Want to tell your story clearly, connect with your audiences and handle the spotlight with ease?
I can help.
With 20+ years working as a journalist and a trained coach, I help leaders and teams find, shape and share the stories that journalists actually want, and deliver them with confidence.
From PR strategy and press releases to media interview training, I make it easier for you to get seen, get heard and get results.
What I Do
Strategic communications that actually work.
I help organisations raise their profile, income, and impact through strategy, training and internal comms that make people stop, listen, and act.
I offer four core services:
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PR Strategy: Turn your story into a clear, results-driven PR plan that gets you noticed.
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PR Training: Learn to spot what’s newsworthy, pitch with precision, and build lasting media relationships.
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Media Training: Speak with clarity and confidence when the cameras roll or the questions get tough.
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Internal Comms for Change: Communicate change with empathy, consistency, and calm, keeping your teams informed and engaged.
“Olivia made the day really engaging and has a lovely relaxed manner, as well as great media industry knowledge. Everyone left with so much more confidence - the growth throughout the session was quite amazing.”
Caroline Gardner, co-founder Quality Matters, Dublin
Why work with me
Journalist-led comms with a coach’s touch.
With 20 years in journalism and communications, including Al Jazeera, Sky News, Reuters and The Irish Independent. I know what makes a story land. I combine newsroom insight with hands-on strategy and facilitative coaching to help you:
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Find and frame stories that get noticed.
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Deliver your message with clarity and confidence.
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Build in-house comms capacity that lasts.
When you work with me, you don’t just get a plan - you get the tools, mindset, and confidence to deliver it.
“Olivia's training helped me to understand many important aspects of Media Relations. She catered for my level of expertise and shaped the material to suit my role in the organisation. It was personalised and she made new concepts easy to understand. She is very approachable, flexible and wants you to get the most out of the training."
Roisin Coyle, Dublin Northwest Partnership
Who I Work With
Leaders who want more impact and less noise.
I work with:
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CEOs and senior leaders who want to build their profile and presence.
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Comms and marketing teams who want to strengthen their media results.
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Nonprofits and advocacy groups who want to raise awareness and influence change.
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HR and change leaders who need clear internal comms through transformation.
