SCAMPERING my way out of a meltdown
Let me tell you something about SCAMPERing. There’s nothing like arriving in a foreign country after 17 hours of travel, fiiiinally dragging your suitcase into your hotel room… and realising that your DIY baggage “lock” (a plastic cable tie, because you don’t trust zips or humanity) is the one thing standing between you and clean […]
Impostor Syndrome: Is the emperor butt-naked?
I teach and speak and write a lot about Impostor Syndrome, which is the feeling of fraudulence, self-doubt and inadequacy that plagues high achievers, creatives and individuals from historically disadvantaged sectors of society. Let’s explore how this plays out in Africa. During a trip to the US, which I thought was the land of milky, […]
“Is a swearword really a sign of intelligence – or is that whole argument just bullsh*t?”
I was all ready to lap up the literature that proved, once and for all, that I, swearword-user extraordinaire, am one of the smarter ones. I, of whom my husband’s godson once said, “Tiffany talks like a butterfly in the day-time and a truck driver at night-time.” I, lover of the prodigious f-bomb and the […]
3 Steps to Generating More Creative Ideas More Often
Ever felt like you’ve already had all of the creative ideas you’re ever going to have? Like there’s nothing new under the sun? Like everyone’s already said, done and conceptualised everything interesting and there’s nothing fresh you can add to the mix? You’re not alone. All marketers feel like this on occasion. But here’s the […]
Responsible AI In Communication: A Mini How-To
How can organisations integrate ‘responsible AI’ into their communication strategies, ensuring ethical standards, transparency and human oversight? As a speaker and writer, I’m often asked how I maintain originality when using AI. But this isn’t a creative challenge; it’s an ethical one. In my world, responsible AI use requires a blend of transparency, training and […]
