When leaders tailor their preparation, clarity sharpens. When clarity sharpens, confidence is instilled. When confidence is instilled, trust builds. When trust builds, decisions accelerate. That's how business moves, faster.
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Preparation
Tailor to the audience.
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Clarity
Relevant messaging.
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Confidence
Delivery with assurance.
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Trust
Build with stakeholders.
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Approval
Accelerate outcomes.
08 · How We Work
The Three Pillars Behind the Communication Performance System™
People
Understanding how humans decide.
Before structure. Before slides. Before delivery.
We analyse the room:
What stakeholders fear
What they value
What pressures they're under
How they process information
What creates confidence for them
Decisions are emotional first. Rational second.
If you don't understand the audience, you don't move it.
Process
Designing communication that carries weight.
Ideas fail when they're unstructured.
We install repeatable frameworks so leaders can:
Sequence ideas logically
Create narrative tension
Anchor proof properly
Anticipate objections
Land the close cleanly
Structure determines whether a message is followed… or forgotten.
Physical Delivery
Making credibility visible.
You can be right and still lose the room.
We refine:
Pace
Tone
Pauses
Eye contact
Movement
Response under pressure
People believe what they see before they believe what they hear.
When delivery aligns with preparation, trust accelerates.
09 · Engagements
How we work with you.
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Executive Performance (1:1)
For leaders in high-stakes moments. Board presentations. Investor pitches. Career-defining conversations.
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Team Acceleration
For sales and client-facing teams that need decision velocity. Aligned messaging. Stronger delivery. Shorter cycles. Cleaner closes.
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Enterprise Communication Performance
For organisations that want communication to become a measurable advantage. Install communication performance as infrastructure. Embed preparation discipline. Create scalable clarity.
Promotion attributed to communication improvement.
2 weeks
To measurable presentation confidence.
Faster Decisions
Stakeholder alignment in high-stakes initiatives.
Kenny Solway
1,000+High-stakes rooms analyzed & coached
11 · About Kenny Solway
High-performing leaders rarely struggle with ideas. They struggle with clarity under pressure.
I help leaders stay clear under pressure so decisions move. I work with director-track and VP-track leaders preparing for the moments that matter — executive updates, strategic proposals, cross-functional alignment, promotion-level visibility, investor and board conversations.
The most common mistake I see isn't lack of effort — it's misdirected preparation. I don't change the idea. I improve the delivery in the moment so the idea gets approved.
Over 20 years, I've analyzed 1,000+ high-stakes presentations and worked with leaders across enterprise and growth-stage organizations.
When your words carry more consequence, your communication must carry more clarity.
12 · Clients
Where the work has landed.
Leaders across financial services, telecom, pharma, retail, sports, law, and consulting.
Financial Services
Telecom & Technology
Consumer Goods & Retail
Pharma & Healthcare
Transportation & Logistics
Consulting & Professional Services
Sports & Entertainment
Legal
Associations & Universities
13 · Real Leaders, Real Outcomes
Proof that clear communication moves decisions faster.
Watch · In their own words
Written testimonials
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I've been presenting to large audiences for over 30 years. From a young age, I doubled down on my self-awareness, and that same self-awareness told me I could improve my delivery when presenting to large audiences. When I was preparing for my TEDx Youth talk and a presentation at Ivey, I brought Kenny in. Kenny started at the foundation. How to structure ideas so they actually land. I was clear on my themes; self-awareness, partnerships, influence; but he challenged how I framed them to resonate emotionally, not just intellectually. From there, we worked on delivery: presence, pacing, and reading an audience in real time. Structure and delivery aren't separate skills. Kenny understands how they work together. Most coaches focus on one or the other. Kenny integrates both. The result was simple: people felt what I was saying. The delivery matched the substance. Authentic. Connected. If you want to go from good to GREAT, work with someone who will challenge both your thinking and how you show up, Kenny will deliver.
