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Vishnee Sauntoo πŸ’™ @vishnee

Comms consultant, science geek, foodie, travel, Trustee & Mentor @charitycomms, All my own views. πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ί linktr.ee/vishneesauntoo

Joined March 2009
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73% of internal communicators want to operate as strategic consultants. 18% actually do. The gap isn't capability. It's three things. I work with comms leaders and teams on closing that gap. DM me. #InternalComms #CommsLeaders
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Hard work is a requirement, but visibility is the strategy. "Just because you’re doing the work, doesn’t mean everyone else knows you’re doing it." The brilliant Sascha Gill-Chugh joins the podcast to talk about the visibility gap for WOC and how to advocate for your worth.
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Listen to the full episode: vscomms.co.uk/podcast/🎧 #CommsCollective #WomenInComms #CareerAdvice

Podcast – The Comms Collective

Discover essential tips and strategies to enhance your digital marketing efforts and drive greater online success.

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Stop trying to make people care about your cause. πŸ›‘ It sounds counterintuitive, but @antoniamaycross, Director of Comms, Revolving Doors, argues that the public already cares - we’re just speaking the wrong language. 🧡vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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Takeaway: Meet people where they find joy. 🎡 Music 🍲 Recipes πŸ–ΌοΈ Art If your mission doesn't intersect with their daily lives, it’s not their fault they aren’t listeningβ€”it’s yours. 🎀
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I sat down with Antonia to talk about her unconventional path from school expulsion to the boardroom, and how she’s changing the game at Revolving Doors. Listen to the full episode of The Comms Collective here: vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ 🎧

Podcast – The Comms Collective

Discover essential tips and strategies to enhance your digital marketing efforts and drive greater online success.

vscomms.co.uk
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New Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re talking to comms expert Helen Crumley about her 20-year career in the public sector and her inspiring work with KidsInspire. Learn how to navigate complex environments with clarity and heart. πŸ‘‡ Listen now! vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ #Comms #PR #Podcast
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Episode 8 features Purvy Patel, who originally started her career in the corporate world and moved to the charity sector, leveraging her transferable skills. She discusses the challenges of sector transitions and the need for more creative communications. Listen now on Spotify
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Episode 7 features my colleague Mary Ann Llanza, her 30-year career from journalism to director of Strategic Communications @RECOFTC. Mary Ann talks about how successful campaigns require authentic, community-led communication. Listen now - vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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Episode 5 of the Comms Collective Podcast features Claire Quigley, Deputy CEO of Money Ready. We had a great conversation about the work they do, particularly in schools and working with vulnerable young people. Listen now πŸ‘‰ vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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Episode 4 of The Comms Collective podcast, and we’ve gone international! I had the pleasure of speaking to BjΓΆrn Γ“lafsson, Research-Writer and animal welfare advocate, who works for many organisations, including the Better Food Foundation. Here is a little extract.
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In the 2nd episode of The Comm Collective Podcast, I've invited Jenny Legg of @flex_works Works to chat about her role. We discuss flexible working and the unfairness of limited part-time roles, particularly at the senior level. Listen now vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ #Podcasts
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Vishnee Sauntoo πŸ’™ retweeted
CharityComms@CharityComms
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Our CEO, @adeelawarley, sat down with comms consultant and CharityComms trustee @vishnee for the first episode of The Comms Collective Podcast. Adeela discussed her career journey, lessons learned, future of comms and our role in the sector: bit.ly/4o8kq8u
Promotional graphic on a teal background for The Comms Collective Podcast, for an episode titled "Conversations in purposeful communications" featuring guest Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms, and host Vishnee Sauntoo, Comms Consultant.

ALT Promotional graphic on a teal background for The Comms Collective Podcast, for an episode titled "Conversations in purposeful communications" featuring guest Adeela Warley, CEO of CharityComms, and host Vishnee Sauntoo, Comms Consultant.

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Vishnee Sauntoo πŸ’™ retweeted
CharityComms@CharityComms
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We’re recruiting a new Chair of the Board at #CharityComms! If you have a passion for charity communications and the skills to shape our work in supporting the sector, we want to hear from you. Find out more and apply today via @eastside_people: bit.ly/4934le4
Recruitment post. On a white background, black text reads: Support us by becoming our new Chair of the Board, which is housed in a green outlined box. A man in a wheelchair is looking over his shoulder with a whiteboard pen in his hand, next to a white board. In a green banner bottom right is CharityComms logo in black. In a black box, white text reads Apply by 20 January 2025, 5pm.

ALT Recruitment post. On a white background, black text reads: Support us by becoming our new Chair of the Board, which is housed in a green outlined box. A man in a wheelchair is looking over his shoulder with a whiteboard pen in his hand, next to a white board. In a green banner bottom right is CharityComms logo in black. In a black box, white text reads Apply by 20 January 2025, 5pm.

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Vishnee Sauntoo πŸ’™ retweeted
CharityComms@CharityComms
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The countdown to the #InspiringComms Awards begins! Starting in just one hour, head over to our LinkedIn page and secure your virtual seat at our must-watch annual event which celebrates charity communications: bit.ly/3Zro5os

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Vishnee Sauntoo πŸ’™ retweeted
Action for Happiness
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10 Oct 2024
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay so let’s do all we can to support others by checking in and really listening to them. Let’s also remember to reach out for help when we’re struggling too #WMHD2024
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I’m pleased to be judging the @CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024. The awards recognise the sector’s talented communicators, and this year, the awards are championing your #InspiringComms stories. Make your nomination today: bit.ly/4e5w27F
Gold trophy highlighted on a navy spotlight, with black background and gold and white sparkles. Text reads ' CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024' with logo of white speech bubble with gold heart inside. Text around it reads: Enter the awards today. A gold banner with text reads: Deadline 21 October, 12pm. Includes gold LinkedIn logo and account name @Charity Comms, as well as in white text 'Sponsored by Creative Concern', including their logo.

ALT Gold trophy highlighted on a navy spotlight, with black background and gold and white sparkles. Text reads ' CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024' with logo of white speech bubble with gold heart inside. Text around it reads: Enter the awards today. A gold banner with text reads: Deadline 21 October, 12pm. Includes gold LinkedIn logo and account name @Charity Comms, as well as in white text 'Sponsored by Creative Concern', including their logo.

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