Bluestone Executive Communications

03/24/2026

If you've got a make-or-break speech to give, you may be thinking about hiring a speech coach. Just be sure you ask the right question when you do.

I recently bumped into an old friend and longtime associate at a networking event and congratulated him on his promotion to a leadership role at a large consulting firm. “You know, I should get some presentation coaching,” he said. “In this job, it’s more important than ever that I'm able to...

03/04/2026

We love it when leaders come to us for help with their high-stakes moments. But today we're sharing tips for the Do-It-Yourselfers. Enjoy!

"Standing ovation---and for a very long time!" That was the jubilant text I received from a successful entrepreneur and CEO who had just delivered her first keynote address to a roomful of business leaders at an industry event. What made the text even sweeter was that two weeks prior…

09/22/2025

Even amid these crisp fall days, we know many of you are already planning for the new year. Click here for a list of our 2026 Offerings to help ensure your team is ready to make the most of every moment. https://tinyurl.com/Bluestone2026Offerings

05/05/2025

"You're doing better than you think!" Words of wisdom to working women everywhere from our founder Christina McKenna, featured in Birmingham City Lifestyle's Women's Edition this month.

In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, where every word can influence markets, policies and reputations, Christina McKenna stands as an indispensable guide. As the founder and president of Bluestone Executive Communications, McKenna has built a career helping America’s top corporate and...

03/26/2025

On March 20, Glenn Stevens Jr. was honored by the Canadian Consul General in Detroit, Colin Bird, with the first ever Maple Leaf Award, recognizing his year-long commitment to fostering economic and culture ties between Canada and Michigan.

Hear what leaders had to say about Stevens’ leadership. ⬇️
https://michauto.org/canadian-consulate-honors-glenn-stevens-jr-maple-leaf-award/

03/26/2025

No surprise, we're hearing from many clients that political and economic uncertainty are leading to some tough choices and even tougher communications challenges. If you or your leaders find you're suddenly needing to have hard conversations, this can help:

One of the most important roles of a leader is to communicate effectively during difficult moments. After all, there is no time that customers, investors, and employees will be more focused on the message from the top than when proverbial sirens are blaring, and smoke is in the air. How and what lea

03/03/2025

If you know a leader who avoids the spotlight, it's likely less about modesty than the need for some support. Here are three signs it's time for a speech coach:

“There’s not an employee at the company who doesn’t love him,” she said, “Which is why it’s so hard to watch.” The HR leader was calling about her company’s beloved CEO, a talented executive who had risen through the organization’s own ranks to land the top job, only to underwhelm ...

01/13/2025

We are hiring! Bluestone is looking for a Senior Executive Communications Coach and Trainer to join our exceptional team.
https://www.bluestoneexec.com/careers-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawHzlmtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQozoRzxFNOJU_M0JporYND4468D9qcd6O0ZGraHhjd5MFmJ7-BGtCw85w_aem_dJ3Qb__mmxebxCfpTlxs_Q

09/19/2024

If you're like us, you're already looking ahead to 2025 and thinking about how to make it the best year ever. Check out our 2025 Offerings, loaded with training and coaching options to help your team make the most of every moment.

As we enjoy these last days of summer, we know you and your team are already looking (and budgeting) for opportunities to achieve even greater success in the coming year. At Bluestone, we share in that mission! That’s why we’re releasing our 2025 Offerings. Click the button below to see what we....

01/02/2024

Ready to make it the best year yet? Think about adding these four communications resolutions to the top of your list:

Ready, set, go!  Now that we’ve made it through the season of gifting and getting, eating, and drinking, and hosting and toasting, it’s time to get down to work, folks, making 2024 the best year yet.  Whether you’re a CEO striving to become a more impactful leader or a rising sta

11/27/2023

Just in time for the holidays, our all-time most popular post--How to Give a Great Speech at the Company Holiday Party.

Just in time for the holidays, re-posting our all-time most popular blog with a few updates for 2023. Happy holidays everyone! Ah, the office holiday party. It conjures punchlines of poor wardrobe choices and over-served sales reps. But in reality, it’s one of the more dignified traditions to sur

10/30/2023

Whether you need communications training for yourself or your whole team, it's not too late to stretch those 2023 training dollars. We can help.

It’s hard to believe that the clock is already ticking down on 2023! For many, that means time is running out to spend dollars allocated for the 2023 training budget. If you still have unspent funds in your 2023 training and development budget, don’t let those resources go unused because time is...