Who am I?

Helen Deverell

Hello!
I’m Helen Deverell,

An internal communications practitioner, strategic consultant and workshop leader who is passionate about helping internal communicators to shape, deliver and facilitate impactful communication that works in the real world.

I’m all about creating IC with impact. I know sometimes it can be a struggle to prove the value of internal communications, or to create content that both informs and inspires employees – I know, because I’ve been in-house myself. I founded Helen Deverell Communications to take the experience I’ve honed over more than a decade in the industry, and to bring my clients some creative thinking with tangible outcomes.

Over the years I’ve worked with dozens of organisations, and I understand what it’s like – and what it takes – to build relationships with stakeholders, to deliver under pressure, and to measure the value of what you’re doing. Now I provide support to senior internal communicators looking for help to deliver on their strategy. I am a trusted pair of hands to develop the direction and the team skills necessary for modern employee communications.

In my time as an internal communicator, I’ve seen the perception of our profession transform from broadcast messaging and channels to where it sits now: providing strategic advice to senior leaders. It’s been exciting to be a part of that. I truly believe IC pros make a real difference to people’s lives by helping them to find their purpose at work, and we’re now able to demonstrate the contribution we make to business success.

My promise to you

I’ll listen to you to understand the challenges you’re facing.

I’ll work with you to find solutions that work for you and your organisation.

I’ll be open, honest and transparent.

I’ll pay meticulous attention to detail.

I’ll share with you the knowledge I’ve obtained over 12 years of working with more than 60 organisations.

I’ll do what I say I will, when I say I will.

I’ll help you to measure your impact and build your business case for IC.

Strategist, writer, charity champion

I’ve been fortunate to help influence the growth of internal communications practice through my work on the CIPR Inside Committee, as a Board Director of the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC), and as a recognised industry award judge. I help to train internal communicators in writing and editing skills – a much-needed skill that’s undervalued in IC! – and I speak at and help organise industry events.

I also work closely with several charities including CoppaFeel!, Breast Cancer Now, and the British Heart Foundation.

Whether it’s charity work, strategic consultancy, or getting my hands dirty and acting as an additional in-house resource, I pride myself in delivering internal communications in high definition: detailed, engaging, effective.

helen volunteering

“Helen’s passion for her profession shines through very clearly and she manages to combine her deep knowledge of internal communications with a mix of pragmatism and fresh thinking. She is a delight to work with and has a high level of integrity.”

Richard Fitzmaurice, TMF Group