Michelle Griffith, Executive Strategic Communications Advisor at Yellow Mountain Business Solutions

Michelle Griffith – Executive Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Advisor

Strategic Communications

Executive communications, reputation management, and stakeholder alignment—trusted advisory for leadership teams navigating public visibility, regulatory complexity, and reputation risk.

Michelle serves as a trusted advisor to executive teams and boards facing high-stakes visibility. She brings clarity to complex communications challenges—from crisis response to public affairs strategy—with a focus on governance, alignment, and risk mitigation.

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Strategic Communications at the Leadership Level

Michelle works directly with boards and executive leadership. As an executive communications consultant, she treats messaging as governance—not marketing. Her role is advisory: she helps leadership articulate position, manage stakeholder messaging, and protect organizational narrative when it matters most.

She advises on crisis communications, public affairs strategy, and executive voice. Whether preparing for regulatory scrutiny, managing reputation risk, or aligning internal and external communications, her approach centers on strategic clarity and disciplined execution.

Stakeholder communications—from board communications to public-facing communications—are framed as strategic assets. The result is leadership messaging that aligns with mission, reduces risk, and builds trust.

Executive Communications & Public Affairs Advisory

Strategic communications advisory embedded at the leadership level—from narrative strategy to crisis readiness and government relations.

Executive Messaging & Narrative Strategy

Align leadership messaging with mission and strategy. A communication strategy that clarifies organizational narrative, strengthens executive presence, and ensures consistency across channels.

  • Leadership messaging and executive voice development
  • Organizational narrative and positioning
  • Strategic alignment across public-facing communications
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Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

Prepare for and navigate high-stakes situations with clarity and control. Crisis communications support that protects reputation, manages stakeholder expectations, and reduces escalation risk.

  • Crisis readiness and response frameworks
  • Reputation management and stakeholder communications
  • Real-time guidance during sensitive moments
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Public Affairs & Government Relations Strategy

Navigate regulatory complexity and policy engagement with a clear government relations strategy. Public affairs consulting that aligns advocacy, regulatory communications, and stakeholder alignment.

  • Government relations strategy and positioning
  • Regulatory communications and compliance messaging
  • Policy engagement and stakeholder mapping
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Board, Internal & Stakeholder Communications

Strengthen board communications and internal alignment. Structured frameworks for stakeholder communications that support governance, transparency, and organizational cohesion.

  • Board communications and reporting
  • Internal communications and change messaging
  • Stakeholder communications strategy
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Engagement Model

FAQ

What does an executive communications consultant do?

An executive communications consultant partners with boards and leadership to strengthen messaging, manage reputation, and align stakeholder communications with strategic goals. They advise on leadership messaging, organizational narrative, crisis communications, and public affairs—treating communications as a governance function rather than a marketing function.

The result is clarity, consistency, and reduced risk when leadership speaks. Advisory is embedded at the executive level, so communications support decision-making rather than follow it.

When should leadership engage crisis communications support?

Leadership should engage crisis communications support when facing incidents that could affect reputation, regulatory standing, or stakeholder trust—or when preparing proactively for such scenarios. Early engagement allows for readiness planning, message development, and response frameworks.

During an active crisis, an executive communications advisor provides real-time guidance so leadership can respond with clarity and control. The goal is to protect organizational narrative and stakeholder trust while reducing escalation risk.

How does strategic communications improve organizational alignment?

Strategic communications creates a shared narrative that connects leadership, staff, board, and external stakeholders. When messaging is aligned—from board communications to public-facing communications—organizations speak with one voice.

That alignment reduces confusion, builds trust, and supports mission clarity. It also strengthens governance by ensuring communications reflect strategic intent rather than ad-hoc reactions.

Ready for executive-level communications clarity?

Connect with Michelle to discuss how strategic communications and public affairs advisory can support your mission.

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