The Executive Influence Flywheel: How CEOs Turn Expertise into Pipeline
From Quiet Operator to Category Voice: A 90-Day Authority Plan
CEO LinkedIn That Actually Works: A Weekly Cadence That Scales
Thought Leadership vs. Personal Branding: What Drives Business Outcomes?
Communicating Through M&A: A 30-60-90 Plan for Employees, Customers, and Press
Narrative Shifts During Product Pivots: How to Communicate Change Without Losing Trust
IPO-Ready Communications: Messaging, Media, and Leadership Presence
The Executive Influence Playbook for Series B–C Leaders
You’ve scaled your business from an idea to a thriving Series B or C company. You have product-market fit, a strong team, and a clear vision for the future. But as you navigate this critical growth stage, a new challenge emerges: your personal influence—or lack thereof—is becoming a bottleneck. The market needs to see you not just as an operator, but as the leading voice of your category. Investors need to feel confident in your vision, top talent needs a compelling reason to join your mission, and enterprise customers need to trust the leader behind the brand.
From Press Mentions to Pipeline: PR That Actually Drives Revenue
For decades, public relations has operated in a frustrating gray area. You invest in retaining a firm, spend hours in media training, and celebrate when your company's name appears in a major publication. The team rejoices, the press mention gets framed, and then... what? The excitement fades, and you’re left wondering, "Did that actually do anything for the business?"
This is the visibility-to-revenue gap—the black hole between a great press hit and a signed contract. While brand awareness has value, ambitious, purpose-driven leaders rightfully demand more. They need to know that their investments in communications are not just generating impressions but are actively contributing to the pipeline and driving growth.
Message-Market Fit: Your Agenda for a 2-Week Narrative Sprint
You have product-market fit. Your solution solves a real, painful problem, and customers are paying for it. Yet, something feels off. Your sales cycles are longer than they should be, prospects seem confused about your core value, and your team struggles to articulate what makes you different. You’re winning deals, but it feels like a heroic effort every single time.
This disconnect is a classic sign that while you have product-market fit, you lack message-market fit. Your product is right, but your story is wrong—or at least, it’s not resonating with the urgency and clarity required to scale efficiently. A powerful narrative is your most critical asset during periods of growth or change. It aligns your team, attracts the right customers, and builds a defensible position in the market.