & Executive Sales Foundation Coach

Ted Wright

Chief Growth Officer & Executive Sales Coach

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Brandy Hadden, PhD

Executive Public Speaking & Performance Coach

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Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP®

Executive Leadership Mindset Coach

Ready to Transform Your Leadership?

Whether you’re preparing for a critical media interview, leading a major initiative, going public, looking for investors, writing a keynote speech, or ready to elevate your executive presence, we’re here to help.

Based in Chicago. Available Worldwide.

This is what clients say about working with US

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Working with Stef and the team was a game-changer for my keynote!

He helped me think through my message to ensure it was perfectly tailored to my audience, guided me in structuring a clear and engaging flow, and provided invaluable support as I refined my delivery. His insights and coaching gave me the confidence to present with impact and authenticity. I couldn’t recommend him and the team more highly for anyone looking to elevate their speaking skills.

Jensyn Hallett, CFRE, MS, Founder & CEO, Alivest, and Executive Director, Southern Capital Project
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Kathryn's ability to understand how to coach each person was amazing.

You [Kathryn] met people where they needed you to be, and pushed just the right amount based on each personality. I was truly blown away watching that - it's a real talent that I don't know I've seen before.

COO of a $15B US-based company

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When I am on set, whether television or radio, I know I’m prepared because she prepared! I know I’m in good hands.

It’s really hard to sum Kathryn up in a line or two. She’s really an amazing person. Her drive, determination, attention to detail and professionalism really sets her apart from anyone else. When I am on set, whether television or radio, I know I’m prepared because she prepared!
I know I’m in good hands. I am so blessed to have her as a friend and colleague!

Dr. Lynn O’Connor

Dr. Lynn O’Connor M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S.

Colorectal Surgeon, National Speaker, Consultant & Author
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Kathryn Janicek is a seasoned media expert who has helped me take my professional speaking, branding, image, and media presence to the next level.

I most appreciate her intelligence, vast knowledge, key contacts, keen insight and candor. She helps me eliminate my blind spots by giving me trusted feedback I needed to hear in a way that is constructive and supportive.

Joyce Marter

Joyce Marter LCPC

NationalSpeaker, Author, & Midwest Chair of the American Counseling Association
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Kathryn quickly understood the needs of our organization and helped energize and polish our key executives for an upcoming speaking event.

We saw overwhelming improvement and look forward to continuing to work with her. There’s no one better!

Julia Weiss

Julia Weiss

Director of Communications, CoinFlip
The world’s largest network of cryptocurrency ATMs & Chicago's fastest-growing company.
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Kathryn Janicek is a rare find.

She has an innate ability to connect with people, meet them where they are and bring them farther than they thought they could go, it’s amazing to watch. Cookie-cutter media trainings just don’t cut it with Kathryn, she adapts, pivots, and freely shares her knowledge and most importantly her passion. She knows how to draw people in and create a comfortable but challenging place to learn. There is nothing better.

College of American Pathologists

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