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Executive Media Training & Presentation Coaching

The media trainer Fortune 500
companies call when the stakes are high

Because when it's your CEO on CNBC or your team facing a crisis — you can't wing it. Jess Todtfeld trains senior executives, government officials, and organizational leaders to communicate with authority.

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Trusted by leaders at
Google
JPMorgan
American Express
CNBC
LinkedIn
Land Rover
United Nations
ASPCA
Fast Company
1MD Nutrition
Why it matters

One interview.
One presentation.
One moment.

The executives who earn trust in the media, and at the boardroom table, aren't necessarily the smartest people in the room. They're the ones who've been trained to communicate under pressure.

Jess Todtfeld has trained thousands of leaders across healthcare, finance, government, legal, and technology. The methodology is built on one principle: give them the exact tools they need before they need them.

20+
Years training senior executives
500+
Executives, teams, and programs trained
112
Guinness World Record: most media interviews in 24 hours
100%
Customized to your specific situation
What we offer

Training built for
high-stakes moments

Every engagement is customized. These are the core programs.

Executive Media Training

TV, radio, print, and podcast interview preparation. Message development, bridging techniques, and handling hostile questions, so nothing catches you off guard.

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On-Camera Training

From earnings calls and virtual board presentations to major network appearances. The subtle signals that separate executives who command the camera from those who disappear into it.

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Crisis Communication

When an issue breaks, you have hours, not days. Jess prepares your team with the frameworks, message discipline, and rapid-response instincts to control the narrative.

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High-Stakes Presentation Training

Board presentations, earnings calls, keynote speeches, and investor pitches. The skill of commanding a room is learnable, and it changes everything.

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Spokesperson Training

Team-based programs for communications departments and corporate affairs teams. Build internal bench strength so every spokesperson is ready.

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Virtual & On-Site

Programs delivered wherever your team is: fully virtual, in person at your office or facility, or at our New York City studio. One-day intensives, multi-day programs, and custom blended formats available.

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Client results

What leaders say
after working with Jess

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"I closed a million-dollar deal after hearing Jess' strategies. I can't begin to thank you."
Les Richmond Build America Mutual
★★★★★
"Jess sums up what top performers need to know about presenting all in one day. Great to get so much in one program — I left with tools I used immediately."
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Tim Holt
President, Preservation Capital
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"It's hard to walk away from Jess Todtfeld's training without 'aha' moments and a list of valuable pointers for dramatically improving communication skills."
American Express
Vanessa Lowry
Director of Communications, Global Advertising & Brand Management, American Express
★★★★★
"The Sound Bite system is something I can implement right away. Your techniques on handling negative questions were exactly what I needed."
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Brian Hall
Chief Marketing Officer, Explore St. Louis

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Industries served

Training tailored
to your industry

Every sector has different stakes, different media landscapes, and different risks. Choose yours.

🏥Healthcare & Doctors→ 🏦Finance & Banking→ ⚖️Legal & Law Firms→ 💻Technology→ 🏛️Government & Public Sector→ 🤝Nonprofit & NGO→ ⚡Energy & Utilities→ 🎓Higher Education→ 💊Pharma & Biotech→ 🏆Sports & Athletics→ 🛡️Insurance→ 📡Media & Entertainment→
Jess Todtfeld
Guinness Record Holder
About Jess Todtfeld

The trainer behind
the transformation

Jess Todtfeld spent years on the other side of the camera as a television producer and journalist before making it his mission to help executives communicate the way the best broadcasters do: with clarity, authority, and control.

Today, Jess is one of the most sought-after media trainers in the country, working with C-suite leaders, government officials, athletes, and communications teams at organizations that cannot afford a bad moment in public.

13 years as a television producer for NBC, ABC, and FOX
Guinness World Record holder: most media interviews given in 24 hours (112)
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) — held by only 1% of speakers worldwide
Author, Media Secrets — #1 international bestseller in 4 countries
Creator of the HSP: High Stakes Presenter Methodology
5,000+ media segments produced · 500+ executives and organizations coached
Clients across 12+ industries including Fortune 500 companies
365-day support & accountability program included at no extra cost
Based in New York City, available nationwide and globally
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Your next high-stakes moment
is closer than you think.

Whether it's a board presentation next month or a media crisis you're praying never comes. The time to prepare is now.

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