Kevin Simmons (he/him)

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Founder at speakdeeply.com

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Kevin Simmons is a communication and connection coach and the founder of speakdeeply. com, where he helps leaders improve their impact. Drawing on his background as a drama teacher and his BA from Sonoma State University, he focuses on emotional intelligence and storytelling. Colleagues often describe him as "extraordinary" and "insightful. "

Passionate about fostering authentic human connection, Kevin works to help people express a fuller range of emotions. He has an interest in inspirational storytelling, demonstrated by his following of The DO Lectures, and is an alumnus of Sonoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts.

He once posted that he offered his speech coaching services to Hillary Clinton, believing he could have helped her win the 2016 election by changing her communication style.

Personality Overview

Upfront

ROI Conscious

Demanding

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Communication
Helps leaders connect with their teams by focusing on emotional intelligence and motivation, aiming to inspire commitment, innovation, and retention.
Authentic Storytelling
Coaches speakers to connect with audiences through emotion and personal stories, turning presentations into impactful, conversational experiences that resonate deeply.
Workplace Belonging
Believes a lack of belonging is a key factor in toxic workplaces and focuses on creating environments where people feel safe and valued.

Media Appearances

Speak Deeply - Kevin Simmons. Featured in KevinBlairSimmons.com

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Work History

1-2012
Founder at speakdeeply.com
1-2010
Communication and Connection Coach at kevinblairsimmons.com
1-2008 - 4-2024
Speech, Voice, Performance Coach at kevinblairsimmons.com
1-2005 - 11-2025
Communication and Connection Coach at kevinblairsimmons.com at kevinblairsimmons.com, playtobelong.com
High School Drama Teacher at Credo High School

Education

40-hr. Training from Center for Dispute Resolution
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Sonoma State University

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Exp : 21 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at speakdeeply.com
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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