Our story starts here
You are in the right place my friend. I see you. I hear you. I understand.
Your Business
Yours is a small to medium sized business in London or a county in the South East of England.
It’s not a start-up business, scrambling around in the early stages.
Things are stable, but they could be more fruitful.
You are dissatisfied with external agencies that demand much but deliver little.
You want your business to grow, to punch with (or above) the big boys and girls.
You want your business to be committed to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility.
Your business’s Marketing & Sales, HR, and Community Engagement strategies could align better.
You
You are a passionate Founder or Leader in London or the South East of England.
You have a compelling personal story that people should know.
You’re committed to the role you play in your business.
Or perhaps, it’s time for you to step away. For you. For others - Is there a plan for how?
It’s possible that you are at risk of burning out.
You’re frustrated with one-time customers or a disengaged team.
You feel alone.
You’re sick of toxic marketing bullsh*t, social media noise and bad advice.
You feel like no-one is taking care of YOU.
You need not fear leaving a legacy of unfulfilled potential.
Today is an opportunity to celebrate humanity through your work by sharing your experiences - building a positive future for the world and being PART of the system. If it’s a “Hell, Yes!”, please read on…
About Me
Some might call me a Fractional Executive, Fairy Godmother or Non-Executive Director.
I call myself a Story Strategist.
My experience over 20 years spans the four key areas that I think a good, healthy, ambitious and purposeful business should focus on:
Marketing & Sales
Team Engagement
Customer Loyalty
Community Care
Why am I here?
I have been working with storytelling and narrative for decades.
I started my adult life learning about the Theatre, Art & Design, Literature, Psychotherapy, and Cultural Theory.
I come to you now with a unique combination of hands-on experience and networks in the worlds of Marketing, Communications, PR, User Experience, Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility.
I’ve worked in a wide range of professional environments - Corporate, Charity, Government and The Arts.
I have worked in Start-Ups and hundred-year-old businesses.
I’ve held senior positions in Marketing and as a Trustee, Director and Consultant as well as having been an Assistant and Dogsbody. I am now a business owner.
I have written two papers and spoken on panels about Corporate Social Responsibility and have university qualifications in Graphic Design, Cultural Theory & Sociology and Art History.
I cost the same as a junior member of staff, but have more experience than many managers.
Together, we can do this.
Storytelling has been the most effective way through history to engage people. Let’s unearth, craft and share your most beautiful stories… by listening to others and making sure others listen to you.
I am not for you if…
You are at the helm of a big organisation where it’s difficult for the left hand to talk to the right.
You are scared to admit to vulnerabilities, a pivot or a bigger-picture “system change” that is needed buy that you may not be able to create on your own.
You prefer to outsource thousands a month to external Marketing, Branding, PR, HR, Market Research, Sponsorship and Events agencies, Learning and Development and Wellbeing activation and coaches to get stuff done in silo. Because you think it’s easier for everyone.
You are not prepared to let down your guard and give your people a bit more of the authentic “you”. What will the neighbours say??
You do not have the space or time to listen - no, REALLY listen - to your employees, customers and community.
You want to grow but don’t really want to get personally involved.
What next?
Send me an email or book a call so you can tell me your story and I’ll tell you how I can help.