Managing imposter syndrome and embracing imperfection
Do you ever feel like you’re just one step away from being exposed as a fraud or that those around you think you’re so much better than you actually are? Even when you know you’ve worked hard to get where…
Dismantling the Pink Ghetto in communications
This wasn’t the blog post I had planned for this week. In fact, you could say it practically wrote itself (and no I don’t mean AI – this is very much all me). It all started with a really touching International…
What do I bring to the Elm Communications Party?
If you know Mel, you’ll know that she’s an excellent host. She throws unforgettable gatherings, complete with mouthwatering snacks, refreshing drinks, outdoor games, and a laid-back atmosphere. She’s one of THOSE people while I struggle to assemble a plate of…
Creating respect for our profession
How can communications professionals claim their “seat at the table” and demonstrate their value to an organisation.
Our experience with ChatGPT
Everyone has been writing about it. It will end careers. It will kill comms. It will mean the end of civilisation as we know it. Chat GPT. *insert dramatic music* I was sceptical at the beginning. I perceived it as…
At risk of burnout? When and how to ask for help
As communications professionals, our jobs involve a lot of high-pressure situations, tight deadlines, and constant pressure to deliver results. But that’s what makes it so exhilarating and rewarding. Comms people are known for going above and beyond. We find it…
Finding my purpose and other 2022 adventures
It is the end of another big year here at Elm. I am sure, like many of you, this year feels like it has been ten years in the making and only three months long. It took forever to finish,…
Canberra Communications Professional series: Victoria Taylor
Citizen data science – how it is changing communications.
It’s National Science Week. Many of you working in scientific organisations will be busy tweeting, running events and looking for other ways to hook into this popular date in the calendar. I wanted to take this opportunity look at one…
Can you not change the words and just make it pretty?
The most insulting words you can use to a communications professional. If you don’t work in communications and you are reading this. Let me say it again. Never say to a comms person “can you just make it pretty?”. Many…