About
In today’s world of information overload, how will you be heard?
Jawsmith was set up in 2006 to help answer that question through trusted strategic communication advice.
About Hilary
Hilary Jeffs
Hilary is a broadcaster and strategic communications expert. She set up Jawsmith communication consultancy in 2006 and coaches organisations and individuals in media and presenting skills, executive presence and strategic media advice.
Hilary also devised and hosts the weekly podcast Experience, all about the human behaviours driving the news headlines. Hilary brings the communications insight whilst her co-host, psychologist Professor Peter Kinderman, explains why people behave the way that they do.
Before setting up Jawsmith in 2006, Hilary already had over five years’ experience of running communication training programmes as European Media Training Manager at Weber Shandwick and head of broadcast at hblmedia.
She has trained Cabinet Ministers, celebrities and senior executives from some of the UK’s, if not the world’s, largest and most respected companies, including Microsoft, Oracle, Coca-Cola, BT, Lloyd’s of London and Barclays Bank. She is particularly well versed in education and careers advice, having worked with Ofqual since its inception and QCA before that, from 2002, as well as UCAS and the Exam Results Helpline.
Hilary has a degree in mathematics.
Our ethos
Whether we parachute in or prepare your executives, we always do our research.
There is no one size fits all approach here. We look at every request individually and work with you to find the best way through.
At Jawsmith it’s different
It’s always about what you say first and how you deliver it second. After all, how can you ice a cake that’s not yet baked?
We believe in skills for life
Whoever your audience, we will help you marry your goals with theirs and influence them with powerful stories, simple facts and clear messages. These key learnings have the power to transform all areas of your work.
A bespoke service
We never forget that your organisation is, and your spokespeople are, unique, and we will make sure we are prepared, relevant and effective.
Collaboration is key
We treat our clients as partners and collaborate fully to help them achieve their goals.
Integrity above all
We will tell you what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear. Honest feedback is the whole point of bringing in someone from outside.
Trustworthy and discreet
What happens in training stays in training. You can trust Jawsmith not to train and tell.
Knowledgeable and approachable
A career in newsrooms, and a lot of time since in committee rooms and boardrooms, without any ceremony about it. We fit around your diary rather than ours.
Enjoyable
We learn better when we are having fun. Intelligent training is never boring training, and we will work with you to find the approach that suits you rather than a format off the shelf.
Build communication confidence with Jawsmith
Let us help you, your teams and your executives communicate more effectively. Get in touch to find out more about us and our approach.