Leading Through Crisis

Whether you're guiding teams through organizational change, showing up in the media during a high-stakes moment, or quietly holding more than anyone knows behind the scenes—
you don’t have to carry it alone.

Leadership in Crisis is a private, high-impact coaching experience for decision-makers, executives, and public leaders who are navigating complex, high-visibility moments and need to lead with clarity, presence, and strength.

The Solution

Inside this experience, you will:

• Stabilize your mindset and energy in high-pressure moments

• Clarify your message for internal, public, or media-facing communication

• Strengthen your executive presence under stress

• Make decisions from grounded clarity—not reactive urgency

• Reclaim your steadiness, your voice, and your vision

Choose Your Path:

Individualized Coaching / Keynote & Workshops

➤ 30-Day Executive Coaching Sprint

For leaders who need to stabilize messaging, presence, and action fast.

Includes:

• 1 x 90-minute Executive Strategy Session

• 2 x 60-minute Communication + Executive Presence Coaching Sessions

• Customized Talking Points or Messaging Brief

• 30 Days of Phone or Email Support

• Bonus: High-Stakes Messaging Guide PDF

Add-on: Real-time coaching during media events or all-hands meetings (virtual or in-person)

Please Note: Coaching spots are limited and carefully matched to ensure the right fit.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: 

"Honestly immeasurable. Polly's coaching helped me to reach higher levels of confidence and performance. Her insight is invaluable. And her training is creative and impactful." Tom H. Vice President Aerospace Global Business Enterprise 

“I’ve coached senior leaders through union strikes, national media appearances, global layoffs, high-visibility board meetings, and public health crises. The stakes are high—but you don’t have to face them alone.”
– Polly Meyer, Executive Coach & Media Trainer

Signature Sessions Include:

• Keynote: Conduct Over Circumstance – The Match in the Darkness
  (Best for executive forums, conferences, and leadership summits)

• Building Trust & Influence: Adaptive Leadership Tools for Navigating Change
  (Perfect for leadership teams and event breakout sessions)

• What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say: Messaging for Modern Leadership
  (Designed for HR leaders, DEI champions, and change communicators)

Custom workshops available upon request. Virtual and in-person delivery available.

At the heart of my approach lies a relationship of trust, mutual respect and honest feedback. Executive Coaching creates a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment where positive shifts can happen. 

Recent client wins include:

• Coaching motorcycle executives for global product reveals in Milan

• Preparing oil & gas CEOs for high-stakes investor presentations

• Helping a major food manufacturer avoid a labor strike through message shaping

• Training elected officials, C-suite leaders, and spokespeople across public and private sectors

From Clients Who Lead by Example:

"I really felt like you were invested in my success, and there’s no other feeling like that - when someone from outside of the organization supports you and is invested in your success." ~ R. Bruce, Associate Robins-Kaplan

"I have to say, this has been a positive experience and I have conveyed that to other people in the organization, because there are others who could benefit from this coaching." ~ P. Ward, Director - HHRI

Certified by Industry Leaders and Business Diversity Programs:

• Leadership & Coaching: ICF-ACC, CEC-ASCTH, BLANCHARD  
• Business Diversity: DBE-MN, CERT, MNUCP
• Associations: NSA, BizWomen Leadership Council, Leadership Twin Cities, Minneapolis Chamber

Let’s build the right experience for your leaders.

Whether you need a keynote speaker, a coaching sprint, or an ongoing leadership partner, Polly will work with you to ensure the format, delivery, and outcomes align with your goals.

Embark on a transformative experience that not only enhances leadership capabilities but also strengthens team cohesion and organizational impact. Connect with us to bring this dynamic leadership evolution to your team.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"Thank you for taking the time to work with our team. The lessons were priceless!" ~ Joshua Voigt, Kohler 

"Everyone walked away feeling good about learning something they can apply to their day-to-day, which will better themselves and their teams. That was the goal! Mission accomplished." ~ K Patey, News Director