About me
Words have always been my entry point into the world – I used to read dictionaries as a child – but over time, I’ve become more interested in what words can do:
how they build trust, attract funding, shape policy, and mobilise action.
With a First Class degree in Modern Languages from Oxford University, a dozen years of work experience in organisations, then over a decade leading Phenomenal Words, I work at the intersection of communication and sustainability.
My clients are active in the fields of:
circular economy, tourism, festivals, corporate responsibility, finance, industry, social enterprise and the arts — people doing important work who need to articulate their message clearly, confidently and convincingly in English.
I help my clients to:
- clarify their message
- translate complex ideas for international audiences
- prepare for panels, presentations, public speaking – or simply for a meeting
- refine thought leadership and online presence
- identify stories to tell to support their cause – often easier for an outsider.
My background spans executive roles, deputy cultural attaché and chief-of-staff roles, NGO and corporate environments, startups, being an independent facilitator, lecturer and keynote speaker: this gives me insight into both strategic decision-making and operational reality. I understand language – and organisations.
At heart, I am motivated by the transition toward a less wasteful and more humane economy and society. Supporting those who are building it – and helping their voices be heard internationally – is a natural extension of my work.
Why ‘Phenomenal Words’?
Beyond the phonetic link with my first name, Phoebe, because words matter. They shape perception and imagination, build trust and determine whether ideas are heard.
I help internationally active professionals express themselves clearly and convincingly — in English — through coaching, sparring and strategic communication support.
If you would like your message to carry further, I look forward to working with you.