Ann K.

Ann K.

5.0

Mastering High-Pressure Performance: Communication When Seconds Matter

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Studied at Miami Herbert Business School

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Works at Dux Communications

Available Thursday at 4:00 PM UTC

Clients who sign up for packages receive priority scheduling. The listed hours apply to one-hour sessions. Please reach out so we can find a convenient time to explore 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-month coaching opportunities tailored to your communication goals.

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Ann’s Performance Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Vice President

70+ people coached for Performance

Welcome! As an emerging leader, every conversation is a performance, whether you're on camera, leading a high-stakes meeting, or speaking in front of an audience. I specialize in coaching leaders to communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact, even when the pressure is on. Drawing from my experience as an Emmy-winning journalist, brand strategist, and executive coach, I help emerging leaders like you thrive in high-pressure environments by refining your leadership communication and on-camera performance. Together, we’ll focus on: ✔ High-pressure performance coaching: Master how to stay calm under pressure and communicate effectively when it matters most. Learn how to distill complex ideas into clear, compelling messages in high-stakes scenarios. ✔ Authentic leadership communication: Develop your unique leadership voice to speak with authority, influence, and authenticity, both internally and externally. ✔ On-camera performance: Build confidence in front of the camera, whether for virtual meetings, media interviews, or video presentations. Learn to engage your audience with impact, whether on screen or in person. ✔ Non-verbal communication & presence: Refine your body language, facial expressions, and posture to project confidence, credibility, and trust. ✔ Media training & personal branding: Navigate media interviews and public speaking opportunities with ease, while crafting a message that aligns with your brand and resonates with your audience. ✔ Virtual leadership presence: Stand out in virtual settings by mastering your digital presence, optimizing your performance on video calls, and engaging your team during remote meetings. I’ve spent years crafting powerful stories under pressure and coaching professionals to communicate with impact. If you're ready to own every high-pressure moment, elevate your communication skills, and perform at your best in all situations, let's work together to ensure you lead with confidence and make a lasting impression!

Ann can help with:

Decision Making

Continuous Learning and Development

Teamwork and Collaboration

Feedback and Recognition

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About Ann

I coach leaders and organizations to elevate their executive presence, refine their messaging, and make a lasting impact on stage, on camera, and in the boardroom. My career has spanned Emmy-winning journalism, corporate communications, brand strategy, and executive coaching, giving me a unique perspective on high-stakes communication. I’ve worked across corporate, nonprofit, and agency spaces, coaching C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising executives to navigate career transitions, build influence, and communicate with clarity and confidence. I started in investigative journalism, where I mastered the art of storytelling under pressure, commanding a room, and delivering messages that stick. Today, I apply those same skills to help leaders own the room, deliver compelling narratives, and show up with authority, whether in media interviews, investor pitches, keynote speeches, or high-stakes meetings. As a small business owner, I also know firsthand the challenges of positioning yourself and standing out in competitive industries. My coaching is designed to deliver both soft skills and real-world results, helping professionals not just communicate better... but lead with impact. Ready to refine your presence and command the room? Let’s work together.

Why do I coach?

I understand high-stakes communication because I’ve lived it... going live on television for years in breaking news, working alongside top professionals, and delivering under immense pressure in front of thousands. That’s where I started. I’m a storyteller and expert communicator who thrives on helping smart, driven professionals refine their voice, share their craft, and expand their influence. With a career spanning Emmy-winning journalism, corporate communications, brand strategy, and executive coaching, I partner with high-performing professionals to elevate their leadership presence, refine their messaging, and position themselves for career-defining opportunities. I’ve worked across corporate, nonprofit, and agency spaces, coaching C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and rising executives to navigate career transitions, build influence, and communicate with impact. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone step into their power, own the room, and make a lasting impact. Whether it's a boardroom, a keynote stage, an investor pitch, or a media interview, I provide the coaching and strategies to ensure leaders show up with confidence and authority when it matters most.

Work Experience

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Principal

Dux Communications

2018 - Present

Leadership · Executive Coaching · Internal Communications · Video Production · Public Speaking · Media Interviews · Rebranding · Press Relations · Media Production · Coaching & Mentoring · Communications Strategy · Corporate Communications · Content Planning · Leadership Development · Message Development · Communication · Marketing Strategy · Global Communications · Strategic Communications · Talking Points · Creative Direction · Public Relations · Spokesperson · Public Affairs · Personal Branding · Videography · Crisis Communications · Multimedia · Media Relations

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Chief Communications Officer

NewStar Media

2023 - 2024

Executive Coaching · Video Production · Storytelling · Public Speaking · Coaching · Media Interviews · Rebranding · Press Relations · Communications Strategy · Corporate Communications · Leadership Development · Message Development · Communication · Content Development · Global Communications · Public Relations · Spokesperson · Public Affairs · Personal Branding · Crisis Communications · Media Relations · Build Strong Relationships

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Director, Communications & Media Relations

University of Miami Health System

2021 - 2023

Leadership · Storytelling · Media Interviews · Press Relations · Communications Strategy · Corporate Communications · Leadership Development · Stakeholder Relations · Message Development · Communication · Content Development · Global Communications · Editorial · Public Relations · Spokesperson · Public Affairs · Personal Branding · Crisis Communications · Media Relations · Digital Health · Build Strong Relationships · External Communications

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Television News Reporter

WSVN 7News

2015 - 2018

Storytelling · Online Journalism · Camera · Journalism · Broadcast Journalism · Breaking News · Communication · News Writing · Broadcast Television · Television · Spokesperson · Broadcast · Field Producing · External Communications · Producing · AP Style

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Investigative Television News Reporter

FOX35

2014 - 2015

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Television News Reporter

FOX 59

2011 - 2014

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Television News Reporter

WATE TV

2007 - 2011

Education

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American University

Master of Arts - MA, Journalism and Public Affairs

Digital Media, Copy Editing and +19 skills

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Boston University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Broadcast Journalism

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Center for Executive Coaching

Certified Executive Coach

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Miami Herbert Business School

Global Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Leadership, Executive Coaching and +2 skills

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