Find The Words - Michelle Jacobs Antle

WORDS ARE POWER

Words are one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. They can move people to action and inspire change. They can garner buy-in for new ideas and demonstrate leadership or expertise. They help us tell our stories and forge human connections.

As a specialist in strategic, high-impact communications, Michelle Antle is passionate about the power and eloquence of both the spoken and written word. She works with clients to find their voice, hone their strategy, and craft custom messaging that informs, influences, inspires, and impresses audiences.

Whatever your story, Michelle will help you find the words to tell the most resonant and compelling version.

Services

Communications Strategy

Get clear on who you are, who you’re speaking to, what you need to say, and how to say it.

Communications Execution

From investor letters and marketing materials to web copy and voiceover scripts, make sure every stakeholder touchpoint brings your communications strategy to life.

Team Facilitation

Let someone else be your sword and shield—managing competing priorities, navigating group dynamics, aligning perspectives, and breaking the cycle of decision paralysis.

About Michelle

In her work as a storyteller, writer, and communications strategy consultant, Michelle Antle works with everyone from corporate executives to civic leaders, startups to foundations, investment funds to nonprofits. Prior to founding Find the Words, Michelle spent nearly a decade working with Fortune 100 senior leaders to create, articulate, and socialize new products and strategic initiatives.

Michelle is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Marketing and Psychology. Born and raised in New Orleans, Michelle now lives in Oakland with her husband and two young children.

We have leveraged FTW to enhance our communication strategy, and we have been extraordinarily impressed with Michelle’s ability to quickly learn our business, adapt to our style, and add immediate value. FTW provides attentive, senior level service and enables our team to spend more time on investing activities while still delivering timely, consistent, and high-quality communications to our stakeholders.

Rick Rees

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, LongueVue Capital

Michelle turns words into music. She has a sixth sense for messaging that is powerful and spot-on. As our Foundation’s go-to speech and copy writer across many different initiatives, Michelle gets it right on the first try every time. I’ve never had to ask for a second version!

Martha Landrum

VP of Marketing and Communications, Greater New Orleans Foundation

Michelle is not only an outstanding and versatile writer, but also an experienced marketing and business development strategist—a rare and valuable combination. She asks intelligent questions, meets or exceeds deadlines, and always creates the right blend of analytical detail and narrative. Whether I need creative ideas, project execution, editorial review, or compelling copy, I turn to Michelle time and time again.

Heidi Raines

President and CEO, Compliance Partners

Regardless of the topic, Michelle knows how to craft content that is not only engaging and entertaining, but also leaves a long-term impact. You’ll be thinking about her words long after you stop reading.

Esther Rogers

Co-Head, Idea Couture Publishing

Michelle did an excellent job leading our communications strategy development from start to finish, including understanding and reconciling the differing needs of the multiple organizations in our Collaborative. She did her homework, managed the room with finesse, uncovered the heart of our communication issues, and framed a strategy that allowed us to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Leslie Jacobs

Founder, Gateway Collaborative

Michelle's creative and expressive writing has set a new standard for our nonprofit's fundraising and PR efforts. Her wordsmithing should be called word art. I became an instant rock star for introducing Michelle to our organization - I'm still basking in the enthusiastic kudos of my team!

Martha Murphy

Board Member, Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

Let’s talk

For more information, pricing, or portfolio samples, please contact Michelle directly.