Communication & Public Speaking Coaches, Events, and Resources

I founded TalkMaze, a public speaking and education platform that grew to 20,000 members, 4 million video views, and over 5,000 participants across North America. I've delivered 4 TEDx talks, won the national Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, and received the Princess Diana Award for my work in youth education. I've spent years helping people go from terrified of speaking to confident on stage. Whether you're preparing for a presentation, a conference talk, a panel, or just want to stop dreading every meeting where you have to speak up, I help you structure your ideas, find your voice, and deliver with confidence. I grew up shy, and public speaking changed the trajectory of my life. I coach because I've seen it do the same for thousands of others.

I've been speaking in high-stakes settings since I was 12 years old — starting with campaign events in national politics and eventually presenting to policymakers, investors, and executives. I currently serve as an appointee to Governor Newsom and attend Stanford GSB where clear, persuasive communication isn't optional. I've also pitched to VCs, presented investment committee recommendations at a PE firm, and navigated the kind of rooms where how you say something matters as much as what you say. I coach people who need to get sharper for a specific moment — a big presentation, a job interview, an admissions interview, a pitch — as well as people who want to become more confident and deliberate communicators overall. I'm direct with feedback and I focus on structure, delivery, and presence rather than generic tips. If you want someone who's done it in real rooms, not just read about it, let's work together.

12 years as marketing director, pitching product launch and campaign to executives, agencies and wide audiences. Public speaker (LOW Key Note - Stanford GSB TED equivalent) Pitch Deck Wizard for SMEs and entrepreneurs Graphic designer skills and advisor for several start ups in the US, Europe and Africa

Welcome to my profile! As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with extensive experience in communication coaching, I am passionate about helping individuals express themselves effectively and build influence. With a background in commercial Broadway theater and executive coaching at BetterUp, I have guided over 200 clients, including those from Fortune 500 companies, to enhance their communication skills and leadership presence. My approach is tailored to each client, focusing on areas such as public speaking, negotiation, and feedback, to ensure they achieve their personal and professional goals. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and make a lasting impact in your interactions. Come join me, I promise I don't bite, and we'll have a good time find your way to communication.

I have provided communications and speechwriting support to federal elected officials and c-suite executives.

I work with professionals who already perform at a high level. What brings them to me is the sense that something important is getting lost in translation, culturally as much as linguistically. 100% of my clients report improved workplace communication and I have trained over 20 nationalities. We start with what is real and current: a board presentation, a difficult email thread, a team that feels "off." You leave able to say what you mean and have it land. I have done this with clients at Netflix Korea, Woven by Toyota, and Banco Santander. Before that, I ran global content at On through its IPO. If your work depends on people in different places understanding you clearly, book a session.

Throughout my career, I’ve spoken to audiences of over a thousand and coached clients preparing for interviews, panels, and presentations. I know how important it is to not just communicate clearly, but to communicate in a way that’s memorable and impactful. I've trained staff to become more confident and effective public speakers, equipping them with practical skills to engage audiences and share their stories with ease. As an ICF-Certified Coach, I help clients build confidence in their voice. Whether you’re preparing for a major presentation, looking to improve everyday communication, or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking up, we'll work together to build the strategies you need to own the room with confidence.

Public speaking is my favorite thing to do. A theater kid growing up, I've always loved capturing other's attention with the spoken word. Now, I public speak daily for work education adult staff at a large university and hospital. Together we will talk about overcoming fears, practice strategies to hold an audience's attention, and prepare your next speech.

I help professionals sharpen their communication and public speaking so they can clearly convey complex ideas, inspire confidence, and tell their story with impact. Whether you’re preparing for a keynote, stakeholder briefing, or pitching an article idea to your favorite outlet, I’ll help you build the narrative structure to deliver your message with authority. My career spans finance, the military, policy, government, social entrepreneurship, and technology. I’ve led high-stakes briefings for senior defense leaders, written and published policy and technology analysis across a dozen outlets, and was awarded the Navy League’s Alfred Thayer Mahan Literary Award for my writing in national security. From pitching at the Pentagon to presenting at technology conferences, I’ve seen how the right message, delivered with clarity and confidence, can open doors. If you want to strengthen your voice I’d love to set up an introductory call to help you refine your presence and maximize your impact.

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.