Communication & Public Speaking Coaches, Events, and Resources

My clients get into rooms most people only dream about — and then own them. One of my first coaching clients landed an internship at the Obama White House and went on to build a successful speechwriting career. I've coached leaders at Google, Meta, Waze, and Cargill. I was Instagram's first Latin American hire. I've been in high-stakes rooms on every side — as an executive, a performer, and a coach. I work with two types of people on Leland: 1. Students applying to competitive programs who need to write, speak, and interview like they belong there. I help you craft the story that gets you in. 2. Professionals who are smart, accomplished, and ready to reconnect with their story — and use it as their biggest competitive advantage. I help you find it, shape it, and deliver it in a way that makes people remember you. My method blends narrative strategy, performance technique, and hard-won experience across tech, finance, and the stage. No fluff. Just a clearer, more commanding version of you. If you're ready to stop preparing and start landing — let's work.

I bring a rare combination of academic rigor, real-world product leadership, and hands-on teaching experience to communication and public speaking coaching. With a PhD in Communication focused on rhetoric and digital culture, alongside years of leading cross-functional teams and presenting to executives, engineers, and global audiences, I help people at all levels think clearly, structure their ideas, and communicate in ways that actually land. I’ve developed and delivered trainings like Safety by Design for product managers and technical teams, and led the development of complex safety products that depend on translating nuanced, high-stakes concepts into clear, actionable narratives that align executives and on-the-ground staff alike. My approach blends strategic clarity, audience awareness, and practical execution, grounded in both scholarly expertise and real-world experience shaping communication in fast-moving, high-impact environments.

Most leaders who struggle to communicate aren't unclear thinkers. They're clear thinkers with a translation problem. The ideas are there. The credibility is there. But in the room where it counts, the message doesn't land the way it should. That's exactly what I work on. With 25 years as a global leader and leadership communication coach, I've helped hundreds of professionals at LinkedIn (Microsoft), Gilead Sciences, Databricks, T-Systems, and other Fortune 500 firms close the gap between what they know and how they're heard. My focus is practical and specific: executive presence, high-stakes conversations, stakeholder influence, and the communication moments that shape careers and decisions. I'm a certified Hogan assessments practitioner and one of a select group of certified facilitators for Ray Dalio's PrinciplesYou, which I use to give leaders a precise picture of how they show up and where communication patterns are holding them back. I'm also the author of Mastering High-Stakes Communication at Work. My coaching gives leaders the frameworks, language, and practice they need to walk into any room prepared and walk out having made an impact.

Welcome to my profile! With over 13 years of experience as a Communication and Leadership Development Coach, I have had the privilege of coaching 1000+ individuals to enhance their public speaking, executive presence, and overall communication skills. My background includes working with prestigious institutions like Stanford GSB and leading organizations such as Chief and Lighthouse Communications. I hold a Professional Coaching Certification from the International Coaching Federation and a Certificate of Completion for the Stanford Ignite Program. Whether you're looking to improve your presentation skills, manage nerves, or develop your executive presence, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and elevate your communication to the next level!

Kirsten Holmberg leverages more than two decades of experience in keynote speaking and writing to equip both new and skilled speakers to achieve maximum impact with their presentations and speaking engagements. Her background in both business and communication has proved an asset in collaborating with Fortune 100 executives, TEDx speakers, politicians, pastors, and the person next door to shape their content and finesse their delivery. Kirsten holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado. As evidence that her true love is communication, she brandishes her ability to recite all 46 prepositions in alphabetical order— something she still knows from her 7th grade language arts class.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Michigan’s Ross School of Business and an Executive Coaching Certification from Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, I specialize in communication coaching to help clients communicate with clarity, influence, and credibility. Whether you’re working on executive presence, presentation skills, written communication, or how you show up in meetings and one-on-ones, I’m here to help you communicate successfully with confidence. If this resonates, I’d love to work with you.

Experienced professional with a background in finance and technology. I help clients improve their communication and leadership skills.

Most public speaking advice is designed to make you safe, polished, and ultimately forgettable. I am here to make you undeniable. For 20 years, I have controlled the narrative on the most unforgiving stages imaginable. As a former CNN National Correspondent, I decoded complex global crises for millions of viewers on live television under immense pressure. Behind the scenes, I am the secret weapon and crisis manager for C suite executives, national political figures, and prominent civil rights leaders navigating make or break moments. I do not just teach you how to project your voice or where to put your hands. I teach you how to command a room, turn dense data into a gripping story, and play offense with your messaging. Whether you are stepping into a hostile boardroom, facing the financial press, or delivering a career defining keynote, you need more than just good diction. You need a defensible narrative and the absolute confidence to deliver it. If you are ready to stop chasing the conversation and start creating it, let us get to work.

Hi, and welcome to my profile! I'm a strategy consultant with 5+ years of experience presenting to C-suite executives, VPs, directors, and senior leaders. Along the way, I've learned how to turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories that resonate with any audience. I also completed my MBA at London Business School, where I held leadership roles in the Student Association and other clubs, further strengthening my communication and presentation skills. Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, refining your executive presence, or looking to communicate your ideas more effectively, I'd love to help!

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background as an Executive Speechwriter for top leaders at Chevron and the U.S. Department of Defense, I bring over two decades of experience in crafting impactful communications. My journey has equipped me with the skills to help executives and professionals elevate their messaging, whether through speeches, executive videos, or strategic communications. I've coached 18 individuals, guiding them to harness their unique talents and communicate with clarity and confidence. Let's work together to ensure your message resonates and leaves a lasting impression. Reach out to start enhancing your communication skills today!