Communications strategy for leadership teams at decision points

I provide strategic communications advisory during periods of change, transition, or heightened sensitivity. The work focuses on helping leaders clarify what is actually shifting, align internally before communicating externally, and decide how and when information should be shared. When this work is done well, leaders move forward with confidence, teams avoid weeks of confusion, and communication holds because alignment happened first.

My experience spans financial services, nonprofit leadership, political campaigns, and cultural organizations. I have supported large-scale change initiatives at organizations with hundreds of thousands of employees, as well as leadership transitions at emerging nonprofits and high-growth ventures. This range gives me perspective on how communication challenges show up differently across contexts, while the underlying dynamics remain consistent.

I am typically engaged when:

• Leadership is discussing major decisions but nothing has been communicated yet
• Leaders aren't aligned on what a change actually means or signals
• Timing feels as critical as the content itself
• A decision is about to be announced and the stakes are high
• Internal teams need senior perspective before moving forward

This advisory structure allows leaders to proceed with clarity and confidence while internal teams retain ownership of execution. The value of the work lies in sound judgment, alignment, and decision-making that holds once communication begins.

I work in an advisory capacity with senior leaders as decisions are being shaped and communication choices are being considered.

The focus is on clarity, judgment, and sequencing. Together, we examine what a decision signals, how it is likely to be interpreted, and where communication risk may emerge before messages are finalized or shared.

Engagements typically include:

• Focused advisory conversations to clarify decisions and implications
• Strategic review of draft communications to assess meaning, timing, and tone
• Identifying misalignment, blind spots, or unintended signals
• Helping leaders anticipate how messages will land across different audiences

This structure keeps the work intentional and contained. Internal teams retain ownership of drafting, distribution, and ongoing communication activity, while leadership gains a clear point of view to inform next steps.

The result is clearer communication, fewer corrective cycles, and decisions that hold once they are communicated.

I work with leaders at moments where communication choices shape trust, momentum, and outcomes.

Support is advisory, structured, and time-bound, designed to bring clarity and alignment before decisions are communicated and interpretations take hold.

90-Day Executive Communications Advisory

This advisory supports executive teams navigating high-risk moments where communication decisions carry real consequences. Over 90 days, I work with leadership to build a communications framework your internal teams can execute with confidence. [Learn More →]

Change Readiness Sprint

This sprint is designed for leaders preparing to communicate a high-stakes decision and need clarity before moving forward. In 2-3 weeks, we assess whether you're ready to communicate, identify where risk exists, and build a strategic framework for this specific announcement. [Learn More →]

This work supports leaders and organizations at moments where communication choices have lasting impact.

It is most relevant when:

• Communication decisions carry real risk
• Leadership alignment matters as much as the message itself
• Timing and context are critical
• You have internal teams who will handle execution
• You want senior perspective before moving forward

It is not relevant when:

• You need someone to manage day-to-day communications
• You're looking for ongoing channel management or content calendars
• You need a communications manager rather than strategic counsel
• Execution support is the primary need rather than advisory guidance
• Decisions are already finalized and simply need messaging support

These engagements help leaders move forward decisively, with clarity that holds once communication begins.