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.…
New to communications? Lessons learnt from a long-term member of the club
I remember starting out in communications. Everything seemed exciting running events, going to a media doorstop, presenting to stakeholders. At uni I always wanted to work in one of those big PR agencies that ran high profile campaigns. It all…
ahhh the “quiet period”
It is that time of year when everyone talks about the “quiet period”, long lunches, early days, parliament isn’t sitting, meetings are coming to an end. It’s December in Canberra. Not everyone is this lucky, I know when I was…
