Executive Media Training & Communications Coaching  in Chicago

Led by Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Nancy Pender, we prepare executives and business leaders to face the media, command any room, and protect their reputation when it matters most. Request a free consultation.

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Unlock Your Full Potential

Chicago-based Pender Communications offers one-on-one media coaching, public speaking coaching, crisis management training, professional content development and video production services. Led by PR strategist and Emmy and Peabody award-winning former broadcast journalist Nancy Pender, we can equip you with the skills to speak confidently and effectively to the public and media, give you the tools needed to avoid damaging media mistakes, and help you build awareness for your brand. Whether you’re giving a presentation or holding a press conference during a crisis, our team can help you deliver winning messages.

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Unlock Your Full Potential

Pender Communications is a Chicago-based executive communications firm specializing in media skills training, public speaking coaching, crisis management consulting, and corporate video production. Led by PR strategist and Emmy and Peabody award-winning former broadcast journalist Nancy Pender, we help executives, CEOs, and business leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and credibility — whether they're facing a tough reporter, addressing investors, or managing a breaking crisis. Based in Chicago and available nationwide.


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Why Executives across Chicago and the U.S. Choose Pender Communications

Our principal and CEO, Nancy Pender, utilizes decades of experience and outstanding journalistic credentials to help clients understand the ground rules for working with reporters, avoid media mistakes and effectively connect with and influence key audiences.

Share Your Message

Marketing and customer communications are critical components of successfully operating a business. However, these core tasks can be overlooked or rushed while managing day-to-day operations. That's where it pays to partner with a reliable and experienced communications and content development team to help spread your message and let current and potential customers know they're valued.

Speak With Impact

It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. Your tone of voice, body language, and eye contact all play a critical role in how an audience receives your message and how well it sticks. Our media and presentation skills coaching, led by experienced workshop facilitators, will show you the subtle, yet critical steps you can take to become a more self-assured, impactful communicator.

Avoid and Manage a Crisis

In today’s digital world, potentially damaging news travels faster than ever before. That’s why effective crisis management is one of the most important functions of public relations. We can help you prepare for and manage a media crisis so it becomes a minor distraction rather than reputation-destroying disaster.

Improve the quality of your connections and become a more effective leader

Working hand-in-hand with you, we'll devise a plan of action based on the specific goals and objectives you wish to achieve. 

1  Connect With Us

Reach out to us via phone, email, or by filling out the form on our website to request more information or book a consultation.

2 Explore Services

Our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible to learn more about you and determine which services will best suit your needs.

3  Hone Your Skills

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your media skills, create high-quality video content or nail your next presentation or client meeting, Pender Communications will get you there.

Client Success

Personalized Attention

Pender Communications works closely with individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and communications teams to elevate how people share their stories with the world. We are committed to nurturing a world where everyone can express themselves effectively and confidently. Our customized media coaching, public speaking coaching, crisis management, content development, and video production services equip real people with the skills to share impactful messages, motivate audiences, and gain control in a crisis.

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Personalized Attention

Pender Communications works closely with individuals, executives, entrepreneurs and communications teams to improve their effectiveness at work by honing their communication skills. We're committed to empowering people with the tools to succeed in business and beyond. Our customized media and presentation skills coaching, video production and crisis management services help people create and deliver impactful messages that cut through the clutter and motivate audiences.

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