by CPhillips | Apr 26, 2018 | Communication Planning, Communications, speech writing
As a writer, it’s your job to take control and stay in control of your story so that it is interesting to your readers. You need to develop a strong narrative voice. There are two primary voices – first person and third person. In first person, the narrator is...
by CPhillips | Apr 24, 2018 | Communications
If you took a journalism class, you’ve been taught the pyramid concept of putting a story together. However, there are lots of things to consider as you being to write your story. You always start with a lead. There are many ways to intrigue your reader and create...
by CPhillips | Apr 19, 2018 | Communications, storytelling
Have you thought about combining your news style articles (the who, what, when, where and why) with interesting and entertaining feature style? This combined style adds information in a tight concise manner while still having the flair and appeal of a feature story....
by CPhillips | Apr 17, 2018 | Business, Communications, Employee engagement
Since humans took their place on Earth, we have been telling stories. From the painting on cave walls, to parables in the Bible, to those told around the dinner table at family gatherings – we pass along our history in an entertaining fashion. Stories require our...
by CPhillips | Apr 5, 2018 | Business, Communication Planning, Communications, Employee engagement
We’ve all been part of a round table or group where nothing is accomplished. I call it chasing rabbits or herding cats. You know what I mean. When discussion goes off in 20 different directions and none of them lead back to the topic at hand. It can be frustrating for...
by CPhillips | Apr 3, 2018 | Business, Communications, Corporate Culture, empowering women, personal growth
Just like armpits – we all have them. But have you every thought about how you can manage the expectations that others have of you? First, make sure you have a clear idea of your capabilities. What can you bring to the table? What can you deliver? Don’t assume you...
