Jillian Straus
Jillian Straus is the founder of Straus Strategic Communications. She trains entrepreneurs, executives and authors to find their voice, command authority, and communicate with confidence in high-stakes moments. She is especially passionate about helping female leaders shape and deliver their narrative with purpose and power.
A 25-year media veteran, Jillian has worked both behind the scenes and in front of the camera — producing for The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and ABC News — before becoming one of the industry’s most trusted media consultants, presentation trainers and speech writers. Her clients include Fortune 500 executives, startup founders, and other experts shaping the future of their industries.
Jillian’s clients turn to her to prepare for investor pitches, TED Talks, acquisition announcements, keynote speeches, and on-camera interviews. Her coaching has guided appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Bloomberg TV, and CBS News. With an insider’s understanding of how producers think and what journalists want, she equips clients to navigate every question with clarity and impact. Her approach is personal, practical, and empowering.
A published author (Unhooked Generation), Jillian holds both a B.A. and M.A. from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and lives in New York City with her family.
