Insight - Strategy - Communication
John Oxley
Strategic Support for Clarity, Growth and Change
In fast-moving environments, even the most capable organisations can lose sight of the bigger picture. I help clients bring clarity to complexity—shaping strategies, supporting decision-making, and offering structure when the path ahead isn’t yet clear.
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My background spans consultancy, policy, and communications. I work with firms, campaigns and leaders to sharpen ideas, design approaches, and see them through. That might mean rethinking a service offering, structuring a new team, or managing a project with multiple moving parts and stakeholders.
Most of my work is project-based, designed around your needs and your timeline. Sometimes that’s an intense sprint to make a decision or prepare for change. Sometimes it’s steadier support over time, bringing consistency and momentum to work in progress.
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Whether you need someone to map out a strategic direction, sense-check your thinking, or step in and manage delivery, I offer a flexible and focused partner. No layers. No fluff. Just the thinking, writing, and coordination you need to move forward.
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Where I Can Help
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Strategy & positioning: shaping propositions and priorities
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Project management: planning, coordination, and keeping things on track
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Team development: structure, communication, and ways of working
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Decision-making: clarifying options and helping you act
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Narrative & messaging: aligning how strategy is talked about internally and externally
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Clients
I’ve worked with consultancies, research organisations, political campaigns, and scaling businesses. Many are dealing with a moment of growth, uncertainty, or change—needing outside support to think clearly, move faster, or bring things together.
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The tone I bring is thoughtful, precise, and easy to work with. I slot into existing teams, speak plainly, and keep momentum going when time and attention are stretched.