14×
ROI on CEO thought leadership investment
Harris Poll / IBM
Executive Brand Authority
Trust doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through consistent visibility, credible expertise, and market recognition. EBA transforms executive expertise into market authority through books, articles, media, speaking, and a digital presence that customers, investors, and AI can find. You run the business. We build the brand. The revenue follows.
Why This Matters
14×
ROI on CEO thought leadership investment
Harris Poll / IBM
44%
of company reputation attributed to the CEO
Weber Shandwick
55%
of B2B decision-makers increased spend based on thought leadership
Edelman–LinkedIn
92%
of buyers trust earned media over paid advertising
Nielsen
You Can’t Hire This
The person who can do all of this doesn’t exist. The team does.
Most executives come to us asking for a book, podcast appearances, or a stronger LinkedIn presence. What creates real momentum is being known as a unique leader with a differentiated point of view — someone who solves a specific problem better than anyone else in your market.
That’s what we build. Not just deliverables. Authority that is Measurable, Memorable, and Monetizable.
We’ve done this work across technology, financial services, professional services, and organizational change — for founders, CEOs, and the leaders coming up behind them. Building executive brands that drive measurable business value.
Think of us as your personal CMO for brand authority — without the $300K salary.
We move fast, learn your voice, and build authority that multiplies. The brand keeps growing while you stay focused on the business.
We sharpen your positioning, elevate your lead quality, and shorten your sales cycle. Every engagement ties to results you can track — because positioning is the one investment that compounds across every channel.
Who Builds an Executive Brand With EBA
Our team brings deep expertise across technology, financial services, professional services, organizational change, entrepreneurship, private equity, healthcare, and more. If your industry or role isn’t listed here, that’s not a limitation. It’s an opening.
When your leadership team has aligned, visible authority, your company’s credibility compounds. We build coordinated brand strategy across the full team.
You’ve built it. Your expertise is the product. We make the market see it — before the next raise, pitch, or competitor gets there first.
You have the track record. You need the visibility that matches it. We build the authority that opens board seats, media opportunities, and protects your legacy.
Your market is crowded. You’re competing on trust before the first conversation happens. We make you the obvious choice.
The EBA Journey
Nothing is more important than your brand. We don’t take that lightly. Every relationship with EBA starts with listening. We want to understand where you are, where you’re going, and what’s standing between you and the authority your work deserves. From there, we find a path that fits — starting wherever makes sense for you and deepening as trust and momentum build.
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Our Authority Audit gives you a clear read on your EBA Index score, LinkedIn presence, and the gaps holding you back. You leave with a prioritized roadmap to close them.
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The Brand Accelerator is 90 days of focused strategy to clarify your messaging framework, content pillars, and brand voice. Everything that follows is sharper, stronger, and more compelling.
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We create across thought leadership, media, and speaking, coordinating so your authority builds rather than scatters.
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Through an ongoing retainer, we become your dedicated brand team — creating content, securing media, and tracking your EBA Index quarterly to keep momentum compounding.
Not sure where to begin? Start with your EBA Index score — it’s free and will show you exactly where to focus.
What Clients Say About Working With EBA
“I’ve spent my career at the intersection of technology and growth. What I needed was a team that understood all of that and could help me build something that would outlast any single speaking engagement or LinkedIn post. ExecBrand Authority did that. My upcoming book, AI at the Speed of Trust, is the foundation my authority is built on. I’m a first-time author, and I couldn’t have gotten here without the team at EBA.”
Greg Boone
CEO, Walk West
“Working with EBA changed how I think about visibility. The EBA team translated my expertise into a brand presence and a launch strategy that puts my results in front of the right people. I'm encouraged by where this partnership is going and deeply grateful for both the steady project management and the care taken to faithfully capture my voice. Thank you for being such strong partners in bringing something real to life.”
Michael D. Hines
Founder and CEO
Thrive and Land Consulting
“I have spent 25 years inside some of the most demanding organizations in the world. American Express. Amazon. Microsoft. Marriott. When I moved into executive advisory work, I knew what I could deliver. What I didn't have was a brand presence that said that before I walked into the room. EBA built that for me, and they were willing to sit with the complexity of who I am to do it honestly.”
Anka Twum-Baah
Executive Accelerator
Area Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders
The EBA Difference
Most brand agencies give you activity reports. We give you a score — and then we move it.
The EBA Index is our proprietary benchmark of your authority across media, content, influence, and discoverability. It tells you whether your brand is Measurable, Memorable, and Monetizable — and exactly where to focus. Every engagement starts with your baseline. We track it quarterly. You always know where you stand and what’s driving ROI.
Find Out Where Your Brand Stands
Every quarter without a deliberate authority strategy is a quarter your competitors are gaining ground. The gap between where you are and where you should be known is a positioning problem — and it’s solvable. Find out exactly where you stand and what to do next.