I am a communications consultant and coach with over a decade’s worth of experience in the cultural sector

Hands on, flexible and realistic, I enjoy working with creative, collaborative and socially-engaged people and organisations

communications

I help my clients to tell the story of who they are, what they do and why it matters

some of the things I can help with:

  • advice on all aspects of media engagement

  • crisis communications

  • developing comms plans and strategies

  • generating ideas for content and coverage

  • copy for websites, newsletters and reports

  • long term press office support

coaching

I support my clients to define their goals, overcome challenges, and build their self awareness

through coaching we could focus on:

  • career development and direction

  • navigating relationships in the workplace

  • improving focus and motivation

  • understanding and dealing with organisational dynamics

  • personal development and growth

  • exploring values and opportunities

my experience

I specialise in culture, architecture and design, and the non-profit sector. I’m used to working in different ways to give my clients the support that best suits them - that might mean collaborating on a specific project, or working together on a longer term basis.

My current and recent communications clients include esea contemporary, Emil Eve Architects, Queer Britain, Art Fund, muf architecture / art, We are here Venice, Beckford’s Tower, Birmingham Museums Trust and the Scottish Comedy Agency.

As a coach I have a particular interest in working with early and mid career creatives, supporting them to build a working life that feels meaningful and sustainable.

Before setting up as an independent consultant in 2016, I was the Press + PR Manager at the Design Museum, and previous to that worked in the press office of Royal Museums Greenwich and at the TV, radio and live production agency Avalon.

I am one of the organisers of Culture Comms, a non-profit conference for communications professionals in the cultural sector.

I live and work between Donegal, Belfast, Glasgow and London, and alongside my communications and coaching work practice as a qualified counsellor.