Kirsten Holmberg
Public speaking and communication coach for speakers and founders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | B.S. in Business Administration (Finance), University of Colorado at Boulder |
| Practice | Kirsten Holmberg LLC |
Kirsten Holmberg is a speaker coach who helps new and skilled speakers give clear, confident presentations. She has more than two decades of experience in keynote speaking and writing. Her clients have come from Google, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, Adobe and TEDx programs. She also helped build a public-speaking program for MBA and MSx students at Stanford Graduate School of Business. She started in business and finance before moving to communication.
What Kirsten helps with
Kirsten works on how people deliver ideas to customers, stakeholders and audiences of all sizes. She helps with big stage talks and high-stakes business presentations.
- Giving a keynote address
- Presenting to executives
- Pitching an idea
- Presenting to customers and stakeholders
- Speaking at large company conferences
- Preparing for TEDx-style talks
- Building speaking skills for new speakers
- Sharpening delivery for skilled speakers
Who Kirsten works with
Kirsten works with new and experienced speakers, as well as individuals and teams. Her clients come from industry, public service, religion and academia. She has coached managers and leaders, startup founders, and MBA students who need to present well in front of colleagues and large audiences.
Background and qualifications
Kirsten holds a business administration degree with a finance focus from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She started out as a numbers person and moved into words. Her practice, Kirsten Holmberg LLC, has run since October 1999. She has spoken professionally for more than two decades and has written for many years too. She has coached individuals and teams from Google, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, Snap, Adobe, Edward Jones, Abbott and Lockheed Martin. She has also worked with Stanford Graduate School of Business and TEDx programs.
Kirsten Holmberg pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one speaker coaching
- Team speaker coaching
- Startup founder coaching
Kirsten Holmberg reviews
The CoachVouch take
She coached a speaker team for a company conference of 45,000 people and helped with a Stanford GSB public-speaking program.
Best for professionals and founders who need to present with clarity and confidence to large or high-stakes audiences.
Common questions
How much does Kirsten Holmberg charge?
Coaching with Kirsten runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kirsten Holmberg help with?
Kirsten Holmberg helps with giving a keynote address, presenting to executives, pitching an idea and presenting to customers and stakeholders.
Is Kirsten Holmberg certified?
Kirsten Holmberg lists: B.S. in Business Administration (Finance), University of Colorado at Boulder.
Does Kirsten Holmberg coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. She has worked with both individuals and teams. She once advised a group of managers and leaders on their speeches for a major company conference.
Has Kirsten Holmberg worked with startup founders?
Yes. Startup founders are one of the two offering categories on her page, next to communication and public speaking.
How do I contact Kirsten Holmberg?
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