Retained advisory and mentoring gives you experienced communications judgement alongside your existing team – without creating a permanent role. It’s for organisations that want strategic continuity, a trusted sounding board, and the confidence that communications decisions are being made well.
A strategy is in place and needs steady guidance to embed it well
A period of change or complexity requires careful judgement
You have someone responsible for communications but would value an experienced sounding board
You need senior cover for an interim period
Leaders want confidence that communications choices are sound
Experienced judgement on strategy and priorities
Keeping activity aligned with strategy and ensuring effort is directed where it will have most impact.
Sharper messaging and content
Feedback, narrative sharpening, and ensuring communications are clear, consistent, and well considered.
Support for leaders and stakeholders
Thinking through sensitive issues, stakeholder reactions, and appropriate next steps with confidence.
Building internal capability
Mentoring junior colleagues, advising on roles and responsibilities, and helping teams work more consistently.
Over time, the effect is cumulative: clearer priorities, steadier progress, reduced pressure on leaders, and a team that communicates with greater confidence.
Book a discovery call to talk through whether retained advisory is the right fit for you.