We can all learn to be funny. That’s right. Contrary to what most of us grow up believing, being funny is not a birthright. Like many other creative and writing disciplines, comedy is an art form. And within it, you can find formulas for comedy theory that can be uncovered, taught, and put into practice…
As we all know, first impressions count. I don’t know about you but I judge people immediately based on the model of smartphone they use. First impressions are especially important on LinkedIn because in the absence of a handshake, an introductory coffee or a long embrace, when sizing up new companies, business opportunities and prospective…
NewsModo published a list of the top 15 inspiring quotes from #CMWorld and I featured! What an honour to make the list, with my quote about courage: ’15 Inspiring Quotes From Speakers At Content Marketing World Sydney’. Sarah Mitchell, from Lush Digital, published a piece titled ‘Top Mind Blowers from Content Marketing World Sydney’ and,…
What happens when a social media addict embarks on an online detox in an effort to try to cure her obsession? Jordana gets anxious when nobody comments on her Facebook status updates, wakes up in the middle of the night to Tweet, believes all feelings can be expressed through emoticons, Instagrams her food before eating…
You can read the original Q+A here. At Content Marketing Sydney, you will be talking about Inspiring Creativity. What’s the key message you are looking to share? It can be hard to stand out in this mad, hectic and competitive online world unless you have a goat that sings Taylor Swift songs. If, like me,…
Do you want to be more creative? I think we all do, deep down inside; let’s be honest. And while I’m being open, I’ll also admit to wishing I was taller and better at physics. But let’s focus on what’s achievable. And that’s creativity. We all have great creative potential; it’s just a matter of…
At this month’s Social Media Club Melbourne event, the theme was STDs: Socially Transmitted Disasters. I was asked to perform some comedy alongside the following panel of speakers: Nicole Matejic – Founder & CEO, Social Media Monster Kate Hughes – Digital Manager, L’Oréal Victoria Monika Lancucki – ABC, Freelance Consultant at Orora Group, & Immediate…