Objective, senior-level review for high-stakes tenders, business cases, board papers and professional books.
AI tools make drafting fast, but they cannot evaluate commercial risk or board dynamics. Unedited AI output often floods documents with plausible-sounding fluff and formulaic phrasing.
I provide the critical thinking and strategic judgment needed to sharpen your narrative, fix hidden gaps and ensure board-level credibility before sign-off.
When the stakes are too high for unvetted drafts
Weak logic and dense text undermine authority, invite pushback and delay decisions at senior level.
- Board papers: Operational detail masks the core message, forcing directors to hunt for the decision.
- Tenders and bids: Generic text fails to prove value, losing marks against scoring criteria.
- Business cases: Flawed financial or operational logic leads to stalled approvals.
- Professional books: Manuscripts lack the structure and professional editing required to position the author as an authority.
How we can work together
Every document undergoes a rigorous, three-stage review, testing strategy first, text second and then polishing.
- Pass 1: Strategy and logic Evaluating structure, narrative flow and commercial logic. Identifying weak assumptions, unsupported claims and gaps that invite evaluator pushback.
- Pass 2: Editorial precision Cutting formulaic phrasing, tightening sentences, checking tone.
- Pass 3: Polishing Correcting errors and inconsistencies in text and layout.
- Executive briefing Delivering tracked edits alongside a concise report detailing key adjustments and editorial decisions.
Commercial oversight
Jakki Bendell, MBA, ACC is an ICF-accredited executive coach, professional author and business consultant with more than 15 years’ experience working with senior leaders across corporate, technical and public-sector environments. Your document is evaluated through an operational and commercial lens – not just an editorial eye.
To discuss confidential review support for an upcoming board paper, major bid or book manuscript, get in touch today.
“A friend of mine recommended Jakki as a proofreader. As well as crossing my Ts and dotting my Is, Jakki helped me with formatting and structure and also suggested ways to clarify what I had written. She did all of this in a calm and thoroughly professional manner. If I ever decide to write another book, Jakki will be my go-to person and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jakki to anybody else.” James Lawther, Consultant and author of Managed by Morons: The Path to a Thriving Organisation
“Jakki is a highly skilled technical author and trainer. I’ve had excellent feedback from
my clients for all of the work she has done.” Peter Meherne, Director, Plain Words, professional authoring and training company
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