Clients’ Stories
If you're struggling to connect and engage with the right audience, I can help!
I’m Carmel Finnan, a Communication & Storytelling Consultant.
I offer clients like you an effective alternative to the increasing noise, fake and frenzy ‘out there’ by helping you develop conscious communication skills and customising your marketing strategy so that you easily connect with the people who want to do business with you.
I’ve taken the scenic route to working as a Storytelling & Communication Consultant. This route has led me to remarkable places, life-changing experiences and fulfilling careers as a teacher, lecturer, coach and creative-writing facilitator. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years:
“No matter how noble your cause, how brilliant your service or product – if you can’t inspire trust and human-to-human connection through real dialogue, you have no option but to hustle your hollow monologues to an increasingly disengaged audience.”
WHERE HOME IS
I feel at home in two very different worlds.
I live in Berlin, a city always in improvisation mode.
I grew up and lived for many years in Ireland, a country with its own special vibe.
I live in Berlin, a city always in improvisation mode.
I grew up and lived for many years in Ireland, a country with its own special vibe.
BEST ADVICE I RECEIVED
"If it doesn't flow, let it go!"
I initially ignored this advice, but learned over time to let go of strategies that didn't suit, clients who were the wrong fit and advice that didn't resonate.
I initially ignored this advice, but learned over time to let go of strategies that didn't suit, clients who were the wrong fit and advice that didn't resonate.
WHAT MAKES ME SMILE
Humour. I have huge respect for those who can make me laugh at the ordinary and the awful. A change in perspective gives momentary insight and respite! Thank you Foil, Arms & Hog, Seamus O’Rourke, George Carlin and many, many more!
MY BUSINESS MOTTO
Don't promise what I can't deliver.
Always deliver what I promise
Always deliver what I promise
A PERFECT DAY
Begins with an espresso, continues with doing enjoyable work with interesting people, is enriched with a walk among trees and time alone, and is brought to a perfect conclusion with good food, good wine and good company
“Carmel has such an amazing insight into what makes people tick, how to deliver your story, and how to even know that you have a story in the first place. She’s great at succinctly, enabling you to think about your audience, what they want to hear and how to engage them directly through every image and text you share.”
HELEN LAMBELL
Self-Employed PR-Director
“Carmel embodies her passion of authentic storytelling in the workplace, guided by her values and intention.
I’d been following Carmel and her work for about a year before taking her online workshop on Storytelling for Business. The workshop was informative, concise, and well thought out to address the needs of the attendees. She has very clear insights, critical listening skills, and the ability to articulate what she’s heard you say, even if you are not quite clear.”
DIANE F. WYZGA
Owner of Quarter Moon Story Arts
“When you do something technical it’s hard to explain it in a way that doesn’t make people switch off immediately. Working with Carmel was one of the best investments we made as a young company. Not only did we learn how to simplify our communication, we also understood the value of our own work.”
JOANNA CZARNECKA
CEO of Zixio, GmbH