
Hi, I'm Carrie-Ann.
Communications mentor, consultant and facilitator, and a champion of compassionate leadership.
I've spent 20 years working in and around communications. I reached my first director role at 34, and I know intimately what it takes to push for a seat at the table while carrying the weight of being the person everyone relies on.
What got me through? Brilliant mentors, genuine collaboration, teamwork and learning — sometimes the hard way — to lead with compassion for myself as well as for others. That experience is what drives everything I do now.

What I believe:
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Kindness and integrity aren’t “nice to haves” — they’re the foundation of strong leadership.
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Growth should feel authentic to you, not like squeezing into someone else’s mould.
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Communicators deserve recognition as strategic leaders.
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Teams thrive when people feel supported, valued and listened to.​
These beliefs aren't just words on a page — they shape every mentoring session, every team programme, and every conversation I have with clients.
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I truly believe that with commitment, dedication & support you can achieve what you desire in your career.
Why I do this:
I've had brilliant mentors. People who helped me grow, set boundaries and step into senior roles with more confidence than I thought I had. I know what a difference that makes. And now, I get to be that person for others.
I genuinely love being in someone's corner. Whether that's an individual communications professional stepping into a more senior role, a team navigating change, or a director trying to create a kinder culture — I'm here for all of it.
My background in psychology, media studies and sociology gives me a framework for understanding how people tick — not just professionally, but as whole human beings. It's why my mentoring goes deeper than surface-level tactics, and why clients often describe the experience as genuinely transformative rather than just practically useful.
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A bit about my track record:
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Winner, Comms Hero Fearless Trailblazer Award 2024
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Former Vice-Chair, PRCA Public Sector Group
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Elected Chair of a national network of NHS communicators for four consecutive years
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Co-host, How to Take the Lead podcast
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Co-founder, AWEsome Women's Retreat
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Named in F:entrepreneur's #ialso100 — celebrating female entrepreneurs and business leaders
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Recognised in Small Business Saturday's UK #SmallBiz100
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Comms Hero Fearless Trailblazer finalist 2023
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Comms Unawards Best Comms Pro finalist 2023
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And when I'm not doing all of that...
You'll probably find me hunting for the perfect Art Deco detail, somewhere near the coast, ideally with a sea swim pencilled in. I genuinely believe that rest, joy and a bit of beauty make you a better leader — so I practise what I preach.
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I want to use my experience & learning from my career to date to nurture & empower you to thrive.
Sound like the kind of person you'd like in your corner?
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The best place to start is a free discovery call. A relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we explore what you're looking for and whether working together feels right.
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