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3 Steps to a Refresh
Firstly, we’ll put any drab thinking in the bin. Spring is all about rebirth so let’s think about where we are going, not where we’ve been. I can feel a...
Where do you find inspiration?
Sally Brownbill considers the quest to find inspiration, and what you can do to make the search a rewarding one. I was a young photography student before the introduction of...
Take Advantage of an Ever-Increasing Network
Visit the Creative Directory on the Brownbill Effect and you’ll be impressed by the quality of the creatives and the work you’ll see. It’s one of the most effective, creative...
Let’s Work It
As we’ve all learned, there’s no road map through COVID-19 so here we are in Melbourne behind closed doors again. In some ways, it feels tougher than the last one...
How to Turn a Flabby Folio into a Knockout
The creative world is stirring and soon you’ll be back out there, showing that you haven’t just survived, you’ve thrived. So it’s important you don’t cart about an out of...
Take Aim at Your Next Big Thing
There are many online marketing options available and it’s smart to take advantage of them. It also makes sense to add another highly focused weapon to your arsenal, and that’s...
Why Your Website Needs a Makeover
Right now your website is doing all the talking for you so make sure it’s saying the right things. What worked before might not be delivering right now. And while...
Why Creativity Will Become Even More Important
You’ve now got lots of time to think clearly about your business and what shape it will take when the sky clears. As you line up the cogs and bolts...
Will You Be Ready When Opportunity Knocks?
You have all this time and you have a captive audience so it makes sense to pull out all the stops to impress them. In a 2 hour consultation, Sally...
You’ve Never Had a More Captive Audience
I am no different to anybody else out there. Early last week I had my own mini-meltdown and put myself to bed for the afternoon when it all became too...
Stay Home and Work With Me
An online consultation will increase possibilities – right now, I can work with you on your career from the self-isolating comfort of your own living room. Thanks to online technology...
Keep the Lights On and the Work Flowing
How to keep your doors open to opportunity. The way we work is changing by the hour but some things still stay the same. Good times or bad, you need...
Why are Soft Skills so Important?
Sometimes I lament when I hear about graduates and the career trajectory they think they can launch themselves into immediately. I am absolutely that person that says you should aim...
How to Blow Your Own Trumpet in a Job Interview
Being prepared, calm and well informed before an interview is a must. Here are a few tips on helping you get through what many feel is a very stressful thing...
10 Dot Points on How to Interview
I spend a lot of time with creatives on understanding how to best present themselves and their work in an interview. I recently did a talk to a group of...
I Hate Recruiters
Ha! So do I. I can’t tell you how many clients say that to me, and how many in fact ring up and say first up “hello my name is...
Signs you might need a new team member
If at the end of the week, you’re sitting down and having a conversation with your partner about the long hours you’re working, the lack of diversity of skill sets...
In an Interview – P.S It’s a Test
If you find yourself in an interview situation where there are several people sitting around a table chatting and the atmosphere has become quite informal, NEVER, NEVER forget you are...
In an Interview – ‘Whats’ and ‘Nots’ to do
You have to remember in an interview situation that you have one chance to make an impression on your potential employer. As my mum would say, "you need to be...
5 ‘Must Includes’ for your CV
Getting a CV in shape is one of the most important things when looking for a new role. Yes, it's daunting, but, there are a few simple things to keep...
