Meet Our Faculty of Presentation Training Experts
Our team of trainers bring years of professional experience developing presentation skills with professionals around the globe. Expert public speakers themselves, our presentation training facilitators have worked with companies in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and UK. Based in a variety of cities to best serve your organization, our presentation training faculty shares a strong commitment to bringing innovative training solutions to your work site or organization.

Suzanne Guthrie
Suzanne is a warm and engaging group facilitator and instructor. She has delivered training to thousands of professionals in Fortune 500 firms, mid-sized businesses and professional associations over the past decade. As co-founder of Bold New Directions, Suzanne is known for her expertise in communications, presentations, resilience, emotional intelligence & leadership. She has delivered training in North America, South America & Europe to great acclaim.
Suzanne is a warm and engaging group facilitator and instructor. She has delivered training to thousands of professionals in Fortune 500 firms, mid-sized businesses and professional associations over the past decade. As co-founder of Bold New Directions, Suzanne is known for her expertise in communications, presentations, resilience, emotional intelligence & leadership. She has delivered training in North America, South America & Europe to great acclaim.

Jim Hornickel
Jim Hornickel brings more than 20 years of professional experience in Leadership, Management, Coaching, Corporate Training and Transformation to his role as facilitator and co-founder of Bold New Directions. Jim’s passion is to inspire people to take bold new directions in their lives for increased fulfillment and success. He is known for expertise in leadership, management, negotiations, resilience, teamwork, communications, presentations, coaching, customer service and more.
Jim Hornickel brings more than 20 years of professional experience in Leadership, Management, Coaching, Corporate Training and Transformation to his role as facilitator and co-founder of Bold New Directions. Jim’s passion is to inspire people to take bold new directions in their lives for increased fulfillment and success. He is known for expertise in leadership, management, negotiations, resilience, teamwork, communications, presentations, coaching, customer service and more.

Mitesh Kapadia
Mitesh Kapadia is a seasoned facilitator who delivers high-impact training programs to clientele within the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing from his experience of regularly communicating complex issues to upper management, Mitesh has coached hundreds of individuals on the art of corporate communication. Whether a client requires coaching on preparation, delivery, or simply getting their core message across, Mitesh provides training for achieving their goals.
Mitesh Kapadia is a seasoned facilitator who delivers high-impact training programs to clientele within the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing from his experience of regularly communicating complex issues to upper management, Mitesh has coached hundreds of individuals on the art of corporate communication. Whether a client requires coaching on preparation, delivery, or simply getting their core message across, Mitesh provides training for achieving their goals.

Jeff Salters
Jeff is passionate about personal and professional development. He has over 15 years of workshop facilitation, consulting and coaching experience. Jeff has delivered services for firms such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Arthur Andersen and Accenture. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and internationally. He is a crowd pleaser when leading sessions on communications, presentations and negotiations.
Jeff is passionate about personal and professional development. He has over 15 years of workshop facilitation, consulting and coaching experience. Jeff has delivered services for firms such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Arthur Andersen and Accenture. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and internationally. He is a crowd pleaser when leading sessions on communications, presentations and negotiations.

Mary Ritz
Mary Ritz is a facilitator and consultant with over 10 years experience. She has established expertise in presentation, communication and facilitation skills. Her international exposure and diverse experience has well positioned Mary to assist people across different industries and backgrounds to harness and improve their presentation and communication skills.
Mary Ritz is a facilitator and consultant with over 10 years experience. She has established expertise in presentation, communication and facilitation skills. Her international exposure and diverse experience has well positioned Mary to assist people across different industries and backgrounds to harness and improve their presentation and communication skills.