I have worked as a communicator in the business world for over 20 years in my capacity as a writer and consultant, providing brand development and messaging content for video, web, and print—for project-specific initiatives as well as corporate-level communication. My clients have ranged from global leaders like Avon, Scholastic, and Accenture to start-up companies and boutique businesses. I have also worked in the entertainment industry—in Los Angeles, New York, and elsewhere—as both a writer and in various capacities of production. My breadth of professional experience has taught me that the key to success for any business communication, spoken or written—whether elevator speech or boardroom pitch, white paper or annual report—is an appreciation and understanding of storytelling.