I help CEOs and senior leaders make better communication decisions - what needs to be said, why it matters, who needs to hear it, and how, when and where to say it so it has the best chance of landing.
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It’s making sure what you say is heard, understood and acted on.
The best leaders are visible, authentic, heard and respected - by employees, customers, stakeholders, investors, partners and the wider world.
And when the stakes are high - setting direction, leading change, building confidence or navigating uncertainty - how you communicate really matters.
Who needs to hear the message? What do they need to understand, feel or do? Why does it matter to them? When is the right moment? Where will it land best? Who is the most credible person to deliver it? And how will you know it has worked?
I work alongside CEOs and senior leaders as a trusted executive communications adviser - helping you think through the whole communication challenge, not just the final piece of copy.
Because great leadership communication starts long before anyone writes the words.
Great leadership communication isn't simply about creating a polished message. It's about understanding your audience, the context and what you want to achieve - then making the right decisions about what to say, who should say it, and how and where to communicate it.
And sometimes the most valuable question is: should you say it at all?
Develop a clear, authentic leadership voice — and know when and how to use it. I help leaders define what they stand for, how they want to show up and how their communication should flex across different audiences, moments and channels.
Explore Executive Voice & PositioningTurn strategy, ambition and complexity into a story people can understand, remember and believe in - then make sure that story works for the audiences who matter.
Explore Strategic NarrativeA good message delivered to the wrong audience, at the wrong time or through the wrong channel can still fail. I help leaders make deliberate choices about how communication is delivered - and how its impact will be measured.
Explore Leadership Communications StrategyLeadership communication should do more than inform. It should create clarity, trust, belief and connection. I help leaders communicate in ways that engage people, strengthen culture and bring teams with them through change.
Explore Culture & EngagementRuth would challenge my thinking when needed, ask the questions others sometimes wouldn't, and then turn complex ideas into communication that sounded like me rather than something written for me... I knew she would always make the communication stronger without ever taking away my own voice.
Importantly, she was never afraid to speak up, to challenge, to question when she felt we needed to communicate differently. Then when we had a plan she implemented it brilliantly... I trusted Ruth implicitly and valued having her alongside me during one of the most challenging periods that I have faced as a leader.
What was truly distinctive was the engagement Ruth had already established in her own company. It really was world class in both its depth and breadth from shop floor to exec team colleagues. She brought together strategic thinking, excellent implementation and a genuine understanding of the human dynamics of organisational change.
What I particularly valued was Ruth's judgement. She brought calm, perspective and humanity to some very difficult situations. I trusted her advice and knew she would always balance the needs of the business with an understanding of how our communication would land with colleagues.
What sets Ruth apart is that she never thinks about communication simply in terms of the message. During the time we worked together, colleague engagement increased from 65% to 84% - Ruth's contribution was a hugely important part of that journey.
For almost 30 years, I've worked at the heart of businesses, advising CEOs and senior leaders, shaping corporate narratives and helping organisations communicate through change, challenge and opportunity.
Most recently, as Director of Brand, Communications and Culture, I worked closely with senior leadership — bringing together strategic thinking, sound judgement and hands-on communications experience.
That’s the experience I now bring directly to leaders and organisations through The Leadership Voice.
More about meSometimes you don’t need another agency. You need someone who can help you think. Someone who understands the business, understands leadership and can look at a communication challenge from every angle.
I can work alongside you as an executive communications adviser, sounding board and writer - whether you need support for one important moment, a defined project or an ongoing partnership.
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