CLIENTS

CLIENTS

Since 2006 Claire Doole Communications has worked for many international organisations and multinational companies around the world.

We have experience in the humanitarian, environmental, and development sectors as well as in the oil and gas industries, physical commodity trading, banking, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

IFRC_

ILO_

Friends-of-the-Earth_

WHO

UNECE

Aga-Khan-Development-Network

UNHCR_

FAO_

WWF_

UNICEF_

IPU_

imd

OHCHR_

European-trade-association_

united_nations

The-Global-Fund

European-Environment-Agency_

sos

UNITAR

European-Monitoring-Centre-for-Drugs-and-Drug-Addiction_

ITU_company

amnesty_international_

UPU_

MSF Medecins-sans-frontiers

Edwards

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT HER TRAINING

Media Relations

“Claire gave our European leaders the authentic interview experience, increasing their confidence and impact. We saw great results”

Rachael Remaly Franco, Associate Director Pubic Affairs, INCYTE biopharmaceuticals

“Our field staff loved the proactive media relations training. I recommend Claire to anyone wanting to improve their relations with their media or communications skills in general.”

Thibaut Samperio, Marketing and Communications, Medair

Media Interviews

“Claire is an outstanding media trainer, helping subject experts speak to the media with greater clarity and impact and our Secretary General prepare for specific engagements with international broadcast media.”

Rachael Billington, Spokeswoman, Interpol

“Claire brilliantly prepared our head of conservation for the launch of our Living Planet Report, and two plastics experts for INC5. She asked many of the questions they were asked by the media, and gave them excellent tips on getting their message across with impact.”

Kate Cooke, Global Head Media Relations, WWF international

“Claire has given some excellent media workings for my team and senior economists. She rigorously researches and gives insightful feedback. The training was tailored to our needs and we would like to do more of it.”

Ismaila Dieng, Director of Communications, World Trade Organization

Public Speaking

“Claire is an engaged and engaging trainer. The course helped me become a more powerful and persuasive presenter.”

Sigurd Gangnaes, Head of Human Resources, European Free Trade Association

“Claire is a master of finding the inner public speaker in everyone! She improved our team’s confidence, audience engagement, and effectiveness as presenters and communicators.”

Dominic Ward. Chief Financial Officer, Verne Global, UK

“Claire’s coaching is thorough, highly professional and effective, rooted as it is in deep, wide-ranging experience of all aspects of communications, from public speaking through media training to conference facilitation. She is highly skilled in showing how to craft and how to convey the right message to the appropriate audience.”

Alan McClay, CEO Better Cotton Initiative

“Claire is absolutely incredible. I struggled with lack of confidence and fear of public speaking during my whole career, but working with Claire changed everything. I speak at high level conferences, engage the audience, deliver impactful messages, and even enjoy it. I don’t get stressed at all any more. I shall never be able to thank Claire enough.“

Ivana Hajzmanova, Global Monitoring Manager, International Displacement Monitoring Center

Leadership Communication

“Claire’s coaching has honed our team’s ability to pitch effectively to diverse audiences, including the Board, leadership team, and key stakeholders. Her guidance has not only sharpened our presentation skills but also helped structure our key messages, improved the overall flow, and boosted our confidence in delivering clear, compelling messages.“

Celine Guerin, Senior Communications Manager, Trafigura Foundation

“Claire has done some outstanding work with our senior leaders over the past few years to improve their impact and presence. She brings a deep understanding of global contexts and storytelling, consistently delivering high impact communications training and preparation for speeches and panels.“

Nadia Benamara, Director of Communications, OPEC Fund for International Development

Storytelling

“Everyone loved the training – both in terms of the content, presentation and methodology, and because it turned out to be such a fantastic team building exercise, with people sharing their personal stories, us getting to know each other much better and some surprising coming outs and stepping ups”

Jens-Hagen Eschenbaecher – Director of Comms, UNFPA Europe Region

“In the space of a few hours Claire helped me shape my content, transforming my presentation into a story which captured the interest of my Board.”

Pascal Moerhle, Executive Director, Oceana

“Claire’s virtual training was the perfect length, well structured and delivered clearly and compellingly. She kept me engaged throughout and it will help me in my work persuading stakeholders and presenting my ideas.”

Giulia Ragonesi, Associate Legal Officer, World Intellectual Property Organisation, Geneva

“This was the most refreshing and positive e-learning experience that I have had in a long time. Claire was totally amazing and her expertise and teaching style made this a very valuable workshop to attend.”

Zlata Prlenda-Kunstek, Human Resources Assistant, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Bonn

Moderating

“Claire did a fantastic job as the moderator and MC at the IFRC-DREF pledging conference. We have had very positive comments from the Ambassadors and speakers about her professionalism and engagement.“

Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

“As MC Claire gave invaluable advice on the flow of the event. Her moderation was professional and spot on as she asked thoughtful questions and kept up the pace of the panel discussion on the future of journalism. She contributed greatly to the success of Lorenzo Natali Media Prize Ceremony.“

Maria Robledano Hombrados Project Manager, Communications and Events DG INTPA, European Commission

“A very practical and participatory virtual workshop excellently delivered. Claire’s techniques have helped me moderate with confidence in a virtual world.”

