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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas: Compassion

Today our blog is written by someone who gave me such a lot of support when I joined NHS communications, some ten years ago.  The Foundation Trust Network, as it was then (now NHS...

On the Tenth Day of Christmas: Camaraderie

Today’s blog on the tenth day is from Sinead Doyle, someone I have been delighted to get to know over the last five years or so; I have had the privilege of trips to...

On the Eighth Day of Christmas: Charity

Today we welcome one of my most valued colleagues and someone I am proud to call my friend.  Rachel and I met some five years ago, she was on maternity leave, planning her future...

On the First Day of Christmas: Christmas itself

Annette Spencer   Annette and I first met across the table from each other at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations Group Chairs Meeting.  We did not see eye to eye at all to...

National accolade for Sarah Pinch

Fantastic to see the MD of PPC, Sarah Pinch, at No 30 on the 2017 FT and HERoes Champions of Women in Business Lists.

Running a business

It’s a typical start to the school holidays here in Bristol, slightly damp and overcast. It is the perfect weather for a run the dampness in the air though makes it easier to breathe,...

Opportunity and Authenticity

A few weeks ago I was invited to a very influential women’s networking group.  I had been asked by the Cabinet Office to talk, along with Catharine Seddon, about having a Non-Executive Directorship (NED)...

BBC Behind the Scenes Tour

We are delighted to be offering a bespoke tour of the BBC Bristol studios, newsroom and a panel discussion. Tickets are strictly limited, so book here – and please book early to avoid disappointment

New Year: 13 Thoughts from the Last Nine

So I start 2017 without my Chartered Institute of Public Relations board and council responsibilities, after four and nine year’s service, respectively, it was the right time to move on and try other things....

Today I Ran

Today, after cooking and eating Christmas lunch.  After drinking a glass of Knightor pink fizz, two glasses of alborino and a rather lovely glass (or two) of red I went for a run. This may...

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