The Persuasive Communicator.

Colleen Growe changed my life — the way I think, the way I lead. We have been working together for nearly 10 years and, because of her enrichment, I am a better leader, manager and communicator. From investors to creatives, she has taught me how to motivate teams and drive results through strategic narrative. Colleen has a unique gift of understanding the power of narrative to help people make sense of complicated situations, influence groups and bring the best out in teams and leaders.

Colleen is an incredible advisor in strategic messaging and positioning, whether coaching a C-suite executive or leading a group session on media interactions. She does her homework on the business and the external environment and translates that into highly effective sessions with executives that drive successful outcomes. She thinks audience-first and uses storytelling to help make the message memorable. I've appreciated that she can deliver tough questions with a style that is supportive and positive. I love the energy and enthusiasm she brings — it's clear she loves the work she does! She has had a huge impact at BMS.

I consider Colleen to be the best-of-the-best when it comes to helping me and our executive team transform complex industry and financial data points into effective messages and find credible ways to navigate difficult issues. Through her counsel on message development, we have moved from using lengthy scripts at speaking events to concise ‘Road Maps’ that allow us to tell a compelling story.

Colleen has an incredible command of complex issues and subject matter. She immerses herself effortlessly in your business and provides invaluable guidance to prepare for a range of outcomes. I've had the pleasure of partnering with Colleen on a variety of engagements, including FDA Advisory Committee meetings, top-tier media interviews, and overall product issues management. Her broad knowledge and experience has been instrumental in helping prepare spokespeople, presenters, and external experts to deliver credible, compelling, and accurate information. On more than one occasion, Colleen's ability to translate messaging and intent has ensured a better outcome than they could have achieved alone. Colleen is a tremendous asset to have in your corner.

CMG has a proven track record of high-level engagement with our senior executives, CEOs and other C-Suite members. Colleen brings strategic vision and deep understanding of the playing field, resulting in meaningful global market positioning. She has for many years supported this ambition.

What truly differentiates Colleen is her focus on the broader art of communication. Her ability to become fluent in our science built credibility with our management team, some of whom have a skepticism about their need for training. By immersing herself in our story, Colleen was highly effective in facilitating the development of our key messages. She knew where our story was vulnerable, which led to challenging — and productive — Q&A training. In the realm of speaker training, Colleen is the best person with whom we have worked. Time and again, Colleen has improved our spokespersons' effectiveness. Colleen gives each speaker direct, actionable feedback on both the verbal and non-verbal elements of their presentation. Colleen strikes the delicate balance of pushing those receiving the training to their limits, but not beyond.