Iva Brkic, Officer, UN Economic Commission for Europe

“Claire’s background as a moderator and trainer make her a rare diamond in this virtual event world. Thanks to her tips and advice, I moderated the event full of confidence with a good script and running order.”

Lizzy Harmstorf, Innovation, technology and transfer start up consultant, DESY National scientific research centre, Hamburg

“I highly recommend Claire as a coach and a trainer. Whether you are new to moderating or looking to invigorate your skills, you will benefit from her ability to identify your strengths and weaknesses. It was thanks to her that I am now often asked to moderate at events in Geneva.”

Dr Claire Somerville, Executive Director, The Gender Centre, Graduate Institute, Geneva

“The results of the training are already paying off for myself and my team. It changed the way we think about moderating, and we have had great feedback from the speakers and audience at the panels we have recently moderated.”

Melvin Spreij, Head, Standards and Trade Development Facility, World Trade Organization, Geneva

“The workshop was expertly delivered, with informative theory, plenty of video examples and guided role-play. The team gained the skills and confidence to moderate with impact.”

Catherine Martin, Managing Editor, Mondiale Publishing, UK

Virtual Communications

“I learnt so much during the virtual session. As well as tips, techniques and practical exercises, the way Claire delivered it was a learning experience in itself and on worth emulating!”

Diego Gutierrez, Head of Student Services, Graduate Institute, Geneva

“The session was extremely enriching, packed with takeaways that have helped us organise many impactful virtual conferences.“

Nicole Martins-Maag, Head of Unit, Law and Policy Outreach, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva

“A well constructed virtual workshop with moderating techniques that I can put into practice immediately. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to moderate with confidence in the virtual and non virtual world.”

Gaetan Beauliere, Public Information Officer UN Communications Service, Geneva

“Claire trained hundreds of leading doctors and surgeons to present with impact at virtual and hybrid medical congresses. She models best practice; is an exceptional trainer and I highly recommend her.”

Amy Farr, Educational Programmes Manager, European Respiratory Society

Speechwriting

“Claire transformed the way I write speeches, giving me the confidence to be creative. Now I know how to structure a narrative that is clear, memorable and impactful.”

David Crous Duran, Press Officer, EU Committee of the Regions, Brussels

“Claire gave useful tools and techniques on speechwriting in her inspiring, insightful and interactive workshop on speechwriting. The political advisors to EU missions say they truly learnt something that they can put into practice.”

Miriam Fugfugosh, External Course Director, Geneva Centre for Security Policy

“Claire exceeded expectations with her tailored online workshop, receiving excellent feedback from UN Resident Coordinators for her coaching on speechwriting, talking to the media and speaking in public. They can communicate more effectively about the UN and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”

Carolina Azevedo, Chief Communication and Results Reporting Section, Development Coordination Office - UN, New York

“Claire received excellent evaluations for the 2-day workshop she ran for students of the Master of Public International Law programme. They appreciated her guidance on writing speeches for international audiences and delivering them with impact, based on her considerable experience.“

Julian Caletti, Programme Officer, UN Institute of Training and Research

Writing

“A tailored and practical course using FAO examples. tClaire is an effective, engaging and knowledgeable trainer”

Participant, World Food Programme, Office of the Inspector General, Rome

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT CLAIRE AS A MODERATOR

“Claire’s meticulous preparation and skill in driving the panel discussion forward played a key role in the success of our event that will contribute to our work in realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

Guy Ryder, Director General, International Labour Organisation

“At the UN World Data Forum in Bern, Claire mastered a technical subject, captivated the audience and skilfully dealt with sensitive issues when they arose.”

Thomas Gass, Assistant Director General, Swiss Development Corporation, Bern

“If you want to develop as a moderator or keynote speaker at events, Claire is your choice. She clearly sees how you can improve regardless your current level. I would recommend a session with a small group to get enough individual feedback.“

Jukka Ahonen, Director of Communications Nordic Investment Bank

““ I could not recommend her more highly. From real to virtual events: she moderates with great flair and professionalism. With simple but effective questioning, she can help the most technical panelist get across a simple message.

Abigail Jones, Director of Communications, International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufactures and Associations

“I recommend Claire to any event organiser looking for a lively and engaging moderator and Master of Ceremonies. Her questions were to the point and her terminology perfect – a rare occurrence for a non-specialist!”

Catherine Magnant, Head of EU task force European Year of Cultural Heritage

Master of Ceremonies

“Claire was the MC at our Annual General Assembly with more than 100 attendees from 22 countries. Her rigorous preparation, calmness under pressure and superb time management contributed to the success of our event.”

Lena Nover, Sustainability Manager, Metal Packaging Europe

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