Emojis or no emojis – that is the question
We know that pictures or images can tell a story without any words and can work very effectively in marketing. What about emojis? Their origin began in…Yes, Japan, in the 1990s. The images were intended to add another level of self-expression to online subject matter. They began as emoticons and then emojis were added for […]
Feeling Anxious, Depressed or is it Imposter Syndrome?
We all experience this at some point in our lives – some of us, numerous times. But what exactly does it mean? It is a form of perfectionism, also the fear of been found out, putting high expectations on ourselves and also on our audience. It can develop into a massive anxiety problem. So, we […]
Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
When writing a descriptive paragraph remember to: Make sure that you choose a meaningful person, place or thing Introduce the person, place or thing you are describing Keep your reader interested in what they are reading Describe smells and tastes if you can 1/2. What stand out characteristics does this person have? For example, if […]
Pandemic Positivity and the Power of Community
As I opened my eyes this morning, I remembered that it was the beginning of our six week lockdown. Instead of crawling back under the covers, I jumped out of bed, full of optimism and a zest for the day ahead. I attended the Virtual Women’s Inspire Global Conference yesterday and I have to say, […]
The ‘Chevaliére’ of the Round Table
The curtain creeps back. A podium stands still in the centre of the stage. The audience waits, afraid to draw a breath, the sound of silence. A man strides across the floor to the podium and the silence is broken. “Good morning and thank you……” he begins. The lady in the wings smiles to herself. […]