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Avant Solutions Avant Solutions is a WBENC and WOSB-certified, award-winning communications firm.

We provide internal and external messaging for media training and thought leadership, with expertise in media placement, executive communication and public relations.

Do you know how you're showing up as an executive?Do others view you as confident, competent and composed?Do you communi...
10/22/2026

Do you know how you're showing up as an executive?

Do others view you as confident, competent and composed?

Do you communicate clearly and compassionately?

You may be missing the mark on how you show up to others, or you may need help building confidence or communicating with clarity.

We can help you build those necessary executive skills. Whether you've been an executive for many years or just entered the senior leadership ranks, we coach leaders at various career levels.

Executive presence isn't something you're born with, but a skill you build.

Through coaching, we help leaders:

✔️Get honest about where their gaps and blind spots are.
✔️Build authentic confidence that reads as steady, not rehearsed.
✔️Communicate clearly under pressure, with empathy.
✔️Navigate tough conversations with composure.

Ready to close the gaps? Set up a discovery call with us at http://myimpactsession.com/

As PR professionals, we know few communication problems come with much warning. More often they show up quietly—a missed...
10/21/2026

As PR professionals, we know few communication problems come with much warning. More often they show up quietly—a missed meeting invite. Someone left off an important email. Feedback delivered in a way that lands harsher than intended.

These moments aren't significant on their own. But in a profession based on relationship-building, trust and clear communication, small friction accumulates like a slow leak. Ignore it long enough, and you end up with a bigger problem to manage.

Here's a mindset shift worth considering: conflict in itself isn't necessarily the problem. But avoiding it can be.

When you avoid tension, assumptions form, misunderstandings fester, and resentment builds. Suddenly, what could've been a five-minute conversation becomes a fractured relationship.

Conflict can also be an opportunity.

An opportunity to ask better questions. To listen before responding. And, sometimes, to strengthen a professional relationship.

Our President, Monique Farmer, APR, and award-winning author, wrote about this in Brainz Magazine. She shares ways to reframe difficult conversations and approach conflict as an opportunity to connect, clear the air and move forward with greater understanding: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-art-of-conflict-resolution-and-navigating-difficult-conversations-with-ease.

Sometimes the most strategic communication move we can make is simply being willing to have the conversation.

A newly promoted CEO doesn't just inherit the title; they also inherit all that comes with it.This includes serving as t...
10/20/2026

A newly promoted CEO doesn't just inherit the title; they also inherit all that comes with it.

This includes serving as the organization's spokesperson.

When a Fortune 500 company saw its COO step into the CEO role, they knew technical readiness wasn't enough. Town halls, media interviews, unscripted moments — the new CEO needed to lead with confidence and credibility, not just competence.

That's where we came in.

We built a communication training program covering everything from town hall delivery to on-camera composure under pressure. But we didn't stop at the CEO. We trained 10 subject matter experts to serve as a dependable bench of spokespeople ready for both proactive announcements and reactive crisis moments.

We helped shape a leader confident enough to command the room with authenticity, and an organization that could respond to any media inquiry with one clear, consistent voice.

Read more on how we did this in the carousel below.

If you are starting a business or stretched for resources, here are some tips to help you become your own PR pro.1) Use ...
10/15/2026

If you are starting a business or stretched for resources, here are some tips to help you become your own PR pro.

1) Use resources like your website and blog posts to tell your stories.
2) Use social media tools to engage with customers and build brand awareness.
3) Use user-generated content, testimonials and reviews to build consumer confidence.
4) Use your network to create events and experiences for a broader audience.

Bonus: Use AI to evaluate your brand's reputation and where you are positioned as a trusted source.

If you're struggling to manage your PR, marketing and other business operations, let us take that off your plate so you can focus on the tasks that matter most.

Let's chat http://myimpactsession.com/

Inclusive storytelling has become the moment, especially when we talk about generational differences.Companies like AARP...
10/14/2026

Inclusive storytelling has become the moment, especially when we talk about generational differences.

