Leadership red flags
#CuriousMoments with Advita I love Undercover Boss. I know some of it may be dramatised, but the show demonstrates just how powerful one-to-one conversations can be when people feel safe to share. I’ve often heard that colleagues don’t usually care much for what some senior leaders have to say. Granted, no one wants to hear […]
How to create impact and influence
#CuriousMoments with Advita Do you walk into an event or a room wishing you could influence better? Or had the confidence to say what you want? We’ve all been there. In one of my roles, I attended the monthly Senior Leadership Team Meeting. I had to give an update on comms and share what we […]
Fear public speaking? How I learnt to love the experience
#CuriousMoments with Advita Before 2018 I’d never spoken on a public stage. The thought made me queasy, and whenever I was approached, I recommended someone else. But I’ve now spoken at over 100 events, from small groups to a 1000-plus audience. I’ve presented to leaders based in Australia to comms professionals in the USA. It’s […]
Rethink failure
#CuriousMoments with Advita Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose. I either win, or I learn.” I have this quote in my motivation folder on my phone to remind me that failing at something isn’t something to fear. It’s a growth opportunity. Since reframing how I look at failing, my life has transformed. It’s hard […]
Kindness over achievements
#CuriousMoments with Advita I’d rather be known for my kindness than my achievements. As much as I’m fiercely proud of my achievements, it’s important to me that people always feel uplifted and energised after they’ve spent some time with me, even when I have to have an uncomfortable or difficult conversation. As a confidence and […]
We made the top sellers’ PR list on Amazon!
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been just over six weeks since our book Building a Culture of Inclusivity was published in the UK, and it all still feels incredibly surreal that I have written an actual book. I’m often asked about how it all started. So here’s a little Friday story on how it all began. […]
Turn adversity into power
#CuriousMoments with Advita As it’s South Asian Heritage Month and this year’s theme is stories to tell, I thought I’d share mine in the hope it inspires someone. Over the years, I’ve been relatively open about my experience as a South Asian woman growing up in the UK and working in an industry that’s unconventional […]
Curious moments with Advita: Inclusion initiatives
I was speaking to a fab comms person about a challenge they were having at work around some inclusion initiatives. They asked if my book Building a Culture of Inclusivity would be a valuable read for some of their work, especially as they are not wholly involved in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. This […]
Cultivating a culture of inclusivity
#CuriousMoments with Advita Cultivating a culture of inclusivity goes beyond performative awareness days and the odd event about a lunchtime learning session. Inclusion must be built into the entire colleague life cycle. You should experience it from the moment you spot the job advert (e.g. using inclusive language in an advert, flexible benefits etc.) to […]
Sam McAlister: Why being yourself reaps the best rewards
Former interviews producers on BBC’s Newsnight, journalist and author of Scoops, Sam McAlister, gave an enthralling keynote at #InnerRebel2023. Sam shared her story about that Prince Andrew interview…and how to master the art of negotiation. It was fantastic and Inner Rebel guests were truly captivated. We managed to steal Sam to share some of her wisdom […]