narrative + voice
What is the power of your voice?
It is so much more than what you say.
Your voice is the most powerful tool you have. It’s the cornerstone to building + owning a powerful narrative.
Your voice is a multi-dimensional expression of your values, your gifts, your dreams, + your potential.
Your voice is how you show up in the world: how you talk to yourself in hard moments;
how you connect to + inspire others; + how you impact the world around you.
Cultivating your voice requires a deep relationship with self through mindful awareness + self-trust.
It calls for courage, connection with your values, + a commitment to showing up in alignment.
This is how your voice becomes most powerful + resonant.
This is true whether you’re a global leader delivering a speech before thousands,
an organization seeking to make a strong footprint in a crowded sector, or
just starting out in your career, dreaming of how to make a mark.
our work together: individuals
Own your story. Understand + articulate your “why.” Refresh your bio on paper or in-person, for job interviews, speaking opportunities, or simply for yourself. Weave a clear, compelling narrative that connects seemingly “random” dots to express yourself more fully or for sector switching.
Build your presence. Take up + hold the space you deserve. Modulate your energy + deepen awareness of your positionality so you can wield it thoughtfully. Understand how your tone, pace, + pauses amplify impact how you’re received. Become aware of ticks + habits. Get comfortable + grounded in your own skin. Improve your posture + physicality to lend power to your voice.
Nail hard conversations. Sharpen your communications skills + comfort with communication in general. Get clear on what you mean + say it. Find the words to articulate boundaries at work or in your personal life. Practice non-violent communication. Find the right framing for something very delicate or complex.
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Jess works with clients in 3-6+ month stretches, designing creative sessions tailored to your goals. Sessions integrate mindfulness meditation, reflection + writing exercises, outside-the-box creativity work, + reading + discussion of narrative or leadership development frameworks. Jess’ approach creates a supportive container for self-inquiry, candor, + humor so you can get to the root of blocks + find a clear path forward. Read more about Jess.
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our work together: institutions
Amplify your leadership voice. For organizational leadership looking articulate their voice vis-a-vis organizational voice. Compel donors + mobilize greater resources. Inspire + engage team members. Drive greater organizational visibility + credibility. Define + own your “leadership” internally + externally.
Vision bold external communications. Become a thought leader. Envision a strategy that is audacious, compelling, + helps to drive the effectiveness of your overall work. Make a strong footprint in a crowded sector. Hone your organizational voice. Ensure you are seen + heard in the right places.
Building a strong communications team. Attract + retain the right talent. Establish systems + processes that work best for you + which you can build upon sustainably.
Level up internal communications. Align internal communications with mission, vision, + values. Understand the power of strong internal communications to build positive culture, engage + retain talent, + drive overall organizational health. Prepare for + navigate a leadership transition effectively + mindfully.
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Jess works with clients on project and retainer bases, offering nimble support for urgent and long-term issues alike. Jess has led global strategic communications for non-profits, UN agencies, + philanthropies. She’s been a trusted advisor to changemakers for years. She has executed every facet of communications work there is, built effective systems to amplify the work + cultivated strong communications teams.