2023: We are wrapping it up
Is it just me, or does every year seem to go faster and faster? Here we are again at the end of a year, wondering where the last 12 months had gone. It feels like every year is a massive…
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Why being nice doesn’t equal great culture
I was talking to a friend last week about who is finding work particularly challenging at the moment. Everyone she works with is lovely, nice, and great to spend the day with. But the work keeps piling up, and some…
What you need to know as a public servant about the “PWC effect” on small businesses
Like everyone else, I have been watching as more and more stories have come out in recent months about the behaviour of the “Big Four” consultancies. What initially began with the PWC exposé has evolved into a broader public discussion…
Creating respect for our profession
How can communications professionals claim their “seat at the table” and demonstrate their value to an organisation.
Five years of Elm – everything and nothing changes
After one year in business, I wrote that I didn’t really know what to expect, I didn’t know where to start, and I didn’t know if I would get any work. This week marks five years since I started Elm,…
Canberra Communications Professional Series: Chris Wagner
For the latest profile in the Canberra Communications Professional Series, I spoke to Chris Wagner from TalkForce Media. A bit more about Chris… Chris spent two decades forging a successful career in communications and media management before joining Talkforce Media…
Managing stakeholder expectations in uncertain times
The world is full of uncertainty. None of us knows what is coming next. Most people are focused on how to work from home, how to home school kids, and where to buy food. But soon this will become our…
My five tips for effectively using LinkedIn
In Canberra, LinkedIn doesn’t seem to be as popular as in other cities. Sure, many people have profiles, but very few keep seem to keep them up to date or regularly post to the platform. LinkedIn is quickly becoming one…
Canberra Communications Professional Series: Sally-Anne Clark
For the second edition of the Canberra Communications Professionals Series, I spoke to Sally-Anne Clark. Sally-Anne is the Senior Director, Content for the ACT Government Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate. Sally-Anne brings a different perspective to this weeks’ edition.…
I’ve made mistakes
I’ve been doing a lot of reading on leadership lately, and it has made me reflect on what type of leader I was before I became a solo-consultant. I thought sharing my insights with you might get you thinking too.…