Anton RabieChair & Co-Founder, Spin Master
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Yes, I was late to Bitcoin, but working with Kenny was hands down the best return on investment. When I first started coaching with Kenny, I was preparing for high-stakes presentations that had a big impact on my next career step. With his guidance, I didn't just improve, I transformed. I went from nervous and uncertain to confident, calm, and clear in front of senior leadership teams. In fact, I was told directly by leaders on the SLT that one of the key reasons I was supported for my new role was because of how seriously I took feedback and how quickly I improved my communication. Kenny's coaching helped me structure my message, deliver with presence, and handle tough questions with ease. The tools and insights I gained are things I'll carry into every major presentation going forward. Now, whether it's a high-stakes presentation or just sharpening my message, I know I have the tools, and someone I trust to keep leveling up. If you're on the fence, I can't recommend Kenny enough.
Eve CuthbertsonLoblaw Digital
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I was excited to walk into that room and deliver. Working with Kenny Solway gave me exactly what I needed, and more. What started as coaching for one presentation has now given me the confidence to keep doing more. What I walked away with wasn't just a polished talk, it was lasting confidence. What surprised me most was that I wasn't nervous. I actually felt good. I was excited to go out and speak. That feeling alone told me the coaching worked. I had done the work, and it paid off. It was a great investment, and one I'd absolutely make again.
Sandy Johnson, PCCExecutive Coach, Career Strategist, Author
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I'm actually looking forward to presenting, which is something I never thought I'd say. When I first started working with Kenny I wanted to feel more confident and polished, especially when speaking in front of others. Through our sessions, I gained so much more than presentation tips. Kenny helped me fine-tune everything from structure and flow to energy and presence. The best part? I've been able to use what I learned with my clients, especially athletes I coach who want to become speakers. Seeing them succeed, knowing these tools work, has been incredibly rewarding. If you want someone who brings structure, clarity, and real transformation, Kenny's your guy. The confidence I've built through this process? Priceless.
Kat BitoveFounder, xoxo sports
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I had a great lightbulb moment when I consulted Kenny and he quickly recognized that I was leaning too heavily on a single communication style. That was a blind spot that risked alienating half my audience. He showed me how to map different personality styles and pivot my delivery across various platforms and audiences without losing my authentic voice. I now have a brilliant framework to adapt my message to the person in front of me rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, and I'm already using these insights to make my masterclasses and presentations significantly more impactful. Thanks so much, Kenny.
Carolin HelffFinance Coach · ex-Stripe
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Within the first 10 minutes of speaking with Kenny, I benefitted from tangible feedback that helped me close more clients. He has a calming yet jovial presence that fosters a welcoming environment for direct and supportive feedback. After reviewing my pitch he suggested several tactics that hit home and allowed me to see ways to both make my sales pitch more effective and authentic. If you're looking for tactical advice with tangible suggestions to increase your success on closing sales, reach out to Kenny.
Michael Bostarr, MBAFounder, A-Team
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I've had many positive experiences working with Kenny during his presentation skills training and individual coaching sessions. He is an expert communicator evidenced by his ability to coach presentation and communication skills and its application in the work place. He has a keen sense of people and their work styles. He has an ability to cut through the clutter and empower you to present and communicate with confidence. Working with Kenny has been educational, inspiring, and a lot of fun. I'd highly recommend him to any individual and organization.
Scott CampbellConsumer Marketing & Innovation Leader
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After having worked with Kenny for only a short while, the results were already surfacing and I found that each week I looked more and more forward to the coaching conversations. Kenny's ability to continuously reel you back into the current state of things and compare to the desired state is a powerful way of holding you accountable to reaching your goals. Kenny draws on diverse experience, knowledge and common sense thinking to creatively help you build the approach to your next steps. It's easy to talk to Kenny and I've enjoyed being a client thus far and would recommend him as an executive coach to anyone looking for this service.
Trevor O'RourkeExecutive Coach, TedX Speaker
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I came into this presentation course as a nervous wreck and I was someone who really disliked presenting. My nerves always get the better of me but after this course with Kenny, I am shocked at how much confidence I have now and feel excited about presenting in the future.
