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Investor Relations Advisory

The State of the IR Job Market: A Conversation with Kelsey Henderson

Today we're speaking with Kelsey Henderson, Practice Manager, Corporate Affairs at High Country Search Group, where she leads searches across Communications, Investor Relations and Government Affairs. Kelsey provides a grounded,…

David CalusdianDecember 15, 2025

Investor Relations Advisory

Navigating the 2026 Proxy Landscape: What’s Changing and How to Prepare

The 2026 proxy season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic in recent memory. From evolving stewardship models and shareholder proposal rules to rising activism and new…

Maureen WolffDecember 4, 2025

Executive Coaching

From Scripted to Genuine: Present with Confidence and Connection

One of the first things executives often ask me when preparing for an important presentation -- whether it’s an investor day, conference, or a board update -- is, “Should I…

David CalusdianNovember 21, 2025

Investor Relations Advisory

Shareholder Engagement Is Evolving—Are You Ready?

In today’s post-guidance era of shareholder engagement, silence is no longer golden—it’s risky. A recent panel hosted by the Society for Corporate Governance highlighted a reality that leading companies already…

Maureen WolffSeptember 16, 2025

Investor Relations Advisory

What a First-Time Public Company Chief Financial Officer Needs to Know About Investor Relations

Top Five Ways to Make an Immediate Impact

Maureen WolffAugust 26, 2025

Investor Relations Advisory

How to Deliver an Effective Investor Relations Update to the Board

Reinforcing IR’s Role as a Strategic Advisor

Maureen WolffAugust 26, 2025

Investor Days

Coaching Your Investor Day Speakers for a Standout Event

An Investor Day offers a rare opportunity for investors to hear directly from the broader senior leadership, see the team’s vision in action, and assess the company’s potential for long-term…

David CalusdianAugust 12, 2025

Executive Coaching

5 Tips for an Effective Investor Conference Fireside Chat

The fireside chat has rapidly emerged as the preferred format at investor conferences, replacing traditional prepared remarks and PowerPoint decks with a more dynamic, conversational approach to presenting the company’s…

David CalusdianJuly 17, 2025

SPACs

Navigating the Legal Landscape of SPACs: A Conversation with Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn

As the SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) market evolves, so too does the legal and regulatory complexity facing companies pursuing this path to the public markets. To better understand the…

David CalusdianJune 9, 2025

Investor Days

Picking a Venue for Your Next Investor Day

Investor Days Come in All Shapes and Sizes; What Type of Venue is Best for Yours?

Nicholas P. Manganaro, Esq.May 2, 2025

IR Trends

The State of the IR Job Market: A Conversation with Kelsey Henderson

Navigating the 2026 Proxy Landscape: What’s Changing and How to Prepare

From Scripted to Genuine: Present with Confidence and Connection

Shareholder Engagement Is Evolving—Are You Ready?

What a First-Time Public Company Chief Financial Officer Needs to Know About Investor Relations

How to Deliver an Effective Investor Relations Update to the Board

Coaching Your Investor Day Speakers for a Standout Event

5 Tips for an Effective Investor Conference Fireside Chat

Navigating the Legal Landscape of SPACs: A Conversation with Mike Blankenship of Winston & Strawn

Picking a Venue for Your Next Investor Day

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