Allison Shapira Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

The way your leadership team communicates can define your organization’s success—shaping trust, alignment, and performance at every level.My Executive Communication Leadership programs and interactive group workshops are designed to equip senior leaders with the skills they need to communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically, even in the most complex or high-stakes situations.Tailored to your organization’s goals, these programs:- Strengthen alignment by fostering clear and collaborative communication.- Build trust through authenticity and storytelling.- Inspire action with practical tools to ethically influence others—even those who don’t report to you.Each session blends hands-on skill-building with role-play tailored to your leaders’ real-world speaking scenarios. Whether your team is navigating change, motivating stakeholders, or uniting around a shared vision, these workshops deliver immediately applicable strategies and demonstrative impact.

Washington, Dc, Us

How leaders communicate shapes how they lead. Today’s leaders face increasing pressure to deliver clear, authentic messages that build trust, inspire action, and create alignment across teams—even in times of rapid change.My keynotes are designed to provide immediately actionable tools that help leaders:- Communicate with clarity and authenticity to inspire trust and drive results.- Lead with their voices to motivate and engage teams, stakeholders, and clients.- Harness AI to enhance communication while staying true to their unique leadership style.Whether in-person or virtual, these programs equip leaders with strategies they can apply in their very next meeting, conversation, or presentation.

Washington, Dc, Us

At the most senior levels of leadership, communication isn’t just a skill—it’s a strategy. Whether you’re addressing the board, engaging employees during a transformation, or navigating high-stakes negotiations, how you communicate defines the trust, clarity, and influence you bring to the table.I partner with senior leaders to prepare for your most critical moments, ensuring your words align with your purpose and inspire action at every level of your organization.Here’s how I help: - Leadership Communication Mastery: I’ll help you build the skills to craft compelling narratives, deliver with confidence and precision, and engage stakeholders effectively—building trust, aligning teams, and driving impactful results.- Personalized Guidance: Every session is tailored to your unique goals and challenges, whether it’s navigating a high-stakes board presentation, inspiring action at an annual shareholder meeting, or strategies to shape company culture.- Sustained Impact: Beyond a single event, I’ll help you build communication skills that strengthen your leadership over time, creating alignment, trust, and momentum across your organization.This isn’t just about polishing your delivery—it’s about amplifying your leadership. My approach combines decades of experience working with CEOs, world leaders, and senior executives across industries, guiding them to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

In my course The Arts of Communication, I teach Harvard graduate students how to speak with confidence and authenticity in order to affect positive change in the world.

Brighton, Ma, Us

I am a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review on topics of leadership communication and presentation skills.

Tempe, Az, Us

I am a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a Certified Speaking Professional.

Washington, Dc, Us

I taught leadership communication in a specialized Executive Masters in Leadership program for DC Public School principals.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

For two years, I served as the elected president of the official Harvard Kennedy School DC Alumni Network, with over 9,000 alumni in the Washington, DC area.

I spoke at TEDxRockCreekPark on the subject "Find Your Voice", using music to explain how we can find our voice and our courage to speak up.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I served as the program manager for the Wexner Israel Fellowship Program, a mid-career fellowship program for Israeli public officials at the Harvard Kennedy School. I developed seminars on politics and leadership development and advised fellows on academic, personal, and professional challenges. I managed a seven-figure budget and developed a network of partners in business and government to enhance fellows’ practical learning. I also orchestrated an intensive annual policy workshop in Washington, DC, working with congressional leaders, White House officials, and business partners to provide an insider’s view of the American political system.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I consulted to CNN senior political analyst and presidential advisor David Gergen during his graduate course "The Arts of Communication”. I devised and graded student assignments and mentored students in and out of class before major speeches. I coached American and international Harvard graduate students and senior fellows on public speaking, speechwriting, and presentations.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

As a business correspondent focused on clean energy, I built relationships with utilities, government officials, and investors for a clean energy company. I identified innovative US startup companies and facilitated partnerships with European utilities. I also monitored trends on energy storage, smart grid technology, and energy efficiency.

Us

At the Consulate of Israel, I started as an information officer and quickly became the director of public diplomacy, managing 4 officers and 10 interns. I developed communication strategies that encompassed media relations, cultural affairs, academic affairs, and public diplomacy departments. I created strategic partnerships in state and local government, the hi-tech business community, and academia. I orchestrated a successful media and public relations campaign to maximize coverage of Israel’s disengagement from the Gaza Strip in 2005. I advised and coached the Consul General on written and spoken communications and political strategy. I harnessed new technologies to redesign the Consulate’s website and create widespread email distribution list and e-newsletters. I developed creative communication campaigns with Israeli companies and the Boston Red Sox, culminating in my performing the National Anthem at Fenway Park.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Negotiation, Leadership

Graduate-Level Coursework In Communications Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major In Italian Language, Minor In Opera Performance

Public Speaking And Leadership