Hello, I’m Maie.

I build learning and communication strategies that people actually care about, driving engagement, momentum, and real change.

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Where I come from…

I’ve spent my career helping people and organisations learn, grow, and stay connected through change, drawing on years of experience in both Learning & Development and Communications.

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  • Learning is more than just delivering content, it’s a strategic enabler, a powerful feedback loop, and a meaningful opportunity to build shared purpose across an organization or ecosystem.

    How I help

    • End-to-end program design and management: strategy, build, rollout, and continuous improvement

    • Leader programs for front-line and mid-level audiences that turn strategy into daily habits

    • Deployment strategies that drive adoption: change comms, champions, enablement, train-the-trainer

    • Feedback loops and deep measurement: clear KPIs, pulse checks, A/B tests, dashboards, Objectives and Key Results (OKR)

    • Learning ecosystems that blend courses, campaigns, communities, and on-the-job practice

    • Complex topics made simple: courses on Coursera with 22,000+ enrollments to date

    Proof in practice
    At Novartis, voluntary learning increased year on year by making experiences timely, relevant, and culturally resonant.

  • I help organisations turn values into outcomes, shaping people, culture, and communities through inclusive learning and systems transformation.

    How I help

    • Strategy and roadmaps that align business goals with stakeholder needs

    • Programs that deliver societal results: diversity in clinical trials, ethical and resilient supply chains, access and climate readiness

    • Policymaker learning and facilitation across regions

    • Narrative action research to surface lived experience and remove systemic barriers

    • Partnerships and community engagement that extend impact beyond the org chart

    • Measurement that matters: targets, baselines, and reporting your board and investors trust

    Proof in practice
    Launched Friends & Family learning to support wellbeing during the pandemic, co-founded the Czechia Inner Development Goals Centre, and designed health systems strengthening programs across Sub-Sahran Africa.

  • I design content ecosystems that take people from interest to action. Clear journeys. Useful assets. Measurable results.

    How I help

    • Strategy and roadmaps: Joined-up plans across web, social, email, and learning platforms.

    • High-impact learning content: Modular courses, live sessions, and supporting materials that people actually use.

    • Multi-channel engagement: Campaigns that reach the right audiences and keep them coming back.

    • UX and platform build: SharePoint sites, resource hubs, and tools that make it easy to find, book, and learn.

    • Personalised content ecosystems: Curated libraries from Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Henry Stewart Talks, connected through Microsoft Teams and Viva.

    • Measurement and feedback loops: Clear KPIs, dashboards, and pulse checks that link reach and interaction to outcomes.

    Proof in practice

    • At Novartis I led the design of 9 hours of modular content for our Coursera Academy, reaching 22,000+ learners worldwide.

    • During the global Curiosity campaign I guided delivery of 215+ hours of live content in one month and designed the engagement strategy that reached 60,000 internal learners.

    • I built an internal SharePoint booking system that integrated with the LMS, simplified sign-ups, and improved tracking.

  • With roots in investigative journalism and two decades of strategic communication experience, I bring a sharp editorial eye and deep audience awareness.

    That same instinct now guides how I help organizations shape their external voice, through media engagement, executive visibility, and strategic messaging.

    How I help

    • Executive visibility:Ghostwritten speeches, keynote scripts, thought leadership, and social updates that sound like your leaders and land with your audiences.

    • Narrative and messaging: Clear storylines, media materials, and briefings that turn complex topics into human, memorable messages.

    • Reputation and issues: Crisis playbooks, investor and stakeholder communications, and steady guidance.

    • Events that amplify your story: Stage design, production support, speaker prep, and run-of-show management.

    • Agency and external resource management: I oversee press agencies and in-house resources to provide a steady drumbeat of coverage.

    Proof in practice

    • At Novartis, prepared senior leaders for global stages and clarified complex cultural and business narratives (i.e. Unleash, Learning Technologies, Inner Development Goals Summits).

    • Led the Novartis Stage at Futureport Prague: stage design, production programme, and 20+ thought leaders across two days.

    • Crafted press releases and submissions for ESG benchmarks such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, plus learning and creative awards.

    • Certified in Crisis Management and Crisis Communication, University of Colorado Boulder.

    • Agency and in-house experience at CME and Socialbakers, collaborating with industry press and managing external PR agencies for consistent, high-impact results.

  • I help organizations articulate purpose, build trust, and meet their communications goals, through narrative clarity, strategic coherence, and multi-channel storytelling.

    What I deliver

    • Narrative & strategy: Sharp positioning and story frameworks that align corporate goals with stakeholder needs across internal and external channels.

    • Executive, ESG & brand comms: From reports and speeches to campaign narratives.

    • External positioning across digital platforms: Website, social, press releases, and annual reports, joined-up, audience-led, and impact-driven.

    • Editorial & copy: Complex ideas turned into crisp, engaging content for web, award entries, press kits, ESG reports, and internal platforms.

    • Internal comms that work: Audience-led, data-informed campaigns that drive behaviour, storytelling, segmentation, and measurement built in.

    • Change & coordination: Cross-functional leadership, budget oversight, and agency/vendor management to execute at pace.

    Proof in practice

    • Journalism, comms & advertising background: I make complexity compelling and on-brand—fast.

    • Proven at scale: At Novartis, I led multichannel internal communications for global learning, culture, and transformation, Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage (Yammer), SharePoint, and Poppulo, tailored by audience, touchpoint, and behaviour.

    • Crafted executive messaging and internal campaigns that improved clarity, engagement, and follow-through.

  • I’m a former heavyweight copywriter with deep experience in both agency and in-house roles, crafting campaigns that convert, and sometimes even pioneer.

    How I help

    • Campaign concepts and messaging that convert across web, social, video, print, and Out of Home

    • Landing pages, emails, and funnels that turn traffic into customers

    • Brand voice guides and tone-of-voice toolkits your teams can use

    • Creative for launches, events, and activations that people remember

    • Fast iteration with testing and optimisation built in

    Proof in practice

    • Agency work for ŠKODA, Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s, Google, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition

    • Concepts and copy from point of sale and brochures to billboards, TV, digital campaigns, and brand activations

    • Early adopter of QR-led experiences in 2010

    • In-house experience across telecom and tech, plus emerging sectors like crypto and health

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My Approach

Human First

I believe meaningful change and great campaigns begin with trust. I prioritise deep listening, and compassion, creating space for people to be heard, challenged, and supported. Whether I’m leading a global learning initiative or helping a team reimagine engagement, I build relationships rooted in respect and curiosity.

Collaborative

Silos are often the main barrier to an organisations success. I bring people together across functions, disciplines, and cultures to co-create innovative solutions. I help teams make sense of complex challenges, connect dots across systems, and design with both people and purpose in mind.

What people say about me…

"There are people that do and people that don't. Maie is one of those that already has. I've known her for a very long time and I've never known anyone with more energy and determination to succeed no matter what the situation was or the problems she faced.

Most people try to come up with excuses when they encounter difficulties. Maie does not do excuses, she just does."

— Will Rust, Founder Stupid Ideas (formally Executive Creative Director Ogilvy & Mather)

"I had the privilege of collaborating with Maie during her exceptional leadership of Novartis' 'curiosity' campaign series. Her unmatched creativity, strategic vision, and expertise in managing and designing large-scale global learning and development initiatives set her apart as a true leader in her field."

— Namita Ratra, Global Director of Learning, Sandoz

“Maie did an excellent job at capturing our institutional voice. Without a very specific brief she was able to pick up on how we described and presented our organisation, and used this voice to build a compelling overview of our organisation. We would work with her again.”

— Algion International Boarding School, Switzerland

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