01 / MESSAGE
Key Message Development & Review
Review and critique of content to make core messages clear, consistent and relevant to external audiences.
For C-suite executives and senior leaders
Make your message matter.
Executive message development and media training that helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility—especially when the stakes are high.
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Don Campbell · Executive Communications
The difference
Effective executive communication is more than delivering good answers. It starts with knowing what you need to say—and how to make it resonate.
Donald G. Campbell Communications works with senior leaders to sharpen their key messages, prepare for demanding questions and communicate effectively with external stakeholders, journalists and other influential audiences.
Preparation built around the executive.
Each engagement can include a review of existing content, realistic interview practice, direct feedback and coaching, plus follow-up support and pre-interview preparation as requested. Crisis response planning and support are also available.
Services
Focused training for high-stakes moments.
Individualized coaching designed around your message, your audience and the moments when clear communication matters most.
02 / MEDIA
Mock Interviews
Practice for media interviews with realistic questions and opportunities to strengthen delivery under pressure.
03 / COACHING
Feedback & Executive Coaching
Direct, actionable feedback to improve message discipline, clarity, confidence and effectiveness.
04 / SUPPORT
Pre-Interview & Crisis Support
Follow-up and pre-interview support as requested, along with crisis response planning and support.
25 yearsLeading corporate communications teams
Global forumsExecutive preparation for major international stages
Major mediaInterview preparation across leading broadcast and print outlets
Meet the coach
Experience from inside the communications function.
Don Campbell has 25 years of experience leading corporate communications teams. He led external communications and CEO communications at Chevron Corporation, international communications at Alibaba, and national communications for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
His consulting clients have included the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Baker Hughes, Cerebral Inc. and Bloom Energy.
Executive preparation for
Don has prepared clients for interviews with leading news organizations and coached executives presenting at major international forums.
The New York TimesThe Wall Street JournalThe Washington PostThe EconomistFinancial Times60 MinutesMeet the PressTodayGood Morning AmericaCNBCBloomberg TVFOX NewsCNN
World Economic ForumCERAWeekWorld Petroleum CongressG20U.N. General AssemblyU.S. CongressAlibaba Singles Day
Industry experience
Built for complex, consequential industries.
Energy
Support for leaders communicating complex business, operational and strategic issues to media and external stakeholders.
Healthcare
Message preparation for leaders working in a high-scrutiny environment where clarity and credibility matter.
Technology
Coaching to help executives explain innovation, business priorities and challenging issues in plain, persuasive language.
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Prepare for the moments that count.
Discuss executive message training, media preparation or a specific upcoming event.