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Every now and then (but not often enough) I find time to write my own content. Explore my blog for practical writing and communications tips you can implement today. If you want more tips, follow me on LinkedIn.
My latest blog articles
How to boost your website rank with the power of backlinks
Backlinks are digital threads weaved through the web, stitching sites together with a virtual thumbs-up from one site...
Harnessing the power of silence in corporate communications
My 10-year-old was nervously prepping a speech for his classmates this week, darting from one idea to the next. I...
Freelancing for introverts: How to succeed as a quiet professional
Are you an introvert who feels stifled in the traditional workplace? Do you crave solitude to work in your way, on...
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Ten tips to turn boring business writing into a page-turner
Ten tips to turn boring business writing into compelling content using the power of storytelling.
10 tips for your office relocation communications plan
I recently wrote a guest blog post for All Things IC to share ten tips to support employees through an office relocation. Read the post here!
Five top tools for freelancers
The amount of time a good tool can save means you can spend that time on client work or building your business. Here are my five favourite time and effort saving tools.
Authenticity beats perfection
Nothing connects like an authentic message written or spoken by a passionate, engaging leader.
The importance of employee engagement
In the scramble to put customers front and centre, the employee is often shoved to the side. But the most successful organisations know it needs to be the other way around.
Friends with some, kind to all
I’m not sure where I first heard that phrase, but it’s become a bit of a family motto. It’s a simple way for my kids to understand that no, they can’t be friends with everyone at school. But they should be kind to everyone.
Five things (most) leaders have in common
No matter what you do or where you sit in the workplace hierarchy, influencing upwards is one of the most important skills you can possess. To influence your leaders, you need to understand them first.
Six lessons learnt in my first six months of business
It’s been six months since I took the leap and officially launched my freelance communication and copywriting business, Composed Communication. Six months! Those of you who know me know I’m not one to sugarcoat the truth. And honestly, it’s been a wild ride!
Strategy before tactics
Before you share that next social post, launch your pretty new website, or send out your enticing email campaign, ask yourself, ‘Does this content align with my communications strategy?’.