Insights, ideas and inspiration
Looking after our mental health
What does mental health mean to Team HC? Below we discuss being mindful, staying present, what burnout looks like and some of the ways we incorporate care for our wellbeing – including our mental health,...
Innovation with impact: lessons from the AMPC Showcase
At Hardman Communications we often say that showing up matters. This month at the AMPC Innovation Showcase I saw firsthand how showing up in research, in partnerships and in people is shaping the future of...
Why winging it won’t do
A clear, proactive, simple-to-execute communications plan is the dream of most comms teams, but they don’t have time to do more than dream about it because they’re trapped in reaction mode: chasing emails, catching up...
The benefits of starting your comms career in an agency
This month, I was asked to speak as part of a panel to a group of third year PR students at my alma mater, Western Sydney University, about a career working in a PR agency,...
How to make your newsletter work harder
Inbox competition has never been tougher. Every day your audience is bombarded with emails and most are deleted in seconds. A good eDM (electronic direct mail aka newsletter) has a few non-negotiables. It puts the...
Inspiration for growth
In August we focused on learning and growth – although of course we are always looking for ways to grow, both professionally and personally. Here’s a look at what’s been sparking our thoughts and growth:...
Annual challenge or annual opportunity?
Why annual reports matter Too often, annual reports get stuck in Boring Land. Recycled content, stale messaging, last year’s template on repeat. They become financial boilerplate without story or soul. But your annual report doesn’t...
Lessons from leaders
Last month I attended the Communication & Public Relations Australia (CPRA) Agency Leaders Retreat – two days of big ideas and honest conversations about where our industry is heading. Spending time with more than 80...
Catching some quality zzz’s
This month, we’re diving into the importance of sleep for our overall wellbeing. A good night’s rest can do wonders for both body and mind. Here’s how each of us is improving our sleep this...