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Listen to the full episode: vscomms.co.uk/podcast/🎧 #CommsCollective #WomenInComms #CareerAdvice

Hard work is a requirement, but visibility is the strategy. "Just because you’re doing the work, doesn’t mean everyone else knows you’re doing it." The brilliant Sascha Gill-Chugh joins the podcast to talk about the visibility gap for WOC and how to advocate for your worth.

I sat down with Antonia to talk about her unconventional path from school expulsion to the boardroom, and how she’s changing the game at Revolving Doors. Listen to the full episode of The Comms Collective here: vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ 🎧

Takeaway: Meet people where they find joy. 🎵 Music 🍲 Recipes 🖼️ Art If your mission doesn't intersect with their daily lives, it’s not their fault they aren’t listening—it’s yours. 🎤

Stop trying to make people care about your cause. 🛑 It sounds counterintuitive, but @antoniamaycross, Director of Comms, Revolving Doors, argues that the public already cares - we’re just speaking the wrong language. 🧵vscomms.co.uk/podcast/

New Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re talking to comms expert Helen Crumley about her 20-year career in the public sector and her inspiring work with KidsInspire. Learn how to navigate complex environments with clarity and heart. 👇 Listen now! vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ #Comms #PR #Podcast

Episode 8 features Purvy Patel, who originally started her career in the corporate world and moved to the charity sector, leveraging her transferable skills. She discusses the challenges of sector transitions and the need for more creative communications. Listen now on Spotify

Episode 7 features my colleague Mary Ann Llanza, her 30-year career from journalism to director of Strategic Communications @RECOFTC. Mary Ann talks about how successful campaigns require authentic, community-led communication. Listen now - vscomms.co.uk/podcast/

Episode 5 of the Comms Collective Podcast features Claire Quigley, Deputy CEO of Money Ready. We had a great conversation about the work they do, particularly in schools and working with vulnerable young people. Listen now 👉 vscomms.co.uk/podcast/

Episode 4 of The Comms Collective podcast, and we’ve gone international! I had the pleasure of speaking to Björn Ólafsson, Research-Writer and animal welfare advocate, who works for many organisations, including the Better Food Foundation. Here is a little extract.

In the 2nd episode of The Comm Collective Podcast, I've invited Jenny Legg of @flex_works Works to chat about her role. We discuss flexible working and the unfairness of limited part-time roles, particularly at the senior level. Listen now vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ #Podcasts

Our CEO, @adeelawarley, sat down with comms consultant and CharityComms trustee @vishnee for the first episode of The Comms Collective Podcast. Adeela discussed her career journey, lessons learned, future of comms and our role in the sector: bit.ly/4o8kq8u

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We've hidden one of our limited edition Christmas jumpers amongst the retro phones 🎄 Find which grid it's in and we could surprise you with a real jumper of your own 🔎 Celebrating 40 years of Christmas on #TheNationsNetwork

We’re recruiting a new Chair of the Board at #CharityComms! If you have a passion for charity communications and the skills to shape our work in supporting the sector, we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply today via @eastside_people: bit.ly/4934le4

The countdown to the #InspiringComms Awards begins! Starting in just one hour, head over to our LinkedIn page and secure your virtual seat at our must-watch annual event which celebrates charity communications: bit.ly/3Zro5os

Moving to Bluesky - join me! bsky.app/profile/vishne…

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay so let’s do all we can to support others by checking in and really listening to them. Let’s also remember to reach out for help when we’re struggling too #WMHD2024

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I’m pleased to be judging the @CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024. The awards recognise the sector’s talented communicators, and this year, the awards are championing your #InspiringComms stories. Make your nomination today: bit.ly/4e5w27F