Maura DillonCIBC
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I completed the "Present with Impact" workshop last week by Kenny. I highly recommend this program because of the results seen, the tools learned are useful, and Kenny's knowledge on the subject. The results seen in myself and the others in our group in just 2 days were unbelievable. People who would never volunteer to go first or even look at the audience were animated and jumping up to go next. It is a great team builder. To see the turnaround between day 1 and day 2 is surreal. The tools we learned were effective and easy. The impact of eye contact, voice, and movement is so valuable to a presentation. As a young professional this workshop is the most useful training I have received. Kenny's knowledge on mindset and personality behind presenting is valuable. He motivates the people in the room and shows how to reach different people effectively. Through this workshop, the results I have seen through using the tools we learned from Kenny will further help me in presenting to groups, large and small, whether they be clients or coworkers. There is no price on confidence during a presentation or pitch and being able to persuade clients is what makes us successful. Thanks Kenny.
Alexis ScottMedia Director, IAB Digital Educator
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I recently completed a series of one on one courses with Kenny and it was absolutely fantastic. Prior to these sessions, I thought presenting was a skill that you were born with and within 2 sessions I realized I was wrong. Not only did I learn his simple structure of presenting but I learned how to speak with confidence, read the room and effectively present material in a way that I feel comfortable.
Chad RaymondCreative Director
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Presenting with Impact was an excellent workshop that helped a great deal with my presentation skills, from planning and organizing content to ensuring impactful delivery. Kenny's approach is excellent: by naturally demonstrating the techniques through his own presentation style he provides a range of practical examples. Kenny does a great job of identifying each participant's strengths and areas for improvement, and makes sure everyone feels comfortable and comes away with increased confidence. I would recommend Presenting with Impact to anyone looking to refine their presentation style.
Elisabeth MuirMarket Manager, Hill-Smith Family Estates
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I took Kenny's "Present with Impact" course last week and I'm still thinking about it. He really opened my eyes to the way the audience listens, absorbs information, and connects with the presenter. Kenny presented the material to us in an effective and memorable manner. I am already starting to use his tools to communicate with others, whether it be one-on-one, in small groups or larger ones. His techniques are fantastic skills to have in business. I highly recommend Kenny and his Presentation course to others.
David Pubrat, P.EngEngineering Manager, Cummins Accelera
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Kenny was just fantastic, awesome. Our business development team are still talking about him. His content was top-notch and his delivery was also amazing. He really spoke directly to each individual in our team. You can tell that he has done his research. He was also very approachable, which made our team really comfortable with him and thus pushing the envelopes on our comfort levels that much easier. The pace of our training was perfect, and we all left wanting more. Kenny's training has made me that much more comfortable in my presentations to schools.
Daniel BoothGlobal Talent Leader, RSM LLP
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Present with Impact was the best, most valuable workshop I have ever attended. I feel the entire 2 days were very engaging, informative and time well spent. I did a presentation workshop through another company a year or two ago, and it was nowhere near as useful as this one. I believe that a big part of the program's success was its delivery by Kenny, a great presenter. Everything he taught us, he used in his own delivery and that was very apparent. He was proof that the format, tools and techniques taught, work when applied. I would highly recommend Kenny to anyone looking for a great presentation or communication course. It is time and money well spent.
Kim BrownBrand Strategist, Trade Marketing
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One of the exercises that Kenny put me through years ago, it's the way you got filler words out of me.
Steve WattDirector, Sales Enablement, Seismic
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I recently completed Kenny's "Present with Impact" workshop. This was a 2 day course that was very informative, engaging, and a lot of fun. The participants learned a variety of presentation techniques as well as common mistakes and how to overcome them. I personally learned a lot of things about how I present and Kenny provided me with many tools that will help me be a better presenter in the future. Kenny's method of presenting the material was very effective and it kept all of the participants engaged and looking to learn more. The participants took part in a number of different exercises that were very helpful, took the participants out of their comfort zones and provided great results. The 2 day course was also a lot of fun. Kenny's ability to keep the participants engaged had a lot to do with Kenny because he is both entertaining and personable. I would highly recommend Kenny and the Present With Impact workshop as it was very informative, engaging and a lot of fun.
