Blog
My musings, thoughts & news
As a highly experienced senior B2B marketer, particularly in the built environment - I love to analyse and write so my blog showcases some of my musings on topics mainly centred around marketing and the built environment. Feel free to comment and share your thoughts on my blogs and of course you can also email me too if you have any questions.
Content I’ve consumed this week
As C19 takes hold there’s a lot of content being shared online and here’s the pick of what things I’ve engaged with this week.
You’re furloughed - what next?
It’s a crazy time with many of us being furloughed or at risk of being. Hear my thoughts on how you may be feeling…
Can HS2 win hearts and minds?
The Prime Minster has just approved HS2 to continue. As well as delivering the project all concerned will need to figure out how to win back the hearts and minds of the general public. Read my thoughts on how they can do this.
My first DIFTK meet-up
My very first time at a DIFTK’s event. Awesome speakers, attendees and event space. Any read my update about what went on with this fab bunch of freelancers.
10 tips for writing winning entries for construction and architecture industry awards
Construction industry awards are a great way to boost recognition and get credit for your work and make you stand out amongst your competition. Here are some tips on how to write winning industry award entries for construction and built environment firms.
Why YOU should enter awards
You’d better hurry, the industry awards submission season is upon us. Find out why I think it’s worth going for industry awards and why with the strategy and approach you do indeed stand a chance of winning.
The Top 10 things I've learnt
As the decade drew to a close, here are some of the top things that I learnt….
The Power of Feedback
Silence and not knowing can be tough. So read my reflections importance of feedback and how it can really help interviewees.
Is construction built on delays?
So, Crossrail is late, and the new football season has started with Spurs kicking off in temporary grounds while their new stadium is finished; both these examples aren’t…
My memorable interview moments
A quick look at some of my memorable interview moments. Enjoy.
The Women Who Have Inspired Me
A short piece on the women who have inspired me throughout my career.
Is there a dark side to technology and social media?
The CMO for Unilever UK took a huge stand by saying that the big social media players Facebook and YouTube would have to clean up their act or else they’d take their major budgets elsewhere. Hear my thoughts on the dark side of social media….
The truth may hurt but lets not hide it
The truth is often seen as a negative thing. Here's my thoughts on this and why I think we all need a dose of good old realism….
After Carillion Contractors: Public sector outsourcing and contracting
‘After Carillion: Public sector outsourcing and contracting’ is a report really worth reading produced by the The House of Commons public administration and constitutional affairs select committee. It details 5 key things…