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The Rockford Gray Difference
Our real-world journalism experience elevates our executive communication coaching. With decades of experience reporting at the highest levels of journalism, we understand exactly how the news cycle works and how leaders should communicate within it. This expertise guides our executive communication coaching. Whether your organization needs help with media training, crisis communication planning, public speaking coaching, public relations or storytelling, we provide perspective and communications training from both sides of the reporter’s microphone. Helping you feel prepared and ready to navigate interviews, press briefings, and high-pressure communications with greater clarity and confidence.
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EXCELLENCE
We set a high bar. Rockford Gray strives for excellence in all we do. From executive communication coaching to media training and crisis communication support. Our commitment to doing things the right way shapes how we collaborate, how we teach, and the results we deliver.
INTEGRITY
Rockford Gray’s advisors are razor sharp. We discreetly guide you through your toughest communication issues, providing a steady hand when you need it most. It begins with a powerful message and understanding your audience.
TEAMWORK
Our team focuses on you. We dive deep into your issues to help tell your story. We integrate with your team, successfully developing and executing thoughtful communication strategies.
EXPERIENCE
We bring a diversity of experience, in a variety of industries including entertainment, construction, recreation, healthcare, technology, hospitality, energy, publishing, risk-management, government and education.
Our Expertise
MEDIA TRAINING
There is a process for preparing and delivering an effective interview. It begins with a powerful message and an understanding of the media. Our communication coaches are experienced reporters who will help you hone your message, manage media engagement and say it with style.
Learn more about how we can create a customized coaching program emphasizing relevant skills and immediate results, or schedule a media training workshop for your team.
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
We are battle-scarred reporters who have covered our fair share of communication crises. It takes a lot to rattle us. We come to the table prepared, calm and focused. Working shoulder-to-shoulder, we set clear goals, strategy and expectations, then thoughtfully work with your team toward success.
Our expert communications coaches think several steps ahead of the issue and identify gaps, key audiences, and tools to effectively engage.
We provide counsel based on years of experience. The goal is to get you back on your feet while preserving your reputation.
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If you are having a crisis and need immediate help, call 303-799-3900 and press the extension for Crisis Help Now.
PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATION SKILLS COACHING
You will be remembered for what you say and how you say it. Be remembered for all the right reasons.
Whether you’re giving a presentation, speaking on a panel or testifying before Congress, it is not always easy or comfortable. We can help you do it well. Our public speaking coaching is based on our experience as professional storytellers, television anchors, reporters, editors and network news correspondents.
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LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE PRESENCE COACHING
Why do some people climb the ladder of success while others do not? Beyond experience and education, what sets them apart? Executive presence is that “je ne sais quoi” – the indescribable something – that helps some rise within an organization while their peers do not. Let us help you explore tools to speak with gravitas, organize your thoughts and enhance your professional appearance.
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Let our team help your team develop thoughtful, realistic, inclusive communication strategies and successfully execute them.
STORYTELLING
The art of storytelling facilitates human connection. But as the news media adjust their business model, relying on a reporter to tell your story is an increasingly difficult challenge. Organizations need to become their own, best storytellers.
No longer can you rely on classic public relations and the news media to tell your story. You may need to tell it yourself. Let’s talk.
GOVERNMENT FOCUS
For government agencies, clear communication and transparency are critical to building trust and a well-informed society. Communication can recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of civil servants.
If you don’t tell your agency’s story, who will? Promote transparency and trust.
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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Our Insights
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