In an ideal world, of course, communications would have a seat at the executive table. No question. (And internal comms teams would be worshipped like gods… but that’s a story for another day.) But the reality? Many organisations still don’t get the true value of communication as a risk mitigator. And while we wait for common sense
How cool is it that Mindful in May – the global meditation and mindfulness campaign – was founded by Melbourne’s own Dr Elise Bialylew (author of The Happiness Plan, which is now on my must-read list)? Mindfulness and meditation became important to me during one of the toughest chapters of my career. Thanks to this “growth” experience,
With only days left until the final votes are cast, it’s tempting to think the hard part is almost over. Spoiler alert: it’s not. Elections are just the start. The real work happens once the (vegetarian) democracy sausages are eaten, the speeches are made and the cheers settle down. Electing leaders is the first step
If you know me well, you know I thrive on the energy of adult conversations (the kind where you’re solving a communication challenge over coffee). And I love being a parent. It’s a joy. But combining the two? I’m a card-carrying member of the Guilty Working Mum Club. Most days feel like a never-ending balancing
Local government is an issues-rich environment. That’s to be expected when an organisation delivers more than 100 services to a diverse community. It’s a sector that can be tough to love at times. Understandably so, it’s the tier of government closest to the community. Everyone has an opinion. That’s what makes working in (and with)
Why let the truth get in the way of a good story?! Well, because, as we all know transparency and trust are essential to good governance. They foster much-needed accountability. And greater public trust makes our jobs as communicators just that little bit easier. When political conversation is reduced to misinformation, clickbait or soundbites, it’s
Not that I would do it myself. But if someone was opportunistic and a multi-million-dollar supermarket didn’t have effective loss prevention measures, I shrug my shoulders. Lately, though, it doesn’t feel petty. There’s barely a day when I pop into the shops for bread and milk without seeing someone leave with unpaid-for items. Recently, my
We have high expectations for our leaders, rightly so, but there’s also personal accountability. Avoid being disempowered and disappointed by choosing the wrong person to work with. Our senior execs are an “it” factor that too often gets overlooked. When considering a new role, you might need a greater challenge, convenient location or financial incentive.
It seems to be an appropriate time to express a distaste for hunting of any type, given that the ‘influencer v baby wombat’ story is still gaining traction. Another type of hunting is equally unappealing. With so much talent on the market right now, many organisations might be tempted to go on a “unicorn hunt.”
It’s a question asked too many times that needs to be binned. Because it’s a nonsense question. Firstly, the question demands a yes or a no answer. Life is never about binary choices. There’s a lot of grey and nuance (which is great) Second, it’s inherently sexist. Prompted to think about this after a post