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, […]
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”, […]
Turn I’m sorry into thank you
#CuriousMoments with Advita As a recovering people pleaser, sorry was my default every time I felt I was being an inconvenience to someone. “I’m sorry to disturb you.” “I’m sorry I’m late.” “I’m sorry, I’ve been so busy.” “I’m sorry for taking up your time.” “I’m sorry to bother you.” “I’m sorry for missing that […]
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 […]
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 […]