ABOUT HWM

Global broadcast experience and 20 years of Gulf insight combine to help leaders communicate under pressure.

HWM is a Dubai-based leadership communications advisory firm specialising in media training, crisis communications, presentation skills and leadership presence.

We help CEOs, government leaders and senior spokespeople prepare for challenging interviews, sharpen their messages and communicate confidently under pressure.

Every engagement is tailored to the leader, the organisation and the real-world communication challenge they need to navigate.

Co-founded by senior journalist Eve Hester and professional presenter Hisham Wyne, HWM draws on broadcast experience spanning the BBC, CNN, NBC, CBC, Bloomberg, Channel 4 and RTE.

Our founders bring a 20-year track record of working at the highest levels in the Gulf on policy, messaging, nation building and innovation. That combination of newsroom judgement and regional insight helps leaders handle difficult questions, communicate complex ideas clearly and protect trust when the stakes are high.

Media Training

Our media training gives you the confidence, preparation and skills to stay in control of media interviews and get your point across, no matter the format.

Presentation Skills

We empower you to get your message across with clarity through practical presentation skills sessions customised for senior leaders.

Leadership Presence

Cultivate authentic gravitas and command. We help you refine your personal impact and delivery to lead with authority.

Why HWM?

There are many reasons clients keep coming back time and again. Here are just a few:

Experience

Our curriculum is built on decades of frontline media experience and research. We support leaders whose words move markets and shape national policy.

International Credibility

HWM empowers leaders worldwide. We understand national visions, political dynamics and business imperatives across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Relevance

Practical, interactive and tailored to you. All our bespoke training draws on current skills and insights that we use in the field ourselves.

 Media Training
Presentation Skills
Storytelling
Crisis Comms
Executive Presence
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Own the message. Control the story.

We offer global executives and leaders the skills to navigate uncertainty and project authority on the world stage.

From navigating high-stakes reputational risks to mastering vocal dynamics and non-verbal cues, you practise the skills needed for world-class communication.

Trusted by Leaders

From visionary government leaders to Fortune 500 CEOs, our clients trust us to elevate their voice on the world stage.

"One of the most challenging yet fascinating experiences I had was learning how to be a public speaker and effectively communicate with the media. Thanks to Eve and Hisham, who guided me through every step, I gained new strategies and techniques that have certainly improved my approach. Their insights into how to engage with diverse audiences and manage media interactions were invaluable. A huge thank you to both of them for their expertise, dedication, and the lasting impact they've had on my communication skills!"

H.E. Ghadeer Hegazi

Assistant Minister,
Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation,
Egypt.

"Since 2022, HWM has been instrumental in reimagining the media skills of Wio Bank's spokespeople. Their tailored training sessions with our senior management and key spokespeople have been nothing short of transformative. Not only were the sessions impactful, insightful, and enjoyable, but they also yielded measurable and impressive results. We genuinely always look forward to future sessions with the exceptional HWM team."

Rima al Jareh

Head of PR & Communications,
Wio Bank PJSC.

"I had the pleasure of working with the brilliant team at HWM for media and crisis management sessions for the regional and senior management of the Group. They were extremely professional and delivered above and beyond my expectations. This is definitely the first of many more collaborations to come."

Ruwaida Abela

Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications – Middle East,
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd.

What started as a media training workshop quickly became a deep dive on effective message construction and delivery, which will be incredibly useful for our BBG ambassadors in their discussions on and offline with members and industry stakeholders around the UK and UAE trade relationship.

Katie Holmes

Marketing Manager,
British Business Group,
Dubai and Northern Emirates.

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