Communicating with Passion
and Purpose
With over 25 years of international expertise in corporate communications, I have collaborated with global corporations, government bodies, and prominent individuals to articulate compelling narratives that bridge cultures, resonate with stakeholders and deliver measurable results.
I'm Steve Bowen
For more than 25 years, I have had the incredible opportunity to practice corporate communications across seven different countries in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Each place has shaped my journey, allowing me to take on senior leadership roles in the world's largest PR and communications firms, as well as in-house positions that have expanded my knowledge and honed my skills.
I’ve collaborated with clients from a variety of industries, including technology, construction, finance, automotive, education, tourism, oil and gas, and defence. Together, we’ve crafted communications strategies that are not just creative but also grounded in tangible results.
Beyond that, I love sharing my knowledge as a trainer, coach, facilitator, and public speaker.
I genuinely believe that effective communication can transform organisations, driving awareness, enhancing reputation, building trust, and ultimately delivering tangible outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
My Communications Philosophy
Effective communication is about articulating the ‘why’ of an organisation through a narrative that is Significant and Relevant both to the audience and to the organisation itself.
Relevant communication
speaks directly to the needs and wants of the target audience. More crtitically, it connects the values of the audience to the values of the organization. This axis of communication is grounded in the organization’s core areas of expertise and underpins its mandate to operate.
Significant communication
showcases how the organisation is making a meaningful impact within its industry and among its stakeholders. This axis of effective communication is firmly rooted in the organisational strategy and is crafted to propel that strategy forward in a concrete and impactful way.
“People don’t want a quarter inch drill. They want a quarter inch hole.”
Prof. Theodore Leavitt, Harvard Business School
Ruminations
A collection of thoughts and personal reflections on communication, its role in the organisation, and why effective communication matters in a changing world.
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