Claire Quansah
The Consultant’s Consultant
Who do consultants turn to when their business needs help? Claire Quansah uses her experience leading client accounts for global PR agencies to help others get their business into shape. And she lobbies for a different way of working: one that’s both more productive and more inclusive.
Biography
Claire Quansah is a speaker, writer, podcaster, consultant and coach, changing the way that business is done in the PR industry. Using her experience leading client relations for global agencies, Claire helps communications companies to optimise their operations. And she pushes for a better way of working: one that increases both productivity and diversity in the workplace. She is an advisory board member for BME PR Pros and The Blueprint diversity mark, and a mentor and tutor for The Xec leadership scheme.
With more than 15 years' experience working in PR and communications for global agencies Golin and Havas, Claire has worked on award-winning campaigns across technology, corporate and consumer, with clients spanning charities to FMCG.
Claire Quansah is a frequent face and voice in the media, contributing to Huffington Post, The Voice and The Mirror, as well as featuring frequently in the PR industry media. She’s an awards judge for The Drum and Campaign Magazine.
Claire is a long-time blogger, writing a popular series on motherhood, and she has hosted her own podcast, Mane of Your Own, about black hair.
Speaking
Claire bring honesty about agency life & broader issues of work, race & motherhood.
Hosting
Claire is an experienced moderator & host for panels & discussions.
Writing
Claire is an experienced writer & contributor to major publications.
Topics
Claire is most often asked to speak about what it takes to build a great consulting business - in PR and beyond. T alks are created bespoke for the audience but a typical topic might be: “Growth: Everything you’re going to forget as you scale your business”
Claire also speaks about productivity and different ways of working. In her own words, “I’ve worked four days a week longer than I’ve worked five”, and so she has plenty of experience to share on the growing conversation about how we work and when.
Beyond the PR and marketing sector, Claire is in demand as a speaker, host and panel chair, leading discussions around critical issues like motherhood in the workplace, ESG, net zero and race equality.
Example Videos
What do you get when you book Claire to speak?
Claire is most commonly asked to speak but she is happy to chair panels or interview other speakers on stage. Claire is an experienced speaker who is happy to work with you to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and media interviews
Contributed articles for event blogs or programmes
Promotion on social media
