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Hi, I'm Habiba, a strategic communications advisor, public relations, and brand consultant with eight years of experience in the places where communication is not a nice-to-have. Cox's Bazar during the world's largest refugee response. Bangkok, running a six-country campaign that reached 20 million people. Kabul, high-stake communications under Taliban rule. Brindisi, reshaping how the UN explains its own value to a world that has stopped listening. If you need someone to build your communications from the ground up, reposition your brand, prepare your leaders for high-stakes moments, or make your story actually land, you are in the right place. I work with climate, ESG, tech, impact, and purpose-driven organisations, and with founders and executives who are building their voice and presence. Skills and Expertise: → Strategic Communications & Crisis: Communications Strategy, Crisis Communications Planning and Response, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Advocacy, Spokesperson Readiness Training, Multi-Country Campaign Management, Social Media Campaign Development → Brand & Narrative: Brand Positioning, Brand Development, Narrative Strategy, Messaging Frameworks, Reputation Management, High-Stakes Narrative Situations → Thought Leadership & Personal Brand: Thought Leadership Strategy, Personal Brand Development, Executive Ghostwriting, LinkedIn Profile Optimisation, LinkedIn Content Strategy → ESG & Impact Communications: ESG Reporting Narratives, Sustainability Communications, CSRD-Aligned Disclosures, Donor and Fundraising Storytelling, Impact Reporting → AI & Comms Strategy: AI Integration into Communications Functions, AI-Assisted Content Strategy, Editorial Frameworks for AI-Augmented Teams. AI for deep research and lead generation. → Training & Capacity Building: Storytelling Workshops, Crisis Communications Training, Cross-Cultural Communications, Team Mentoring. What I have delivered: Secured 3,000+ international media hits across 90+ countries; built a team of six from zero that delivered 200+ content packages (stories, videos, photographs) for donor reporting in two years, and contributed to over $60 million in fundraising; managed a social media campaign reaching 20 million people globally; prepared senior leaders for high-stakes media moments in some of the most politically constrained environments on earth. I am originally from Bangladesh and currently based in Italy. I am new to Upwork, and I want to be upfront about that. My experience, however, is not. Nearly a decade of work with international organisations including the United Nations and Save the Children International has given me something most communications freelancers do not have: direct exposure to how global institutions think, how decision-makers communicate, and what it takes to land a message in complex, high-stakes environments. I understand volatile and developing contexts, the pace of international work, and what founders and senior leaders actually need from their communications. Not just what looks polished, but what moves people and drives outcomes. I am now building my freelance practice and bringing that same level of rigour to clients here. If you are looking for someone who has operated at the sharp end of global communications and can apply that to your brand or project, I would be glad to speak with you. I am available for hourly work and monthly retainers, or packaged services. Send me a brief, I will come back to you within 24 hours. Habiba

What happens when you blend a sustainability copywriter with a public speaking expert? You get a business communication consultant who can improve your ESG performance. Here's my profitable 2-step strategy: 1) Becoming A Thought Leader 1a) Having a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Carbon Capture, I can research and break down the complex scientific concepts in the sustainability space (emissions scopes, net zero, etc.) 1b) Although being essential, literacy is not enough. You need to translate mind-boggling jargon & numbers into impactful messages for your stakeholders. Which is why you need a marketing copywriter specialised in sustainability like me! 1c) Another thing you should do to lead the way in the sustainability arena is to create an insightful yet entertaining podcast. Search for "Climate 4 Fun" on Spotify and let me know what you think about mine! 2) Becoming A Confident Public Speaker Once you’re happy with your written message, you’ll have to convey it in a confident way. To do so, you’ve got to get over the fear of public speaking. Good news: Anyone could do it. Bad news: It takes time and efforts! Aside from overcoming anxiety, there are many other techniques to learn. Body language, hand gestures, vocal variety, you name it. Which is why you should speak to an experienced public speaker! - I’ve been honing all these skills for the last 5 years thanks to the Toastmaster organisation. After serving as Vice President Education for 4 years in my club, I’ve now become President. Besides being a public speaking coach for several club members, I’ve fine-tuned my presentation & jokes delivery. - I create comedy videos to promote climate action. One of my clips was awarded the third prize in the 2023 Inside the Greenhouse Comedy & Climate Change Short Video Competition. So, whether you wanna prep for a TED talk or simply engage your team members, speak to me for arranging an online coaching session!

I am a researcher, a writer, a freelance English/Italian translator, interpreter, content reviewer, and copywriter mostly working on educational content, technical manuals and scientific papers. I am also a DJ, radio and public speaker - native Italian, I speak fluently English (C2, IELTS 9). I have lived the past 30 years in English speaking countries and I have been employed in several fields, extensively experienced in the printing industry, people management, community building, self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills development. I have just published my very first book in Italian (Natura Psichedelica), an educational text on the latest results in the medical field to support the decriminalisation of some psychedelic substances for the treatment of a variety of psychological conditions: a result of several years of research (in English) in neuroscience, neurochemistry and neuropharmacology.