Becoming Prepared to Speak After a Disaster

Managing a natural disaster, data breach, or crisis requires having a strategy in place—before the emergency strikes. A proactive approach with leaders who are knowledgeable, confident, and prepared for the spotlight is essential. After all, the reputation of your organization and your stakeholders are on the line. Susan Young is an award-winning story + speaker coach. She was an on-air radio news reporter and anchor for 10 years. She managed the Governor’s Office of Radio and Television in New Jersey for Gov. Christine Todd Whitman. Additionally, she I served as a PR Director for a statewide nonprofit. Susan provides leaders with critical communication, storytelling, and brand management strategies to ensure organizations are prepared and responsive.  The Blue Cell is a by-design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at all levels, non governmental agencies and private sector entities engaged in incident and emergency management activities.

Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.