It’s been said that if you want to get better at something, teach it to someone else. Teaching requires you […]
media relations
Reducing "Out of Office" Anxiety
Since entering the professional world, I think the longest time I’ve been away from work has been two weeks for […]
Answering the Faculty's Toughest Question
What’s in it for me? That’s a question that is often explicitly or implicitly asked by faculty members when the […]
Resolutions for a New Academic Year
In her post earlier this month about new (academic) year’s resolutions, Erin Hennessy inspired me—as she often does—to come up […]
Your Research Isn’t Gaining Traction? Then Work With Me, People!
Earlier this week I read an op-ed from two academics and I loved it so much I’m thinking of getting […]
Consultant Isn't a Dirty Word
When I was younger, I wanted to be a lawyer when I grew up. I’m not entirely sure why, but […]
Make a Consulting Partnership Work
In the nearly 18 months I’ve worked with the TVP Comms team, I’ve learned a lot about how institutions work […]
What Will You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
For many of us, the beginning of summer means a slightly slower pace, fewer meetings, and an easier time finding […]
Pitfalls to Avoid When Pitching Journalists on Twitter
Of all the technologies available to help enhance media efforts, my favorite and most utilized is Twitter. It’s free. It’s […]