High-level consulting projects aren't won through volume.They're won through authority.
You have an excellent reputation and an impressive track record. But your corporate experience, advanced degrees, and certifications are no longer differentiators; they are the baseline. Without a visible body of work, prospective clients will continue to see you as an interchangeable cog instead of an indispensable thought partner.
To become the obvious choice, you don’t need a megaphone. You need a body of work that differentiates you from your peers and positions you as an authoritative expert.
When Harvard Business Review, TD Magazine, or Fast Company publish your thinking, everything changes:
- Prospective clients see you as the obvious choice.
- Your rates are non-negotiable.
- Existing clients make better use of your expertise.
- Partners refer you to better projects.
- Event planners invite you to speak at their conferences.
- Corporate directors recruit you for board positions.
Select publications featuring client articles:
Pathway to Publication is packed with value.
“I’ve always enjoyed writing but wanted to become a better (and faster) writer. Signing up for Erica’s program allowed me to immerse myself in a supportive environment with others who had similar goals. Pathway to Publication is packed with value. The meetings were well-paced, and the small group size meant I received plenty of support and developed real relationships with my colleagues. The combination of learning and application gave me a solid foundation. I’m a much more efficient writer now.”
Megan G. Mayer, Founder, Network for Impact
Introducing The SILVA Method™
Pathway to Publication follows a proven five-stage process that takes you from recognized expert to published authority by transforming your expertise into published assets that achieve specific business goals. In this program, we work through each stage together, one milestone at a time.
Pathway to Publication Essentials
Completing the core milestones is the non-negotiable part of your journey. This is where we do the strategic work required to move from recognized expert to published authority.
Kickoff Strategy Session
In this 60-minute private strategy session, we will map out your goals and set deadlines for the completion of each of the five milestones. Following the call, you will receive a copy of your Authority Roadmap and a list of action items.
Milestone Resources
Each milestone is supported by a comprehensive workbook and essential resources to guide you through each stage of the process. Links to supplemental materials are also provided but are not required to get the results you seek.
Milestone Strategy Sessions
After conducting a comprehensive review of your workbook or professional edit of your article, we meet for a 60-minute private strategy session to discuss my recommendations and define the action items you’ll complete before our next call.
Additional Support
Supplement your progress with on-demand laser coaching and peer insights. While not required to reach your goals, these support channels offer the high-touch guidance and strategic clinics that help you sharpen your thinking and accelerate your growth.
Fortnightly Gatherings
These 90-minute community gatherings occur on the first and third Tuesday of every month and feature hot-seat coaching, strategy clinics, and Q+As. These calls provide an opportunity to ask questions, get personalized feedback, and tap into the wisdom of your peers.
Online Community
Our community learning platform allows us to stay connected. This is where you will submit your completed milestone workbooks, ask for feedback, ask a quick question, share challenges and frustrations, and learn from one another’s experiences.
Laser Coaching Sessions
Sometimes you just need to talk it through. If you’re stuck, don’t spin your wheels or wait for our next community gathering; schedule a 15-minute laser coaching session and give those wheels some traction.
Writing Practice
As a special bonus, enrollment in Pathway to Publication includes membership in Writing Practice, a community of consultants who want structured support and dedicated time to write articles that give voice to their boldest insights.
By the end of the program, I had already published one article.
“Erica is an extremely diligent professional. Her follow-through is among the best I’ve seen, researching resources and providing reliable and encouraging accountability. By the end of the program, I had already published one article and submitted a second. I plan to continue my writing practice and write for increasingly competitive publications as my track record develops.”
Raman Shah, Ph.D., Data Craftsman
Authority is a business asset that compounds.
I don’t believe in magically attracting leads. I believe in leverage.
Pathway to Publication provides that leverage. If you enroll and do the work required to progress through all five milestones, you’ll emerge with:
- A curated list of high-visibility publications specifically aligned with your expertise, business goals, and audience.
- A well-defined body of work and an editorial calendar with at least six fully developed article ideas.
- A professionally edited, publication-ready article you can use to nurture high-value leads before you even schedule a discovery call.
- A compelling pitch or submission letter designed to capture an editor’s attention and demonstrate your expertise.
- A simple, actionable plan to put every article you publish to work as a business asset that opens doors and secures right-fit projects.
Authority building is an investment that compounds. The sooner you start, the longer you benefit from the differentiation and credibility that being published provides.
Erica walked us through every step of the process.
“I had a collection of ideas I wanted to form into something worthy of publication, but I had no idea where to start. Erica walked us through every step of the process, from choosing a publication to writing and editing an article to building a good working relationship with editors. Pathway to Publication taught me a thorough yet manageable process to transform my ideas into published pieces. On top of Erica’s expertise and guidance, the camaraderie, support, and accountability of being part of a small group was invaluable.”
Christy Kern, Communications Consultant + Ethical Storyteller
Frequently Asked Questions
One-to-one strategy sessions where you receive recommendations tailored to your specific business goals are at the core of this program. And implementation? Well, it’s built right in. You won’t just be learning how to start writing for high-visibility publications; you’ll do it. The learning platform, resources, supplemental materials, community gatherings, and laser-coaching sessions ensure that you receive the guidance, strategy, and accountability you need to succeed.
I cannot guarantee that your work will be published. That decision lies with the publication’s editorial team. I can guarantee that if you implement everything you learn, you will emerge with a professionally edited, publication-ready article, a list of targeted publications, a compelling pitch, a well-defined body of work, a library of ideas, and a plan to use your article as an appreciating asset — regardless of where it is published.
The first thing we do after you enroll in Pathway to Publication is schedule our private one-to-one kickoff session to map out your Authority Roadap. Your business goals and your perspective are the foundation of everything we do. That’s why enrollment is limited to 10 participants and why we have a one-to-one strategy session at the conclusion of each milestone.
Pathway to Publication is designed for busy consultants. Most participants invest eight to ten hours a month. While you have access to more than 10 hours of live support each month, you get to choose how much of that support you access each month.
People committed to a program are more likely to do the work and therefore get better results. If you’re not sure whether this is a good fit, don’t enroll — at least not yet. First, check in with your body. How does the idea of enrolling in this program feel? If you’re at the intersection of excited and terrified, that’s a good sign! If you have any questions, please schedule a call. I want you to make a decision you feel great about!
Continuing Along Your Path
Once you reach all five milestones, you may continue with monthly strategy sessions, community gatherings, laser coaching, and professional editing; transition to the Writing Practice community for regular writing, peer editing, and skill-building workshops; or resume your work without additional support. The path you choose is up to you.
Applications are now being accepted. Space is limited.
Enrollment is limited to 10 participants and is by invitation only to ensure a well-matched community of peers. Apply today.
Meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesday1:30 — 3:00 PM Eastern
Tuition: $1,000 per month
Minimum six-month commitment.
Are you ready to stand out?
Are you interested in learning more about how you can give voice to your BIG idea and differentiate yourself from your fellow consultants? Book a 25-minute exploratory call. I’ll answer your questions and help you determine your best next steps.