Trust and inclusivity
#CuriousMoments with Advita Priya Bates and I joined the fab folks at Interact Software to talk about how trust can help build an inclusive culture. As we were planning our chapters for the book, we knew that we wanted a whole chapter dedicated to this important topic. If trust is low or non-existent in your workplace, then you’ll […]
Believe in yourself
#CuriousMoments with Advita In 2019 I went to an event hosted by my coach Chris Ducker. He asked everyone at the end of the day to write down a goal they wanted to achieve within a year. I completely forgot that I did this until I came across the note today. I’d shared that I wanted […]
Quicky out of office messages… yes? Or no?
#CuriousMoments with Advita A few year’s ago, I read a fascinating article about out-of-office (OOO) messages. I was fascinated with what the author wrote about its impact on social interactions and connections. As someone passionate about individualism and personalisation, I absolutely adore quirky OOO messages. It gives such incredible insight into that person and also […]
Meet Sarah Browning!
We’re excited to announce Sarah Browning is our latest associate at CommsRebel. Sarah is an independent kindness cheerleader and communicator. In 2021 Sarah founded the Time for Kindness programme, an initiative to celebrate kindness and rebalance the narrative we have about the world we live in. We’re thrilled Sarah has joined TeamRebel as we prepare […]
Tips on managing overwhelm
#CuriousMoments with Advita Trudy Lewis, Jenni Field, and I hosted a session for the Inspiring Workplaces summer series about managing overwhelm. We shared various tips and advice, but to summarise, here are our essential tips: 1) You have to know your values to understand what should be in your circle of concern. A lot of information surrounds us, […]
Top Internal Communications Voice
#CuriousMoments with Advita It was lovely to see the Top Internal Communications Voice badge appear on my profile. I love contributing my thoughts about how Internal Comms can support organisations to cultivate inclusive cultures through revolutionary communications. The other day, someone called me a “Comms Influencer.” sometimes, I think I’m more of a “Comms Antagonist”, […]
The inconsistent leader
#CuriousMoments with Advita It’s been an incredible couple of days speaking at various events about internal comms and inclusion. I started my mini tour speaking to the fab folks at the Gambling Commission about allyship and trust. Then, I headed to Unily’s brilliant event, Unite, to talk on a panel about belonging and technology. And last but not […]
Three key elements for an effective Employee Value Proposition
Employee Value Propositions (EVP) are crucial in attracting, engaging and retaining talent, so what should you consider when supporting EVP development? CommsRebel is working with a client on building their EVP. With an ambitious growth strategy, the client wanted to ensure that their EVP was effective and reflective of their brand so they can continue […]
Do comms unicorns exist?
#CuriousMoments with Advita Internal Communication (IC) specialists shouldn’t need expertise in Adobe design suite. If they do, you’re not looking for an IC expert; you’re looking for a graphic designer. I shared this opinion in a recent discussion in the community chat on my CommsRebel platform. The recent amalgamation of different roles with IC makes me question […]
The power of curiosity
#CuriousMoments with Advita Evoking curiosity is a big part of the work I do for my clients. Whether creating a communications strategy or developing an Employee Value Proposition, I will always keep curiosity front of mind. This is why ???????? When colleagues are curious, it’ll almost always lead to conversations. When conversations take place, connections […]