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The communications firm behind the world's most influential voices

We've trained Nobel laureates, U.S. Senators, Fortune 500 CEOs, and speakers at every level to communicate with confidence, passion, and authenticity.

Why KNP Communications?

  • Proven at the Highest Levels — Our coaches have prepped speakers for presidential debates, national conventions, and live network television.

  • Tailored, Not Off-the-Shelf — Every engagement is customized. We build programs around you, your specific audience, format, and goals.

  • Results You Can Measure — From media hits to business development pitches, our clients see growth that delivers — and they come back.

Our Services

We provide workshops, coaching, and direct services to clients around the globe in both live and virtual settings. We specialize in situations where the pressure is on — whether it’s a crowd of thousands, a television studio, or a roomful of skeptics around a conference table.

Media 
Training

Stay on message, handle tough questions, and command any interview with confidence.

Communications Training for Lawyers

Translate legal expertise into plain persuasion — in court, with clients, and in the media.

Executive Presence Coaching

Project authority, earn trust, and own the room when it counts.

TED Talk &
Keynote Prep

Shape a big idea into a talk that moves people — from first draft to standing ovation.

Storytelling

Learn to shape compelling narratives — and tell your own story in a way that moves, persuades, and sticks.

KNP knows how to get the best out of leaders because they can zero in very quickly on practical skills that make a big difference.

RICHARD SOCARIDES,
Chief Communications Officer, GLG

Our Trainers

KNP prides itself on providing a dynamic team of seasoned communications professionals. Our team members have real-world experience that informs their practice as trainers and coaches.

Seth Pendleton

Seth

Pendleton

Founding partner, former congressional speechwriter, and two-decade veteran trainer who has prepped more than 50 U.S. senators and representatives for media, debates, and keynote appearances.

Viviana Hurtado

Viviana 

Hurtado

Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist, former Bloomberg TV anchor, and bilingual speaker whose career spanning ABC News, NPR, and Yale brings world-class media fluency to every client engagement.

Christian Dorsey

Christian
Dorsey

Elected Arlington County official, economic policy director, and frequent CNBC and Fox News commentator who coaches leaders on communicating complex ideas with authority and credibility.

Emma Sprague

Emma
Sprague

Managing Partner with 15 years experience focused on designing high-impact group training programs and amplifying the voices of women and emerging leaders across sectors.

Matt
Kohut

Founding partner, bestselling author, and TED speaker with 20+ years preparing CEOs, ambassadors, and global leaders to command any room — from boardrooms to international broadcasts.

Trusted By Leaders Across Industries

Clients trust KNP Communications to help them deliver with confidence and authenticity when it matters most. We help leaders across sectors and experience level develop new skills and learn to coach themselves.

Fortune 500 Executives
Senators & Members of Congress
Foundation & Non-Profit Leaders
CEOs & Executive Directors
University Presidents
TED TALKERS
Media Anchors & Pundits
Nobel Prize Winners
Attorneys at Top 20 Firms

Ready to become a great communicator?

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Great communicators are made, not born.

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