A good change programme needs a good inclusive comms process
#CuriousMoments with Advita I love a good change programme. The more complex, the better. I like unpicking and understanding how things connect. The lightbulb moments when the messaging is clear and concise. The vibrancy and energy it can bring when people understand the vision. So how can you establish a good, inclusive comms process in […]
Boost your confidence in just 30 days
#CuriousMoments with Advita What if I told you that I could help you boost your confidence in just 30 days? I decided to specialise as a confidence and influence coach after experiencing several confidence crashes in my career. I never did anything without waiting for validation or permission. I didn’t believe I was good at […]
Leadership red flags
#CuriousMoments with Advita I love Undercover Boss. I know some of it may be dramatised, but the show demonstrates just how powerful one-to-one conversations can be when people feel safe to share. I’ve often heard that colleagues don’t usually care much for what some senior leaders have to say. Granted, no one wants to hear […]
How to create impact and influence
#CuriousMoments with Advita Do you walk into an event or a room wishing you could influence better? Or had the confidence to say what you want? We’ve all been there. In one of my roles, I attended the monthly Senior Leadership Team Meeting. I had to give an update on comms and share what we […]
Fear public speaking? How I learnt to love the experience
#CuriousMoments with Advita Before 2018 I’d never spoken on a public stage. The thought made me queasy, and whenever I was approached, I recommended someone else. But I’ve now spoken at over 100 events, from small groups to a 1000-plus audience. I’ve presented to leaders based in Australia to comms professionals in the USA. It’s […]
Rethink failure
#CuriousMoments with Advita Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose. I either win, or I learn.” I have this quote in my motivation folder on my phone to remind me that failing at something isn’t something to fear. It’s a growth opportunity. Since reframing how I look at failing, my life has transformed. It’s hard […]
Kindness over achievements
#CuriousMoments with Advita I’d rather be known for my kindness than my achievements. As much as I’m fiercely proud of my achievements, it’s important to me that people always feel uplifted and energised after they’ve spent some time with me, even when I have to have an uncomfortable or difficult conversation. As a confidence and […]
We made the top sellers’ PR list on Amazon!
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been just over six weeks since our book Building a Culture of Inclusivity was published in the UK, and it all still feels incredibly surreal that I have written an actual book. I’m often asked about how it all started. So here’s a little Friday story on how it all began. […]
Turn adversity into power
#CuriousMoments with Advita As it’s South Asian Heritage Month and this year’s theme is stories to tell, I thought I’d share mine in the hope it inspires someone. Over the years, I’ve been relatively open about my experience as a South Asian woman growing up in the UK and working in an industry that’s unconventional […]
Curious moments with Advita: Inclusion initiatives
I was speaking to a fab comms person about a challenge they were having at work around some inclusion initiatives. They asked if my book Building a Culture of Inclusivity would be a valuable read for some of their work, especially as they are not wholly involved in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. This […]