Lamplighter Communications was founded in 2009 by Catharine Heddle, an independent communications advisor based in Toronto, Canada. Clients turn to Catharine for smart counsel, insights and professionalism they can count on.
Why "Lamplighter"? It was the name of my grandfather's sailboat, which he built with his own hands. To me, the name symbolizes living life to the fullest, as he did. It evokes images of leadership, lighting the way and igniting the spread of ideas.
I specialize in strategic corporate communications, including internal, external and change communications. I support projects, leaders and teams using insightful, inclusive and audience-friendly communications programs.
Call on me for:
- employee and change communications
- member/donor/stakeholder communications
- leadership communications
- thought leadership strategies
- writing and editorial services
- media messaging and interview preparation
- managing complex communications projects
- facilitation of workshops and strategy sessions
- fractional/interim communications leadership
- on-demand counsel, coaching and support
- issues management
Instantly scale your communications team by pulling me in for a quick project or longer-term support.
Whether you're facing a long and ambitious to-do list, a temporary gap on your team, an unexpected issue or an incredible communications opportunity, I'm here to help.
Let's get started on those high-impact communications projects that will take your organization to the next level.
Catharine Heddle is the founder and president of Lamplighter Communications. She is a seasoned, award-winning communications advisor with experience in the technology, healthcare, education and not-for-profit sectors. Clients rely on her for smart counsel, hard work and a keen eye for the nuances of organizational behaviour and stakeholder needs.
Catharine has 25 years of experience in public relations and communications consulting. She is a trained facilitator and a skilled change agent, certified in the Prosci method of change management. A former vice-president of one of Canada’s most-respected public relations agencies, her work has been recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and Humber College, as well as countless colleagues and clients.
A committed volunteer, Catharine co-leads programming for IABC Toronto's Professional Independent Communicators. Catharine has served as chair of United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College), Canada’s century-old literacy organization; and on the boards of Frontier College Foundation, the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Association and 100 Women Who Care. She is an avid reader, an aspiring orchardist and terrified beekeeper, an amateur chocolatier and the proud parent of two young men.