Delivering strategic communications to make your organisation shine.
Helping organisations achieve their objectives through clear communication.
With over 20 years' experience as a communications professional, I can help you with...
Change Communications
Need to tell a changing story?
Change is unsettling, and yet inevitable if organisations are to survive - especially today. Let me show you how a clear narrative, and ability to listen, can bring your stakeholders with you on the journey.
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At Christian Aid I delivered a global external communications plan during a major strategic review and change process - using my calm collaborative approach to keep colleagues, supporters & donors on board. I'm now working with some Church of England Dioceses as they navigate significant change.
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My blog article for Albright Special explores why good storytelling is crucial in change.
Communications Strategy
Not sure how to update your communications strategy?
Can't see the wood for the trees? I can hold the big strategic picture, whilst honing in on what is needed for a particular project.
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I can deliver you a plan to tell the right story, to the right audience, via the right channels, at the right time.
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I helped Refugee Action's Good Practice and Partnerships team refresh their communication strategy when Covid hit, and led a complete review and refresh of Christian Aid's Brand Strategy that went on to influence the new global strategy. Whilst chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland's media group I led a media plan that influenced the 2009 Climate Change (Scotland) Act.
Copywriting
Need a complex message turned into engaging copy?
I've 20+ years' experience of writing for newspapers, magazine and websites, and enjoy the challenge of turning complex ideas into engaging copy, on deadline.
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I've been published in national and weekly newspapers and Christian Aid Magazine.
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More recently, I've written speeches and content for both not-for-profit and corporate clients through Albright Special, fundraising reports for United Bible Societies. and copy for Leprosy Mission International's new website.
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I've also carried out a verbal brand edit on copy for OMF's magazine Billions.