MK Larsen | New York, NY
Executive & Leadership Presence, Communication, Narrative Alignment, Personal Branding Specialist
Executive Coach / Facilitator
MK Larsen
Executive Coach
MK Larsen, PCC is an established executive coach in New York, NY. She is a presence specialist who prepares high-achieving corporate leaders, technical experts, and public officials for high-scrutiny environments where every word counts. For over 18 years, she has served as the strategic voice behind leaders shaping Fortune 500 boardrooms, global healthcare foundations, and intensive regulatory sectors. Her distinct coaching edge lives at the intersection of acute business acumen and professional theater arts. In addition to executive coaching in New York, NY, MK also provides virtual coaching across all U.S. time zones.
Coaching Philosophy
MK’s methodology uncovers a leader’s core values, purpose, and unique strengths. Rather than applying a superficial layer of performance, she analyzes deep-seated behavioral, vocal, and physical habits that may unconsciously interfere with influence. Through a deliberate process of habit replacement and active practice, she helps executives shift from passive delivery to intentional choices—using “Applied Presence” to lead with a voice rooted in integrity and groundedness.
Results Achieved
Executive & TEDx Speaker Coaching
- High-Stakes Mastery: Coached 150+ high-profile speakers, including two state governors, for the East Coast’s largest attended TEDx stage.
- Keynote Preparation: Transformed technical and corporate professionals into commanding, impactful keynote speakers.
Interactive Workshop Architecture
- Creative Design: Delivered interactive, engaging leadership communication workshops over a multi-year track record.
- Immediate Application: Translated complex concepts into practical micro-habits, enabling professionals to apply skills immediately.
Technical & Strategic Influence
- Data Distillation: Equipped technical, clinical, and scientific leaders to translate data-dense communication into clear “need-to-know” insights.
- Stakeholder Action: Streamlined executive influence to save organizational time and move non-expert stakeholders to immediate action.
“Working with MK was such a pleasure. She coaches with curiosity and kindness. She offers a perfect blend of encouragement, thought provoking questions, and concrete feedback. With her help, I felt excited and confident in my talk, and I gained tools that will help me deliver clear and engaging talks in the future. Such a great experience overall. Thanks, MK!”
– Outreach and Engagement Manager at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Coordinator of the NYS Cancer Consortium’s Lung Cancer Screening Action Team
Areas Of Coaching Expertise
- Executive Presence & Leadership Presence
- Communications for Presentations & Conferences
- Communication & Narrative Alignment for Technical, Clinical & R&D Leaders
Levels Coached
- C-Suite, Corporate Boardroom Leaders, & Investors
- Technical, Clinical, & Scientific Experts (R&D, Medical)
- High-Profile TEDx Speakers (150+)
Education, Certifications & Awards
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BA, Theater, Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN); Rutgers / Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Coaching Program
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Professional Theater: American Repertory Theater at Harvard, The Public Theater, and AMDA
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
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Executive Speaker Coach, TEDxAsburyPark – coached 150+ presenters for the East Coast’s highest-attended TEDx event
Professional Experience
- Executive Coach, Strategic Voice & Presence Specialist (2007–Present)
- Head Speaker Coach, TEDxAsburyPark
- Media Coach, Brain Health Summit – Super Bowl LVIII
Industry Experience
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Energy
- Public Policy, Higher Ed & Social Impact
- Engineering & Architecture
- Tech
Languages & International Experience
- English
- Partnered with multinational financial institutions, global telecommunications firms, international development/world banks, and global pharmaceutical/healthcare foundations.
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