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 […]
What exactly is inclusive internal communications?
When Priya Bates, ABC, MC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and I were writing our book, we spent some time researching various definitions. But none quite hit the mark so we decided to create our own based on our knowledge and experience. “Inclusive internal communication enables powerful connections, demonstrates curiosity and cultivates belonging through two-way engagement. This […]
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 […]
Why January isn’t a fresh start for CommsRebel founder, Advita
A few years ago, I realised that January wasn’t a new start for me. I was often tired, never really felt refreshed, and the dark nights impacted my wellbeing. This meant I struggled with keeping resolutions, which brought immense guilt when I failed. After spending time getting to know myself and boosting my confidence, I knew […]
Free labour in the workplace
Is free labour fair? You have two fantastic colleagues, let’s call them Jack and Sunita. They are both high performers and have similar ambitions. However, thanks to Sunita’s action-taking behaviour, she’s asked to Chair the new Race group at work. Her manager says it’ll be great for her development and visibility. Sunita, who is keen […]