If this doesn’t work out, I can always get a job as a cook. On a boat. In a really nice suit.
When I worked in DC as the Communications Director for Lincoln Chafee, people always thought that I was a Senator because of the way I dressed. So I guess it’s only natural that I’d end up in the image business.
I approach my work in Public Affairs, Communications, and Crisis Management the same way I approach my two greatest passions: sailing and cooking.
A good sailor needs more than just skill; he needs preparation, vision, intuition, and the ability to react to changing environments. The business and political spheres we operate in can be a tumultuous, unpredictable sea. Like a captain mapping out a course to avoid a storm, you have to know how to anticipate a crisis before it turns into disaster.
And sure, I have the political and communications background to devise winning strategies for our clients. But a good sailor needs a great crew. And our Public Affairs staff works together like the seasoned team of a championship America's Cup yacht.
Now, on to our next metaphor.
Any chef will tell you that great food is born from the merging of old and new. You need time-tested wisdom to know your way around a kitchen, but you can’t be afraid to try new ingredients.
It’s the same with a good Public Affairs or Communications strategy. Not only do you need experience to know what works; you have to adapt and adjust to new innovations, cutting-edge techniques, and ever-changing public opinion.
With over 20 years in government and global affairs, I bring a unique perspective to the D&S programs that influence public opinion, promote legislative initiatives, and work to solve crises and matters of litigation. And just like the immediate satisfaction I get from dinner guests when I serve a delicious meal, I thrive on the success of our clients.
