Why choose May
Proven record & experience
Over thirteen years of broad global business experience.
Strategic & results-driven
Regardless of the project or goal, measure success and get results.
Simple, tailored solutions
Bespoke solutions designed with each business, and simplicity, in mind.
"May is consistently focused on identifying opportunities for positive change. She seamlessly stepped in during a critical period, driving change and operational improvements with professionalism, precision, and a proactive mindset. I highly recommend her to any organisation seeking a skilled, dedicated contractor to drive improvement and support key initiatives."
— Shari Cravens, Sr. Director Digital Experience, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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“May is a pleasure to work with. Her ability to deliver strong and impactful communications campaigns is evidenced by her strong planning and organisational skills, understanding and creative use of a broad array of communications channels, and clear alignment to business objectives. She has been a great support to our communications efforts.”
— Claire Quinn, former Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Deloitte
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"May is consistently focused on identifying opportunities for positive change. She seamlessly stepped in during a critical period, driving change and operational improvements with professionalism, precision, and a proactive mindset. I highly recommend her to any organisation seeking a skilled, dedicated contractor to drive improvement and support key initiatives."
— Shari Cravens, Sr. Director Digital Experience, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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“It's fantastic working with May; her expert guidance and strategic input was instrumental in developing our cross-border cooperation course, and her hands-on support has been a real source of reassurance and inspiration. Thank you, May, for all your help!”
— Dr Anthony Soares, Director, Center for Cross Border Cooperation
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Financial Services
Confidential NDA-bound clients
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Professional Services
Confidential NDA-bound clients
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Grow Remote
Leading Remote Teams course facilitator
Communications guest speaker
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Näktergal
Financial Services writer
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The Island Theatre
Event PR
Laura Tighe, former Learner Experience Lead, Grow Remote
“May's commitment to understanding the unique challenges of the learners she worked with and adapting the course to meet their needs ensured excellent outcomes for the groups that she worked with. Additionally, she shared her communication expertise with the rest of the facilitation team to refine learner communications across all groups and improve initial engagement from learners. Always quick to take on new challenges and expand her skillset, May would be an asset in any project.”
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Jennifer Dowling, Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist.
“I have had the pleasure of working with May over the last 2-3 years and can without hesitation attest to her exceptional communication skills, organised and efficient approach to projects and general consistency and diligence. It is always a pleasure to work with May and she has been a significant asset to any project I have worked with her on.”
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About May
A certified member of the Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) and the Learning & Development Institute (L&DI), as well as a qualified facilitator, founder May Flanagan boasts 13+ years of experience working with organisations.
May understands that although change is an everyday occurrence in every business, effectively communicating big changes can feel like navigating a maze in the dark.
That's why May’s honed her expertise over years of working with global organisations, developing and executing comprehensive communication plans that support change and drive stakeholder engagement.
Using her significant communications experience, change theory (mostly ADKAR and the Kubler-Ross Change Curve), and neuroscience, she tailors her approach to each organisation, depending on their needs.
Examples*:
• Drove successful IT transformation and digital platform rollouts.
• Managed organisational change projects involving workforce risk, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and restructuring.
• Delivered change communications to address legacy friction from previous M&A activity.
• Developed, negotiated, and executed communication strategies for deskless and unionised workforces.
• Led communications for the pandemic response and the shift to hybrid working models.
• Managed change initiatives, supported AI adoption, and ensured business continuity during critical resourcing periods.
*Note: the above examples are not directly linked to any specific client or previous employer due to NDA restrictions.
Before founding Flanagan Communications in 2021, May developed a global internal communications strategy for over 32,000 employees at Ardagh Group and served as a trusted communications advisor to senior HR stakeholders at Deloitte Ireland.
Her proven track record in delivering results-driven solutions means she’s not just your consultant, but your partner in change.
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Who are the Institute of Internal Communication?
The Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) is the professional body for internal communicators.
What does this certification mean?
Certified member status demonstrates that the professional in question is working at a senior and strategic level - advising on strategies and leading internal communication thinking. Supporting leaders in becoming highly effective communicators and building effective communication into the fabric of organisations.
For more information about the IoIC please visit https://www.ioic.org.uk/about-us.html.