Sonya Sandham

Background

About Sonya Sandham

As a senior communication strategist with more than 15 years' experience, I work with senior leaders to solve complex communication challenges.I have significant experience providing expert advice and delivering solutions during high profile crisis situations and periods of transformational change across diverse industries including aviation (Qantas), manufacturing (Hyne Group), and emergency services (Fire and Rescue, NSW Police) to government regulators (Independent Transport Safety Regulator).I specialise in CEO and executive leadership communication and people-focused initiatives to connect employees with corporate strategies, vision and legacy. I also help businesses grapple with the ongoing problem of creating and nurturing a sense of belonging in our digital workplace and have a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions.I am an active listener who is able to translate complex information into clear and engaging stories, an ability honed in my early career as a journalist at the Sydney Morning Herald. My journalism experience also provided me with a deep understanding of humanity, and I am driven by the desire to understand and identify the heart of an issue so that I can be of service. I am proudly a continuous learner and operate at the forefront of communication consulting, generating insights through my organisational storytelling research at the University of Canberra.