The 12 days of Christmas (with a twist)

The 12 days of Christmas (with a twist)

17 Dec 2014 | All posts

In place of a serious December article (who needs to be serious at this time of year?) here’s a little festive tune reflecting on the year that was. Actually it’s a slightly long-winded way of saying thank you for your interest and support during 2014 and for...
Season’s greetings 2014

Season’s greetings 2014

11 Dec 2014 | All posts

Blink and you missed it? Another 12 months just flashed by – how did that happen? It’s time to break out the red and white cap again, and wish you a peaceful holiday season and a very happy new year.   Want to add some Christmas cheer to your work? Contact...
Advantages of tight writing

Advantages of tight writing

25 Nov 2014 | All posts, Effective communication, Writing

Beginning my career as a radio journalist taught me a lot about tight writing.When you have to tell a story in 30 seconds or less, you learn to keep it lean by cutting out all non-essential words.This is a useful skill for any written communication. Concise writing is...
What journalists think: media training tips

What journalists think: media training tips

25 Sep 2014 | All posts, Media

Recently I was in Sydney helping a colleague deliver media training. We worked with a group of senior government officers who need to be savvy in front of the microphone in their upcoming roles. We honed key messages, practiced writing media releases and talked about...