Janicek Performance Group

Leadership coach · Chicago, IL · in person and virtual

"Janicek Performance Group helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority across the moments that define their work." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Nationwide Member Training
dentists nationwide
in-person and online public speaking training · media training on request
Executive Presence & Leadership Development
presidents and presidents-elect of associations
private high-touch coaching · guidance through high-stakes engagements · personal brand development · leadership pressure navigation on request
Strategic Communication & Executive Coaching
executives
confidence building · storytelling · message clarity on request
On-Site Presentation Coaching
leaders
hands-on real-time feedback · delivery sharpening · eliminating distracting habits · building muscle memory for commanding a room on request
Media & Public Speaking Training
leaders
interview preparation · stakeholder meeting preparation · press appearance preparation · public forum preparation on request
Ongoing CEO Coaching
CEO
private consistent training · confidence building · trusted partnership before major moments on request
In-Person On-Camera Training
leadership team
live in-person coaching · professional TV videographer · media environment simulation · delivery capture and feedback on request
Full-Day Leadership Drilling Intensive
leadership team
1 session · intensive messaging drilling · delivery drilling · question handling drilling · pitch deck editing · analyst question simulation on request
Analyst Preparation & IPO Readiness
leadership team
anticipate analyst questions · dissect questions · rehearse answers · calm authority delivery · clear conviction on request
Confidence Building & Ongoing Support
leadership team
text check-ins · encouragement before big moments · belief building on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial consultation and communication assessment · Video review and real-time feedback · Coaching on communication habits, blind spots, and performance behaviors · Additional support from JPG team specialists as needed
Before coaching
journalist, broadcast media

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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