When faced with a to-do list a mile long, it’s easy to forget how to prioritise your work. Instead, you just jump in head first and try to get everything…
Internal communications – also known as employee engagement or employee communications – has moved on from the days of a tatty poster on a communal noticeboard. Nowadays, employees expect to…
“Are you ready for your big presentation?” These words will either fill you with dread or anticipation. Like it or not, at some point in our careers, we’re probably going…
Turn on the news any day of the week, and you’re bound to hear about someone or something having a crisis. Business, politics, media tycoons. And what’s the thing all…
Coaching a team to victory and the leadership of a successful business have many similar attributes. It’s not about just the team, but the dynamics between individual players and how…
The importance of evaluation as part of a campaign is clear. Beforehand, it’ll help give you a benchmark. During the project, you’ll understand what’s working and what needs to change.…
The first time I was asked to develop a set of personas, I was confused. What did a person’s social standing and extra-curricular activities have to do with communications? Very…
I’ve been thinking a lot about content audit and strategy lately. More specifically (and less succinctly), I’ve been thinking about how to build a website, and the role of content,…
Effective communication isn’t simple. If it was, everyone would be doing it (you see, just there, a horrible cliché – proving the point that communication isn’t easy!) That said, there…
If you’re sitting down to write a plan – be it a communications plan, marketing, or business strategy – you probably know that there are several different elements required: you…
It happens to all of us. You know you have to write something – a report, an evaluation, a marketing document – and yet… nothing. Writer’s block, the curse of…
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 bought 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.
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? )
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 organizations 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 drive change and tell stories that inspire action.
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 the 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.
Former UK CEO of Burson-Marsteller, Amanda is known for one of the best “sniff tests” in the business. Fired up by solving complex reputation problems, she’s at her best when translating business strategy into effective communications.
In particular, she has specialized in designing and delivering global programs for the likes of Danone, Bayer, GSK, MSD, Sony, DeBeers and Kimberly-Clark. She has coached spokespeople at all levels – from CEOs down – helping them strengthen their communication skills by focusing on authenticity, clarity, and empathy.
She believes everyone has the potential to be an influencer and act as an ambassador. Just don’t challenge her to a boxing match – she’s fiercely competitive and loves winning.
Imogen is on a mission – to transform the mundane into stories that engage, inspire, and motivate.
She believes in the power of a ”normal not formal” language which is free from corporate jargon. She’s at her happiest when she’s got a plan and she’s using her experience to solve a problem. She is results-driven and constantly curious. She doesn’t shy away from asking the tough questions.
Imogen has worked in high-profile and fast-paced environments across both the public and private sector. She has trained a range of participants – from the CEO down to sales teams – in myriad communications topics. She specializes in message development, internal communications (in all its forms), and helping companies connect with their purpose.
She loves cheese, wonderful writing, rugby, and the Archers.