Strategic Communications in Boulder, CO

In Boulder, where mission and innovation collide, the ability to communicate clearly isn’t optional - it’s the lever that moves everything else.

Strategic communications helps leaders shape messages that don’t just inform but influence. We work with Boulder-based teams and executives to ensure their communication matches the clarity of their vision.

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Communication That Fits Boulder’s Style

Boulder organizations are fast, collaborative, and often decentralized. That makes alignment a challenge and clear communication a must.

We help leaders cut through noise and say what matters. Whether it’s for internal rollouts, stakeholder engagement, or leadership messaging, the goal is always the same: clarity that people can act on. No corporate jargon. No generic scripts. Just intentional language that moves people.

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What You’ll See Shift

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  • Teams that understand not just the what, but the why

  • Messaging that travels consistently across layers of leadership

  • Fewer “re-explaining” moments in meetings or memos

  • Communication that reinforces strategy instead of competing with it

  • A shared language that helps drive performance and culture

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  • “Members of my Board of Directors are telling me that the planning retreat Shane and his team designed and facilitated for was truly a wonderful experience and the most productive RBFF gathering they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more.”

    — Dave Chanda, President & CEO, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

  • “Investing in continuous learning and up-skilling is critical for personal and organizational growth. I’ve been a CEO for many years, yet since I invested in working with Shane, I find myself scaling my own value to my business. Our executive team will climb higher mountains thanks to subtle but crucial calibrations resulting from working with Shane.”

    — Virgil Bretz, CEO, MacroHealth

  • “Shane’s approach to facilitation is thorough, and his style is energetic. He can keep a tough group of busy, hard-charging people moving and really drive to consensus. He is excellent.”

    — Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

How the Work Happens

We start by mapping where your communication is breaking down and what needs to get through. From there, we work alongside your leaders to build the message, refine the tone, and shape the plan.

Whether it’s supporting a change initiative or preparing for a high-visibility moment, this work brings clarity, rhythm, and voice to your leadership.

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Who This Work Supports

  • Founders trying to scale their message alongside their team

  • Executives navigating change, conflict, or complexity

  • Organizations launching or aligning around new strategy

  • Teams suffering from mixed messages and unclear priorities

  • Boulder-based companies that lead with mission and momentum

Here’s how we help.

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    Executive Coaching

    For C-suites and senior managers

    Unlock new mindsets and methods to inspire teams, equip them to lead change, and actually hold them accountable for results.

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    Management Consulting

    For nonprofit leadership teams

    Devise and lead change in response to intractable organizational challenges, aligning strategy and function for mission delivery.

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    Board Consulting

    For nonprofit boards of directors

    Sharpen focus on those activities and areas that deliver the absolute highest value to management of the organization you govern and serve.

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    Planning Facilitation

    For boards, coalitions, and more

    Have structured, disciplined conversations about where your organization needs to go, how it will get there, and what measurable outcomes it will achieve.

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    Strategic Communications

    For senior teams that need to break through

    Craft and deliver messages and narratives to favorably influence staffs, policymakers, and other stakeholders, in change-leadership scenarios and far beyond.

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    Fractional Executive

    For short-term leadership needs

    Occasional interim or fractional executive leadership for organizations that need someone to engage easily, learn quickly, and bring a facilitative-leadership touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is strategic communications for leaders in Denver, CO?
It’s a focused approach to messaging that helps leaders communicate clearly, consistently, and in a way that drives action.

Who benefits most from strategic communications work?
Executives, founders, and teams facing change, growth, or misalignment who need their messages to stick and their teams to better align.

What does strategic communications support include?
It includes message development, delivery coaching, alignment across leadership, and practical tools for improving clarity and consistency.

How is this different from public relations or branding?
This work focuses on internal clarity and leadership communication, not media presence or brand identity.

When should I consider investing in strategic communications?
When your team seems misaligned, your message isn't landing, or you're preparing for a major change or leadership moment.

What kind of results can I expect?
Stronger alignment, faster decisions, reduced miscommunication, and a leadership voice that builds trust and clarity.