Leading through complexity? Let’s talk.

Leading through complexity? Let’s talk.

Leading through complexity? Let’s talk.

We help leaders cut through the noise and act with clarity—through insight-rich media, sharp training, and custom-fit advisory.

We help leaders cut through the noise and act with clarity—through insight-rich media, sharp training, and custom-fit advisory.

We help leaders cut through the noise and act with clarity—through insight-rich media, sharp training, and custom-fit advisory.

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Services

Services

Services

How can we serve you?

How can we serve you?

Let’s talk about what you’re building, where you’re stuck, or what’s just beginning to take shape.

Media

We publish a newsletter that decodes signals from the noise. A podcast and book—Becoming a Live Player—are on the way, exploring agency, systems, and leadership in the age of AI.

Training

The Live Player Accelerator is our flagship training for leaders who want to sharpen their thinking, grow their impact, and lead through complexity. Think executive education—redesigned for real-world builders.

Advisory

We partner with decision-makers navigating complexity—executives seeking clarity, conveners aligning coalitions, and builders launching bold, unconventional initiatives. If you're facing a high-stakes moment, we’re ready to help you move forward.

Comparison

Comparison

Comparison

But, why would you want to work with us?

But, why would you want to work with us?

But, why would you want to work with us?

Other Agencies

  • Slow, muddy communication

  • Slow, muddy communication

  • Slow, vague communication

  • Tired methods

  • Tired methods

  • Stock responses for stock problems

  • Post-it notes and whiteboards

  • Post-it notes and whiteboards

  • Post-it notes and whiteboards

  • Noise > Signal

  • Noise > Signal

  • Noise > Signal

  • Outsourced to mediocre talent

  • Outsourced to mediocre talent

  • Outsourced to mediocre talent

Polcom

  • Fast, clear communication

  • Fast, clear communication

  • Fast, clear communication

  • Creative problem-solving

  • Creative problem-solving

  • Creative problem-solving

  • Using technology to find alignment

  • Using technology to find alignment

  • Using technology to find alignment

  • Signal > Noise

  • Signal > Noise

  • Solutions tailored for your needs

  • Work directly with Sterling

  • Work directly with Sterling

  • Work directly with Sterling

Process

Process

Process

Our simple 3-step process to level up your enterprise.

Our simple 3-step process to level up your enterprise.

A simple process for complex work.

We're a trusted partner.

Explore

We listen, clarify your goals, and map the terrain.

Engage

We scope a custom partnership, short-term or long-term.

Move

We help you act, measure, and adapt—so the work lasts.

Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials

There's a reason people are raving about Sterling.

There's a reason people are raving about Sterling.

There's a reason people are raving about Sterling.

"Sterling brings a solution-oriented mindset and a calm, strategic approach to every challenge. His professionalism and unique ability to communicate complex theories have left a lasting impression across our client partnerships."

Karey Kapoi

Founder, Karey Kapoi LLC

"Sterling brings a solution-oriented mindset and a calm, strategic approach to every challenge. His professionalism and unique ability to communicate complex theories have left a lasting impression across our client partnerships."

Karey Kapoi

Founder, Karey Kapoi LLC

"Sterling brings a solution-oriented mindset and a calm, strategic approach to every challenge. His professionalism and unique ability to communicate complex theories have left a lasting impression across our client partnerships."

Karey Kapoi

Founder, Karey Kapoi LLC

"Few people can claim to have the depth of familiarity with the inner workings of local government that Sterling possesses. His insights into the political and administrative processes, as well as the key personalities at all levels, makes him an exceptional talent and resource."

Colbert Matsumoto

Chairman, Tradewind Group

"Few people can claim to have the depth of familiarity with the inner workings of local government that Sterling possesses. His insights into the political and administrative processes, as well as the key personalities at all levels, makes him an exceptional talent and resource."

Colbert Matsumoto

Chairman, Tradewind Group

"Few people can claim to have the depth of familiarity with the inner workings of local government that Sterling possesses. His insights into the political and administrative processes, as well as the key personalities at all levels, makes him an exceptional talent and resource."

Colbert Matsumoto

Chairman, Tradewind Group

“Ideas are everywhere; it’s execution that is rare. Sterling has the moxie to speak up, challenge the status quo, and turn great ideas into real action - essential for innovation."

Unyong Nakata

Founder & Chief Executive Sherpa, Nakata Advisory

“Ideas are everywhere; it’s execution that is rare. Sterling has the moxie to speak up, challenge the status quo, and turn great ideas into real action - essential for innovation."

Unyong Nakata

Founder & Chief Executive Sherpa, Nakata Advisory

“Ideas are everywhere; it’s execution that is rare. Sterling has the moxie to speak up, challenge the status quo, and turn great ideas into real action - essential for innovation."

Unyong Nakata

Founder & Chief Executive Sherpa, Nakata Advisory

What kinds of leaders do you work with?

What makes Polcom different from other consultancies?

What kinds of challenges do you help solve?

How does a typical engagement work?

What does Polcom stand for?

What if I’m not sure what I need yet?

What kinds of leaders do you work with?

What makes Polcom different from other consultancies?

What kinds of challenges do you help solve?

How does a typical engagement work?

What does Polcom stand for?

What if I’m not sure what I need yet?

What kinds of leaders do you work with?

What makes Polcom different from other consultancies?

What kinds of challenges do you help solve?

How does a typical engagement work?

What does Polcom stand for?

What if I’m not sure what I need yet?

Let's talk story.

If you're building something ambitious and need a strategic partner, let’s see if our approach fits your moment.

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Let's talk story.

If you're building something ambitious and need a strategic partner, let’s see if our approach fits your moment.

Book a call

Let's talk story.

Tell me what you're building, where you're stuck, or what’s just beginning to take shape. If you're leading through complexity, this is your invitation.

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