About

Hi, I’m Debra Shepherd

A SYDNEY-BASED COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST WITH 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

I develop tailored communications strategies for fast-growth, service-based businesses and mentor your in-house team to execute the plan.

With 25 years of combined experience working in the media, public relations, event management and social media marketing, and 12 years guiding and educating business owners, entrepreneurs and teams, I have in-depth experience, knowledge and education within the communications industry.

I blend 25 years of communications expertise with Life and Success Coach training, a Master of Arts in Communication Management, Statement of Attainment in Mental Health and education in Public Relations, Event Management and Reiki I and II. 

I have worked with hundreds of small businesses in Sydney, Australia and overseas across a range of industries including business services, financial services, human resources and recruitment, fashion, real estate, construction, manufacturing, wellness and hospitality.

I also host The Debra Shepherd Podcast a communication, leadership and business podcast that will inspire, empower and support you to communicate meaningfully, lead well, create success and experience more ease, joy and meaning in life and business. The show features solo episodes and interviews with extraordinary entrepreneurs, leaders and business owners who go behind the scenes to share their business stories filled with purpose, courage, inspiration, resilience, impact and success.

marketing communications strategy and internal communications sTRATEGY for fast-growth businesseS.

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COMMUNICATE MEANINGFULLY AND CREATE SUCCESS

Many fast-growth businesses struggle to communicate when complexity creeps in. There are more stakeholders to consider, more communication channels to manage, communication breakdowns with important messages being diluted or lost, and strategies that once worked are now out of alignment and out of date.

As your Marketing Communications Strategist and Coach, I can develop a tailored internal or external Communications Strategy for your business and mentor your in-house marketing communications professional or small team to implement the plan into your business.