ABOUT JON
Jon Kelch has been a public speaking coach and workshop facilitator for over 25 years.
He currently works at a Fortune 500 company providing presentation training. Jon is a former senior instructor with the Dale Carnegie Corporation, where he taught and coached leadership, team building, and presentation skills.
​
During Jon's tenure at Dale Carnegie, he was ranked the #1 instructor in the U.S. and #4 globally.
Develop captivating opening statements
Jon teaches specific techniques to grab the audience's attention and keep the presentation flowing.
Keep audiences focused with interactive storytelling
He has extensive insight into adult learners’ understanding and information processing.
Facilitate a Question & Answer session
Learn how to handle difficult questions, keep your audience engaged and maintain control with a professional demeanor.
Overcome your fear of public speaking
Jon is a veteran presenter able to educate and entertain.
He would love to help you and your team.
previous engagements
what people say
"Our team was struggling to communicate innovative concepts effectively to our diverse network of technologists, government program managers, investors, startup founders, and other stakeholders in the national advanced technology ecosystem.
Jon worked with our team for a few hours, and left the team feeling confident and inspired to lead with excellent public speaking skills. It speaks volumes that Jon did this all virtually through a camera lens!"
Will Dickson
Director, FedTech
"Together with key staff, Jon led us through several sessions where we not only shared sensitive insights about our own public speaking fears, but coached us in a very practical and comfortable way to address these fears and build confidence in future execution. Jon has a very engaging and light hearted approach that immediately makes participants feel comfortable sharing. His activities were interactive and solicited regular participation from each person, balancing direct teaching with applicable exercises. The feedback I received from participants was overwhelmingly positive."