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Laura Sutherland and special guest, Rohan Shah, Founder and MD of Reuben Sinclair discuss how hiring talent based on values and purpose, and open job specs, can help diversity and inclusion within the public relations industry.

This event is part of the DRIVEN Series and leads up to the launch of the DRIVEN Pledge, which identified recruitment as a major factor to attracting diverse talent into public relations roles.

We will cover three specific areas and there will be time for questions:

1. The role recruitment will play in helping PR become a more diverse, inclusive and equal industry

2. Open job specs and blind recruitment

3. How recruitment policies can be shaped

You find Rohan at @rohmi44 on Twitter. 

There is also a video of the event on PRFest's YouTube channel.

Please don't forget to subscribe as the next episode will be the launch of the DRIVEN Pledge and a panel discussion between CIPR, PRCA and Taylor Bennett Foundation about accountability.

Jim Hawker started his own agency, Threepipe, out of frustration, much like I did. He's been on the acquisition trail and most recently, was acquired by Italian business, Reply. Laura and Jim talk about the agency model, modernising the industry, the current PR economy in the pandemic and what the future might look like.

 

You can find Jim on LinkedIn here.

 

Thanks for listening to our conversation, which included elements of discussion around generational shifts towards a modern leadership in the industry, leaders showing up and being present, new thinking and trying to be different, plus, Jim suggests my next podcast guest should be someone who doesn't agree with any of my points! What do you think?!

 

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I find that I'm so busy with clients and podcast interviews with other people that I forget to tell people what I've been up to, what my thoughts are and share anything I think you'll value.

In this episode I am talking about messages from businesses to customers about making them feel safe and which build trust. I then go on to talk about PRFest and a couple of challenges I faced, back in June, and how I approached overcoming the challenges to ensure a more positive outcome.

I mention the two upcoming events about diversity and inclusion in PR, both free to attend, more info here,  plus the launch of the DRIVEN Manifesto, which is on 5th August. A framework for leaders and individuals to use in their businesses to be more diverse, inclusive and equal. 

Finally, I talk about the "PRs in Lockdown" video I'm creating. I've already got 11 PR pros to submit their challenges and how they overcame them. More info here.

Please get in touch if you'd like to have more information or get involved in anything. [email protected]

Next up on the show is Advita Patel. I've known Advita for a few years now and we've done some voluntary work together for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

She's also just launched an amazing initiative which I was keen to hear about, A Leader Like Me.  You can find more information here https://aleaderlikeme.com 

In addition, Advita has shared some ofher journey into working in public relations, it doesn't paint a very pretty picture. 

If you want to follow Advita, she's on Twitter @Advita_P and Instagram @advitap 

 

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In this episode I chat to fellow PR colleague, Elma Glasgow, about her experience moving into public relations, her 20+ year career history and the much talked about subject, diversity and inclusion. 

This episode also includes some of the content from yesterday's launch of the CIPR State of the Profession survey findings.

You can find Elma via the links below.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pr_for_wellness_ethical_brands/

Twitter https://twitter.com/ElmaGlasgow

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElmaGlasgowPR/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elmaglasgow/

Website: www.elmaglasgowconsulting.com 

Beginner's PR for Ethical Entrepreneurs course waitlist: https://bit.ly/3irx5m7

I met Louise at PRFest back in June, in one of the breakout sessions. She's a fascinating lady, with a huge smile and she believes in giving back as much as I do.

In this episode, Louise discusses her upbringing and how she was taught to know she can do what she wants, despite her skin colour. From broadcast media into public relations, hear Louise and me talk about her journey.

You can find Louise @chandlerlou on Twitter. 

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This is a short episode of my podcast which talks about the blueprint I launched today, Wednesday, 27 May, 2020, for businesses to re-think, re-imagine and re-ignite.

People from my PR business' community, Aura PR,  have been invited to listen and learn about the blueprint and then the idea is that they will ask me to work with them, on their blueprint, for their business.

Covering everything from purpose, people and planet to culture, stakeholder engagement and leadership, no stone will be left unturned!

Businesses can't carry on as normal. They need to re-imagine their offering and then relaunch with gusto!

Please do let me know if I can help your business. [email protected]

To sign up to my Aura Talk emails, click here.

I've recently joined Holly & Co's 'co-mmunity' on Facebook. Many of the entrepreneurs and business owners have struggled to realise what they can do just now to create their own content and help promote themselves.

I recently blogged about getting your press kit ready and really harnessing the opportunity to create your own content.

Links here http://www.aura-pr.com/news/post-pandemic-press-kit/ and http://www.aura-pr.com/blog/creating-content/ 

I this episode I talk through the ideas around the press kit and content creation and specifically around knowing your audience.

If you've got any question, let me know! 

Please do share this episode as it could help people in your own community. Also please do take a few minutes to leave me a review!

Next episode soon! Thanks for tuning in :)

The Coronavirus has hit the UK, we've got mounting cases across the nation and Scotland has just announced a ban on mass gatherings (of 500 or more), from Monday (16 March 2020).

I wanted to give you tips and ideas for ways you can protect your business and your staff. Your staff are the lifeblood of the business and if they are out of action, so is your business.

So, listen to my podcast or visit http://www.aura-pr.com/blog/actions-protect-business-staff-covid-19/ to read my blog about it.

I'd be deihghted to provide consultancy to any business owner who needs help in developing plans and communication methods. Now, more than ever, it's essential to communicate effectively for we're in the 'before' stage, then we'll be 'in it', then we'll have to recover.

Thanks for listening. Please do share this episode as it may help other people. Also, please subscribe and leave me a review!

I'll be back soon with another episode of People Buy People.

MakeBox was launched in March 2019 and I chat to Co-founder Hannah Read-Baldrey about the challenges of work-life balance, when things go wrong, building a community and how craft is good for your wellbeing.

You can follow MakeBox on Instagram @makebox.co

This is the first time I have used FaceTime to record a podcast with someone, using QuickTime audio. The sounds isn't as crisp as I'd like, but I hope you get the gist of the conversation without too much volume fiddling! I'll know not to use FaceTime next time!

Please don't forget to share this episode if you enjoyed it and leave a review of the show!

Thanks and stay tuned for the second part of my interview with Gayle Mann, coming later this month!