Exhausted? It might be your boundaries, not your workload
We often think that exhaustion comes from having too much on our plate – the deadlines, the meetings, the endless pings that chip away at our focus. However, it might not be your workload but your boundaries. What we are saying yes to, and where we are leaking our energy. We have been there. The […]
5 ways to stop worrying about what others think
It’s something I hear often in coaching sessions, workshops, and casual conversations alike: “I’d love to post about my achievements on LinkedIn, but I don’t want people to think I’m showing off.” “I want to speak up about something that bothers me at work, but I’m worried people will see me as disruptive.” “I’d love […]
Lessons from Buddha: How to hold your power
A few weeks ago, one of my coaching clients asked a question that’s stuck with me: “How do I manage someone who regularly makes me feel small?” It’s a familiar feeling. Most of us, at some point, have worked with someone whose words hit hard, whose tone cuts deep, or whose presence quietly chips away […]
7 Effective tips for making yourself heard
As Internal Communicators, we often sit in a unique spot within the organisation. We’re the bridge between leadership and the front line. The ones who get the all-staff emails out the door, yes – but more importantly, we’re the trusted advisors, the sense-checkers, the ear to the ground. And yet, despite the value we bring, […]
5 ways to prioritise yourself without guilt
I’d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not. – Kurt Cobain If you’ve ever bent over backwards to keep everyone happy, only to feel drained and underappreciated, you’re not alone. As a recovering people-pleaser, I spent years second-guessing myself, diluting my voice, and overcommitting just to avoid disappointing […]
5 essential rules I live by
When I speak about my career journey and the steps I’ve taken to get to where I am, there are five fundamental rules that I live by. These principles didn’t appear overnight – experience, lessons, failures, and achievements shaped them. Each one guides me toward a life of courage and growth. Below I share the […]
“My life has transformed beyond recognition” – Advita shares her confidence story
I know exactly what it’s like when your confidence stops you from taking up opportunities and achieving your goals. In 2018, my confidence was at an all-time low, and I considered leaving the communications industry. I’ve never been a wallflower. But underneath my bravado, I was a people pleaser and continuously wanted external validation to […]
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, […]
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 […]