CEO and Founder

Kathryn Janicek opened her leadership development firm after 25 years working as a journalist coaching anchors and reporters to captivate and keep the attention of audiences, and winning three Emmy Awards and multiple national awards for storytelling. Her firm, Janicek Performance Group allows leaders to lead at a level they have never before. It increases the leader's influence, confidence, strategic communications skills, and executive presence so they stand out and communicate in a way that grows confidence and credibility internally and externally. They coach Fortune 500 CEOs and their companies, C-Suite leaders, higher education executives and administrators, sales teams, medical professionals, and more. Their leadership development coaching ensures leaders have their messages heard and make a meaningful impact. The demands on executive leadership have accelerated. Present and future leaders need to instill confidence and calm. As executive and subject matter experts, leaders are called upon to do high-level presentations internally and externally, conduct meaningful one-on-one meetings, and command every room they walk into. Whether speaking to internal teams and board members or externally to clients and partners, they need to be even more prepared to make salient, reassuring points. More eyes are on them and their ability to connect, captivate, and succinctly convey important messaging, differentiators, and the real impact that resonates internally and externally. Janicek Performance Group is 100% women-owned and WBENC certified (the most widely recognized and respected national certification for women-owned businesses in the U.S.). They have recently won a national award known for helping female leaders, and Kathryn was also named a Titan 100 CEO in Chicago. Kathryn’s commitment to excellence and innovation has led to significant client successes, including securing prestigious speaking engagements, media appearances, and leadership roles. Her holistic coaching approach addresses mindset, body language, and vocal delivery, ensuring clients excel in high-stakes situations and achieve sustainable career growth.