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 […]
Read more >
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 […]
Read more >
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 […]
Read more >
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 […]
Read more >
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 […]
Read more >
A Question of Comms: Janet Hitchen
Janet Hitchen is the Founder and Consultant of JanCo, which is launching soon. She’s the latest Comms professional to sit in my All Things IC hot seat and answer my questions. Would you like to see your name here? These are the questions you need to answer, keep checking back as I’ll be bringing your […]
Read more >
How to communicate with compassion
Compassion and kindness are incredibly powerful in our personal lives. The ability to forgive, provide comfort and nurture ourselves and each other is priceless. Whenever I’m communicating change, I look for opportunities to inject compassion into my work. Whether that’s coaching a leader to be empathetic through their words and actions, to reminding clients that […]
Read more >
How to do whatever it takes
The title of this blog post should have a question mark at the end. How on earth do we do whatever it takes to get through this? I’ve been watching the news and reeling from each update as the full extent of COVID-19 has started to unfold for us here in the UK. I’m definitely […]
Read more >
Watch what it’s like to have a consultation call with me
I’ve been offering consultation and mentoring calls for a few years now and love working one-to-one with Comms practitioners from around the globe. But what does that actually mean? What is it like to have a call with me, what can you discuss and what happens next? Today I’m delighted to share a behind the […]
Read more >
Diary of a graduate – what it’s like to attend a Masterclass
I’ve been teaching All Things IC Masterclasses since 2016 and love working with Comms practitioners to increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in all things internal communication related. A few days ago I taught my Internal Communication Masterclass at the All Things IC Hub and was delighted to welcome recent graduate Harriet Dawson. I invited […]
Read more >
These are the skills you need to be an IC practitioner
Do you know the skills you need to be an IC practitioner? Today the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) has launched its updated profession map following an eight-month consultative review with a broad range of practitioners on a newly established professional development advisory board (PDAB). The IoIC’s original profession map was first introduced in 2016 […]
Read more >
What being an independent Consultant for seven years has taught me
All Things IC turns seven years old tomorrow. To mark the occasion I’m going to share seven things I’ve learnt from being a Comms Consultant. I’ll also reveal this year’s anniversary artwork. If you’re thinking of becoming a Communication Consultant, check out my Exploration Masterclasses. If you’re an existing Consultant, come and join my Momentum […]
Read more >
