Kathryn Janicek - Executive Public Speaking & Media Coach
Kathryn Janicek is an Emmy Award-winning executive public speaking and media coach with over 25 years of experience in media and communications. After several years as a spokesperson and 20 years as a journalist coaching anchors and reporters, Kathryn founded Kathryn Janicek Productions to help leaders increase their bottom line, retain employees, and attract high-level applicants, donors, and investors.
Awards & Recognition
About Kathryn
Kathryn Janicek Productions combines executive public speaking training, media coaching, personal/professional image coaching/branding, executive presence training, and impactful messaging training with executive wellness coaching. The firm is 100% women-owned and WBENC-certified, and has won the 2023 National Enterprising Woman Award for work with non-profit organizations.
Kathryn takes a holistic approach to training by focusing on three key communication methods: Body Language, Vocal Tone, and Message Content. This comprehensive approach ensures clients get their return on investment in every media and public speaking opportunity while creating a flywheel of positive opportunities to speak and become more visible.
She has been hired by companies as diverse as Microsoft, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Intel, and the American Bus Association.
Coaching Approach
Expertise Areas
Executive Public Speaking
Executive presence training and keynote speech development
- Executive presence training
- Keynote speech development
- Boardroom presentations
- Investor pitch coaching
- Crisis communications
Media Coaching
Media interview preparation and soundbite development
- Media interview preparation
- Soundbite development
- Bridge techniques and pausing strategies
- Body language and vocal tone training
- Executive wellness coaching
Sales & Business Communication
Impactful messaging for sales teams and executive presentations
- Impactful messaging for sales teams
- Executive sales presentations
- Client relationship building
- Professional image and branding
- Leadership communication
Training Programs
Comprehensive training programs tailored for executive communication and media mastery
Executive Presence Program
12-week intensive coaching program with executive wellness and mindset training
Key Outcomes:
- Develop executive presence
- Master media strategy
- Build personal/professional brand
- Enhance leadership communication
Sales Leadership Training
Executive sales presentation skills and client relationship management
Key Outcomes:
- Master executive sales presentations
- Optimize client relationships
- Handle crisis communication
- Develop professional image
Media Mastery Program
Media interview preparation and crisis communications training
Key Outcomes:
- Prepare for media interviews
- Master crisis communications
- Develop speechwriting skills
- Build spokesperson presence
AI-Powered Training Integration
Kathryn's coaching methodology integrates seamlessly with salesroleplay.app's AI-powered training platform
Custom AI Personas
Practice with realistic executive-level prospects
Media Interview Simulations
AI-powered media training scenarios
Presentation Practice
Real-time feedback on executive presentations
Crisis Communication Drills
AI-simulated crisis scenarios
Industry Specializations
Fortune 500 Companies
Technology, SaaS, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing
Common Challenges:
- Executive communication skills
- Media interview preparation
- Crisis communications
- Stakeholder presentations
Small Business & Startups
Tech startups, professional services, non-profit organizations
Common Challenges:
- Investor pitch development
- Media presence building
- Professional image development
- Leadership communication
Media & Communications
Executive spokespersons, thought leaders, industry experts
Common Challenges:
- Media interview skills
- Crisis communication
- Executive spokesperson development
- Public figure communication
Related Resources
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