Strategic Communications Advisory
Senior-level counsel. Clear strategy. Meaningful impact.
Experienced leadership. Trusted partnership. Real results.
The firm
Big-company judgment. Boutique attention.
We are a boutique strategic communications consultancy partnering with CEOs, founders and executive teams to build reputation, shape compelling narratives and elevate their companies in an increasingly complex business environment.
With nearly 30 years of experience spanning global corporate communications, journalism and senior leadership at Apple, we bring the judgment, relationships and strategic perspective of a seasoned communications executive—combined with the agility, personal attention and flexibility of an independent consultancy.
Understand the business, identify what matters most, and develop communications strategies that deliver meaningful results.
What we do
Six ways we help leadership teams.
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Corporate Communications & Reputation
Develop communications strategies that build credibility, strengthen market positioning and protect corporate reputation.
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Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership
Elevate CEOs and leadership teams through executive positioning, speaking opportunities, media engagement and thought leadership.
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Messaging & Media Strategy
Craft compelling corporate narratives, messaging frameworks and targeted media strategies that connect with the audiences that matter.
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Crisis & Issues Management
Provide experienced, discreet counsel to help leadership teams anticipate challenges, manage sensitive issues and navigate high-stakes situations.
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Fractional Communications Leadership
Serve as an extension of the executive team, providing strategic direction, building communications capabilities and overseeing execution.
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Strategic Launches & Special Projects
Lead communications for pivotal business moments, from company announcements and new initiatives to brand repositioning.
How we work
Flexible engagements, disciplined execution.
We offer flexible engagements tailored to each company’s business objectives.
- Strategic advisoryOngoing retainers for senior counsel on reputation, positioning and communications priorities.
- Fractional leadershipA senior communications lead embedded with the executive team.
- Project-basedFocused assignments for launches, announcements and pivotal business moments.
Every engagement begins with a deep understanding of the business, followed by a clear strategy, defined priorities and a disciplined approach to execution and measurement.
- Understand the business
- Set a clear strategy
- Define priorities
- Execute and measure
Why partner with us
Senior-level expertise, direct access and no unnecessary layers.
Clients work directly with an experienced communications leader who understands both the strategic and operational demands of high-profile businesses.
We combine big-company experience with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach—serving as a trusted advisor and extension of the leadership team.
Team
Amy Burke Bessette
Strategic Communications Advisor
Former Apple Communications Executive
A seasoned communications executive and strategic advisor with nearly 30 years of experience building brands, shaping corporate narratives and guiding companies through high-profile business moments, including as Senior Director of Corporate Public Relations at Apple.