Monthly Archives: December 2018

Five things 2018 gave me

Posted on December 31, 2018 by amandacomms1

It is the last day of 2018 and a time to look back as well as forward to the 12 months ahead. I have long refused to do the New Years resolution thing but I do want to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Through the seasons

Posted on December 27, 2018 by amandacomms1

We are always saying that communication is a 24/7 business with social media round-the-clock and rolling news channels. There is lots of discussion about how we can manage this demand with the resources we have and it is no easy … Continue reading →

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Taking stock and some thank you messages

Posted on December 23, 2018 by amandacomms1

This is a reflective time of the year for me. It may be because it is a time when we have to slow down from the demands of work. It may be because it is the changing of the year. … Continue reading →

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‘‘Tis the season…

Posted on December 19, 2018 by amandacomms1

I admit I am currently not feeling very festive and am struggling to find the Christmas spirit. That doesn’t make me the Grinch just I have a lot of other stuff going on and occupying my thoughts. This is often … Continue reading →

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A moment of reflection

Posted on December 16, 2018 by amandacomms1

We are all busy. Heading towards Christmas we are rushing to work, to the shops and to parties. There is so much to do we can’t rest we have to get everything done as we aspire to seasonal perfection. For … Continue reading →

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Where in the world?

Posted on December 9, 2018 by amandacomms1

I have lived all my life based in the North of England. I love it and am really proud of this part of the world. My parents moved up to Manchester from Gloucester more than 50 years ago and they … Continue reading →

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Lead with passion

Posted on December 6, 2018 by amandacomms1

It seems that 2018 has flown by at an unbelievable speed and as it draws to a close it signals the end of the reign of Sarah Hall as CIPR President. This has been a year of significant achievements and … Continue reading →

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Overcoming obstacles

Posted on December 1, 2018 by amandacomms1

Growing up my parents gave me the confidence to think I could achieve whatever I wanted to if I put my mind to it. They ensured their two daughters were determined and single-minded. At primary school I was in the … Continue reading →

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