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Sue Currie

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Sue Currie

Sue Currie

Speaker and consultant

Sydney, NSW | www.shinecomms.com.au

Sue is a professional speaker and the director of Shine Communications Consultancy an executive development company. Sue works with independent and corporate professionals on personal branding and brand visibility.

Through her consulting and training programs on image and media, she helps you to grow your company's major asset - You.

Sue has the background to support her message having worked in television as a newsreader and publicist after an earlier career in modelling and acting. She writes a regular ezine and is the co-author of Apprentice to Business ACE - your inside-out guide to personal branding. Sue enjoys helping others to bring out their personal best and Shine.

Sue Currie

Articles by Sue

Personal branding at work

17 Jul 08 | Sue Currie

Soloists often work in isolation and don’t get to see clients on a constant basis to help build that easy camaraderie you get at work. Therefore to succeed in your business, it’s critical to establish strong relationships through personal branding. Read more

Comments: 11

Develop your Personal Brand - Twelve tips

30 Mar 08 | Sue Currie

Personal branding is the relationships an individual has with its public - essentially personal public relations. How others feel about your personal brand determines whether or not they want to have a working relationship with you. Read more

Comments: 4

Successful media interviews

24 Feb 08 | Sue Currie

Successful media interviews are a great way to promote your business. But if you’re unfamiliar with being interviewed, you may get daunted by the prospect. Rather than saying no to the opportunity, there are ways you can eliminate unnecessary fears. Read more

Comments: 3

Choosing colours to alter perception

22 Jan 08 | Sue Currie

If you’re feeling full of life and bubbling with creativity and confidence, chances are you’re wearing red. If you’re feeling indifferent, or distant, you are probably dressed in black. This article looks at choosing colours to alter perception. Read more

Comments: 16

Why a professional image is important

22 Nov 07 | Sue Currie

The image we portray sends an important message to our clients, as well as influences how we feel about ourselves. Therefore, as soloists, we too need to consider our professional image and how to dress for success. Read more

Comments: 15

Why publicity wins you business

21 Oct 07 | Sue Currie

Word of mouth is a very powerful public relations weapon and one of the best ways of generating it is through publicity. Although publicity can be very valuable, it is often overlooked as a true means of creating interest in a product or service. Read more

Comments: 5

How to write a media release

12 Aug 07 | Sue Currie

Publicity is supposedly seven times more effective than advertising, and it is free if you do it yourself! Learn how to write a media release to capture the attention of journalists, and you can cash in on the free editorial coverage. Read more

Comments: 3

Presentation skills: What makes a great presenter?

10 Jun 07 | Sue Currie

Being able to communicate effectively is a key part of business success, making the ability to confidently deliver a speech or presentation is an important skill. Here are a few tips that may help improve your presentation skills. Read more

Comments: 8

Event management: How to organise and stage a special event

15 Apr 07 | Sue Currie

Special events come under the umbrella of public relations and are a great way to promote your business. If you have event management plans for your own special event, you are in a good position to make the most of the PR opportunity it presents. Read more

Comments: 9

Marketing communications: the basics

18 Mar 07 | Sue Currie

Sales, PR, event management, marketing and promotion... chances are you'll have many roles to play within your solo business. You should also add Marcoms Manager to your job description. Learn more about how it can help you to succeed. Read more

Comments: 0

How to write articles that generate free publicity

18 Feb 07 | Sue Currie

Writing articles and submitting them to the media is an excellent way to get free publicity. Any time you have something published it creates awareness and enhances your credibility. So how do you go about it? Read more

Comments: 2

Verbal communication skills: Improving your verbal skills

18 Jan 07 | Sue Currie

It's easy for soloists to let their verbal communication skills lapse. If you worry about what to say at a networking event and would rather email than pick up the phone, your verbal skills may be a bit rusty. Read more

Comments: 10

Gain media exposure - develop an online profile

03 Dec 06 | Sue Currie

An online profile is the ideal way to improve media exposure and that of your brand. By creating a dedicated 'media room' you will maximise your chances of getting noticed. Read more

Comments: 4

Develop a strong personal brand for your business

29 Aug 06 | Sue Currie

Personal branding is important for business and as a solo business owner to a large extent, you are the brand! Here's some tips on how to brand you ... to stand out and shine. Read more

Comments: 3

New marketing: personal branding

16 Jul 06 | Sue Currie

What is personal branding and how does it impact marketing for a solo business? Here are the answers... Read more

Comments: 3

Choosing a business name and image

23 May 06 | Sue Currie

Getting the right business name and creating a strong image are central to your success as a soloist. Here's how you can get it right from day one. Read more

Comments: 2

Getting media coverage: 10 tips

23 Apr 06 | Sue Currie

You don't need a huge PR budget to enjoy media exposure. Follow these 10 tips to increase your chances of nabbing the attention of editors and journalists. Read more

Comments: 2

Getting website traffic

28 Feb 06 | Sue Currie

You may know how to look for a business via a search engine, but do you understand how to generate your own flow of website visitors and encourage them to visit again and again? Read more

Comments: 2

Getting targeted web traffic

06 Dec 05 | Sue Currie

So your business website is up and running. But is anyone visiting it? Here are some tips to drive the right kind of traffic to your site. Read more

Comments: 2

Why consider sending a media release?

14 Nov 05 | Sue Currie

If you want your business to stand out from the crowd, a media release may just be the answer. Not only can you enjoy free publicity, you'll also get added recognition. Read more

Comments: 5

Social skills - the secret of networking?

30 Oct 05 | Sue Currie

When so much of today's business networking is done (or at least discussed) in a social setting, perhaps we all need a little etiquette upskilling. Read more

Comments: 5

How to use Personal PR and get noticed

10 Oct 05 | Sue Currie

When it comes to meeting potential clients, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Effective personal PR holds the secret. Read more

Comments: 2

Building rapport when networking

27 Jul 05 | Sue Currie

Attending networking events can be a great way to boost your profile and build rapport...but only if you know what you're doing. Read more

Comments: 6

PR planning within your brand marketing

07 Jul 05 | Sue Currie

There are a variety of ways to spread the word about your business - developing a PR plan encorporating promotional activities is surely the way to succeed in solo brand marketing. Read more

Comments: 1

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