Hi, I'm Girard.

Content Strategist · Senior Editor · Writer

I am a Sydney-based communications specialist with over 14 years of experience turning complex information into compelling narratives.

My career began in the world of journalism, writing for publications like Vice Australia. Today, I use that same rigorous, investigative approach to help executives, public institutions, and leading brands—like Salesforce, Vimeo, and nbn—communicate with clarity and authority.

Whether it’s navigating a sensitive media environment, managing a multi-channel content rollout, or writing an executive speech, my goal is always the same: to deliver the right message to the right audience.

But everyone in comms says some variation of that, no? I believe to be compelling, you have to sound like you, and you can't say what others are saying. That's why I help my clients be different. Not in a “move fast and break things” way, but in a “let’s just check if the conventional wisdom is hurting us” way.

Core Capabilities

Strategic Communications Designing and implementing multi-channel content plans.
Media & Issues Management Proactive media engagement and defensive strategy.
Stakeholder Engagement Advising leaders and managing complex client relationships.
Content Creation Writing for digital, print, video scripts, and whitepapers.

Select Experience

Content Strategist & Senior Editor

2020 – Present
Freelance / Contract

Designing strategic campaigns across video, eBooks, and articles for clients including nbn, Salesforce, and Vimeo. Providing high-level narrative advice to executives and overseeing major commercial publications like Chartered Accountants’ Acuity.

Managing Editor

2018 – 2020
Mahlab (for Australian HR Institute)

Worked directly with the CEO on high-level messaging. Led a team of writers to deliver a monthly magazine, news hub, and daily newsletter, dramatically increasing website traffic and introducing innovative formats like podcasts.

Writer & Content Lead

2016 – 2018
Mahlab

Steered content strategy for highly regulated financial clients including CommSec and Colonial First State, navigating complex environments impacted by the Royal Banking Commission.

Journalist & Content Creator

2009 – 2016
Vice Australia & Various

Authored over 50 articles on high-stakes topics requiring rigorous research and tight-deadline reporting. Also worked as a freelance videographer and scriptwriter.