Naming the Shift: Matrescence – Why It Matters Making Mothers Visible
Words are my tools, and language is my passion. From singing, acting, writing and communicating I’ve built a career on them. Their power to shape culture, frame debate, and legitimise experience. The pen is mightier than the sword, etc., etc. In the last two years,...
Why is a feminist not celebrating International Women’s Day?
I’m struggling to feel celebratory this International Women’s Day. As a woman, a feminist, and a mother of a daughter, you might assume I’d be enthusiastic about it. Celebrating women. Celebrating progress. Celebrating hard-won rights. But I couldn’t feel less...
Reputation Is Earned: Strategic PR starts with culture in the quiet times, to build credibility and prevent crisis.
Recently, the PRCA published its new definition of PR: “the strategic management discipline that builds trust, enhances reputation and helps leaders interpret complexity and manage volatility.” I fully agree (although I don’t think it applies just to leaders). But...