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STAY CENTERED.

WINNING DOESN’T REQUIRE HEAVY-HANDED, TIRESOME TACTICS.

You’d rather do the work than talk about it…but the work doesn’t speak for itself.

From bite-sized strategy sessions to high-impact on-call support, I help leaders like you build reputations that resonate beyond your inner circle without chasing chaos.

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Trusted by leaders and teams from scaling startups to the Fortune 500:

This is for you if:

You’re doing high-value work, but no one knows about it beyond your inner circles.

You want to show up with more intention without losing focus on your most important work.

You’re ready to build a reputation that works for you, without feeling chaotic or looking desperate.

ABOUT KATE HARANIS

Clients call me their all-time favorite communications leader.

When your story is clear and your own reputation is working for you, everything else moves faster.

I’m a strategic communications partner for leaders in complex, technical and highly sensitive spaces. That means I can help you clarify what you need to be known for, how to show up in the moments that matter, and build a reputation that attracts opportunities without chasing them.

People who don’t love PR say they love working with me because they leave sounding like themselves, only better.

With nearly two decades across Fortune 500, nonprofit and agency roles, I’ve built my own reputation for making this work feel less like performance and more like a conversation you’ve been waiting to have.

So…are you still waiting for your work to speak for itself?

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3 ways to work together

Whether you need a one-time strategic document, a 90-day sprint to build real momentum or an ongoing partner who knows your story as well as you do, there's a clear path forward.

The Reputation Playbook

Clarity, language and a plan you can actually use after one intake call

Reputation Momentum

Strategy + done-with-you content and systems to get it moving in a three-month sprint

Personal CCO

Concierge reputation strategy, on call when it matters and delivering wins (not flash) all year

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  • "Kate is a brilliant, quick and sharp communications expert. She brings a realism and humanity to communications...Her combination of expertise, wit and emotional insight makes her a pleasure to work with and my all-time favorite communications leader. She not only makes us look better, she actually makes us better."

    C-suite Fortune 500 leader, medtech

  • "Kate excels at bringing out the story and creating a human-centered message to get it across. She truly understands innovation is all about people, and has been an essential partner in effectively delivering our innovation narrative to the world. I really could not ask for a more responsive, creative and fundamentally understanding partner in this work."

    Senior R&D executive, medtech

  • "Kate is a very dynamic, high-energy and very motivated colleague. She takes her work seriously and has gotten some great results for our clients...I'd highly recommend her."

    PR agency executive, clean energy and emerging technology

  • "Smart, enthusiastic, action & results oriented--just a few of the qualities that made Kate an extraordinary asset to my team...over several years as she led our PR effort to increase awareness of our organization. Kate quickly developed a media strategy that generated...high-profile placements. Kate is an expert storyteller having the ability to take complex concepts and develop key messages that are accurate, compelling, and engaging."

    Communications executive, academic nonprofit

  • "Perhaps most appreciated by me and the team was Kate's talent for media training. Kate developed custom materials for each level of the organization and provided guidance so that everyone felt skilled and comfortable in their ability to communicate with reporters. Kate is a delight and a true team player. I would jump at the opportunity to work with Kate again in the future."

    Communications executive, academic nonprofit

  • "Kate helps develop smart strategies, and executes on those strategies in a way that bring tangible results. She works quickly and always brings a sunny disposition and positive attitude toward the task at hand. It's a pleasure to work with her."

    Communications executive, clean energy

  • "Kate had an innate ability to build [stakeholder] relationships and effectively communicate the organization's message... She is an empathetic listener, an astute strategic planner and has a wonderful understanding of how best to encourage, motivate and lead those around her."

    Advisory board leader and art executive, higher education

  • "Kate carried out her responsibilities with poise and humor, got real results (both financial support and volunteer involvement), and helped [our initiative] to grow deeper roots in, and establish its value to, the [enterprise]."

    Advisory board chair and senior Fortune 500 strategy executive, higher education

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Most clients start with a conversation. I’ll tell you honestly what I believe will make a difference (and what to skip).

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