NW Business Insider Media, 42 under 42
#CuriousMoments with Advita I’ve been named on the North West Business Insider Media 42 under 42 list. I’m not always the biggest fan of random lists, but this one is definitely a list I’ve always paid attention to, as it always features some incredibly inspiring people. And this year is no different. There are some […]
Change programmes: Common pitfalls
#CuriousMoments with Advita I’ve worked on some significant change programmes during my career, from mergers and acquisitions to digital transformations. Every time, some common pitfalls can cause the change to fail or stall. Here are my top three ???????? 1) Over-selling the change. Yes, it’s essential to maintain a level of optimism, but I always […]
What exactly is inclusive internal communications?
#CuriousMoments with Advita When Priya Bates, ABC, MC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and I were writing our book, we spent some time researching various definitions. But none quite hit the mark so we decided to create our own based on our knowledge and experience ???????? “Inclusive internal communication enables powerful connections, demonstrates curiosity and cultivates belonging […]
How comms can help improve culture
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been five months since this beauty was released, and I’m so chuffed with the incredible feedback we’ve had so far. People worldwide have sent messages or tagged us in posts, sharing how much the book has helped them – which is truly humbling. The book was written for people needing practical […]
Set your audacious goals
#CuriousMoments with Advita In January 2018, I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted to go in my career. I thought I’d spend my life working in-house. But life had other plans. After floating about for a while, waiting for inspiration to hit me, I decided to take control of my life in May 2018. I […]
Toxic bosses
#CuriousMoments with Advita I received a DM from someone bullied by a toxic boss. Not in an obvious way but subtle aggressions, which is causing them to second guess their value. It’s now at a stage where their mental and physical health is being poorly impacted. They are at a loss for what to do […]
Why January isn’t a fresh start for CommsRebel founder, Advita
#CuriousMoments with Advita A few years ago, I realised that January wasn’t a new start for me. I was often tired, never really felt refreshed, and the dark nights impacted my wellbeing. This meant I struggled with keeping resolutions, which brought immense guilt when I failed. After spending time getting to know myself and boosting my […]
A story…
#CuriousMoments with Advita You have two fantastic colleagues, let’s call them Jack and Sunita. They are both high performers and have similar ambitions. However, thanks to Sunita’s action-taking behaviour, she’s asked to Chair the new Race group at work. Her manager says it’ll be great for her development and visibility. Sunita, who is keen to […]
What’s happening across your organisation?
#CuriousMoments with Advita To build an inclusive culture, everyone has to be involved and take accountability. There’s absolutely no point fussing about with newsletters, intranets and other channels if people feel excluded from the organisation. Dig deep, review your data points and see what’s happening across the organisation. Are you personalising your comms enough? Are […]
Inclusive community, exclusive platform
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been over a year since we launched our CommsRebel app community. It’s a safe space for folks to chat, connect and find practical resources. My ambition is to make this app the ‘go-to’ place for folks interested in doing things differently and we have some exciting plans for the future. However, […]