Jamie HouleMedia Expert, Brand Builder
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I participated in Kenny's program "Developing Leadership Skills". I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start building their leadership skills, or anyone looking to refresh their skills. Kenny is very personable and easy-going, which makes the seminar all the more enjoyable and impactful.
Michael BelangerDigital Strategy & Performance Marketing
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On a number of occasions, I had the pleasure of participating in Kenny's training and 1:1 executive coaching programs. What impressed me most about Kenny was not only his ability to cover off key areas of communications (negotiations, presentations, sales, influencing), but his ability to make the learnings practical and relevant. Whether it's through my team's improved sales tactics or presentation prowess, Kenny's knowledge and approach truly delivered results for all participants, myself included. If you're looking for an engaging trainer who is the real deal, I highly recommend Kenny.
Dave PaukCountry Manager & GM Canada, Samsung Ads
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Kenny's experience made for a fantastic Present with Impact training session. His attention to detail and focus on each individual participant's needs provided a really valuable take away.
Shawna HaymanSVP Client Lead, Publicis Canada
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Through Kenny's unique and engaging methodology, several very specific opportunities for enhancing one's presentation skills are determined, and the participants are provided with practical feedback and coaching to modify their presentation accordingly. Under Kenny's expert coaching, participants rapidly build confidence and polish. Kenny's course is the "Deliberate Practice Model" on steroids. Take his course.
Pieter de Koning, P.Eng, MBAChief Engineer & SVP, e-Zinc
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I have had the pleasure of attending Kenny's coaching of Think Solution for Presentation Skills Workshop. Kenny was able to part ideas to apply not only for improved presentation skills but also life lessons. I look forward to future opportunities of attending training sessions by Think Solution.
Vincent Fournier, P.Eng, PMPProgram & Project Management Leader
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Kenny is an excellent coach. He knows how to understand quickly a situation and build a strategy adapted to your style. My coaching session was excellent, he understood exactly what area I needed to improve and he brought me to another level. I would recommend Kenny anytime, one of the best coaches I had.
Yanick ChouinardPartnership Specialist, Bell
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I really enjoyed the training Kenny provided, I felt that it really took me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to be a better presenter. His feedback was very beneficial. I had my first presentation to students last night, and I think it went well. I was a bit nervous, but it went really well and the feedback was very positive.
Kimberly CheesmanNew Building Solutions & Modernization Sales
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It was a pleasure to attend Kenny's Presentation Skills Workshop. I received more valuable tools than I ever thought I would. The workshop was an "eye-opener" in the way one conducts themselves during presentations and shows one how to become more self aware of attributes you would like to project to your audience. Great training and fun too.
Kelly BonellAccount Manager, Rogers Sports & Media
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I participated in Kenny's "Developing Leadership Skills" course. Kenny is an expert in his field and is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others. His course was highly interactive and fun, with many group discussions and activities, instead of being old-school lecture-style. I highly recommend this course for anyone who is looking to improve their communication and leadership skills.
Anita KapustinGeneral Manager
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I've attended several of Kenny's training sessions: presentation skills, train the trainer, and account management. I am appreciative of his never ending ability to provide numerous examples using scenarios that are relevant to my role and the challenges I face to illustrate how to use the methods and skills he promotes. Working with Kenny you will practise and learn meaningful, valuable skills that will improve your ability to present with impact and be more effective and influential when communicating with others.
Stephanie PalisekInformation Technology Professional
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Kenny Solway has worked with CGA Ontario to implement a program that trains volunteer CGAs to engage high school students about the benefits of a career in accounting. These volunteer ambassadors are responsible for in-class presentations to students and engaging administration, guidance, and business teachers on the pathways to becoming a CGA. Kenny was brought in to deliver one-day professional training sessions focusing on presentation skills, business development and skills to deliver results. The sessions were designed by Kenny to be highly interactive and energetic. Several hundred volunteers have gone through the program which has elicited positive feedback from the participants about the variety of skills learned during the session and how they have been able to utilize these skills during presentations and within their professional careers.
