I help health and medical tech companies ensure adoption and lasting impact by translating complex technology into clear value for clinicians, administrators, and patients.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿.

They want strategic partnerships that drive measurable outcomes, proactive relationship management that anticipates their needs, and data-driven insights that influence their business decisions.

That's what I deliver as a Client Success Manager by:

🎯 Driving revenue growth through strategic account management and expansion initiatives 
📊 Leveraging data storytelling to make compelling recommendations that influence stakeholder decisions
🤝 Building trusted advisor relationships at all organizational levels through active listening and stakeholder-focused communication

I was inspired to focus on client success after overcoming two malignant brain tumors at 15, learning what's possible when teams align around common goals with clear communication and mutual support. 

This experience shaped my approach to:

Strategic relationship building - I connect clients with network resources beyond my scope, becoming their go-to trusted advisor for business challenges.

Cross-functional collaboration - I excel at facilitating communication between departments, ensuring seamless client experiences while keeping projects on budget and timeline.

Proactive account management - I treat challenges as opportunities, using analytical skills to identify solutions before they become problems. (Pivoted a critical La Familia anti-Fentanyl campaign after major stakeholder departure, leading cross-functional teams to successful regionwide deployment.)

Product expertise and translation - I absorb complex technical knowledge and translate it into revenue-driving outcomes for diverse decision-makers. (Helped Enovix distill 45-minute technical explanations into compelling 2-minute stories, supporting their $1.13B SPAC and $250M Army contract.)

Client retention and satisfaction - I genuinely celebrate when stakeholder connections I facilitate lead to breakthrough partnerships and business wins.

I host The Human Connection Podcast, exploring how companies build high-retention relationships that drive sustainable growth. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-connection-podcast/id1789888599)

Ready to discuss how I can drive client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth for your team? Email kpontau@gmail.com or send a DM. 

Let's connect!

Karl Pontau

This actually matters.

Men -- including myself -- need to step up and demand accountability from those in power. 

Thanks to Natalie Charles, PMP for tagging me.

#Justice #Accountability

Former Founder Who Gets Client Struggles | Client Success | 19x Adoption Growth | Human Connection Nerd | Seeking CSM Roles 🧠

David D. Doerrier

Present Your Way To Success!

As a Sales Engagement & Presentation Expert, I help sales professionals, business leaders, and technical experts transform their conversations into high-impact, results-driven interactions that engage, persuade, and close more deals.

Through the Sticky Sales Process, I teach teams how to simplify complex ideas, build trust, and craft memorable presentations that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences. 

By applying the 8 Principles of Engagement, they learn to capture attention, communicate with clarity, and make their message stick—ensuring every pitch, presentation, or client conversation leads to stronger relationships and higher conversions.

When sales conversations are engaging, strategic, and unforgettable, closing deals becomes a natural next step.

Sales Engagement & Presentation Expert

eLearningVoiceover.com

Providing eLearning development and voiceover for various fortune 500 companies.  I am proficient with multimedia technology and authoring tools such as Sound Forge Audio, Articulate, Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia, Snagit, LMS, and PowerPoint.

eLearning Voiceover & Development

The Connective

An elite community of purpose-driven Connectors, subject matter experts, and entrepreneurs, united by the shared ambition to harness the power of social currency to open doors, create value and do well for one another. 

Connective members are highly connected and successful professionals across every relevant industry, hand-picked for their character, quality of networks and alignment with our standards.

ATL-Chapter head

Hire Heroes USA

Volunteer Mentor

Classic Long Island Radio

Internet based radio station. The Classics ~ with a Twist!
​Mix of ​​Album ​​Oriented ​Rock, Jazz, Blues, R&B, and "Selected" Hits - ALL from the ​​60's & 70's. All music, No chatter - CLIRadio.com

Program Director / Owner, Classic Long Island Radio

ProVisors

Through our Proven System and a hybrid model of in-person and virtual networking meetings, ProVisors ensures that each member has the resources to achieve expanded reach, relevance, access and connectivity both locally and nationally.

Member

FinThrive

Interface with functional internal organizations to access, design and develop specifications for content of courses. Prepare lesson plans including the method, media and documentation to be presented. Create interactive self-paced training materials using Storyline, Vyond, Camtasia, Captivate and Articulate.

Sr. Instructional Designer/Facilitator

Change Healthcare

Change Healthcare and McKesson Technology Solutions merged to form one new company. Lateral move to Change Healthcare.

Responsible for conducting supervisory, management or non-technical skills training courses for internal staff. Interfaces with functional organizations to develop specifications for content of courses. Prepares lesson plans including the method, media and documentation to be presented. Instructs participants in classroom lectures and/or group sessions. Conducts follow up to determine applicability of course material.

Learning and Performance Specialist

McKesson Health Solutions

Change Healthcare and McKesson Technology Solutions merged to form one new company.

Responsible for conducting supervisory, management or non-technical skills training courses for internal staff. Interfaces with functional organizations to develop specifications for content of courses. Prepares lesson plans including the method, media and documentation to be presented. Instructs participants in classroom lectures and/or group sessions. Conducts follow up to determine applicability of course material.

Aaron's, Inc

Assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate instructional material that supports company goals, products, and other skills. Utilize needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Proficient with multimedia technology and authoring tools such as Sound Forge, Articulate, Captivate, Camtasia, Snagit, and PowerPoint.

Sr. Instructional Designer

Do you want to accelerate your communication skills, increase engagement, and drive more sales? 

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or sales professional, speaking confidently, establishing authority, and captivating an audience is a game-changer. 

That’s where I come in.

At Present Your Way to Success (PYWTS), I help professionals like you master the art of communication—so you can deliver messages that stick, inspire action, and ultimately grow your business.

Unlike generic public speaking programs, I bring 30+ years of experience coaching professionals to effectively present, train, and communicate—ensuring that your expertise doesn’t get lost in translation. 

Whether you're presenting to clients, investors, or leadership teams, I provide proven best practices that give you the confidence, authority, and clarity to make a lasting impact.

What I Offer:
✅ Public Speaking & Presentation Coaching – Master audience engagement, storytelling, and stage presence
✅ Sales & Pitch Training – Convert more prospects by crafting messages that resonate and inspire action
✅ Executive Communication – Lead with confidence and command any room
✅ Workshop Facilitation & Train-the-Trainer Programs – Become a stronger facilitator and communicator

The reality is: Great ideas don’t sell themselves. If your message isn’t clear, engaging, and compelling, you’re losing opportunities.

Let’s change that. Let’s make your message impossible to ignore.

📩 Ready to level up? Let’s connect!

I had a powerful meeting today with one of The Connective true Powerhouse Connectors, Ann Gusiff.

Ann helps professional service providers stop “winging it” on video and start showing up with clarity and strategy. 

She creates sharp, professional video content rooted in smart marketing—so prospects clearly understand what someone does, who it’s for, and why it matters before a sales or referral conversation ever begins.

By the time the conversation happens, it’s warmer. Smarter. More productive.
If clear messaging matters—and it does—Ann is someone worth knowing.

Happy to make an introduction.

#videomarketing #professionalservices #clarityincommunication #strategicmessaging #pywtsuccess

#PublicSpeakingCoach | #SpeechWriting | #PowerPoint | Retired USAF NCO | Helping Business Owners, Corporate Leaders & Sales Professionals Own the Stage

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