Libby Fordham
Communications & Events
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Libby Fordham
Communications & Events
I read the paper this morning with the view of trying to figure out what stories they chose to leave out. I saw everything there which was a) going to make me buy the edition, b) cause me to turn the pages and c) hopefully get me to buy the one tomorrow. Sadly, it left me cold. It just wasn’t me they were catering for. They were thinking of the broader community and making it something for everyone. Unfortunately I, like many others, are getting much more selfish about how I part with my cash and the information I get for it. Enter the people who are supposed to be generating the stories.
Read more: Releasing the Past - why PR has lost its relations with the public
With an increasing amount of people choosing to work solo/freelance/free of corporate ties, it's still important that connections are being made, information is being shared and networks are working for the best outcomes for all concerned. I know that over the course of my career I have come into contact with organisations and individuals who have sparked the creativity and motivation which has taken me into the next phase of my career. So, in order to help not only myself but also the many friends and work colleagues who are seeking inspiration in the workplace, I have decided to call out for participants in the first establishment of a Creative Circle.
I'm looking for between five and seven motivated, creative people who are seeking same to start a discussion circle that meets every six weeks via a conference video call on Skype. (so you must have Skype and have the capacity to run a webcam. Share this with your friends via Facebook please.
Drawn from ideas I have gratefully received from people like Paulo Coehlo, Edward de Bono and Kare Anderson, the Creative Circle aims to offer participants an opportunity to:
Read more: Join the Creative Circle - connect with others to fulfil your goals
You may have noticed a few changes to the site. The main one is that you can no longer find details of our represented speakers here. Libby Fordham Communications and Events is the arm of the business which provides strategic communications advice to its clients. A secondary site called The Fordham Agency now features details about represented speakers.
Read more: Speakers now represented through The Fordham Agency
Once again, Andrew Heslop has asked us to reach out to our community through the annual Australian Neighbour Day celebrations.
I recently had the opportunity to hear the future King of England's (well, at least we hope) speak at the Australia Day reception at Government House. Crowds lined the entry to the grounds as we, the invited guests waited for the all clear to get into the car park.
HRH Prince William, after a full itinerary of visiting Victoria's bush firs affected areas, was gracious enough to join a throng of one thousand invited guests and provide a light hearted and genuine speech. Towards the end of the reception, I had the pleasure of shaking hands with the young Prince, clearly a highlight of my week, if not my year.
Read more: Prince William's address at Government House Victoria
Details of all the events planned for Melbourne on Australia Day can be found here.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please call Libby Fordham on +61 411 473 938.
Happy Australia Day!
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