We work with executives and teams on an ongoing basis to review and advise on strategies of all kinds depending on a client’s emerging needs. Kassum Communications also provides Marketing and Brand Strategy advisory support by identifying opportunities to refine, develop and improve marketing and branding efforts.

Developing talent is key to both personal and business success. We offer short and long-term coaching engagements with different areas of focus. These may include building an individual’s communication skills and developing executive brand presence and voice, leadership capabilities, cross-cultural engagement and development interventions based on needs.

Executives commonly engage Kassum Communications for ongoing senior-level communications counsel and general advisory services based on their needs – from internal communications strategies to leadership and change management communications to effective communications training. This offers flexibility to clients to develop communications expertise for themselves and their teams when they need it most.

“It’s without hesitation that I’ll not only endorse Tasleem’s talents, but I’ll put my reputation on the line to do so. Tasleem is an exceptional communicator, strategist, and business partner. Her versatility and added experience as an executive and communications coach sets her apart from her peers. I count on Tasleem for her counsel regularly. She will work tirelessly to help you achieve your goals and be a joy to work with in the process.” 


KELLEY HAGGERT, SVP INTEGRATED MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, FC CINCINNATI

“If you are looking for a superb communications consultant with a fresh approach, a communications strategy adviser or an intelligent action-oriented sounding board on your communications strategy, I’d recommend Tasleem Kassum.”
 

COLLEEN RUMBAL, FORMER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES AND HR BUSINESS PARTNER, GLOBAL CORPORATE SERVICES (AMERICAN EXPRESS)

“I found Tasleem to be a thoughtful communicator and guide regarding the positioning and marketing of our HR initiatives. She is an especially tuned-in consultant and advisor, who demonstrates a deft balance of EQ and IQ – someone you want to have in your corner during time of change and challenge.” 

ELAINE MASON, SVP, STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT & GOVERNANCE, CISCO

“Tasleem has an amazing ability to drive the vision of her initiative at a big-picture strategic level, while feeling equally comfortable simultaneously managing through the details. She is adept at managing multi-functional teams and guiding senior leadership decisions; she effectively and gracefully builds consensus and drives to brand and communications recommendations that are realistic and actionable for the organization. More generally, Tasleem is wonderful to work with on account of her warm, engaging personality, her sharp wit and intelligence,
and most importantly her commitment and conscientiousness to doing great work.”
 

NICOLE FERRY, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, SULLIVAN

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES


Tasleem is a seasoned public speaker and enjoys presenting on a variety of topics including communications, organizational brand and voice, executive presence and leadership capabilities.

Tasleem was a featured speaker at the Leadership Institute that was part of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) regional conference that was held in Baltimore. She was polished and insightful. Her experience as a communications expert and executive coach was very much appreciated by the group of chapter leaders from many states. I would certainly recommend her and enjoyed working with her.
PATRICIA FREY, ABC DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AT CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER