Michele Ehrhart wearing blue and black striped shirt with arms crossed ready to discuss crisis communications.

Crisis is inevitable. Chaos is not.

Michele Ehrhart is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and industry expert who has trained business leaders, PR professionals, and executives in narrative control, stakeholder management, and crisis leadership.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate affairs, executive communications, and PR strategy, she specializes in helping leaders navigate crises with confidence and clarity.

Because when crisis strikes, preparation is everything.

Book cover titled 'Crisis Compass: How to Communicate When It Matters Most' by Michele Ehrhart, featuring graphs and keywords like 'reputation' and 'resilience' and 'crisis communications' on a dark background.

hope is not a strategy.

Most organizations have a crisis plan. Few actually live by it. When disaster strikes, leaders scramble, mistakes multiply, and reputations crumble. Crisis Compass bridges the critical gap between having a plan and knowing how to execute it in real time.

In her debut book, crisis communication expert Michele Ehrhart delivers a no-nonsense guide to mastering high-stakes situations. With decades of experience handling corporate crises—ranging from cyber breaches to workplace tragedies—Ehrhart offers a step-by-step approach to preparing, responding, and recovering with confidence.

Michele Ehrhart speaking on stage about crisis communications with microphone and podium.

About Michele

Michele Ehrhart is a crisis communication expert and former VP of Global Communications for FedEx, where she led crisis response efforts for some of the most high-profile corporate emergencies in recent history. With over 20 years of experience in corporate affairs, executive communications, and PR strategy, she specializes in navigating crises with confidence and clarity.


Currently Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the University of Memphis, she is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and educator, having advised top executives on narrative control, media strategy, and crisis preparedness. In her new book, Crisis Compass, she shares real-world insights and proven strategies for navigating high-stakes moments.


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