TESTIMONIALS
“A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all.”
— Michael LeBoeuff
Sheila helped me to distill a large amount of disparate content into a crisp, punchy keynote speech. She takes a rigorous, systematic approach to her work, and is extremely reliable. Her talent and “can-do” attitude have made me a return client.”
—JD Lanigan
Sheila turns complex material into engaging content that draws people in. Her creative input — as well as her exceptional writing — take the projects we collaborate on to the next level. I appreciate how she’s applied her talent to improve narratives and content for clients like UC Press, the COKO Foundation, and the Public Library of Science.”
—Whitney Greer
I’ve drawn upon Sheila’s copywriting skills for a couple of very different web projects, and she delivers clean, crisp copy. She translates my requests into messaging that conveys just what I’d hoped to communicate. She’s SO good with words! I recommend her for any content you need developed.
—June Babilla
Need content strategy help? Sheila is a splendid wrangler of the macro and micro of content analysis and content creation. From audits to content journey mapping to creative concept generation, she knows high ROI entails a user-focused strategy. She’s an excellent researcher and writer, especially of high-level POV content. Nothing seems too technical or scientific for her.
On top of that, she’s a delight to work with; whip-smart, calm, reliable, and funny.
I can’t recommend her highly enough.
—Rikke Jorgensen
Sheila is a writing and editing whiz who also understands and relishes business — it’s a rare combination. She is excellent at project management. She helped me (finally!) get my website done and launched, giving me good advice along the way about content strategy and many aspects of the site’s appearance and style. She has also been helping me develop an editorial calendar and social media strategy for my website so I’m actually using it for marketing and relationship building, instead of just feeling smugly content that I’ve launched it. She’s fast, reliable and a good communicator who kept me informed to just the right degree about how things were progressing.
My own work is in the field of communication and persuasion as well (as I’m a trial and jury consultant), so we play in the same sandbox. That’s why I can recognize and appreciate Sheila’s gifts at MarComm and ExecComm; in fact, our work overlaps in places and I enjoy talking with Sheila about the subtle aspects of persuasive communication that only those of us deep into its weeds really understand.
Her enthusiasm and energy are contagious. I recommend her unreservedly for any writing or editing needs, but her skills are especially apt for executive communications and other areas where being a quick study and having finesse, diplomacy, and a C-Suite perspective are required.
—Sarah Murray
I’ve known Sheila Chandrasekhar for 17 years, and during that time she has impressed me as an accomplished communicator; an energetic, talented writer; a great leader and organizer; and a wonderful human being.
Most recently, Sheila served on the SF IABC board as co-director of the chapter’s “Networking Nine” program—an intimate monthly dinner event for senior-level communicators. She and her co-director moved the program to new heights and were successful in developing, refining, and embedding effective, repeatable processes to make the Net Nine events shine every time. I was so pleased to have her working with me on the board and benefited greatly from her skill and passion.
Sheila now works with the programs team developing, managing and leading educational programs for members. Again, her participation and contributions are proving invaluable.
I am so pleased to recommend Sheila. She’s a remarkable, enthusiastic, uber-talented — and I dare say brilliant — communicator. I feel fortunate to know her and count her among my closest colleagues and friends.”
—Christopher Johnson
Sheila sorted out our broad level of experiences and product information for our new company. It went from a “cacophony of language” to “a focused message” in a few short weeks! I would be pleased to recommend Sheila’s firm for all of your writing and editing needs.
—Carl Jablonski
I keep going back to Sheila for her ability to help me shape concepts and then provide editing to give my writing the necessary “punch” based on the audiences I’m trying to reach. She’s creative and knows how to structure business writing that’s never boring.
—Angee Linsey
“I have been so pleased with her work, I have recommended her to colleagues in the high-tech sector. They, too, have been thrilled with her work and have recommended her to others.”
“Trusted consultant, instructional designer, communicator and content developer at APL, Sheila worked with many different departments within the organization. She is comfortable interviewing diverse subject matter experts, such as IT, Operations, Sales, etc. to develop content appropriate for discrete audiences. She takes initiative, understands organizational dynamics, thinks strategically, and is a quick study. She excels at structuring information and using multi-media to educate learners in the best way. Sheila wrote newsletter articles, enterprise e-mail blasts for roll-outs, and intranet web content. I hired her multiple times and would do so again. A consummate professional, Sheila is also a real joy to work with. I highly recommend Sheila Chandrasekhar.”
—Diane Richwine
“… creative, reliable, super-organized, and possessing that rare ability to shine in any professional situation.”
Within the first few days of working with Sheila, I knew I had a gem of a writer: she’s a detail-oriented person, committed to listening to and establishing the needs of her client first, then tackling the business of molding an unfinished work into a polished piece of publishable writing. While she handily assisted us with setting up our first “official” style guide and copyedited four articles for our third journal issue of the year, compliments streamed in from the Editor-in-Chief, as well as EACH corresponding author thanking her for her sharp attention to detail and context, which improved the quality of each manuscript. Needless to say, I look forward to continuing our working relationship—Sheila’s dedication and skill are tops.”
—Lauren Muscatine
I first met Sheila through our volunteer roles on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco chapter of the IABC. She is a professional communicator of the highest order, and I genuinely enjoy working with her on our chapter’s premier networking event, Networking Nine. Sheila is the perfect Co-Director: creative, reliable, super-organized, and possessing that rare ability to shine in any professional situation—with new members and seasoned executives alike! If your communication project requires strategy, diplomacy, and an absolute focus on results, Sheila should be first on your list.”
—Nigel Glennie
“A true communicator, Sheila knows how to cut through the clutter and illuminate what really grabs an audience.”
I have hired Sheila to write feature stories for us, as well as edit our biannual magazine Golden Gate Lawyer. Whether writing features or editing, Sheila has exercised exceptional professionalism, accomplishing high-quality work on time and within budget. Sheila treats our feature stories like an insider, observant of and attentive to GGU Law’s culture and language, drawing out key points with linguistic nuance and grace. My communication with her has been seamless. I have been so pleased with her work, I have recommended her to colleagues in the high-tech sector. They, too, have been thrilled with her work and have recommended her to others. Sheila is a delight to work with, and I give her my highest recommendation.”
—Lisa Lomba
After working with Sheila for nearly 20 years, I can tell you that she’s the consummate detail-oriented editor. Nothing gets by her! She’s conscientious, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. She gives me peace of mind that our work is editorially flawless.”
—Sybil Hatch
I’ve worked with Sheila since 2014 (on a friend’s recommendation), and she’s now part of my “go to” team for marketing and web collateral. She always delivers on assignments she completes for both Google and my own consultancy. She also offers executive comms services and ghostwrites with the range and authority of the C suite. If you can’t quite convey what you need, she’ll ask good questions until the result is messaging you’re happy with. Plus she gives good marketing spin — always telling the truth, but presenting content in the best possible light. She’s easy to work with and an excellent writer.
—Cathy Chen
“She’s conscientious, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. She gives me peace of mind that our work is editorially flawless.”
Sheila has helped me create and polish numerous types of content. Her ability to appropriately manage technical, professional, and academic material makes her an invaluable asset on all projects. I often seek her impression and input on casual communication; even when a first draft is strong, she offers useful refinements. She’s delightful to work with and provides pleasant, collegial feedback and interaction, while keeping us to requirements and deadlines.“
—Angie Robinson