Dory Bertsche

Dory Bertsche is a seasoned facilitator and executive coach with more than 30 years of experience helping professionals at all levels communicate with clarity, confidence, and strategic intent. She brings deep expertise in business writing, logical structuring, storytelling, presence, sales, and critical thinking—enabling clients to elevate their influence and drive meaningful results.
Known for her sharp thinking and pragmatic approach, Dory specializes in building capabilities that bridge communication skill gaps and accelerate professional growth. She helps individuals and teams craft compelling messages, deliver them with credibility and authenticity, and tailor their communications to specific business objectives – from winning support for ideas to navigating complex stakeholder environments.
As a former Communications Specialist at McKinsey & Company, Dory has firsthand experience in guiding high-stakes communications. She understands how to structure complex information for impact and how to equip professionals with the tools to lead conversations, shape decisions, and move ideas forward in fast-paced, high-pressure contexts.

Training Experience

Dory has designed and facilitated learning experiences for clients across professional services, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology, media, energy, and the public sector. Her work spans communication excellence, sales effectiveness, and leadership development. Representative clients include:

·      BCG
·      Capital One
·      National Science Foundation
·      Wells Fargo
·      GE Healthcare
·      Prudential
·      KPMG
·      Merrill Lynch
·      MIT Lincoln Labs
·      NBC
·      Brookfield Assets
·      Procter & Gamble
·      Meta
·      Starbucks
·      Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Business Experience

Dory began her career in accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers before transitioning to corporate communications at MCI Telecommunications. She began her leadership development journey as a Communications Specialist at McKinsey & Company, where she supported both consulting teams and client executives. As an independent consultant, Dory supported Accenture’s Human Resources team in developing and executing internal marketing and communications strategies. Dory is a published author, with writing featured in The McKinsey Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, and Training Industry.

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University
• Master of Arts in English from New York University
• The Life Coach School coaching certification