Rethinking communication

Enhancing Clarity and Connection in Modern Dialogue

Who We’ve Worked With

Rethink: Your role

Be a guide, not an actor, and let go of the pressure to perform

Rethink: Your message

Let language help you rather than hinder you as you make connections with others

Rethink: Your goals

Present your ideas clearly and effectively so that you inspire sustainable action

What if you could communicate your thoughts and ideas more confidently in any situation? A keynote speech. A webinar. A sales call. A company meeting. A podcast.

What if you could take that confidence and deliver what your audience needs so that next steps become clear, action is taken, and goals are met?

This is why we started Rethinking Communication. After decades of leadership experience at companies large and small, we noticed that far too often, the approach to communicating with others is treated more like a Broadway performance rather than an opportunity for connection to produce positive change.

Whether you want to deliver a conference talk that resonates, nail your next sales pitch, refine your conflict communication, or simply improve how you share your ideas, our coaching and training can help.

How We Can help you

1:1 Coaching

The ideal choice if you want a personalized approach to achieving your communication goals.

  • Public speaking

  • Leadership presence

  • Interviewing & media training

  • Conflict communication

Workshops & Trainings

Bring your team together for group-based trainings that set you up for long-term, sustainable success.

  • Public speaking confidence

  • Active listening

  • Reachable leadership

  • Conflict communication

Meet The Team

Michael Ashford

I’m a former award-winning journalist and a long-time marketing and communications executive driven to understand and explore peoples’ stories.

My approach to communication focuses on the power of storytelling and its ability to bridge divides, align around common goals, and ultimately, solve big problems.

I host Rethinking Communication, a podcast where I explore the psychology of conflict communication and what it means to have curious conversations that bring us together rather than divide us.

I’m also a two-time TEDx speaker, I have a Masters of Science in Mass Communications, and I have been featured in publications like Men's Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.

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Bill Frankel

I have worked within multiple Software and IT verticals helping to grow revenue as an individual contributor and manager.

While in the energy sector, I worked with some of the major utilities across the U.S. while also collaborating with partners like Accenture and IBM.

I’ve also advised private equity companies and various banks assessing software companies for acquisition.

Communication and collaboration have enabled the building of many trusted relationships with internal colleagues, prospects, clients, and partners.