“Robert is the foremost presentation guru in Silicon Valley.”

— Lissa Minkin, VP of People, Tile, Inc.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

ROBERT GRAHAM

Robert is the secret weapon of CEOs, TED speakers, executive teams and high-level presenters worldwide. As a speaker coach, he helps global companies prepare for product launches, coaches executives on management presentations and prepares speakers for road shows, keynotes, investor meetings and other high stakes presentations. His ability to connect with people and help them grow drives all his client work.

When he’s not leading workshops or coaching his clients, he can often be found surfing in Mexico, cycling the hills of California or screaming across San Francisco Bay on his windsurfer.

"Sarita was superb. She was great at making us interact, a huge part of the learning. She also has a knack for demonstrating in a fashion that creates an instant 'get it,' which is awesome and unusual. I would absolutely use her again.”

— Ken Hahn, CFO of Collective Health

SENIOR PRESENTATION TRAINER AND COACH

SARITA VASA

Sarita Vasa applies her 20 years of experience in authentic public speaking, management and theater to support her clients.

As a lifelong entrepreneur, she understands the unique challenges of presenting something novel, raising funds, and building ownership and influence. When working with clients, Sarita is known for achieving results quickly, and has been dubbed “The Velvet Hammer” for supporting people to challenge themselves with kindness.

When Sarita is not coaching or training, she can often be found exploring the world, cooking a great meal, or relaxing with her family.

“Rick’s expertise is building a relationship that breaks down the barriers to learning, working from a foundation of strong communication skills and trust. I have had many opportunities to participate in high powered leadership learning events, but it wasn’t until I worked with Rick that I become a more effective communicator and impactful leader.”

— E. Lloyd Bushong, President/CEO, Industrial Contractors Inc

SENIOR COMMUNICATION TRAINER AND COACH

RICK KAHN

Rick Kahn has more than 20 years of experience in leading organizational change and has a background in leadership and communication. His focus is on emotional intelligence, helping clients grow personally and professionally.

Rick lives and breathes the meaning of work-life balance. When he’s not on planes or locations serving up training programs on Communication Styles, Difficult Conversations, and Leadership, he’s barefoot in his ocean-view office coaching clients or surfing Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

“Greg was able to dramatically improve our communication and team presentations. What I enjoyed most was Greg’s leadership - he was very pro, a likable guy, and he delivered the material perfectly.”

– Sandy Feder, Participant

COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SPECIALIST

Greg Sammis

For close to twenty years, Greg has worked with individuals and teams around the world to develop their skills in communication, presentations and leadership.

Greg began his career as a high school teacher, led ropes courses and team building events and now designs and delivers leadership and management development programs. His background in experiential education and brain-based learning, coupled with his open and friendly facilitation style, create a safe learning environment for people. This allows people to challenge preconceived notions, take risks, give and receive feedback, and ultimately learn skills needed to perform at the highest level possible and live lives of substance and contribution.

"Suzanne helped our team and me personally immensely. We made impactful changes to two different presentations. Right away, we saw increased closings and revenues as a result of these improvements. The one on one coaching I received from Suzanne far exceeded my expectations and was one of the best personal coaching experiences I have ever received. I am now able to walk into executive presentations with an action plan in my head and execute my presentation no matter what is thrown at me..”

— Joe Childers, VP of Business Development, HarperRand

COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SPECIALIST

Suzanne Gagan

Suzanne Gagan is passionate about helping business professionals reach their potential. Her clients learn to present and communicate more effectively and think more strategically so they can positively impact their organizations.

Suzanne is an ICF-credentialed leadership coach leveraging over 25 years of multi-faceted experience, including building and running the operations for a $600M private equity fund. Clients describe Suzanne as trusted, inspiring, and results-oriented. They value being challenged in a supportive way with Suzanne’s insights and concrete strategies.

With a core belief in the importance of well-being, Suzanne enjoys cycling, travel, and serving on the executive board of her community food pantry.

“I have worked with Rita for 10+ years on a variety of programs for professional associations. She takes great care to understand each audience, consistently delivering a memorable, customized presentation that resonates with young professionals to seasoned executives. Rita truly leads by example when it comes to communications, and her ability to captivate the participants authentically is unmatched.”

— Alison Trejo, CAE, Holland Parlette

COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SPECIALIST

RITA WILLIAMS

Rita is currently a Facilitator, Consultant and Instructional Designer. Prior to facilitating training and immersing herself in communication and presentation skills, Rita spent 15 years selling in the Broadcast industry. She helps her clients develop the skills and awareness to accelerate conversations and achieve desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.

When she is not training, Rita is either on the tennis court, volunteering as a San Francisco City Guide or for the Daughters of the American Revolution.

“Maddie is unbelievably wise, present, and can hold space for so many things–she just “gets it” when it comes to the complicated nuances of interpersonal interaction and relationships. Her insights have helped me grow immensely, and I am so grateful for her coaching”

— Executive at Eventbrite

COACH AND FACILITATOR

MADDIE DEAMER

Maddie has spent 12+ years in client success and talent development in the Tech industry. A certified coach and facilitator, Maddie is passionate about empowering and enabling individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. She’s designed and facilitated many behavior-changing leadership development programs resulting in improved performance, engagement and retention. She coaches her clients to sharpen their self-awareness and communication skills, building confidence in their strengths.

When not coaching and facilitating trainings, Maddie can be found traveling, hiking, dancing, and enjoying a delicious meal.

“Kim Marie is not only an exceptional trainer but has the ability to customize curriculum and delivery for every level of management, from first-time supervisors to our C-Suite. She is always our first choice.”

— Jeff Shaw, President & CEO, Southwest Gas Corporation

TRAINER, EXECUTIVE COACH, AUTHOR

KIM MARIE REBEIRO

Kim Marie is an author, trainer and executive coach who has worked with over 10,000 people in training environments and 1-on-1 coaching around the world. She has been ranked 5th in the world as a trainer and master instructor by Dale Carnegie Training®. Kim Marie developed the ReCalibrate Method™, assisting corporations and those in the workforce getting to their NEXT best position.

Her recent book, ReCalibrating to Your Next; Effectively Navigating to Your Next Professional Position, is available on Amazon with the recently released audio book.

“Marc helped me connect with who I am at my core and what I want to become.”

— Jonathan Lee, Founder, Thrive Al Labs

STORYTELLER AND PRESENTATION SPECIALIST

MARC POMERLEAU

Marc is a Co-Active trained coach, keynote speaker, strategy consultant, storyteller, psychonaut advocate, and producer, writer, and director of short films. He draws on 30 years of executive experience in technology, manufacturing, government, marketing and strategy from Fortune 500 companies to co-founding start-ups and non-profits in the U.S. and Asia Pacific.

All of Marc’s work aims to shift perspective and assist individuals and organizations to access deeper levels of awareness, understanding, and meaning. Marc holds an M.A. in international economics and China studies from The Johns Hopkins Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC, lived in China and Taiwan for seven years, and loves to explore consciousness and different cultures.