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Katie James is a strategic communications contractor helping organizations and leaders navigate complex, high-pressure situations with clarity and confidence.

I advise leaders navigating complexity — moments when clarity, alignment and disciplined strategy matter more than volume. I specialize in preparing leadership not only to craft the right message, but to deliver it with credibility when scrutiny is highest. My role is to de-risk messages without diluting them — and to protect reputation when it matters most.

My experience in media training led me to develop a physiology-focused composure training called The Pressure-Proof Method™. This work is my bread and butter as I delight in facilitating workshops with highly capable individuals.

I bring that energy into all of my work — whether I’m preparing messaging for complex organizations, leading a workshop or bringing strategy to a high-functioning communications team.

Based in Des Moines, I work with organizations across the Midwest and beyond. I also bring technical knowledge to organizations in agriculture, conservation and health care.