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Sterling Higa helps leaders cut through noise and act with clarity.
Sterling Higa helps leaders cut through noise and act with clarity.
Sterling Higa helps leaders cut through noise and act with clarity.
Services
Services
Services
How can I serve you?
How can I serve you?
Let’s talk about what you’re building.
Advisory
I partner with executives seeking clarity, especially with nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and communications.
Media
I publish a newsletter that turns noise into signal. A podcast and book—Live Player Leadership—are on the way, exploring leadership in the age of AI.
Training
The Live Player Leadership Accelerator is flagship training for leaders who want to sharpen their thinking, grow their impact, and lead through complexity.
Comparison
Comparison
Comparison
But, why would you want to work with Polcom?
But, why would you want to work with Polcom?
But, why would you want to work with Polcom?
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
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.
"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
"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
"Sterling’s ability to synthesize complexity into a compelling narrative without dumbing it down is a rare and critical skill. He’s helped refine our thinking in a way that gets to the core of what we’re doing."
Josh Wisch
President and Executive Director, Holomua Collective
"Sterling’s ability to synthesize complexity into a compelling narrative without dumbing it down is a rare and critical skill. He’s helped refine our thinking in a way that gets to the core of what we’re doing."
Josh Wisch
President and Executive Director, Holomua Collective
"Sterling’s ability to synthesize complexity into a compelling narrative without dumbing it down is a rare and critical skill. He’s helped refine our thinking in a way that gets to the core of what we’re doing."
Josh Wisch
President and Executive Director, Holomua Collective
“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
"Sterling leads with both intellect and humility, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for our members. Sterling doesn’t just talk about the future of leadership—he models it. Working with him has elevated our thinking and inspired real momentum toward bold, people-centered change."
Sarah Guay
President & CEO, Hawaii Employers Council
"Sterling leads with both intellect and humility, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for our members. Sterling doesn’t just talk about the future of leadership—he models it. Working with him has elevated our thinking and inspired real momentum toward bold, people-centered change."
Sarah Guay
President & CEO, Hawaii Employers Council
"Sterling leads with both intellect and humility, making complex ideas accessible and actionable for our members. Sterling doesn’t just talk about the future of leadership—he models it. Working with him has elevated our thinking and inspired real momentum toward bold, people-centered change."
Sarah Guay
President & CEO, Hawaii Employers Council
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Book a call and let’s discuss how we can work together.