RESOURCES
Insights, Tools, and Strategies for Leaders Who Can’t Afford to Get the Message Wrong
We believe that clarity, confidence, and impact are built through preparation and practice. This page brings together practical tools, thought leadership, and expert insights to help you elevate your voice and master high-stakes communication.
FEATURED INSIGHTS
Crisis Communication 101
A crisis or scandal can strike at any moment, but its impact is a result of preparation and response. This guide outlines the essential steps to prepare for, navigate, and recover from a communications crisis, ensuring your reputation remains protected and your message remains clear.
Executive Presence in the Spotlight
Executive presence is more than just how you look. It’s the invisible force that commands attention, inspires confidence, and builds trust with everyone in the room. Here are five proven techniques to help you cultivate that commanding presence.
The Power of Storytelling in Leadership
Storytelling is the most powerful tool a leader has to connect with and inspire an audience. It’s how you turn a dry set of facts into a compelling vision, transforming complex information into a narrative that people not only understand, but feel.
GUIDES & TOOLS
Media Readiness Checklist
This checklist is designed to empower you with the tools and preparation needed to walk into any interview or speaking engagement with confidence and clarity.
The Ascent Communications Speech Preparation Template
This template provides a step-by-step
guide to help you move from a blank page to a powerful and polished performance.
The 4 R’s of Crisis Response: A Framework for Alignment
This simple framework is designed to help your team cut through the noise, stay focused, and align on a single, strategic message, even in the most urgent situations.
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