How to discuss difficult topics
Michelle's statewide PR company, DH, has been engaged by various public sector entities to communicate messages that may not be accepted by all. In the course of this work over the years, the firm has developed expertise in the general area of"holding difficult conversations." She recently spoke to a forum I helped organize at EWU's Catalyst building, touching among other topics, this one. The talk went over very well. I thought that given the wide range of speakers at Club 21 and the likely various viewpoints among members, a talk fromMichelle about lessons learned would be very topical.
Michelle has been with DH, formerly Desautel Hege, since its inception in 1997. She is currently the CEO and majority owner. The firm has offices in Seattle & Spokane, with approximately 50employees. She holds a bachelor's degree from Whitman College and a master's degree from EWU (strategic communication).