“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!
#CuriousMoments with Advita 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 […]
NW Business Insider Media, 42 under 42
#CuriousMoments with Advita 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 […]
Set your audacious goals
#CuriousMoments with Advita 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 […]
Toxic bosses
#CuriousMoments with Advita 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 […]
Why January isn’t a fresh start for CommsRebel founder, Advita
#CuriousMoments with 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 […]
British Asian Women’s Awards
#CuriousMoments with Advita I recently received an email to say I’ve been shortlisted for the British Asian Women’s Awards. I’m always grateful to be nominated for awards, it means an incredible amount. But I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing if it wasn’t for the people who have championed me every step of the way. […]
Who are you? Write your personal contract
#CuriousMoments with Advita After watching Jay Shetty last night at his show Love Rules, I wanted to share some reflections. Mainly to help anyone struggling a little, as recently, things have felt a bit heavy based on some of the things I’ve read on my timelines. Without giving away too much of the show, my most significant […]
How to handle difficult conversations
#CuriousMoments with Advita I’ve worked with quite a few teams to help them build confidence in how they may manage conversations that can be challenging. There can sometimes be a reluctance to lean into difficult conversations, as some people will say they don’t enjoy confrontation. But these conversations don’t need to be confrontational if we […]
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, […]