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In my

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I’m an Award-winning Creative Director, disguising my opinion as writing on creative leadership, teams, culture, strategy, and the future of creative.

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Fast & Curious is my space to explore creativity, comms and the ideas shaping our industry.

Part commentary, part conversation, part creative outlet, it's where I share observations, challenge conventions, and occasionally stir the pot in the pursuit of better thinking.

What is it the kids say? ‘Like and subscribe?’

Thought leadership and occasional ramblings…

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Magic shoes

The nostalgia is coming in thick and fast, and Clark's has a few campaigns that can teach modern brands a thing or two…

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Power campaign:

80% of women have already experienced sexual harassment in a public space at least once in their lives.

Enter the "It's never your fault" Campaign

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Avoiding brand rebellion

There can be serious consequences when businesses fail their brand guides; we’ve all seen a rogue tweet or graphic go out and seen it light up the internet quicker than wildfire.

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In a crisis? Be creative

In our ever-evolving digital world, the power of creativity has become increasingly important in crisis management and communications.

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Letting it go

Too much attachment to your work can lead to a lack of productivity and leave your projects overworked or, even worse - incomplete. As creatives, we must develop a greater insight into when it is time to embrace feedback and when to ignore it…

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Hey that’s me

Having a personal brand can be an invaluable asset in today's digital age, but it's not always clear what that means or how to go about creating and maintaining one.

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Trends

The term "trendy" is often associated with fashionable things, but it can also refer to ideas, behaviours, or attitudes that are currently popular.

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You belong

Do you ever find yourself feeling like a fraud? Like maybe you don't really belong here or that any success that comes your way is just luck? If so, you're likely experiencing Imposter Syndrome

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(more) Women wanted

The creative industry is undergoing a significant shift as more and more women step into leadership roles as creative directors, but more is needed…

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Creatives: unconventional

Are creative types really deluded or are they just taking unconventional approaches to their work? The episode of Diary of a CEO featuring Malcolm Gladwell raised some interesting questions about how we view creatives and their paths to success.

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Building trust, B2B

LinkedIn is often overlooked when it comes to building brand credibility. But, as a platform solely dedicated to professional networking and career growth, there is no denying its potential in establishing trust with your audience.

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The fear of creativity

Why do we reserve it only for the artists, the musicians, the designers? Could it be because we've misunderstood what creativity actually means? I think so…

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Redefining masculinity

Every day male leaders are presented with numerous opportunities and challenges. But how do we ensure their approach to conquering these obstacles is sound?

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Placebrand

Why is place branding so integral to a successful development project, and how does community-consent factor in?

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Perfection

Perfectionism – how it can drive creativity or become a hindrance

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Inauthentic authenticity

We’ve all heard about "authenticity" regarding content marketing strategies, but do we really understand what authenticity means - and how to authentically use it?

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