Make an impact


Strategic Communications expert Mike Donachie offers deep experience in values-based communications, dynamic understanding of stakeholder groups, and executive coaching to sustain confidence in authentic leaders.

Leading London Ontario consultancy Kenmore Communications, he draws on a wide network of suppliers and contacts to provide clear, practical support and make an impact when it matters.

The focus is always on your goals, supporting strong communications decisions that help you thrive through times of challenge and change.

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Here to help
the good guys

I tell the truth for a living, and I love making a living by making an impact.

Throughout my 30 years in journalism in Scotland and Canada, and in Strategic Communications Leadership in the corporate world, I’ve seen how organizations succeed, or struggle, based on how clearly they explain their purpose, decisions, and impact.

When communication is aligned, authentic and focused on outcomes, it builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and supports better decisions. That’s especially true in moments that matter most: periods of change, risk, or opportunity. This is leadership.

Kenmore Communications exists to help organizations meet those moments with confidence that builds trust.

Strategic Communications Leadership

Working with leaders to build trust where it's needed, aligned with organizational goals

Services

We offer strategic and practical communications support tailored to your organization’s needs.

    • Strategic response planning during funding, policy, or public perception challenges

    • Message control across media, stakeholders, and key audiences

    • Real-time triage and executive guidance

    • Framing your impact clearly and effectively - work with me to set your communications goals

    • Aligning messaging with stakeholder priorities and organizational goals

    • Building content across all channels, bringing in experts from across media production

    • Communications that inform, reassure, and mobilize your stakeholders to support you

    • Strengthening trust by deploying strong messaging when it matters

    • Reaching your key audiences through clear, relevant storytelling

    • Leadership positioning during sensitive or high-stakes moments

    • Building your brand internally to build trust

    • Internal alignment to ensure one clear, confident voice

    • Communications templates and playbooks

    • Media release frameworks and messaging tools across platforms

    • Coaching leaders and teams to communicate effectively

    • Building communications capability across the organization

    • Training, coaching and workshops for staff teams and key stakeholders


Kenmore Communications has particular experience supporting mission-driven organizations, helping them:

Protect and
build public trust

Communicate impact in ways that resonate with donors and communities

Navigate funding, advocacy, and public perception challenges

Pricing

Ask me about my competitive consulting rates.

Offering packages for project launches, transitions, or periods of elevated risk.

Nonprofit rates are also available for select clients, on a strictly limited basis.

Contact

For a free consultation in absolute confidence, please get in touch.