Lead with language.
I help top executives grow revenue, reputation, and relationships with words.
Hi. I’m Adrian.
I help leaders communicate.
The executive faces a new challenge in the age of A.I.
Bots generate sentences as grammatical as they are forgettable, paragraphs full of data and empty of distinction. An abundance of acceptable prose has made great prose even more exceptional.
I work with leaders who prefer exceptional prose.
They believe in the power of a great essay, post, or speech. They know the difference between content and craft. They choose their words to explain decisions, spur action, and change minds.
For 13 years, their success has been my vocation.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours with executives at Google, Hearst, other companies, and nonprofits. I’ve listened to them, thought with them, and turned their ideas into words that capture their voices.
The results: higher revenue, stronger reputations, and deeper relationships with investors, employees, customers, and the public.
If you want those results and care about great communication, then I hope we’ll talk soon.
Here’s how I can help you.
I specialize in executive communication and work primarily with C-suite leaders. Many of my projects also involve strategic planning, public relations, and marketing, including written brand identity.
Consulting
I work to understand your goals and challenges. I ask hard questions. I recommend next steps and offer to help with any in my areas of expertise.
Writing
I begin by listening to you. I learn how you think and express yourself, and I internalize your voice and ideas. Then I write. I offer at least one round of revision.
Speaking
My speeches address how leaders can communicate for impact. I write each one from scratch, tailoring it to meet your goals and your audience.
My approach is personal.
I work directly with you, the individual leader. This is important because it’s how I hear your ideas in your voice and your words. I will gladly partner with your team when it will save you time without hurting the quality of our work.
You pay for results.
I want you focused on the quality of our work, not on a timer. So I don’t do billable hours. My fees are predictable and based on the initial scope of our project or retainer. I can usually give you an estimate within two business days of a conversation about your goals and needs.
On a tight timeline or budget?
I offer flat-fee video calls to help with well-defined, one-off needs. For example, you plan to pitch an op-ed on a hot news topic, and you want objective feedback on your draft, outline, or main idea. Or you’re giving a speech soon, and you want coaching on your delivery.
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“One of the most gifted communicators I've ever known. Storytelling is in his bones.”
Jason Cascarino
Vice President, External Affairs
CASEL -
“Invaluable to our team, helping to up-level our industry presence and refine our messaging.”
Haley Gribben
Strategy & Insights Manager, B2B & Technology
Google -
“Utilizes every word for maximum impact. Masterful at executive communications.”
Maria Eugenia Alcón-Heraux
Senior Director, Media Relations & Public Affairs
Uncommon Schools -
“Takes the time to understand needs before executing a deliverable, which saves valuable time in the overall process.”
Susan Ciccone
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
KIPP Foundation -
“Incredibly compelling. Has a unique ability to frame narratives that align with the speaker’s tone and style while effectively conveying the core messaging.”
Leor Wellington
Product Vertical Manager
Google -
“An amazing storyteller. His ability to listen and understand the true kernel of a message is ... unmeasurable.”
Brad Bush
Chief Executive Officer
Sensori Robotics