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As a Communications professional, I always feel the need to be prophetic in year-end / new year posts. But as I go into the seventh year leading this consulting business, my two thoughts remain the same as they were in January 2017 when I hung out my shingle. 1) I am thankful for the clients & partners I’ve worked with along the way who continue to trust and inspire me and that I learn from all the time. 2) Go with your gut, it helps with the way forward. #ThankYou #Grateful #HappyNewYear #LetsDoIt #Partnership Thank you for all that you've done for us! #workmilestone

I am thankful for science Top scientific developments that improve health: Vaccines Antibiotics & antimicrobials Clean water, sanitation, & hygiene Food safety & fortification innovations Modern agriculture methods Public health education campaigns Medical imaging & diagnostics Oral rehydration therapy Contraception & reproductive health Biotechnology & genetic engineering These prevent disease [communicable & non-communicable], reduce mortality, and improve food security & health equity. These, collectively, have revolutionized health, reduced morbidity & mortality, increased life expectancy & quality of life for many countries globally. Developing nations need support too. AND we need to STOP giving leeway to people & organizations who actively undermine scientific progress. In many ways, ALL of these are in jeopardy from disinformation and conspiracy theories. Wealthy and powerful people manipulate others and spread lies that harm health.

Please contact your reps and ask them to support (H.R. 7418) #ResearchMatters #ClinicalTrials

The latest episode of the Comms Coffee Club Podcast features an insightful discussion between host @MaxForsyth & Daniel Méndez Aróstica, MBA Check it out ???????????? https://lnkd.in/eiaZewUB

Data seems infinite, but if we don't have access, how do we measure ROI? https://lnkd.in/e-3V3Mqj #Metrics #Measurement #Results #Outcomes

Great resource for media parameters across the globe. As always, if you don't want it "front page, top fold" don't say or write it. I would also counter that "off the record" isn't so off the record these days. https://lnkd.in/eezXApwt #Media #News #Resource #Communications

"It is literally impossible to be a woman," Gloria tells Barbie. "You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. "You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. You have to have money, but you can’t ask for money because that’s crass. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas. You’re supposed to love being a mother, but don’t talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to be a career woman, but also always be looking out for other people. You have to answer for men’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. "You’re supposed to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other women because you’re supposed to be a part of the sisterhood. But always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged. So find a way to acknowledge that but also always be grateful. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault. "I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us," Gloria concludes. "And if all of that is also true for a doll just representing women, then I don’t even know." #NotGoingBack

"It is literally impossible to be a woman," Gloria tells Barbie. "You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. "You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. You have to have money, but you can’t ask for money because that’s crass. You have to be a boss, but you can’t be mean. You have to lead, but you can’t squash other people’s ideas. You’re supposed to love being a mother, but don’t talk about your kids all the damn time. You have to be a career woman, but also always be looking out for other people. You have to answer for men’s bad behavior, which is insane, but if you point that out, you’re accused of complaining. "You’re supposed to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other women because you’re supposed to be a part of the sisterhood. But always stand out and always be grateful. But never forget that the system is rigged. So find a way to acknowledge that but also always be grateful. You have to never get old, never be rude, never show off, never be selfish, never fall down, never fail, never show fear, never get out of line. It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact that not only are you doing everything wrong, but also everything is your fault. "I’m just so tired of watching myself and every single other woman tie herself into knots so that people will like us," Gloria concludes. "And if all of that is also true for a doll just representing women, then I don’t even know." —Gloria as said by America Ferrera in Barbie

A few reminders. Practice makes permanent, not perfect. No one is perfect. And success is never a straight line. Do your best and be kind to yourself. #Breathe #Hydrate & #Move