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Public Speaking Coach for Executives
Hi, I’m Rick Kutcher, an executive communication coach based in Austin, Texas. I help leaders, executives, and professionals speak with confidence and presence when it counts. As a TEDx speaker and seasoned leadership coach, I bring over 20 years of experience guiding educators and professionals to find their authentic voice, work through public speaking anxiety, and deliver with clarity. My Conversational Speaker approach treats every presentation as a conversation with your audience. From my roots as a private trumpet teacher to my work in education leadership, I’ve built a coaching style that blends humor, real-world insight, and results-driven strategies for audiences of any size.
Speak Like a Leader. Advance Your Career.
You’ve built the experience, earned the title, and know your industry inside and out. Then you step in front of a room, and confidence doesn’t always follow competence. Plenty of high-performing professionals have strong ideas and still struggle to deliver them with clarity, authority, and presence. The Conversational Speaker approach gives you a way to connect with your audience from the first sentence. You open with a question, hold real eye contact, and speak from ideas you know well enough to be present in the room. Whether you want to inspire your team, influence stakeholders, or stand out in a crowded field, strong communication drives results, and it can be learned.
Who I Work With
I work with executives, business leaders, and professionals across industries, from global organizations to public sector leadership, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority.
Executive & Senior Leadership
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Global CEO, international technology company
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President & U.S. CEO, multinational organization
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Chief Technology Officer, regional service center
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Business executive and board chairman
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Executive director, global organization
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Vice President, European sales
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs & Public Voices
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Founder and business owner
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Entrepreneur and small business leader
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TEDx speaker and best-selling author
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Professional speaker and business consultant
Education Leadership & Public Sector
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School superintendent
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Director of assessment and accountability
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Program leader, large urban school district
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Early learning center coordinator
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Chief inspector, statewide regulatory agency
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Senior grant manager, international organization
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Partnerships coordinator, international team
Consultant to a global company with offices in Austin, Texas; Warsaw, Poland; Kyiv, Ukraine; and Tallinn, Estonia, supporting teams across multiple international locations.
I work with executives, business leaders, and professionals across industries, from global organizations to public sector leadership, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority.
What I Help With
Public Speaking Anxiety
Learn to stay calm, focused, and confident—even in high-stakes situations.
Develop Executive Presence
Build the communication skills and leadership presence to command any room.
Prepare for High-Stakes Moments
Get personalized coaching for presentations, interviews, keynotes, and boardroom pitches.
Communicate with Connection
Connect with your audience through authentic, impactful messaging that moves people to action.
The Conversational Speaker Approach
Open with a Question
A question or short scene puts your audience inside your point before you’ve made it.
Make Real Eye Contact
Hold three to five seconds with one person, finish your thought, then move on.
Know Your Message
Practice out loud until the ideas are yours, so your attention stays on the room.
Let Silence Work
A well-placed pause gives your audience time to catch up and gives your words weight.
Most speakers prepare to deliver information. The best ones prepare to have a conversation, even when the audience never says a word. That shift changes how you open, how you look at people, and how you handle the moment your nerves kick in.
Transformative Public Speaking Coaching
For Individuals
1-on-1 Personalized Coaching
I provide personalized, 1-on-1 public speaking coaching for executives and business professionals that’s tailored to your goals and career stage.
With my personalized coaching, you'll get real-time feedback and clear strategies to boost your public speaking skills.
Trusted by Executives, Managers & Professionals
Rick Kutcher is the real deal — as a coach, a speaker, and most importantly, as a human being. I've had the privilege of experiencing Rick both in a coaching setting and as a speaker, and every single time he shows up with genuine care, incredible energy, and advice you can actually use. What truly sets Rick apart is his ability to connect with people at any age or stage. My high school son was terrified of presenting for a business class — and after working with Rick, the transformation was remarkable. It wasn't just a one-time confidence boost; he walked away with real tools, a new mindset, and the kind of self-belief that will serve him for life. If you're looking for someone who will pour into you, challenge you, and actually move the needle — Rick Kutcher is your person. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Raquel Rodriguez
D & R Custom Remodeling, LLC
Download The Free Guide
Want to capture attention and truly connect with your audience—whether you're speaking to a small team or a packed room? The Conversational Speaker’s Guide shows you how to ditch the script, speak with confidence, and engage any audience through storytelling, inclusive language, and authentic delivery. Download it free and start turning presentations into real conversations that leave a lasting impact.