Communication is not a function. It's a business lever.
Strategic communications consulting + executive coaching for leaders navigating change, complexity and high-stakes decisions.
Claire Gregory
Strategic Advisor + Certified Executive Coach
I serve as a strategic advisor to executives who understand that communication is not a function. It is a business lever.
For more than twenty years, I have partnered with leaders in complex and regulated environments to align strategy, message and stakeholder reality. I work at the intersection of leadership, systems and trust because communication only works when what leaders say aligns with what people actually experience. I've led communications through global brand transformation, organizational change, labor negotiations, reputation issues and other situations where getting the communication right had real business consequences.
As a certified executive coach, I also work directly with leaders to refine how they show up in moments that matter. I bring an MBA from the Kelley School of Business and am an ICF trained Certified Executive Coach.
I believe strong communication requires both discipline and empathy. It requires structure, feedback loops and two-way dialogue. It requires listening as much as speaking.
My work is ultimately about alignment. When leaders are clear, honest and intentional, organizations move forward with greater trust and stronger results.
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How I Work
Clarity at the leadership level
What is actually true, what is changing and what matters most are clearly defined.
Alignment between strategy, message and reality
What is communicated reflects both business objectives and what stakeholders will actually experience.
Communication that supports execution
Not one-time messaging, but structures, cadence and feedback loops that continue to work over time.
In Practice
Union negotiation, global manufacturing organization
Supported communications strategy surrounding union negotiations that ultimately resulted in a $2B cost-saving agreement and helped preserve operational viability.
Organizational restructuring and market repositioning, healthcare organization
Advised leadership through a workforce reduction of approximately 50% while repositioning the organization's strategy, messaging and stakeholder engagement to support long-term sustainability and access to new funding.
Global communications and brand alignment
Led global communications and brand strategy for a $791M market-valued brand, aligning messaging, governance and stakeholder engagement across regions and functions.
Coaching Specializations
Navigating career transitions and difficult decisions
Strengthening executive presence and communication
Building confidence without pretending uncertainty does not exist
Clarifying personal leadership style, values and priorities
Preparing for greater visibility, responsibility or influence
You don't need someone else to make the decision for you. Sometimes you need the right questions, an honest perspective and enough space to hear yourself think.
Working with Claire has been one of the best decisions we've made. Her ideas are consistently helpful, thoughtful, and exactly what we need. She has strengthened our messaging, improved our organizational processes, and helped us think more strategically about the future. Her coaching has been invaluable to me personally, and her crisis communications expertise has given our team clarity and calm. My team thinks she's brilliant, calm, and the largest asset.
- Abby Hunt, CEO, Healthcare Education & Training
Claire Gregory is the strategic partner every communicator needs. She brings clarity and nuance to every message, expertly balancing diverse audiences and internal stakeholder priorities. Her work reflects a deep understanding of our business and a mastery of tone that consistently earns trust across the organization. Beyond the deliverables, Claire is my coach, my sounding board and my steady advocate. She's been in my corner through transitions, tough calls and moments of growth, always showing up with insight, empathy and a rare ability to anticipate what's needed before it's asked. I truly couldn't ask for a more trusted partner.
- Meghan Stratton, Senior Global Communications Strategist, Allison Transmission
There are few coaches who truly understand the complex strategic work of the communications world, and Claire's expertise is invaluable. She provided the precise guidance I needed to prepare for my meeting with the new President, ensuring I approached it with complete confidence.
- Deanna Zabel, Wisconsin
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