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 […]
Inclusive community, exclusive platform
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, this 580 community […]
A practical guide to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion
I received a DM about the BS ISO standards for diversity and inclusion, which nudged me to share the latest free Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace from BSI. The PAS was published in June 2023 and is a fantastic starting point for those who want to embed diversity, […]