Hi, I'm JO

In 2015, with years of training thousands of people around the world, in companies large and small – helping people communicate better than they thought possible – the idea of blending all my years of Leadership Communication Training and Corporate Strategy into an agile space led me to note down some words on a page that epitomise my work.

activate,
cultivate,
elevate,
innovate,
captivate,
motivate.

On that page, VATE was born.

Why?

Because our words count.

Because effective communication is fundamental to our wellbeing and our success.
Because communication is a skill we can all master.

Above all, I believe when more of us communicate with clarity and confidence, more of us will thrive.

What I do

I listen and observe, before guiding and coaching.
My engagements are varied, and improving communication in different styles of organizations takes a flexible approach.

For some, it’s about boosting communication skills. For others, it’s about strengthening their women’s voices, or developing a strategic communication plan.

How I work

At the intersection of Strategy and Communication, I plug myself into your team, extending your skillset into the comms space. Auditing your communication efforts is often a starting point to deeply understand your specific needs.

I run workshops and trainings, coach team members 1on1 to build their skills – all in alignment with your organization’s goals - addressing issues and refining solutions. Sometimes, a customised webinar for your staff is what's called for. Other times it’s individual coaching, or a custom in-house training program.

My approach is flexible and I let my client's needs determine our partnership.