Category Archives: challenge

Is this the right time?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

I should have posted this yesterday. The time got away from me and I wasn’t able to post it. Does it matter? I will leave you to decide. But one of the key elements of communication is that it is … Continue reading →

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Stepping forward

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

If recent events have taught us anything it is that we need experts in communication roles. For years we have been asking the question why isn’t communication given a seat at the top table and how can PR and communication … Continue reading →

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Mood music

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

I see this morning in the news that Boots are being criticised for the wording used on a promotion. It appears to support the use of plastic at a time when people are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of … Continue reading →

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A moment of clarity

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

This has been an exceptionally busy year and an unbelievable couple of months which have created huge demands on the team. I have been caught up in things and work has become even more critical to my life. Now I … Continue reading →

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Watching the clock

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

I have done a lot of travelling this week which means thinking time mainly on one of many long train journeys. It has been an opportunity to reflect on a few things including where I am in life. I am … Continue reading →

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Getting Chartered a year on 

Posted on June 30, 2017 by

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

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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