Today I want to talk about some of the things journalists are asked to when they approach organisations for an interview - particularly when that interview might be difficult. This might be a business which is facing some kind of legal action, … [Read more...]
Now I really have got a little Klout! – Have you?
June 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Today I have done a little dance around the room because my Klout score has gone up to 65 - the highest it's ever been. This may seem like a small victory but it's taken me four years to get to 60 and a week to jump five points - so I believe … [Read more...]
What kind of personality are you? Compliant? Steady?
June 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Have you ever had your personality profile done? I've had it done twice now. The first time it was interesting, fascinating but not that revealing. The second time, through I Am Woman, it made so much sense and I can honestly say its had an … [Read more...]
You know that hidden antique? It’s time to Flog It!
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Today's blog is somewhat different from many as I'm going to appeal to anyone living in Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset or round about to come along and meet me, in person, at Longleat on Thursday July 18! Well I'm exaggerating a little - I don't really … [Read more...]
Domestic violence happens to someone else, doesn’t it?
June 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It's Monday and, as some of you will know, yesterday I blogged about gardening. Such a mundane subject when, on the same day, I read a blog from a friend talking about being a victim of domestic violence. Gardening seems such a trite thing to … [Read more...]
What has Twitter done for you this week? Come on – share the pr love!
September 26, 2012 By 1 Comment
Today, I decided to talk about a week where social media has really started to show its power. I've been taking social media seriously now for the last two years, sometimes feeling as if I'm too embedded in a virtual environment - a bit like that … [Read more...]
GCSEs and A levels are easier…so let’s make them harder. Really?
August 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
I always find this time of year frustrating when exam results come out for young people - results on which the future depends - or so it seems for those affected. For young people of 16 or 18, getting the 'right' results can feel like it's the only … [Read more...]
When you left school, how did you feel? Share your experience.
June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
My stepdaughter is a few days away from finishing school, A levels completed. It's a time that she, and many like her, have been waiting for - that moment when you are free and able to take charge of your own destiny. Or is it? Looking back, I … [Read more...]
Olympics, Paralympics? What benefits will come to Swindon?
May 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Last week I saw the Olympic Torch come through Swindon and it was a proud moment - and it has made me reflect on our county's involvement in the greatest show on earth. We have many Olympic hopefuls based in Wiltshire - runners, swimmers, fencers, … [Read more...]
I don’t want to talk about Rebekah or Charlie Brooks – okay?
We all know it was all over the news yesterday, don't we? Among the chatter and noise, there were a few voices of reason - saying 'shut up!', 'contempt of court'. I responded to a couple. Is this going to be the case where the social media chatter … [Read more...]