Category Archives: PR

It’s a risky business

Posted on April 8, 2021 by amandacomms1

Everything in life has risks attached to it. Even lying in bed has risks of deep vain thrombosis or other health issues. Continue reading →

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One word at a time

Posted on April 2, 2021 by amandacomms1

When a crisis hits an organisation why do the words they use matter so much? Surely it is what the organisation does that matters more? It is true the actions are the heart of the response. But for most people … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 12 months going it alone

Posted on March 23, 2021 by amandacomms1

I have been surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of support that I have been given during the past year. Continue reading →

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Trying to fit the mould

Posted on March 21, 2021 by amandacomms1

None of my experiences have ever stopped me from doing what I wanted to but they did mean I changed and adapted. Continue reading →

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Perfectly imperfect

Posted on March 20, 2021 by amandacomms1

Are we really saying that everything we do when we are in the middle of a crisis is perfect? Is there no room for improvement in what we do? Continue reading →

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Another way: reflections on the past 24 hours

Posted on March 14, 2021 by amandacomms1

I watched the news late last night and was struck by a variety of emotions. Watching some of the footage was definitely shocking but it was clearly a really challenging situation for the police. After more than 20 years working … Continue reading →

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Learning from half a century

Posted on March 9, 2021 by amandacomms1

At my lowest point I could see no future but I held on to a dream I had. It was a dream to write a book, to have my own business and to enjoy life again. Continue reading →

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Moving on

Posted on March 7, 2021 by amandacomms1

After a year of continued pressure now is the time to make sure your batteries are recharged. If you were an elastic band how stretched do you feel? Continue reading →

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Finding the spring

Posted on February 28, 2021 by amandacomms1

We are all struggling to find a way through these turbulent times. We all need to offer some help and support to each other. Continue reading →

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Knowledge is not power

Posted on February 22, 2021 by amandacomms1

Often there is an overly cautious mood that overtakes when pressure appears. It feels easier to say nothing or little than to have to have a conversation. This is why too many times the crisis response never moves out of broadcasting and directive communication. Continue reading →

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