Stop broadcasting. Start communicating.
Why your internal comms might be getting ignored. You’ve spent time crafting the perfect internal message. It’s been reviewed, signed off, formatted just right, and sent out to the masses. And the only response you get? A polite but slightly smug email pointing out a typo. Sound familiar? It’s frustrating. You put in the effort […]
Difficult conversations: 5 effective ways to handle them at work
If you’ve spent any amount of time working in communications, PR, or HR, then you already know that difficult conversations aren’t a rare occurrence – they’re part of the job. Whether you’re advising a CEO mid-crisis, navigating a sensitive HR issue, or pushing back on a poorly thought-out campaign plan, these moments call for a […]
Navigating connection in a lonely world – 5 insightful takeaways
“We live in a hyperconnected world, but people have never been as lonely as they are today.” – Elke Geraerts In an age where technology keeps us constantly connected, loneliness paradoxically looms larger than ever before. We swipe, like, and scroll through endless streams of information, yet the depth of human connection feels increasingly shallow. […]
6 incredible benefits on how DISC coaching can help you lead effectively
Since Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots, shared his wisdom on DISC profiling at InnerRebel in 2023, I’ve been captivated by the power of this tool. So much so that earlier this year, I took the plunge and became a certified DISC Assessor. What is DISC? DISC is a model that helps decode human […]
Four things to consider before adopting AI in Internal Comms
With more companies adopting AI (artificial intelligence) practices, we explore the key considerations around bias and the potential risks. We’ve grown used to AI technologies from home assistants to smart thermostats to robot vacuum cleaners that are making our home lives easier but what about in the workplace? AI is already being used within a […]
Creating more influence and impact in your role
#CuriousMoments with Advita Common question comms pros often ask in our coaching session is, “How can I create more influence and impact in my role?” I will always share the following two pieces of advice: 1) How are you demonstrating value in your role? It’s easy to fall into this constant whirlwind of churning out […]
Four years of CommsRebel!
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been four years since I officially launched CommsRebel, and jeez, what a journey it’s been. I had absolutely no idea if things would work out or not, but one thing I was 100% certain of was that I was going to give it my best shot. When the pandemic stopped the […]
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 […]
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 […]