R 2 R

RISK TO RESILIENCE

Supporting clients navigate complex scenarios through clear, effective communication.

Begin a confidential conversation

ABOUT RISK TO RESILIENCE​

R2R advisors support individuals and organizations facing complex decisions and scenarios where clarity, judgment, and communication matter. At R2R, we help clients think carefully, communicate clearly, and move forward with confidence, particularly in moments of uncertainty, transition, or heightened responsibility.

Our work is rooted in experience rather than theory. We partner with individual leaders, boards, academics, and professionals to shape effective communication and achieve outcomes that align with their values and long-term goals. Whether preparing for a negotiation, guiding a sensitive conversation, interviewing, speaking at a conference, or addressing a board or community, we work with you to clarify your thinking, sharpen your message, and communicate in ways that are understood and lead to results. By aligning judgment, language, and intent, we help ensure that important decisions are conveyed with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At R2R, we believe that the value of an idea lies not only in its merit but in its ability to be understood, accepted, and acted upon. Insight without clarity remains passive; judgment without communication fails to lead.

Learn More

WHAT WE DO?

R2R advisors partner with public and private organizations, schools, leadership teams, academics, and individuals facing complex challenges. Whether responding to immediate risk or planning for long-term resilience, our work is defined by discretion, trust, and practical wisdom.

Learn More

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FOUNDER'S BIO

YEGI HAYERI, Ph.D.

Dr. Yegi Hayeri is the founder of R2R Strategy Consultants. With more than three decades of experience, she works with public and private sector leaders, boards, and individuals navigating complex decisions where clear judgment and effective communication are essential. Her work focuses on helping clients communicate with purpose to achieve desired outcomes.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Hayeri has advised and briefed diverse stakeholders, including private companies, cabinet-level officials, government agencies, and congressional staff and delegates in Washington, D.C., on the benefits, risks, and implications of emerging technologies and disruptive changes. This long-standing experience informs her ability to translate highly technical and complex issues into clear, accessible communication tailored to varied audiences and decision-making contexts.

Drawing on deep experience in leadership, education, and advisory roles, Dr. Yegi Hayeri brings a steady, disciplined approach to her work. She is recognized for her ability to clarify complex situations, ask the right questions, and help clients communicate in ways that are clear, respectful, and effective.

Dr. Hayeri holds dual Ph.D.s in disciplines that inform her analytical approach to decision-making, risk assessment, and long-term resilience. Her background enables her to assess complex scenarios holistically, anticipate downstream effects, and help clients communicate with clarity and purpose. Her practice is grounded in systematic thinking, careful preparation, and discretion. She partners closely with high-stakes clients to ensure decisions are not only sound but clearly and thoughtfully conveyed.

Wisdom and eloquence are both equally necessary, and neither can be sufficient without the other.”

– Cicero

SERVICES

Complex Decision Support

Strategic Communication and Messaging

Negotiation preparation

High-stakes speaking and presentations

HOW WE WORK

Our approach is deliberate and grounded in experience. We listen carefully, ask disciplined questions, and focus on what truly matters. We do not offer scripts or shortcuts; instead, we help clients develop language and strategy that reflect their values, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.

Learn More

CASE EXAMPLES

Navigating a High-Stakes Leadership Decision

Preparing a Sensitive Negotiation

Board-Level Communication During a Period of Change

Public and Conference Address

Supporting an individual in Professional Transition

WHEN TO CONTACT R2R

Clients typically engage R2R advisors when the stakes are high, and clarity is vital. This includes moments when:

An individual seeks guidance during a professional transition
A public or internal address must be clear, credible, and effective
A student or a scholar needs to communicate complex technical ideas clearly, whether in a conference presentation, dissertation defense, or public forum
A negotiation requires careful preparation and disciplined language
A leader must communicate a difficult or consequential message
A complex decision carries institutional, financial, or reputational risk
A critical presentation or written communication must be reviewed for clarity, coherence, and impact

In these moments, thoughtful, confidential, and unbiased preparation, along with clear communication, are not optional; they are essential.

Learn More
Begin a confidential conversation

REFERENCES

Thanks for your training on presentation. I finished a quite stressful presentation yesterday smoothly without embarrassment. I want to send you my respect and thank you for your mentorship. Hope we can have opportunities to work together again in the future.
R. Duan
Thank you for everything over the past year. You’ve introduced me to a new field that I have become passionate about, and I cannot thank you enough.
C. LaRochelle
I want to reach out to thank you for the incredibly useful workshop you taught.
B. Salagdo
I am very pleased to inform you that I did in fact receive the offer from Amazon’s Finance Department. I thought you would have like to know that our work was extremely useful during my interview.
K. Zhang
I just wanted to thank you for the entire year. I must say that I really learned a lot. I appreciate your enthusiasm and diligence.
J.J.
Dear Dr. Hayeri – I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your guidance and support. Your passion and dedication have made a significant impact on my journey. Thank you for being approachable and for creating an engaging learning environment. I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills I’ve gained.
P. Ninawe
Your name and contact information were brought up by one of our Navy NUPOC scholarship recipients as being the three most influential people in his career. The US Navy takes great pride in our future officers’ scholastic acumen, and I would like to personally thank you for being such an inspiring role model in Future Officer C.J.’s career.
Navy Program Officer
It’s probably more than a month since our conversation. I have been wanting to send you a thank you note for being so helpful and candid. Our conversation really helped me deciding the best path forward for the time being.
Sara A.
Dr. Hayeri’s expertise in decision making and risk analysis for complex systems, combined with her exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment, makes her an invaluable asset to any community and organization working with her.
Former Dean of Stevens Institute of Technology
The workshop was a huge success. Hayeri got the credit for assembling a goal-distinguished group of cutting-edge experts from the public and private sectors that participated in a series of challenging panels. Her national and international contacts are a terrific asset. (1/2)
Former PA Secretary of Transportation
This proved to be one of the leading examples of its kind throughout the nation, encouraging agencies to start researching emerging technologies. Hayeri is quick to challenge assumptions and not willing to accept findings of others without carefully looking into the supporting data. (2/2)
Former PA Secretary of Transportation

If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.

– Albert Einstein

CONTACT US