Welcome to the Skill Boxx Blog
You can't change what you don't notice
Switch off autopilot and become a more intentional communicator.
Weekly insights on communication, marketing, and getting your message across.
From corporate madness to a full stop
Fresh starts, dog walks and some more general wisdoms.
October 2025
Short messages need extra clarity
Confusing signs are a great example of communication gone wrong.
October 2025
Is LinkedIn the new Facebook?
If you are still on the fence whether to show your face, I'm with you.
October 2025
Difficult conversations are tough for pros, too
Every awkward conversation is a learning opportunity, too.
September 2025
Don't tank your post-event comms
Post-event communication is notoriously boring. Yours too?
August 2025
When is good good enough?
You can edit until you're blue in the face, but will it make your comms any better?
September 2025
Is your message the needle in a haystack?
Clarity isn’t built by adding layers; it’s buried under them.
July 2025
In hard times, comms make or break you.
Communication is a fine art at the best of times, it times of crisis it's critical.
July 2025
Working with AI doesn't mean you become one
Does AI challenge your integrity as a writer? Not in my book. Read more to find out why.
July 2025
Patient education is not a side gig
Where do start educating patients on your solutions and - importantly, where do you stop?
July 2025
Leadership is not for cowards
Raising a dog can teach you a lot about yourself and your leadership style in general.
June 2025
Underdeveloped EQ?
Get to work!
Many of us have not been brought up to focus on our EQ but it's never too late to cultivate it.
June 2025
Arm your storytelling arsenal
Stories are everywhere. Learn how to use them to make your ideas more relatable to others.
June 2025
Loyalty is earned, not assumed
People step up when the situation calls for it - if you've managed to build a culture of mutual goodwill.
June 2025
Who's driving your creative decisions?
Is it ego or the voice of the customer? How our personal aesthetics can cloud data-driven decisions.
June 2025
Wearing your victim glasses again?
We often blame others, not out of malice, but simply out of habit. Break free from this unconscious pattern.
May 2025
When leaders create moral vaccums
Discover whether a hands-off leadership style is based on trust or leans on guilt instead.
May 2025
Your personality is set in stone. Not.
Our personality has different facets that sometimes show up in unexpected ways. Find out more.
May 2025
Motivation is not created equal
Bubbles from your last raise fizzled out already? That's ok. Money keeps the lights on, not the fire burning. Find out what actually does.
May 2025
How to be kinder to yourself
Busy whipping yourself over some other forgettable drama that won’t matter next week? Drop the whip and reframe your thinking.
May 2025
Don't use your personality as an excuse
Ever shrugged off criticism with "That's how I am, take it or leave it." I certainly have. This is what changed my attitude.
May 2025
How shared blind spots
amplify problems
Homogenous teams are comfy. But are they the most productive or progressive? You've guessed it.
May 2025
Don't be a presentation robot!
We weren’t all born TED speakers. And no, this article won’t magically change that. Sorry. But if you read on you can make a start.
April 2025
Managing your mood is managing yourself
Do people light up or scatter like chicken when you walk in?
Time for a vibe check. (Your mood’s showing.)
April 2025
When saying "good job" doesn't cut it
Without constructive feedback there's no growth. Apply these simple principles and up your feedback game.
April 2025