Monthly Archives: June 2017

Getting Chartered a year on 

Posted on June 30, 2017 by amandacomms1

Just over a year I did something scary and challenging. I stepped into the unknown with a clear destination in my mind. In early June 2016 I spent a day attempting to demonstrate I have the skills and knowledge to … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on six months work

Posted on June 26, 2017 by amandacomms1

Six months ago I was in a reflective mood at the start of 2017. It is a time when many people are outlining their New Year resolutions and looking at what they can predict for the future. The topic was … Continue reading →

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Passion, resilience and creativity – this is my home

Posted on June 23, 2017 by amandacomms1

This is a slightly different blog subject for me but one that I felt I needed to write. Yesterday I was in London and I wondered how it would feel after recent events. After many years I now feel comfortable … Continue reading →

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Time to say thank you

Posted on June 18, 2017 by amandacomms1

This has been a tough year and a tough few months. We have witnessed horrific scenes and seen pain and suffering. My heart goes out to all the families and people who have been affected by the incidents. We have … Continue reading →

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When the cameras go

Posted on June 14, 2017 by amandacomms1

I am getting used to hearing the words ‘you must have been busy for the past three weeks’. My answer usually is to just smile or to add ‘just a little bit’. I know people are just making polite conversation … Continue reading →

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A passion for what we do 

Posted on June 7, 2017 by amandacomms1

A year ago I wrote these words “We may not have big budgets or huge teams but we have something more important – a passion for what we do.” It was in relation to a question about the challenges and … Continue reading →

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The hardest words

Posted on June 1, 2017 by amandacomms1

This is the hardest blog I have ever tried to sit and write. I haven’t felt able to write anything for almost two weeks. Firstly, I want to remember all those people who have been affected by the events in … Continue reading →

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