Clarity Under Pressure. Leadership When It Matters Most
Expert crisis communications and change management for organizations facing defining moments.
Steady Counsel During High-Stakes Moments
Crisis doesn't wait for the perfect moment. Neither does Michelle.
Whether an organization is navigating a reputational threat, a sudden leadership transition, a workforce restructuring, or a high-profile public incident, Michelle Jahnke provides the strategic clarity and steady presence leaders need when the pressure is at its peak.
Drawing on her background as a broadcast journalist and producer with CNBC and Bloomberg, where every word carried weight and every second counted, Michelle brings media-trained instincts to the boardroom. Her experience in high-stakes live financial news environments provides a unique perspective on how messages are received, interpreted, and amplified. She understands how a story gets told before it leaves the building, and how to shape that narrative with precision and integrity.
Equally, her experience supporting major brands and organizations gives her a deep understanding of the internal dimension of crisis: how employees receive difficult news, how culture is either protected or eroded through communication, and how leaders can emerge from turbulence with trust intact. Her experience spans global enterprises, agency leadership, live broadcast media, and work supporting major brands including Mars, McDonald’s, CNBC, Bloomberg, Nike, PayPal, Merck, and Microsoft.
Services Include
Crisis communications strategy and rapid response.
Media messaging, spokesperson preparation, and statement development.
Internal communications during restructuring, leadership transitions, and sensitive announcements.
Change management, communications planning, and execution.
Post-crisis reputation assessment and recovery.
Who This Is For
Organizations and leaders facing high-stakes situations, whether anticipated or sudden, who need experienced, discreet, and decisive counsel to navigate the moment and protect what they've built.