My hallmark is transforming companies from the inside out by leading efforts to synthesize business strategy, align leadership and help them create a culture that energizes people to embrace the future. Partnering with boards, functional, and business leadership, I quickly understand business strategy and culture and translate it into integrated communications strategies that produce results. My leadership style has been described by colleagues as transformative, agile, collaborative, and passionate, reflecting the fact that I love what I do, and relish learning from, mentoring, and celebrating successes with them.A continuous learner, among many memorable experiences gained in my career, I never forget the fundamental point made by a CEO with whom I worked more than 15 years ago. A partner in a private equity firm who had previously served in the top ranks of IBM, he reminded me that “When you prioritize your work with the following in mind: what’s in it for the client? then the company? then your team? and then yourself? in that order, generally good things happen for everyone.” Now, as a senior executive, I understand that creating a high-value, client-centric culture that is executed in a purposeful, consistent way - is necessary for accelerating profitable growth.A strategic thinker and expert in corporate branding, acquisition integration, public relations, social media, reputation management, crisis communications, demand generation, digital marketing, employee communications, CEO and executive coaching and speechwriting, and investor relations.My background includes sales, consulting, delivery, and operations leadership including direct profit and loss (P&L) responsibility. A serial client-focused executive, I have broad industry experience including high-tech, health care, engineering, construction, events, manufacturing, higher-education, financial services, and retail.