Working with Barbara was an absolute pleasure! It is clear she is an experienced listener, as she took adequate time to get to know me and understand my story. She guided me though her process and asked clarifying questions whenever necessary. The end result was a beautifully written piece, which I feel captured exactly what I was looking for in my speaker one sheet. Throughout the process, Barbara was always cognizant and respectful of my time and budget, which I greatly appreciated. I will most definitely be working with Barbara again and referring her to others!
— Amy Banocy , CEO, Amy Michelle, Inc.
Barbara Michelman is exactly the communications professional every executive needs. She listens deeply, learns quickly and with commitment, and asks the right questions to gently push your messages to be the most effective they can be. From blog posts to case studies, strategy considerations to long-term planning, Barbara shares her expertise and passion in ways which have made me a better leader and made my organization more effective in living up to its mission.
— Molly McCloskey, founder and executive director
Strategic Questions Consulting, LLC
Over the last several years, I’ve had the occasions and good fortune to be able to employ the services of Barbara Michelman and High Bar Communications. Barbara always delivers! Whether it’s a complex policy piece for use in an association’s advocacy efforts, a series of blog posts to raise awareness about a new curriculum, or a feature article for a national publication, I know I can explain what I need to Barbara and she will produce high-quality writing, meet the deadline, and make me look good to my clients.
Barbara conducts thorough research before tackling a project, verifies her sources, and is a stickler for accuracy. Her engaging storytelling provides great content for clients looking to expand their reach and compel their audiences to take action.
I highly recommend bringing Barbara in for a consultation early in your communication strategy. She not only brings fresh ideas, but she also has suggestions for actually implementing them. If you have a video that you want to go viral, for example, Barbara will help you brainstorm the different avenues to pursue AND she can develop the messages you need to accompany each pitch.
Make Barbara Michelman and High Bar Communications part of your messaging strategy. It will be the best step you can take.
— Carole Hayward, executive director, Clear Message Media
It’s not just Barbara Michelman’s strategic thinking and technical expertise that make her such a valuable communications resource. What really distinguishes Barbara is her innate sense of what to say and how best to say it to a targeted audience. Those talents lead to powerfully effective messaging and have made her a trusted advisor to a wide range of clients.
— David Griffith, education policy professional
Barbara’s writing style really seems effortless—graceful while straightforward.
— Claus von Zastrow, eduction policy professional