“I've had the privilege of knowing Esther since the very beginning of HubDot in 2013.
Esther was one of our very first storytellers and over the years she has become an unwavering presence in our community, always sharing her knowledge, building connections and wholeheartedly supporting our mission to bring people together through storytelling.
A year ago, we asked Esther to come on board as a consultant to help us refine our vision for HubDot’s commercial products and offerings, as well as our core strategic direction.
Her impact has been profound.
Working with Esther has been nothing short of transformative, both for HubDot and for me as its founder. She has this incredible gift for taking the most abstract, half-formed ideas and turning them into clear, actionable plans. Her ability to distil information, focus on what matters and bring clarity to every step is extraordinary. Esther has helped me hold onto the essence, the magic of HubDot, while shaping it into offerings that resonate in the business world.
Esther has shown me how to nurture the soul of our work while guiding me toward a sustainable model for growth. She has empowered me in ways I never anticipated - bringing clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of purpose to everything we do. Thanks to Esther, I look at HubDot through a whole new lens.
On a personal level, Esther is simply a beautiful human - driven, empathetic and full of integrity. I’m endlessly grateful for her friendship and the transformative impact she’s had on my journey with HubDot”.
Simona Barbieri - Founder & Creative Director | HubDot
“Esther is that rare breed of communications professional, in that she grasps the bigger picture, can distil the complex into well-written, understandable prose and is a deadline devotee. Her strategic planning, writing and creative thinking are always top drawer, and she is an absolute pleasure to work with - being life-aware, wholly reliable, and a great team player, with excellent project management skills”.
Julian Walker - CEO | Instinctif Partners
“Instantly effective is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Esther. I hired her as a freelance consultant in 2019 to lead the communication strategy for CWT’s largest technology transformation, impacting 8,500 colleagues.
In our three-plus years of working together, she successfully delivered the communications for this and seven further change projects. Esther’s unique; a strategic thinker who isn’t afraid to ask questions, advise and influence senior executives, and who excels at getting things done. Her ability to get up to speed, build relationships, and add value from the very start was impressive and vital in projects with rigorous timelines and a high level of cross-functional interconnection. I regularly received praise from my peers regarding her contributions. She is a talented writer who knows how to articulate complex change into powerful, effective plans and content designed to resonate with every audience.
Esther always acted with the highest level of integrity, and I trusted her implicitly. Plus, her genuine interest in, and empathy for, the people around her made her a pleasure to work with and helped her deliver results. Esther’s communications expertise would be an asset to any project, and I hope we have the opportunity to work together again in future”.
Richard Thompson - VP, Global Internal Communications & Culture | CWT
“Esther has provided us with much-needed support and extra capacity during a particularly busy period, working across a range of client campaigns and projects. Her ability to deliver impactful communication strategies and high-quality copy for client change initiatives has been invaluable. Esther is a trusted partner - I highly recommend her to anyone in need of outstanding communications expertise”.
Victoria Lewis-Stephens – Managing Director | Instinctif Partners
“I just wanted to say how much I’ve loved working with you over the past two years. You truly are the best change communications expert I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! Your dedication to the project was inspiring, and I really appreciated your good humour and positivity. It made such a difference to the work environment, especially during those early days of pandemic. Your professionalism and hard work have been key to our success, thank you again for everything”.
Sara Robertson - Head of Business Change | CWT
“Working with Esther is a pleasure. Her informed and thoughtful approach to communication is matched by a deep understanding of how to connect with people, especially during times of significant change and uncertainty. Esther consistently demonstrates both strategic expertise and a genuine empathy for those on the receiving end of communications. Don’t hesitate to draw on Esther’s expertise – she’s an invaluable asset to any project”.
Paul Diggins - Head of Internal Communications | Direct Line Group
“Esther played an instrumental role in the success of Unilever’s transition to a centralised travel programme and the introduction of a new corporate travel management company. Her expertise in change communications was evident in the global strategy she developed and her calm and collaborative approach fostered trusting relationships throughout the organisation, and quickly made her a critical member of our team.
Esther’s communication skills and partnerships were key drivers of our project's success, but so was her authenticity and kindness - she was an absolute pleasure to work with”.
Mark Blatchford - Global Travel, Meetings & Events Director | Unilever
“Esther is one of those rare gems you come across occasionally in the corporate communications world who is the complete package. Her attention to detail, expertise in communication strategy and tactics and her outstanding eye for surfacing an issue is second to no-one. All of that and a bubbly personality to match. Esther was a joy to work with and if you get the chance to meet with her - take it! She's a real asset to any business. I loved working with her”.
Ellie Wallace - Head of Internal Communications | Lloyds Banking Group