Tag: communications expert
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From Biotechnology to Powerful Storytelling
By Vishnee Sauntoo, Founder, VS Comms • 4 min read I was the first in my family to go to university, and I studied Biotechnology and Genetics. Not journalism. Not English. Not anything that obviously pointed toward a career spent writing. I chose it partly because I loved science, and partly because it felt like…
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Unlocking Confidence with Advita Patel: Key Lessons for Comms
If you work in communications in the charity sector, you already know: “do more with less” is not a temporary crunch. It’s the permanent state of play. Comms teams are being cut to one person. You’re expected to cover internal, external, and public affairs, as well as fundraising, simultaneously. And somewhere in the middle of…
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Celebrating South Asian Heritage: My Story in Comms
Last South Asian Heritage Month, I posted my story for the first time. The short version: first in my family to go to university, a Biotechnology degree I didn’t expect to lead here, twenty-five years in charity communications, and a consultancy I’d just started building. A year on, it felt right to update it, not…
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Spot It Before It Shouts: Recognising Burnout Signs
The burnout signs comms leaders miss. A funny thing happened at the Gallagher Comms Summit in June. I’d built a 30-minute session on leading through continual transformation. Confidence. Burnout. Leading. Three blocks, balanced timings. Burnout was meant to be the middle bit. It became the issue that the room kept coming back to. That told…
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Transforming Communications: From Broadcaster to Editor
Twelve years ago, I wrote a town hall script that I’m still not proud of. It was clear. It was on-message. It was signed off by everyone who needed to. And when the CEO read it word for word, the room went silent — not in shock, but in the way that says we don’t…
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Hasan Patel’s Newsroom Insights for Strategic Communication
In the world of communications, there is a distinct advantage to having a “newsroom heart.” For Hasan Patel, his career wasn’t built in a boardroom—it was forged at the BBC and Al Jazeera.
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Why I Chose Chartered Status After 25 Years in PR
After 25 years at the strategy table, here’s why I finally went for Chartered status – and what it’s actually changed. There’s a version of this post where I tell you Chartership taught me everything I know. That would be a good story. It would also be completely untrue. I’ve been doing this for 25…
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Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Sascha Gill-Chugh
In our latest episode of The Comms Collective, I sat down with Sascha Gill-Chugh, Communications Manager at CAMFED, to unpack a career that has been anything but linear. From a law degree to leading award-winning global campaigns, Sascha is on a mission to change how the world sees international development.
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How to Combat Public Apathy in Comms Strategy
Antonia May Cross, Director of Communications at Revolving Doors, challenges the notion of public apathy in campaigns, promoting evidence-based communication as a remedy. Her unconventional career path from homelessness to leadership illustrates her advocacy for autonomy in teams and strategic humility. She emphasises proactive narrative building and innovative campaign strategies.
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Impactful PR Strategies from Helen Crumley
In the second season’s first episode, communications expert Helen Crumley shares insights from her 20 years of experience, particularly her work with Kids Inspire, a charity supporting youth mental health. The discussion highlights purpose-driven PR, internal communications, resilience in the public sector, and strategic stakeholder engagement, offering valuable lessons for communicators.