Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone.
Why are we afraid to have courageous conversations? At a recent Coffee Chat, Advita Patel led a conversation, with internal communication practitioners around the globe, about the courage to have difficult conversations, especially with business and organizational leaders. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded (so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation) we […]
Internal Communication Technologies? See what is available at a DISCOUNT or FREE.
As an Internal Communication consultant, I’ve seen exponential growth in iComms technology platforms that help organizations connect with their employees. From email enhancement platforms like Bananatag, Contact Monkey and Poppulo to integrated intranet and mobile app tools like Staffbase, Sparrow Mobile, Workplace by Facebook, Dynamic Signal and Social Chorus, these platforms allow for easy dissemination, […]
Making Sense of Chaos
Photo by Priya Bates With so many friends going through challenges last year, I shared a story about my mother’s Natraj on facebook. Although a personal one, I thought my LinkedIn audience would appreciate it as well. The Natraj represents the god Shiva in the Hindu religion. He dances surrounded by flames and balances on […]
Where do you see internal communication in the next few years?
At the beginning of 2019, to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Inner Strength Communication Inc., I challenged you to #AskMeAnything. Although work got really busy, I figure it’s important to finish this series by answering a final question from Eleanor Tan(Singapore). Eleanor’s question: Where do you see internal communications in the next few years and why? […]
Are we Communicators or Communication Professionals?
Let me first start this post by saying that I am making a conscious effort to refer to practitioners differently, but that I often find myself falling into the trap of referring to myself and others, who make a living as experts in communication, as communicators. That being said, I feel like I’m at the […]
When to work for FREE
The other day, I was asked to contribute a chapter to a global communication manual by my professional association. I was honoured to be asked and quickly said yes. Later that night, I noticed some interesting posts on twitter that fell into two camps: 1. An individual who was insulted to be asked to “work […]
External vs Internal Communication: It’s like the difference between dating and marriage
As the importance of Internal Communication and the number of available roles seem to grow, there has been a lot of discussion, in person and online, about what Internal Communication actually is. As an owner of an agency that is dedicated to Strategic Internal Communication, I’ve personally seen an uptick in clients looking for expertise. […]
What inspired you to keep going when the going got tough? How close and when were you closest to throwing in the towel? Can you give up too soon?
To celebrate the upcoming 5th Anniversary of Inner Strength Communication Inc., I challenged you to #AskMeAnything. This week, I answer questions from Eleanor Tan (Singapore) and Sabita Singh (Toronto, Canada). Eleanor’s questions: What inspired you to keep going when the going got tough? How close and when were you closest to throwing in the towel and what stopped you […]
Strategic Internal Communication Conference – November 25-27, 2019
Some people seemed a little annoyed last year when I called my new Strategic Internal Communication Conference, the first annual. Those of you who know me, know that I’m an optimist and maybe I just believe in the power of positive thinking? That’s why I am excited to begin registration for the Second Annual Strategic […]
Do you have any experiences or insight as a female leader who consulted on a project in a male-dominated industry?
To celebrate the upcoming 5th Anniversary of Inner Strength Communication Inc., I challenged you to #AskMeAnything. This week, I answer a question from Susan Martin, Award Winning Communicator and Consultant from Jacksonville, Florida. Susan’s question: Do you have any experience or insight as female leader who consulted on a project in a male-dominated industry that […]
Did you wish you had become an entrepreneur earlier? Why Inner Strength?
Last week I challenged you to #AskMeAnything. Eleanor Tan, Global Head of Corporate Communication at the China Navigation Company, based in Singapore, asked me a total of six questions (WOW). I thought I would focus this blog on two of her questions. Eleanor’s questions: Did you wish you had become an entrepreneur earlier, given your […]
Why do you think Comms pros who run their own businesses don’t call themselves entrepreneurs?
Inner Strength Communication will soon be five years old, and as my gift of appreciation, I challenged you to #askmeanything. My first post of this series answers an amazing question from Rachel Miller of @AllThingsIC in the United Kingdom. For those passionate or even curious about Internal Communication, Rachel is definitely a global leader to follow. Rachel’s Question: One […]