Monthly Archives: October 2017

Happy Samhain

Posted on October 31, 2017 by amandacomms1

I don’t like Halloween and this may have a lot to do with the fact I have mild coulnophobia. For anyone not sure what that is it is a fear of clowns and for some reason there are a lot … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, happiness | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Make a difference 

Posted on October 30, 2017 by amandacomms1

I had the chance to do something good today for someone else. A situation arose where I could either step up and help or just ignore it. The whole situation had no impact on my life and was about other … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, happiness | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

All ears 

Posted on October 29, 2017 by amandacomms1

If there is one skill that is underused and undervalued it is listening. It is often said that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. But the modern life is more about us all broadcasting than consuming … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, communication, internal communication, social media, work | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A matter of time

Posted on October 28, 2017 by amandacomms1

Tonight the clocks will go back and at the same time many people will be enjoying Halloween parties – this really is heading into winter and the end of 2017. The nights will be dark early and we will want … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, kindness | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Reports, reconnecting and a thank you card 

Posted on October 27, 2017 by amandacomms1

I feel in a reflective mood after a busy week with plenty of ups and downs. There have been long days and a distinct lack of sleep. It started on Monday with work related frustrations that drained my energy and … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, challenge, communication, policing, work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bring it into the open

Posted on October 26, 2017 by amandacomms1

There was a news item today saying that 300,000 people had lost their jobs due to mental illness. That is a really shocking figure. We live in such a stressful world that we have to find better ways of dealing … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, challenge, happiness, work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Bring it into the open

Posted on October 26, 2017 by amandacomms1

There was a news item today saying that 300,000 people had lost their jobs due to mental illness. That is a really shocking figure. We live in such a stressful world that we have to find better ways of dealing … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, challenge, happiness, work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The snail’s tale

Posted on October 25, 2017 by amandacomms1

On my journey to work in the early hours of this morning I saw a little snail making his way across the pavement. He was making slow progress but was determined to get to his destination. It was all happening … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, challenge | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Would you?

Posted on October 24, 2017 by amandacomms1

Yesterday I wrote about the importance of recognising the contribution of the communication team not just during a crisis but all the time. It is often overlooked by those at senior levels and that is why we need to explain … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, communication, emergency services, police, policing, PR, work | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Recognising the contribution 

Posted on October 23, 2017 by amandacomms1

As communicators we talk about the need for our work to be recognised within an organisation. We want people to realise what we bring to the business. We are itching to get a spot at the top table. Our problem … Continue reading →

Rate this:

Posted in #blogtober, communication, police, policing, PR, work | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment