
Barbara Leary LLC

Helping nonprofit leaders strengthen reputation, inspire stakeholders, and deepen their impact
Services
Leadership Communication
Strengthening reputation: Creating communication strategies that build trust, deepen relationships, and support organizations through transformational change.
Strategic Planning
Gaining alignment: Helping executives and Boards set clear priorities and chart a path that aligns mission, resources, and impact.
Messaging & Storytelling
Building influence:
Crafting stories and messages that capture attention, drive engagement, and move stakeholders to act.
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Hi, I'm Barbara Leary
Nonprofit leaders and Boards face real pressures: balancing limited resources with growing needs, building alignment among diverse stakeholders, and protecting reputation in an environment where trust is everything. Clear, persuasive communication can make the difference between stalled progress and lasting impact.
I have more than 25 years of experience helping leaders communicate with clarity, build trust, and guide their organizations through times of change. ​My background includes senior communication roles in Fortune 500 corporations, nonprofit organizations, and management consulting. In my work with nonprofits, I’ve supported organizations whose missions focus on children and families, clean energy, and the arts.
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In addition to my consulting work, I serve as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, where I teach graduate-level courses on writing and communication.
I hold a Master of Science in Positive Organizational Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. In serving my clients, I draw on evidence-based approaches including Intentional Change Theory, Appreciative Inquiry, and Prosci, in which I am certified. I also hold certifications in Teaching and Learning Effectiveness from Georgetown University and in Writing Workshop Facilitation from Amherst Writers & Artists.
How may I help you? Let's talk.​
You can email me at Barbara@BarbaraLeary.com or click on the button below to schedule a free consultation. I look forward to talking with you!