Journalism, leadership, creativity.

I help newsrooms and non-profits to revamp strategy, overhaul working culture, connect with audiences and build community.

My Services

  • Workshops/seminars

    Topics include leadership skills, engaging with the media, communication, stress management and resilience building. Online or in-person.

    Courses range from 1-hour sessions to multiple days, as well as team retreats.

  • Coaching/mentoring

    One-on-one support for media and nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs. I help you to hone strategy, improve team dynamics, navigate careers and advance innovation.

    In person or online.

  • Speaking

    I am an engaging speaker, moderator and panelist for conferences, podcasts and events on a range of topics including leadership, business innovation and the future of work, technology and media.

  • Journalism/research

    I am a freelance journalist, writer and editor, covering business, politics, and economics. I have also conducted research into mental health in journalism.

My Approach

My consulting, training and coaching helps to make organisations more creative, constructive and innovative. I promote leadership based on humility, accountability and vulnerability.

Read my blog

  • "Emma is an excellent communicator of her knowledge and experience. She armed us with a wealth of practical information... these meetings stimulated us to think and act strategically for the entire organisation.

    —Łukasz Kluczny, co-owner of Polish media outlet Slazag.

  • "Thanks, Emma Thomasson, for such a tailored and delicate moderation. It is rare and valuable.

    — Katerina Sergatskova, journalist and executive director of the 2402 Foundation, a non-profit promoting safety culture in Ukraine.

  • "The programme helped us to improve our teamwork and helped me to find my leadership style. The coaching sessions with Emma were fundamental to my progress."

    —Alessandra Monnerat, deputy editor of Brazilian fact-checkers Estadão Verifica.

  • "I see Emma as a wise sparring partner with decades of experience in the news industry and in managing teams. She is empathetic, reliable and creative."

    —Mar Cabra, co-founder, The Self Investigation.

Let’s work together.

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