Communications Training

For boards and executive leaders

Learn how to strengthen your organization’s reputation, navigate crises and tell stories that inspire action.

Build Confidence. Communicate with Clarity.

Master the skills you need to communicate in high-stakes moments.

C2 Strategic Communications provides leadership communication training that helps boards and executives navigate high-stakes moments with clarity and confidence. Our leadership communication skills training programs give participants the skills they need to strengthen their reputation, respond effectively through crisis communication training, build confidence with the media, manage change, advocate with key stakeholders and share stories that inspire action.

Two-hour interactive training sessions are available in person or virtually. The sessions are best for groups of up to 20, though larger groups can be accommodated.

Training Topics

Reputation management: Understand how board and executive decisions, along with messaging, shape public trust.

Crisis communications: Respond quickly and effectively during crises and other high-stakes situations.

Media training: Build confidence in interviews and public statements.

Change communications: Manage significant internal and external changes by sharing messages clearly with stakeholders to reduce conflict and smooth transitions.

Advocacy training: Communicate effectively with policymakers, donors and other key stakeholders.

Storytelling for impact: Share your mission in ways that inspire action.

Who We Train

Our training is designed for a wide range of boards and executive leaders, including groups seeking nonprofit board training, corporate communication support and executive leadership development.

Boards

Nonprofit boards and foundations
Corporate boards and advisory boards
School boards (K–12)
University boards of trustees or regents
Municipal and state boards or commissions
Healthcare and hospital boards
Trade association and membership boards
Faith-based and community boards

Executive Leaders and Teams

C-suite executives
Vice presidents and other senior leaders
Communications and marketing teams

How Training Works

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Program Leadership

Chad Carlton, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, C2 Strategic Communications

Chad Carlton collaborated with C2 Strategic’s leadership team to create these training programs, drawing on decades of experience in media, government and public affairs.

Chad’s background includes serving as communications director and cabinet member for Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, leading Doe-Anderson’s public affairs team, and working as a government and political reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Today, Chad leads C2 Strategic and ensures each training program reflects his expertise and approach. Depending on your needs, your session may be led by Chad or another C2 Strategic expert.

Ready to Strengthen Your Board or Leadership Team?

Let’s talk about your training needs. Our leadership communication training programs are tailored to boards and executives who want to lead with clarity and confidence.

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