Description

I help people, teams and organisations communicate clearly, calmly & with cultural awareness.

My work focuses on bringing clarity to complex situations: finding the right words, aligning narratives, resolving misunderstandings and creating communication that feels natural and grounded.

I combine 20+ years of experience in languages, intercultural understanding and narrative work. Whether it’s sensitive messaging, editing, tone-of-voice refinement, or multilingual nuance (NL/EN/FR/DE/PL), I support clients in expressing what they truly mean ~ with lightness and direction.

I’ve worked with NGOs, schools, public-sector projects and international teams, including as Communication & Coordination Consultant during the Youth Conference of the Belgian EU Presidency (2024).

What clients value:

• Clear structure in complex communication

• Gentle but precise guidance

• Intercultural insight

• Fast and focused clarity (Drift Mail)

• Strong narrative & messaging alignment

• A calm, supportive presence in high-pressure or sensitive contexts

If you need clarity, messaging support or cross-cultural communication guidance, I’m here to help.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
Polish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Dorien~PR
Intercultural Communication & Clarity Consultant
CIVIC AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
January 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)
Freelance Communication & Coordination Consultant
Youth Conference ~ Belgian Presidency of the EU (2024)

I supported the Youth Conference with practical, clear and people-focused coordination.

My role combined:
• Travel coordination for international participants
• Acting as Integrity Contact Point (API) for delegates
• Safety & wellbeing guidance
• Smooth communication between organisers, partners and youth representatives

This work strengthened my ability to bring clarity, calm structure and intercultural awareness to complex, fast-moving environments.
Dorien~PR
Founder & Communication Consultant
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
January 2021 - Today (5 years and 5 months)
Culture Compass
2021 – Present

I support individuals, teams and organisations in navigating complex communication challenges.

work includes:
• Clarity sessions and communication refinement
• Intercultural communication support
• Editing & tone alignment
• Narrative and messaging guidance
• Fast, written clarity (Drift Mail)
• Multilingual nuance checking (NL/EN/FR/DE/PL)

This role strengthened my ability to simplify complexity, resolve sensitive communication issues and bring direction to diverse teams.
Intercultural communication Communication strategy Proofreading/Editing Narrative & messaging development Multilingual communication (NL/EN/FR/DE/PL)