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Hi, I’m Kim Widlicki

I'm a communications professional and business coach who has spent over a decade presenting to audiences of all sizes — from small team meetings to conferences with hundreds of attendees across multiple countries. But my passion for presentations and public speaking started long before that.

I've been fascinated by presentations since my first school "exposé" (cutting out images of llamas in Peru and gluing them onto poster board, before the internet existed). While other students dreaded presenting, I looked forward to it. That early passion led me to study communication and eventually build a career where presenting became a core part of my work.

I truly enjoy everything about presentations: the storytelling, the refining of a message, the design of slides, and the public speaking itself — connecting with an audience and offering them something valuable.

What drives me

Throughout my career, I've sat through countless presentations. Often, the speaker clearly knew their topic and had interesting insights to share. But I kept seeing the same thing: so much potential for real connection and engagement that just wasn't being unlocked.

That's what excites me about this work — helping people find their authentic voice and discover that presenting can actually be enjoyable. Not by teaching generic techniques, but by working together to find what works for you.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Information and Communication Sciences, English Language and Literature, Management, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, 2012

  • Master Degree in Business Communications, University of Fribourg, Switzerland, 2014

  • Certification in Leadership Principles, Harvard Business School, 2022

  • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Business Coaching, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, 2024

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What I bring

  • Languages: Fluent in English, French, German, and Polish

  • International experience: Presented in Germany, USA, Netherlands, Egypt, France, and more

  • Diverse sectors: Experience across luxury retail, art, healthcare, and nonprofit—different contexts, different audience

  • Music: Singer-songwriter with vocal training (breath control, stage presence)

  • Mindfulness: Years of meditation practice including multiple retreats (stress management tools)

Do you have a presentation coming up or do you want to generally improve your public speaking skills? I’m curious to hear about your needs. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

How about you?