Category Archives: Communicating

Pitching – a judge’s perspective

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

I’ve sat on a lot of judging panels, and so I thought it would be useful to give you some insights into what matters to the judges. Every competition is different, but there are a few things that judges always … Continue reading →

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A Hard Sell!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

Next week I’m going to be selling The Big Issue on the streets of Glasgow. When I was asked to do it, I accepted without a thought. After all, I’m a big fan of what the Big Issue Foundation does, … Continue reading →

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So many communications channels!

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

I’ve been really bad at writing blog posts in the past few months. There are two main reasons for that, and I’m sure most of my readers will identify with them. First, its a real challenge for me to think … Continue reading →

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Social Media Etiquette (or TMI?)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

When you are out in the ‘real world’, talking to someone face to face, it is relatively easy to gauge how you should behave in the situation you find yourself in  (at least it is for most of us). Its very likely … Continue reading →

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That’s not true; we’re not like that!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I blame the media. No, we’re not talking superinjunctions this time; it’s just a bit of a misunderstanding, that’s all. But passions are running high. As I’m sure most of my regular readers are aware, I’m involved in a community … Continue reading →

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Why tweet? (and how to get started)

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

Why? Basically, it really helps you to get to know people, by having brief conversations with them, and its a great way to build up a network of new contacts locally. I’m always meeting new people in real life that … Continue reading →

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As others see us

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

“Oh wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursel’s as others see us!” Having been immersed in the ‘business community’ for most of my working life, I tend to see the world through business eyes.  I had an … Continue reading →

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