Hi, I’m Richard. I’m on a mission to help people and businesses communicate with confidence.

I have worked in journalism, PR and communications for 20 years. During that time, I have media trained and advised CEOs, developed and delivered multi-channel communication campaigns, and gained extensive national and international coverage. I have developed communication strategies to defend the reputation of businesses and allow them control the narrative even at times of crisis.

I’ve managed, written and edited a multitude of corporate publications, from annual reports to research summaries. My approach is always to set out a clear and compelling story which builds trust and confidence.

Outside of work, I’ve put my communication skills to the ultimate test, by writing and performing my own, five-star-rated storytelling theatre shows. I wrote a popular blog which had over 100,000 views, and recently started a communications Substack newsletter, Richard Purnell is Writing.

I support businesses in three ways:

1. Corporate storytelling, strategy and writing

2. Writing and presentation skills training

3. PR and communications coaching for professionals.

If you have any communications challenges, or opportunities you wish to maximise, please get in touch.