Contact me on +27 72 132 2802 or lindsay@lindsayanngrubb.com

LINDSAY ANN FARLEY (GRUBB)

CRAFTING
COMPELLING NARRATIVES and communication strategies THAT RESONATE WITH YOUR AUDIENCES

How I can add value for you

Words are magical. They have the power to tell a story, to make you feel something you didn’t expect, to convince, persuade and sway opinions. Words have the power to create understanding and meaning where there was none and they can be instigators of change. Chosen carefully, words have the power to uplift, invigorate, inspire and heal. They help you to express your greatest ideas, your deepest passion and your ultimate desire.

As a storyteller, I love discovering more about the brands that I work with. I enjoy researching their history, learning more about their operations, unlocking those tiniest of details in order to reveal the stories behind the facts and figures.

Writing

From articles to thought leadership and opinion editorials, blog posts, to press releases, reports and white papers, or marketing materials – whatever your needs – I can add value to your business by creating content that captivates readers and delivers key messages effectively.

I have strong interview skills that draw out relevant and interesting information from spokespeople, and I stay on top of events in your industry to guide you on timely topics for discussion.

 

Editing

I meticulously review and refine content to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines, helping to enhance the overall quality and professionalism of your communications.

After 5 years as executive editor of a luxury print publication, I’m also able to guide you on content that appeals to the publications to which you are pitching your stories, or manage your in-house publications from concept to print and distribution.

Comms Strategy

Communication should not happen in a vacuum, and one should always have a carefully planned, but flexible, content diary.

Choosing what and when to communicate should be aligned to your overarching business goals not just national days. This is why I work closely with clients to develop comprehensive content strategies that align with their objectives, target audience, and brand identity, guiding them towards achieving their communication and business goals.

Communication audits

A communications audit can be an invaluable tool for an agency or company with an internal communications department. As a consultant I can bring an objective, expert perspective helping to assess the effectiveness of current communication strategies, channels, and practices.

My focus lies in identifying gaps and redundancies, misalignment between an organisation’s goals and its communication strategy, and areas for improvement. Assessment of communications channels and audience reach are valuable steps in this process, as is checking for message clarity and consistency. The audit will provide you with actionable insights and recommendations on how to enhance effectiveness of your communications strategy and activities. This process allows for skills gaps to be identified and remedied, and improvements in workflow and processes within the internal communications team. I can also assist with evaluating your communication team’s readiness to handle crises, making sure clear protocols and messaging strategies are in place.

 

Project Management

It’s not always feasible to have a full-time project manager on board, or your current PM may be overloaded. I assist in a consultant capacity to ensure strategic alignment, efficient resource allocation, and seamless cross-functional coordination on ad-hoc projects.

I add value by helping to define clear goals, scope, and deliverables, while preventing scope creep and keeping projects on track. By managing relationships with stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring that all parties are aligned and that resources are optimised for maximum impact.

My goal as your project management consultant is to proactively identify and mitigate risks, maintain high standards of quality, and ensure consistent messaging across all channels. I manage timelines meticulously, track milestones, and use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and report on outcomes. I do my best to ensure that communication projects of all kinds are delivered on time, within budget, and with impactful results, driving significant value for agencies and organisations.

Bid and Tender Management

You increase your chances of successfully answering a bid or tender request if you have a strong project manager to carefully assess the RFP requirements and manage the team’s response. As a communications consultant my role is to ensure that proposals are strategically aligned, well-structured, and persuasive. I lead your team through thorough research to identify and understand the client’s needs so we can craft a compelling value proposition that makes your agency or company stand out from the rest. The key to successful submissions is to focus on clear, concise writing, making sure that proposal answers the specific requirements in an easy to follow, impactful way that is compliant with submission guidelines.

I coordinate input from your various teams, manage timelines to avoid last-minute errors, and provide quality assurance through rigorous reviews. While a win is never guaranteed, streamlining the response process increases the likelihood of a favourable response from the potential client.

 Your vision. your message. expressed clearly, with purpose

From MY Clients

I truly value the relationships I have built with my amazing clients and colleagues over the years and always look forward to collaborating on new projects with them. It is always lovely when your efforts are appreciated.

She is one of the few people I trust in front of clients and she has the innate ability to pull a story out of practically nothing.

All in all an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Caryl Kolk

Managing Director, Eclipse Communications

She is a phenomenal asset to any team, and it was a privilege to work with her as part of APO’s Mercy Ships team. Her passion for the people around her is second to none, and she cares deeply about the stories she writes, and crafting effective strategies to ensure they’re seen.

I would recommend Lindsay every single time, she is an absolute powerhouse and all round brilliant human being.

Anne (Sutton) Buckland

Director of Communications

Mota Mota

Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Nestlé East & Southern Africa Region

Lynne Krawchuck

CEO, Under One Roof

“Lindsay proved an invaluable member of the South Africa Deluxe team from our very first issue in September 2012. She rose through the ranks quickly, from contributing a single article in our inaugural issue, to taking on the role of copy editor and senior feature writer from our second issue in December 2012. By the end 2013, she was trusted with the Executive Editor role, and was responsible for the full production of each issue, managing the production plan, external writers, and the copy editor, briefing and liaising with our creative director (who sits in Austria), and at the same time, fulfilled her role as senior writer, producing on average nine articles per issue.

 From a production standpoint, the directors were always kept up to date, client corrections were correctly briefed to the design team and approval gained from clients. We never missed a print deadline under Lindsay’s watchful eye. Her role required regular client liaison, and she engaged easily and professionally with our clients’ brand managers, making strong, strategic recommendations on content direction.

 Lindsay worked closely with the clients and our art department, sourcing appropriate graphics to back up her well researched features. This meant that each issue was visually appealing as well as being a great read. Her strategic and creative editorial focus inspired readers’ interest in and loyalty towards the brands that graced our pages. In addition she was responsible for the introduction of the Business & Finance section of the magazine and her one-on-one interviews with local and international business leaders were insightful and interesting. Her passion for the brands she worked with over the past five years kept our clients pleased with their coverage, and the quality of the content in the magazine continued to improve with each issue.”

Ralph Burgesmeir

Managing Director, South Africa Deluxe Magazine

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