Helping ambitious women become visible, credible and influential at every stage of their career.
Success doesn't automatically teach you how to be seen.
As a former newspaper editor, bestselling author and professional presence expert, I help ambitious women build the confidence, visibility and authority needed to step into bigger opportunities.
Whether that's securing a promotion, speaking on stage, leading a team, attracting clients or becoming recognised as an industry authority. Because talent alone is rarely enough. Visibility matters. And in the modern world of work, where personal brand is not simply reserved for founders, I help teams and individuals show up with confidence.
Meet Samantha
Former newspaper editor. First female editor in UK history of a traditional regional newspaper. Bestselling author of Just Get Dressed. Speaker, trainer and consultant.
For more than a decade I've worked at the intersection of visibility, communication and professional presence. Today, I help women become known for what they do, communicate their value with confidence and show up with authority in every room they enter.
I work with individuals, teams, HR departments and recruiters.
Speaking & Corporate Workshops
Popular topics include:
- Executive Presence in the Modern Workplace
- The Visibility Gap: Why Talented Women Get Overlooked
- Building a Personal Brand at Work
- Professional Presence Without Losing Yourself
- Women, Confidence and Career Progression
- Why Dress Codes Disappeared But Expectations Didn't
Available as keynote talks, conference sessions, lunch-and-learns and leadership workshops.
Ideal for:
Women's networks
Leadership programmes
Learning & development teams
Employee resource groups
Conferences and events
Leadership Development
Through workshops, coaching and practical implementation, participants learn how to:
- Build executive presence
- Communicate with authority
- Increase professional visibility
- Develop a powerful personal brand
- Navigate confidence and self-promotion
- Position themselves for leadership opportunities
Available as standalone workshops or multi-session programmes.
Just Get Dressed Corporate Experience
A unique employee development experience combining practical learning with thought-provoking discussion around confidence, visibility, identity and professional presence.
Includes:
Interactive workshop
Q&A session
Signed copies of Just Get Dressed
Perfect for organisations looking to support women at every stage of their career journey.
Cover Star: the
in-studio styled photoshoot
This is the styled, in-studio experience in London where you'll get hundreds of on-brand images to use across your social media, website, speaking pitches and media campaigns.
You'll also get customised templates to elevate your branding.
Photoshoot
styling & creative direction
If you are a photographer, get in touch as I have an exclusive package for your clients too.
Just Get Dressed: the bestselling book
We wear clothes every day, the fashion industry is not one we get to opt out of. We are judged on what we wear, and studies show the impact our outfits can have on our behaviour. But the topic of style is still seen as vacuous and silly, and many women feel judged for either wanting to feel stylish, or getting help with this.
Just Get Dressed makes the case for why understanding your wardrobe is not only key to understanding yourself, it’s fundamental to shaping the world in which we live.
Free download: 7 signs you're the intern, not the editor
Inside, I’m breaking down:
- the signs your business is too dependent on you
- why random content and constant visibility aren’t the answer
- what it actually looks like to step back into the editor’s chair
- and how to build a brand that can do more of the heavy lifting for you
