4 communication skills for leaders
Better communication skills = better organisational resilience. Leaders need to demonstrate their communication skills in very specific ways during difficult and changing times – how can you help them?
story telling
What communication skills have you used today?
We all use a variety of communication skills as we go about our daily business and it can be useful to think about what we’re doing.
What makes a good story?
We all know the power of a good story, but sometimes it can seem hard to know how to apply that knowledge to our workplace. In today’s blog I’m sharing tips for how to use story techniques in any scenario.
The link between fundraising and communication
Getting your messages and stories aligned is vital for connecting with donors and funders
Use stories to demonstrate skills
Stories are a great way to demonstrate what you know or understand. Telling a story helps you to connect with other people too, showing what you can bring to the party. A story from my past Years ago when I was working at Cancer Research UK we produced a staff magazine which went out in … Read more
What if….you were your own inner ally?
Being kind has many elements to it. Showing kindness to others is an important aspect, as is treating yourself well. For this month’s ‘What If’ blog, I’m delighted to bring you this piece from Lucy Whitehall, a positive psychologist and coach who shares with us her personal story of self-compassion. Imagine if you will, that … Read more
10 ways to present your stories
Last week I had the pleasure of chatting to Hayley Wright, Comms and Engagement Lead at Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford Citizens Advice. Inspired by an article she wrote for CharityComms about involving her colleagues in gathering stories, I wanted to learn more about how she uses stories to benefit her charity. We had a … Read more
What if we believe ordinary people have the power to do extraordinary things
During 2021 I’m sharing stories of kindness. Speaking up about the things that people do to help others and make their day better. Each month I’m going to publish a ‘What If…’ blog to inspire us all to think about how we already make the world a kinder place and ideas for things we could … Read more
Who’s listening to your not-for-profit story?
To tell your not-for-profit’s story effectively you need to be clear about the audiences you want to reach and what is important to them
Diversity and inclusion for communicators
When I saw a Diversity and Inclusion for Communicators course advertised by the Institute of Internal Communication last year, I was really pleased. I knew this was an area I wanted to know more about, so I signed up straight away. I had previously worked with the Diversity and Inclusion Deans at the University of … Read more