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 […]
Top 101 influencer for the third time!
Top 101 influencer What an absolute honour to be listed as one of the top 101 influencers by Inspiring Workplaces. This is my third year being listed, and every year, I’m humbled to be named alongside some incredible people doing remarkable things. If you don’t follow some of these people, I highly recommend you do: […]
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
A common question that comms pros often ask in our coaching sessions 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 a […]
Four years of CommsRebel!
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 world in March […]
NW Business Insider Media, 42 under 42
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 impressive people listed, […]
Change programmes: Common pitfalls
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 say that you need […]
How comms can help improve culture
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 help with inclusivity […]
Set your audacious goals
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 focused on my […]
Toxic bosses
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 and are desperately […]