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Read more about my latest insights to help you to gain the confidence and credibility you deserve as a subject-matter expert and potential thought leader. These articles reflect the world as it was when they were written, but things move fast in PR, so some details may have changed since then. Please do check for updates! – Abbi

NEWSWORTHY INCOMPETENCE – A CRISIS OVERDRIVE

2 MINUTE READ When reputation relies on employees, just one person can bring down an organisation into disrepute. The press picks up quickly on mismanagement and how the situation could have been prevented. A "f**k up" soon makes headlines. It is twofold incompetence...

COMPASSIONATE MENTAL HEALTH 2024: My Journey to Clarity and Connection

4 MINUTE READ Article by attendee Abbi Hoxleigh, MCIPR With pen and notepad in hand, I wrote one sentence... nothing more. Yet, this understated beginning belied the profound journey I was about to embark upon. Attending the Compassionate Mental Health 2024 conference...

NEW HORIZONS FOR BUSINESS START-UPS with Abbi’s PR ProClinics

4 MINUTE READ Start-ups face the challenge of establishing themselves and effectively communicating their unique values and vision in today's competitive business landscape. The mental health of these budding entrepreneurs can be negatively affected by the ongoing...

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5 WAYS TO DEVELOP YOUR THOUGHT LEADER STRATEGY

5 WAYS TO DEVELOP YOUR THOUGHT LEADER STRATEGY

10 MINUTE READIt's often said that Thought Leaders are the most respected people. People listen to them, they can set trends in their industries, inspire others to follow their example, and opportunities fall into their laps. Thought leaders are recognised for their...

ABBI IS SHORTLISTED FOR PR INDUSTRY AWARDS

ABBI IS SHORTLISTED FOR PR INDUSTRY AWARDS

3 MINUTE READ When I received the email, I was surprised but delighted too. It said, "Congratulations! You have qualified as a finalist in our 2022 Public Relations Today MVP Awards. But you haven't won yet, so make sure you get your peers to vote for this fantastic...

WHY IS EARNED MEDIA NOT WHAT YOU THINK? – DIETRICH’S PESO MODEL

WHY IS EARNED MEDIA NOT WHAT YOU THINK? – DIETRICH’S PESO MODEL

6 MINUTE READI recently spoke at an event about Public Relations (PR). The group was asked to talk about their perception of what PR is, and what it means to them in their business before I spoke. I wasn't shocked by the answers as many people understood PR can cover...

Invest In Your Relevance

Thought leadership marketing is a relationship-building exercise. When our audiences sense that we are pitching to them, they become less comfortable with our message and our brand. Thought leadership will develop naturally based on the effectiveness of our messaging and mentoring, rather than the forced attribute of advertising.

Building credibility without self-promotion requires cultivating a modesty mindset, focusing on your gratitude mentality and a currency of self-improvement and education. The more you learn, the more you realise that you have only scratched the surface of what is yet to be discovered about the world.