Chicago's Premier Leadership Training Team

Chicago’s go-to experts helping leaders master media interviews, executive presence, public speaking, and thought leadership to lead with impact, inspire, command attention, accelerate growth, and drive innovation.

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Coaches Who Help Chicago Leaders Master Media, Executive Presence, and Public Speaking

From McDonald’s to the American Dental Association to the Chicago Bulls, leading Chicago organizations trust Janicek Performance Group for:

Our local team of award-winning coaches brings decades of Chicago media and business experience to help your leaders become more magnetic and communicate with impact and confidence.

Contact Information:

332 S Michigan Ave #900
Chicago, IL 60604
Sarah@TeamJPG.com
312-566-8216

Strategic Communications Solutions to Help You Stand Out

Successful leadership hinges on effective communication. Our leadership development programs focus on:

Build the gravitas, magnetism, influence, authority, and communication style that defines your brand of exceptional leadership with authenticity. Perfect for C-suite executives and emerging leaders.

Influence any conversation, command the room, and master media appearances with confidence. From board meetings and keynote speeches to media interviews, develop the skills to deliver your message with impact and authenticity.

Develop a powerful personal brand and digital presence that makes you stand out and attracts opportunities. Strategic guidance for building thought leadership, meaningful audience engagement, and showing up as the trusted expert you are.

Master next-level sales communication to drive growth with JPG’s expert-led training. We combine public speaking, executive presence, relationship-building, and the psychology of trust to equip your team with proven methodologies that create authentic connections and sustainable results.

The Value of Working with Chicago Experts

Meet your Chicago leadership coaches

Work with Chicago's most experienced leadership development experts

Kathryn Janicek, leading executive presence and public speaking coach

Kathryn Janicek

Founder, Chief Media & Public Speaking Strategist & Trainer
Three-time Emmy winner with 20+ years of Chicago media experience. Kathryn trains C-suite leaders from Chicago's top companies, including McDonald’s, AbbVie, World Business Chicago, and more. Her expertise in media training and strategic communications helps transform leaders. Kathryn’s leadership development firm has now been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest. Before launching her firm in 2014, Kathryn was a VP of News, an executive producer and social media lead at NBC Universal Chicago, a supervising news producer at WGN TV, and a producer at WBBM News Radio.

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Ruthie Landis

Performance & Presence Coach, Executive Mindset Consultant
A master of leadership development and body-centered coaching, Ruthie Landis helps Chicago executives enhance their presence, performance, mindset, communication, and leadership impact. With a unique approach that blends performance psychology, emotional intelligence, and body language expertise, she empowers leaders to inspire trust, lead with confidence, and communicate with clarity. Drawing from her background in acting, directing, and executive coaching, Ruthie has worked with top organizations, including Miller Brewing Sales Executives, ABC Network TV Sales Executives, the Illinois Mediators Association, and the Illinois Association of Public Speakers. A best-selling author and award-winning workshop presenter, she specializes in coaching C-suite executives and building high-performing teams.

Ted Wright, Chief Advisory Officer & Executive Sales Foundation Coach

Ted Wright

Chief Advisory Officer, Executive Sales Coach
With over twenty years in process and sales management, Ted transforms organizations through strategic leadership and sales team development. His track record includes taking companies from $1M to $20M in revenue through improved leadership and communication processes.

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Laura Chavez

Media Training Specialist
An award-winning journalist with deep Chicago roots, Laura brings expertise from years of reporting and producing for major networks. Her experience covering everything from presidential inaugurations to local Chicago stories gives her unique insight into effective media communication.

Stef Tovar

Executive Public Speaking & Performance Coach
An award-winning professional actor and author, Stef brings 25+ years of performance expertise to help Chicago leaders shine on camera and stage. His experience in Chicago's theater scene and on major movie productions provides invaluable insights for public speaking and presentation training. Stef has been featured in movies alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon.

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Elliott Burlingham

Video Produce, Director
Operating from his professional soundstage studio in Chicago, Elliott combines technical excellence with artistic vision to help leaders look and sound their best on camera. His dedication to craft ensures every video production meets the highest professional standards.

Taylor Darcy

Taylor Darcy

Makeup Artist and Executive Stylist
With a BFA in Digital Cinema and extensive experience in camera-ready styling, Taylor helps Chicago executives perfect their professional image. She specializes in making leaders look and feel confident for media appearances, speaking engagements, and video productions.

Start your leadership development journey.

Transform the way your leaders communicate and present themselves. Our Chicago team is ready to help you achieve your goals.

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