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Communication support for teams under pressure

Most organisations don't actually have a communications problem. They have a clarity problem.

Leaders aren't aligned, managers don't know what to say, teams are pulling in different directions. The strategy makes sense in the boardroom but nowhere else. That's where we come in.

Beaumont works with senior leaders and teams to navigate moments of pressure with confidence, credibility, and control.
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The problem we solve

What happens when communication breaks down under pressure? Messages contradict each other, Teams become uncertain. Employees fill gaps with rumours. Trust erodes faster than you can fix it.

Beaumont exists to steady that moment. We help leaders say the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

Services

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Crisis management and reputation protection

When scrutiny is intense and mistakes are costly, we help leaders respond with authority and composure. Before, during, and after.
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Leadership and manager communications

Difficult conversations and key leadership moments. What a leader says - and how they say it - changes what people believe.
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Change and transformation

People don't fear change. They fear sudden change. We help them understand what's changing, why it matters, and answer the "so what?"
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Building high performing teams

Strong teams communicate well under pressure. We help teams build trust, challenge constructively, and perform when expectations are high.
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Internal comms strategy and clarity

Internal communications should be straightforward, purposeful, and cut through noise. We'll help you build a strategy that connects.
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Executive advisory and counsel

Trusted, confidential support for senior leaders navigating complex decisions, sensitive situations, or moments of personal pressure. We provide clear thinking, challenge, and perspective when judgement matters most.
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How we work

We don't believe in jargon, templates, or generics. We work in real situations, with real people, that need a real response.

You'll notice we:
  • Ask harder questions than you might expect
  • Tell you what we think, not what we think you want to hear
  • Focus on what will actually move people - not just what sounds good
  • Treat your communications and team like it matters (because it does)

Who we work with

We work with global corporates, regulated industries, and fast-moving innovation startups facing moments of pressure, complexity, or change.

From crisis to transformation. Frontline teams to the board.

The common thread: leaders who need communication that works.

News, ramblings, thoughts

We write and talk about what actually works in communications, not just what sounds good. Catch up with our latest thinking.
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Let's talk

If you are facing a moment where communication really matters, we would love to help you think it through.
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Deborah brings a wide range of skills to her work. She works on everything from ideas, to content creation, to website governance.

She is dedicated to helping clients meet the communications challenges brought about by today’s fast-paced, multi-media world. She’s partnered with clients from many different industries tackling a variety of content assessment and strategy, social media and community management and site transition projects.

Deborah Menikoff

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Ilona Tofahrn-Flint

Ilona has over 15 years’ design experience working for both multi-national companies and agencies in London.

From designing magazines, to logo and branding, to communications materials and presentations – whatever the brief, Ilona relishes a challenge. She always offers a different view, introducing fresh ideas and novel design solutions that elevate any project she works on.

Although originally from Germany, she is proud to have lived in the UK long enough to call herself an English Rose! Ilona hates clip art and comic sans (who doesn’t? 😊)
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Elissa Bertot

Elissa is on a mission to help clients build a brand they’re proud of. Drawing on 15 years’ experience in communications, branding and marketing, she mixes brand strategy with change management to transform the way organisations communicate, internally and externally.

A true word nerd, she combines strategy with creativity to develop messages and content that engage audiences across industries.

Elissa bridges the gap between public and private sectors, working with corporations, non-profits, NGOs and social impact startups alike. As an experienced speaker and trainer, she uses her expertise to empower clients and organisations to drive change and tell stories that inspire action.
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Laura Hurst

Having cut her teeth in the print industry (and has the paper cuts to prove it), Laura now has over twelve years' experience as a graphic designer, with a focus on branding and publication design.

Laura combines professionalism with fun and creativity, and loves drawing inspiration from the world around her. Her favourite part of the design process is getting to know the client, deeply understanding their needs and motivations. This, she believes, is the basis of great design.

Outside of work Laura can be found pursuing quite a few different hobbies, including knitting, painting and most recently, rollerskating.
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Amanda Pierce

Amanda is a senior communications and change advisor with extensive experience working alongside high-profile leaders and organisations on strategy, reputation, and decision-making. She has held senior leadership roles both in consultancy and in-house, including as UK CEO of Burson-Marsteller.

Amanda is particularly trusted for her judgement and ability to cut through complexity - she is known for one of the best “sniff tests” in the business. She takes a calm, considered approach to situations, particularly those which are sensitive, fast-moving, or ambiguous.

She has worked across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, food, natural resources, and manufacturing – often in environments shaped by regulation, public opinion, and competing stakeholder expectations. She understands that progress depends not only on strong strategy, but also on how people feel informed, involved, and confident in their role.

A scientist by training, Amanda values evidence as well as emotion when it comes to communicating. She is known as a trusted sounding board who can help leaders think clearly, act decisively, and lead with confidence.
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Imogen Hitchcock MCIPR

Imogen is a senior communications consultant who has spent her career helping individuals, teams, and organisations navigate complex change - transforming strategy into stories that inspire, engage, and motivate.

Not one to shy away from asking the tough questions, she combines curiosity with a strong focus on outcomes. Imogen believes in the power of “normal not formal” language: clear, simple communication, free from corporate jargon. She thrives when elevating the mundane, the technical, or the difficult into content that’s influential, powerful, and human.

Imogen has experience across the public and private sectors in high-profile and fast-paced environments where clarity, credibility, and agility matter. She supports and coaches leaders and practitioners to develop well-defined narratives that build confidence, aid decision making, and drive action. She cares deeply about fairness, transparency, and helping others to feel part of the process.

She loves cheese, wonderful writing, rugby, and the Archers.