Ciara Pressler
Founder + Head Coach
Ciara Pressler is the founder of Pregame, a consulting industry disruptor that coaches innovators in business, nonprofit, and government on how to create their game plan and level up their team. The Pregame approach to professional development goes beyond buzzwords and short-term skill sets to teach people how to think strategically and act entrepreneurially.
When it comes to content, Ciara can’t stop/won’t stop: she’s the author of Game Plan: Achieve Your Goals in Life, Career, and Business and Exit Stage Right: The Career Change Handbook for Performers; creator and host of webseries Portland Tea Party, The Audience, and Work/Life on Digital Trends; and has published 100+ business articles in The Huffington Post and as editor of Pregame Magazine.
Pregame was born from Ciara’s first business, Pressler Collaborative, an NYC-based marketing and PR firm working with startups and creative professionals in arts & culture, entertainment, media, real estate, tech, finance, fitness, and beyond. Previously, Ciara led marketing and membership for Gen Art, a national organization supporting emerging artists in fashion, film, art, and music, with sponsors including Acura, American Express, Diageo, Equinox, New York magazine, Time Warner Cable, and many more.
Ciara has co-created professional development programs for dozens of organizations, including Conde Nast, Hearst, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, MTV, A&E Networks, Travel Portland, the City of Portland, Hillsboro Hops, and the Portland Trail Blazers.
As an advocate for sustainable entrepreneurship and growth, Ciara is a member of the Oregon Governor’s Racial Justice Council Economic Sub-Committee, and board member of Business for a Better Portland, Sport Oregon, and PitchBlack.
Fans
"From the first moment, we knew we were in the right hands. Ciara completely molded the perfect image that we were able to put out to the public."
Richard, Real Estate Entrepreneur, New York
“To simply say that Ciara knows what she’s talking about is an absolute understatement. She has an unmitigated command for and knowledge of marketing solutions and effective strategies.
She’s that savvy superhero who’s going to come in, find where your productivity gold mine is hiding, and draw an exact map for you to find it. Her unparalleled professionalism and excitement for excellence are infectious.”
Lisa, Design Firm, New York
“Ciara really helps to bring clarity to your business goals and strategy especially when it comes to creating a plan. We have worked with her on numerous occasions and every time Ciara has brought professionalism and a great sense of humor coupled with a strong business sense. I highly recommend her."