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Strategic Advisory

North Star Communications Consulting is a trusted adviser for leaders navigating complex communications challenges. With more than 30 years of corporate experience, we guide executives, HR leaders and communications teams with clarity and discretion.

Advising When the Stakes Are High

Chief communications officers, HR leaders and transformation executives are often called on to solve issues that affect the entire enterprise. From reorganizations to leadership changes, Mark Dollins has advised leaders on how to communicate decisions with clarity, credibility and confidence.

What You Can Expect

Executive Counsel

One-on-one guidance for CCOs, CHROs and senior leaders in high-stakes moments.

Independent Perspective

A clear outside view that challenges assumptions and aligns communication with business goals.

Practical Outcomes

Strategies tied both to theory from academia and the business world.

Areas Where We Advise

With deep experience in corporate and agency leadership, we provide guidance in areas where internal and external communication intersect.

  • CEO and executive transitions

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Organizational change and transformation

  • Corporate reputation and crisis response

  • Leadership visibility and speech support

  • Employee engagement and culture

With deep experience in corporate and agency leadership, we provide guidance in areas where internal and external communication intersect.

  • CEO and executive transitions

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Organizational change and transformation

  • Corporate reputation and crisis response

  • Leadership visibility and speech support

  • Employee engagement and culture

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Why Leaders Seek Outside Counsel

Research shows executives value external counsel to help pressure-test decisions and avoid blind spots. North Star brings an independent, seasoned perspective that complements internal teams and builds trust with employees and stakeholders.

How We Work With You

Steps

  1. Listen: Understand the challenge and desired outcomes.

  2. Assess: Review the current strategy, structure and communications approach.

  3. Advise: Provide clear counsel and options tailored to the situation.

  4. Support: Coach leaders and teams to execute effectively.

  5. Refine: Measure impact and adjust for continued success.

Read to Strengthen Your Leadership Communication?

Whether you are leading a transformation, managing a leadership change or guiding employees through uncertainty, North Star provides strategic counsel that helps you succeed.

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