julian@stratcomm.co.uk
+44 (0) 7739 435 661

Making words better

I make words better. The phrase comes from one of my daughters. My delight in it isn’t only that of a proud dad, though. It’s also an editor’s appreciation of something expressed clearly and boldly. These qualities characterise my editing and writing for organisations. What they do and know is complex. Expressing it can’t be.

High stakes

I help organisations with high-stakes communication. The stakes are high because this kind of communication goes to the most important audiences – investors, customers, colleagues, government and the public.

High-stakes communication calls for high-intensity editing, writing and advice. I emphasise getting to the point as fast as possible, since we are all distracted and short of time.

The real point

I work strenuously to identify the real point – the one the audience must absorb if they are to get the overall message. This means engaging deeply with underlying ideas.

It also requires scrutinising the message intently – word by word, sentence by sentence.

During my long career (over 30 years’ high-level international experience as an editor/writer, consultant and coach) I’ve enjoyed bringing this rigorous approach to many types of material. These include:

Please get in touch to discuss your project – I relish new challenges!

Benefiting society

My expertise is in finance and business – particularly debt capital markets, sustainable finance, equity research and treasury management, though I’ve also covered the broader areas of banking, derivatives and management consulting. I hold a distinction-grade Executive MBA.

I am also committed to social enterprise and using financial techniques to benefit society. I am the founder of Green Bonds UK and LendLocal, as well as a member of the first cohort of Finance Innovation Lab Fellows.

Let’s talk

Julian Lewis

julian@stratcomm.co.uk

+44 (0) 7739 435 661