Elly BertramCGA Ontario
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I have had the pleasure of working with Kenny since 2009. His programs and teaching style are always engaging and full of expert knowledge. Feedback from participants is always exceptional and we have been so pleased with his work, that we have continued and will continue to have Kenny teach 3 courses (Presentation Skills, Developing Leadership Skills and Negotiation Skills) at our association on a bi-yearly basis. I highly recommend Kenny to any association or company looking for a personable and skilled instructor.
Davina WongStamford American International School
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It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kenny and his work at Think Solutions. He possesses excellent assessment skills in identifying learning gaps within an organization, does thorough check-ins with class participants both before and after his sessions and delivers an engaging training workshop in which each person is led into participation. A great learning environment for all.
Carole LandryCoaching & Leadership Development
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I had the opportunity to participate in a workshop lead by Kenny Solway and am pleased to have gained valuable and tangible insights from the time spent at the workshop. Kenny was able to quickly establish a rapport with the group and was flexible and open minded during the day such that he was willing to adjust the topics appropriately to meet the group's needs while not veering off topic. My greatest appreciation from the day was his practical and customer focused approach. I have been able to implement key suggestions into my day to day practices at work and have seen dividends from this implementation already. I would highly recommend participation in such workshops.
Emanuela De FrancoSenior Director, Government Affairs, GSK
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I attended Kenny's Presentation Skills course and learned more than I could have imagined I could in just two days. The course was very interactive and focused on improving presentation skills based on an individual's communication style as well as the situation and audience. My comfort level and confidence when presenting significantly improved. This course has helped me become a more effective presenter not only when presenting but also during my day-to-day work. I highly recommend this course and Kenny's ability as an effective instructor.
Katherine NeileyMarketing & Communications
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Kenny is a professional and knowledgeable trainer who was able to succinctly teach the basics of leadership. From a one day training course, I walked away feeling inspired, motivated and fully equipped to be a leader. If you'd like to hone your leadership skills, I'd highly recommend Kenny and his leadership skills course.
Kimberly McLeodFounder, Sharpen Media Inc.
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Having participated in Kenny's Presentation Skills program, I gained valuable insight and knowledge about myself as a presenter. His program helps you organize, deliver and identify your own unique style to effectively communicate your message relative to any situation. This is definitely one of the best business tools I have received and recommend to anyone to enhance their own presentation skills.
Rico TudicoProfessor, Seneca Polytechnic
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I recently attended a training session led by Kenny, and it was excellent. He made sure each person in the room got exactly what they needed out of the session and answered difficult questions with ease and expertise. I would definitely recommend Kenny for the Time Management Training session, and I hope to attend his other workshops soon.
Eve CuthbertsonMixed Methods Research Leader
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I worked with Kenny during a high-pressure job search and it made an immediate difference. Kenny helped me turn my experience into a clear, compelling resume and tighten my 'Tell me about yourself' answer so it felt natural and confident. The mock interviews and exercises helped me think on my feet, cut filler words, and show up prepared. A few weeks later, I got the offer for a role I was genuinely excited about. I still use Kenny's techniques day to day, and I strongly recommend Kenny to students and recent grads navigating the jump from school into the job market.
Maya EarnAsst. Ops Manager, TD Coliseum
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Doing this coaching really calmed my nerves. I was very stressed beforehand, and the coaching grounded me and made me more confident in myself. I was able to find ways to best sell myself, and my confidence really grew through the practice. Getting the right framework right from the beginning saved me a lot of time. I was able to land my first role from my first interview. Overall working with Kenny Solway is always a great decision.
Eli BalshineQueen's, Mechanical Engineering
14 · Writing
Notes on clarity, pressure, and getting a yes the first time.
