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Writing as Problem-Solving & Leadership: A Conversation with Pam Hurley

Pam Hurley · February 26, 2024

Executive Coach · Life Coach · Entrepreneurin

Interview with Pam Hurley

Writing as Problem-Solving & Leadership: A Conversation with Pam Hurley

Podcast: The Communicative Leader

February 26, 2024 · 37 min

Pam has been helping individuals and corporations improve their writing for the past 30 years. Pam reframes writing from just another item on the to-do list to problem solving. This is so powerful! When viewed as problem solving, we see the need for expertise, for strategy, and…

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Key topicsDemocratizing Effective Writing: Bridging Backgrounds and ProfessionsOne of the core beliefs driving our work is the idea that everyone, regardless of their background or education, can master effective writing. We've successfully worked with a diverse range of professionals, from engineers at leading tech firms to finance experts at global corporations. By providing accessible strategies, we're democratizing the art of writing, ensuring it's a skillset available to all, irrespective of their role or field. The Impact of Subpar Writing on Business Efficiency and ProductivityIn business, time is a precious resource. When writing falls short, it can have a significant ripple effect on productivity. Managers often find themselves in the unexpected role of editors, diverting valuable time away from their primary responsibilities. This scenario is far too common, and it's a major roadblock to efficient operations. How to Ensure Writing Improves Long-TermWriting is something that must be practiced and supported; however, many organizations have nothing in place to onboard new writers and/or ensure that good writing is valued and supported. Every company that values good writing must have an entire system in place to ensure employees know what quality looks like and that good quality is maintained. We help companies put a process in place so that everyone knows what quality writing looks like and that it’s maintained. View all topics →

About Pam Hurley

Pam Hurley, podcast guest

Empowering Professionals: The Journey to Transforming Writing Skills

35+ years Corporate writing trainingHundreds Organizations servedCertified women-owned Small businessFounder Hurley Write

Pam Hurley, PhD, leads Hurley Write Inc., a certified women-owned small business renowned for its tailored professional writing training. Her teaching approach, described as energetic and direct, has empowered countless clients to revolutionize their writing strategies. With a background in academia, Pam’s introduction to readability studies during graduate school sparked a revelation, ultimately shaping her students' writing proficiency and confidence. This furthered Pam’s dedication to dispel the myth that writing is an innate talent, leading her on a path away from academia, to founding Hurley Write, with a new mission to help professionals and organizations achieve the calibre of writing needed to further their businesses.

Hurley Write, Inc., has over 30 years of experience collaborating with professionals from industry giants like Bayer, Novartis, and Intel. Hurley Write’s executive consultants, experts in professional writing and teaching, employ the client's own writing samples to create highly customized training. The "white-glove" service ensures a seamless experience. Pam's belief is that effective writing is a skill anyone can develop, irrespective of background or education. Her team equips professionals with the tools to approach writing with confidence and efficiency by leveraging their innate problem-solving abilities.

Under Pam's guidance, Hurley Write, Inc. stands as a beacon of expertise in professional writing.

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Pam has been helping individuals and corporations improve their writing for the past 30 years.

Pam reframes writing from just another item on the to-do list to problem solving.

This is so powerful!

When viewed as problem solving, we see the need for expertise, for strategy, and for planning.

Pam also discusses the ROI when written communication is effective, and calls attention to the time and frustration saved when processes are in place.

Connect with Pam: LinkedIn,Pam Hurley; Pam@hurleywrite.com; Cell: 910-233-7670

Until next time, communicate with intention and lead with purpose.

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