Bob Kagan

Bob Kagan earned his Master's Degree from Syracuse University, specializing in broadcasting and communications. He has worked in the production of television news at commercial TV stations for four years. Additionally, he has eight years of experience as a government public affairs officer. During that time, Mr. Kagan organized press conferences as well print and broadcast interviews for elected and appointed officials. Mr. Kagan had responsibility preparing background information, developing talking points, coaching officials in their presentation of material and handling questions and answers.

For the past ten years, Mr. Kagan has been both a Professor of Communications and a corporate trainer in the Hartford area. Teaching in the Communication Departments at both Manchester Community College and Central Connecticut State University, Mr. Kagan specializes in broadcast journalism, public relations and effective speaking courses. As a trainer, he has worked with hundreds of managers and executives, helping them hone their communication skills. He facilitates seminars in public speaking, fundamentals of communication and conflict resolution. His seminars are all based on a philosophy of "learning by doing" and mix instruction with individual and group projects that incorporate video feedback.