Change with Conviction

Turning complex change into stories that drive action.

Stories That Move People

Make Change Land

I help leaders and teams turn strategy into stories people understand, believe in, and act on.

Executive

Comms Partner

I help leaders align stakeholders, build buy-in for complex initiatives, and deliver high-impact presentations with clarity, confidence, and compelling stories.

Employee Engagement & Data Storytelling

I turn employee engagement results into clear insights, actionable strategies, and tailored plans that inspire ownership and drive meaningful change.

Presentation

Rescue

I transform complex information into sharp, persuasive, and visually compelling presentations that make your message clear, confident, and impossible to ignore.

Collaborate. Align. Deliver.

Who I Work With

I work with teams and leaders who need clarity, strategy, and communication that inspire alignment, build trust, and move people to act.

1

Internal comms teams that need senior-level support to deliver complex programs behind the scenes.

2

Consultancies that want polished, persuasive decks and clear narratives from someone who understands both in-house and client-side perspectives.

3

Transformation leaders guiding their teams through change and looking for a strategic communications partner who can turn complexity into conviction.

4

Executives who know their message matters and want to make sure it lands with clarity and impact.

What Collaboration Looks Like

Every engagement follows a structured, collaborative approach that drives clarity, alignment, and impact.

Step 1

Understand What's at Stake

Every project begins with understanding your goals, the behaviors that drive success, and the blockers standing in the way. This clarity shapes everything that follows.

Step 2

Map the Gap

I assess where you are now versus where you need to be, then design a practical bridge that fits, whether that means simplifying complexity, reframing a program, or uncovering the real story in your data.

Step 3

Design for Engagement

I work alongside leaders and change teams to build communication and storytelling solutions that drive understanding, alignment, and measurable business results.

About Me

I’m Esther Smith, founder of ES People & Change.


For more than 15 years, I’ve led internal communications and change programs for global and FTSE-listed organizations. I’ve partnered with brands including Hitachi Rail, JLL, Suntory Global Spirits, KeolisAmey Docklands, UL Solutions, and others, helping leaders cut through complexity and communicate change that people understand and believe in.

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If you need a partner who can help your story land, align your teams, and move your strategy forward, get in touch.

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