I was recently invited to be part of a panel discussion on the topics of crisis, change and communication with three other comms and coaching experts. The aim of this was to explore if the communication industry – and communicators – are really ready for what lies ahead. We had participants from across the globe for what felt like a really relevant and important chat for the unique time we find ourselves in now.
Read MoreBlended working, blended communication…
Over the last seven months, I’ve seen and heard how different friends, clients and colleagues have been dealing with the challenges of remote working.
Now, we’re in a different space. Organisations are asking some big questions about how they work best with their teams or why they might need offices. Google announced that, as an organisation, they won’t be expecting people back into the office until next summer. Others are recognising that a hybrid approach, between remote and home working could be better for them and their employees.
Read MoreBook review: Mindset – How you can fulfil your potential, Dr Carol S Dweck
During the summer, I was invited to speak to a group about mentoring and specifically around mentoring and lifelong learning. As part of my prep, I revisited this book and remembered why it had been so insightful the first time around.
Some of the approaches from this book I thought I knew – growth and fixed mindsets - but this gave me a greater understanding of what’s behind that.
Read MoreTwist is 16 years old. What’s next?
In August 2004, I set up Twist Consultants. I wasn’t one of those people who originally had ‘running my own business,’ at the top of my list of life goals but as unexpected as it was, it has been a brilliant and sometimes challenging ride. It’s one of the best things I’ve done.
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