Category Archives: recovery

The seeds of confusion

Posted on May 26, 2021 by amandacomms1

It may have been an oversight or a breakdown in communication but the confusion of the past 24 hours has the potential to damage confidence. Continue reading →

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What has changed?

Posted on April 18, 2021 by amandacomms1

Will I ever want to go back into the middle of a crowd? I don’t know. Will I feel comfortable shopping during busier times? Possibly. Am I going to keep buying things I may not need? Definitely not. 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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Rumour, speculation and leaks

Posted on October 12, 2020 by amandacomms1

Living in Greater Manchester I am expecting to face similar restrictions but with no clarity and just having the carrot of a Boris Johnson statement later dangled in front of me brings anxiety. Will it impact on my work? How will my life have to change again? How long will I face restrictions? Continue reading →

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Do our crisis plans really help everyone?

Posted on August 28, 2020 by amandacomms1

The devastation is clear to see in Louisiana from tropical storm Laura. In the middle of a pandemic people were faced with needing to evacuate their homes which for many had been a place of safety from Covid-19. But it … Continue reading →

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We are in it together

Posted on July 29, 2020 by amandacomms1

I have been incredibly lucky in my life. My family are hugely supportive and despite many downs there continue to be many more ups. I have had a fulfilling career, have a lovely home, and share my life with beautiful … Continue reading →

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Is being a Hobnob the best thing?

Posted on July 23, 2020 by amandacomms1

Chocolate or plain there is one thing that is clear about a Hobnob and that is they are the most robust of biscuits. They are also the biscuit of choice when communicators were asked which characteristics they had in a … Continue reading →

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We’re back…and a little bit more

Posted on July 20, 2020 by amandacomms1

Lockdown has started to ease and businesses are stepping up their communication and promotion. It is a tough world that they are reopening into. People are concerned about shopping because of the possible circulation of the virus and also because … Continue reading →

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Red is a warning

Posted on July 12, 2020 by amandacomms1

After months of living with Covid-19, the lockdown and now the impending economic slump our attention has been very much focused at home. It is totally understandable given the scale of what we have, and are, facing. My attention in … Continue reading →

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Everywhere and nowhere

Posted on July 10, 2020 by amandacomms1

I have been listening to a lot of communication professionals talking about the pressure they are under, the long hours they are expected to work and the challenges they are now facing. I can only sympathise. Having dealt with a … Continue reading →

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