Are you a leader like me?
This week marks 21 years of my career and I’m grateful for everyone who has inspired, trained and mentored me. I can pinpoint two conversations that gave me the confidence I needed to make decisions. Asking for help has created numerous opportunities for me over the years. I now have the pleasure of advising Comms […]
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How to prove the value of communication
Imagine a business without communication. What would it look like? What would it feel like? What would the impact be? I can tell you from experience. I have audited many organisations over the past seven-and-a-half years. Two of them did not have a formal Comms function in place and I was hired by the HR […]
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How to review 2020 and plan 2021 – free Online Masterclass
Are you in review mode for 2020 and trying to plan for 2021? If so, I’ve got news of a brand new Online Masterclass to help you. I’m delighted to announce my How to review and plan your 2020 – 2021 internal comms Online Masterclass is now available. I’ve just hit publish and it’s my […]
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How to launch a Comms Consultancy
Are you thinking about going freelance or becoming a Comms Consultant? If so, this guest post will help you. I’m proud to introduce you to Ben Veal. He is the founder of Second Mountain Communications and was the first person to experience my How to be a Comms Consultant – Exploration Online Masterclass. This is the […]
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Some of my biggest career mistakes
If I asked you to name the biggest mistake you’ve made in your career, what would you say? What about miscommunication? Where have you mucked up, got it wrong or failed? Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest on a brand new podcast called Internal Miscommunications. It’s hosted by Erica Goodwin in […]
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How to create a new website for your company
Are you considering changing your company’s website? Maybe yours is in need of an upgrade or perhaps you’re starting from scratch. Whatever your situation, I recommend inviting the seriously smart team at Alive With Ideas to work with you. My new All Things IC website went live a couple of weeks ago thanks to their […]
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How to communicate with empathy
If I asked you to describe the way your organisation communicates, what are the top three words you’d use? Would empathetic, compassionate and values-led (I know that’s two words), be on your list? Think about it from an employees’ perspective. What would their words be? If you’ve never done that exercise before, I encourage you […]
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A Question of Comms: Anindita Bagchi
The latest Comms pro to sit in my hot seat is Anindita Bagchi, General Manager at Pipeline Infrastructure Limited in India. Read on to discover Anindita’s advice for someone thinking about starting a career in this field. Would you like to sit in my hot seat? Here’s the questions you need to answer for the chance […]
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A Question of Comms: Tamara Sperling
The latest Comms pro to sit in my hot seat is Tamara Sperling, Interim Strategic Communications Manager. Read on to discover Tamara’s advice for people wanting to work in this field and why you need to learn from mistakes. Tamara will be looking for her next contract role from mid-September 2020 and can be contacted […]
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Starting a consultancy during lockdown
When is the right time to launch your business as a Comms Consultant? How do you know if you’re ready? Who would your clients be? How much would you charge? These are just some of the topics I examine in my new How to be a Comms Consultant – Exploration Online Masterclass. Someone who has […]
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How to be a Comms Consultant
What is your career situation right now? Perhaps you’re in-house and enjoying your role, or you’ve been furloughed and are waiting to hear what your next steps will be. Maybe you’re searching for a new job, have been made redundant or don’t know what to do next. If you are thinking about your next career […]
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My Online Masterclasses are now live
Today is launch day for my All Things IC Online Masterclasses, hurrah! I’m so excited to share them with you, it means we can work together wherever you are in the world and you can access easy-to-use training when you need it. Are you a professional communicator in need of a knowledge or confidence boost? […]
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