Executive Thought Leadership

The Narrative
Behind Your
Name.

You have a title, a track record, and ideas worth sharing. What you probably don't have is time to build the presence that reflects it.

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"I don't ghostwrite for brands. I write for people. Executives who have earned their credibility and want their public presence to reflect it."

Ralph Chiarella  ·  Executive Communications Strategist
400K+
LinkedIn followers grown for MSR
10+
Years in executive communications
6-fig
Newsletter audience in 100 days
AI · Quantum
Luxury · Philanthropy
About

I'm Ralph Chiarella, an executive communications strategist with a decade of experience building thought leadership programs for senior leaders at Microsoft Research, IBM Quantum, and institutions like Related Group and the Rockefeller Foundation.

I translate complex, frontier-level work into content that resonates on LinkedIn and beyond. Consistently, in your voice, without consuming your calendar.

I'm based in South Florida and have a strong working knowledge of the Miami and Fort Lauderdale executive ecosystem. Most of my clients are remote-first and span the U.S. and beyond.

Background

Where This
Work Comes From

My background spans some of the most demanding communications environments in tech and enterprise.

Microsoft Research
Social Media Program Manager
Managed thought leadership and executive voice for researchers and senior leaders at the frontier of AI. Ghostwriting for C-suite principals and supporting Microsoft OCEO. Grew the MSR LinkedIn channel past 400,000 followers and launched a newsletter that reached a six-figure following in 100 days.
IBM Quantum
Social Media Program Lead
Built and ran the social media program for one of the world's leading quantum computing initiatives. Deep subject matter fluency across quantum error correction, post-quantum cryptography, and quantum utility.
Rockefeller Foundation
Communications Leadership
Communications leadership at one of the most prominent philanthropies in the world.
Caesars & Atlantis
Director of Social and Communications
Director-level social and communications roles in luxury hospitality, where voice, tone, and brand authority are non-negotiable.
Miami Heat & Radio
Entertainment and Sports Communications
Entertainment and sports communications rounding out a career built on narrative across very different contexts.
Services

Retainer
Packages

All engagements are monthly retainers. This is a partnership model. The longer we work together, the sharper the voice gets.

Foundation
$3,500
per month
  • 8 LinkedIn posts per month
  • Voice alignment session
  • 1 revision round per post
  • Monthly strategy check-in
  • Content calendar
Momentum
$5,500
per month
  • 12 LinkedIn posts per month
  • 1 long-form article or newsletter
  • Platform expansion (X/Twitter)
  • 2 revision rounds per post
  • Bi-weekly strategy call
  • Audience growth advisory
Executive
$8,500
per month
  • 16+ LinkedIn posts per month
  • 2 long-form articles or newsletters
  • Full platform coverage
  • Messaging and positioning work
  • Media and speaking prep support
  • Priority turnaround, unlimited revisions
  • Video production
Add-On Services
LinkedIn profile overhaul$750
Speaking abstract ghostwriting$500
Keynote narrative developmentQuoted
Team thought leadership programQuoted
How It Works

From First Call
to Published Voice.

01
Voice Intake
We start with a 60-minute session where I ask a lot of questions. What you believe, what you've built, what you want to be known for, what you'd never say publicly. I'm listening for the actual person. Not the bio.
02
Content Plan
I build a monthly content calendar based on your goals, your calendar, and what's happening in your industry. You see it before anything gets written.
03
Write, Review, Refine
I write. You review. We adjust. The first few cycles take more back-and-forth. By month three, most clients approve posts with minimal changes.
04
Publish and Iterate
Posts go live on your schedule. I monitor performance, track what resonates, and fold that signal into the next month's strategy. Your audience grows and the voice gets sharper.
Who I Work With

The Right Fit

  • C-suite, VP, or director-level leaders at AI, tech, or deep-science companies
  • Founders building credibility alongside their company's brand
  • Senior executives in finance, real estate, or professional services
  • Researchers or technical leaders whose work deserves a broader audience
Not a fit if you're looking for:
  • One-off content without strategic context
  • Low-volume, occasional output without consistency
  • Someone who won't push back on what you say and how you say it

Ready to
talk?

I'm selectively taking new clients. Reach out and we'll set up a 15-minute call.

Emailr.chiarella@live.com→ Phone609.214.4311→ LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/ralphchiarella→
Executive Thought Leadership  ·  South Florida