Companies like AARP are shifting how we think about aging.

In an article in PR Daily , AARP's VP of Audience Strategy, Karen Chong, discusses how the company has used partnerships with media outlets to change the narrative about aging. Their approach focuses on delivering messages and initiating conversations that empower audiences as they age.

You can read more at the link in the comments section.

What aging concerns do you have? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.

10/08/2026

Have you been thinking about getting media trained but are still on the fence?

Here are some reasons that may convince you to take the next step:

1) You'll stay on message, even under pressure.
2) You won't feel obligated to fill the silence in a media interview. This isn't an instinct; it's a skill.
3) Tough questions won't catch you off guard.

The bottom line is, media training is about being prepared to deliver your message with poise and confidence to present the best version of yourself.

Are you ready to stop sitting on the fence? Schedule a complimentary Impact Session with us today: http://myimpactsession.com/

Culture is a major factor to consider when doing PR across borders. Media outlets in the U.S. operate differently than t...
10/07/2026

Culture is a major factor to consider when doing PR across borders.

Media outlets in the U.S. operate differently than those across the pond in the U.K.

Communication professionals must understand cultural differences when developing messages, strategies and tactics for global audiences. PR pros need to consider legal ramifications. For instance, the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority and the Committee of Advertising Practice provide guidance to ensure consumers are not misled by marketing and advertising materials and campaigns.

Businesses that put culture at the forefront of their communications activities are not just expanding their brand, but they're also strengthening brand trust and reputation.

We've all heard the old saying, "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?"The ...
10/06/2026

We've all heard the old saying, "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?"

The same could be said of communication plans.

If you put a communication plan together and you fail to set goals and objectives, will anyone receive your message and/or take the action you want them to?

There are six questions you should ask yourself:

1) Who is your intended audience?
2) What strategy will you use to engage them?
3) What are the key messages that will resonate with your audience?
4) What are the best channels to use to get your message across to your audience?
5) When will you distribute messages?
6) Who will distribute the messages?

Learn more by watching our YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Q9gMer-g4&t=4s, and don't forget to subscribe for more communication tips.

What happens when everything still looks polished from the outside an impressive title, a resume that tells a powerful s...
10/01/2026

What happens when everything still looks polished from the outside an impressive title, a resume that tells a powerful story, a full calendar and a LinkedIn profile that still reads like success, but you hear a quiet voice whisper, "This no longer fits"?

A transitional season is emerging.

Our President, Monique Farmer, APR, and award-winning author, discusses the "transitional season" in a recent Brainz Magazine article that focuses on the shift from achievement to alignment, using a reclaim framework, identifying patterns in where your energy is expended and testing before you leap.

If you're in a season of career transition, or sensing one, this is worth the 5-minute read https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/reclaiming-career-purpose-in-a-transitional-season.

Contrary to what many may believe, great leaders aren't naturally great communicators.Even the most poised leaders can s...
09/29/2026

Contrary to what many may believe, great leaders aren't naturally great communicators.

Even the most poised leaders can struggle to inspire their teams, connect with their board or communicate with confidence under pressure. Fortunately, communication is a skill that can be taught and built.

That's exactly what our Executive Communication Strategy & Coaching service is designed for.

We help CEOs, CMOs, Executive Directors and leadership teams:

➡️Craft clear, compelling messages that make genuine connection possible.

➡️Build the confidence to speak in front of employees, boards and communities even under the most difficult circumstances.

➡️Develop a communication strategy rooted in real results, not trial and error.

➡️Grow as a stronger, more effective communicator over time.

Great leadership is more than having the right vision; it's also about sharing it to move others to action.

Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes presentation, navigating internal change or want to gain more confidence in how you show up as a leader, we're here to help.

Schedule a complimentary Impact Session with us today http://myimpactsession.com/.

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