Today&apos;s episode addresses a bug bear of many - how to write concisely, without losing friends! It takes a lot of practice to write in a way that&apos;s short and clear, without sounding abrupt or rude. But with a few simple writing tips and tricks, you can be a much better, clearer writer, which will help you get the outcome you want! I&apos;ll walk you through my three-step process for writing concisely, and share a few of the writing &apos;red flags&apos; you need to look out for when honing your writing skills. I&apos;ll also share a simple formula that will make drafting any content so much easier. Links mentioned in this episode<ul><li><a href='https://www.heymelcomms.training/002'>Episode 2: The three outcomes every comms plan should have</a></li></ul>Say hi! <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieloy/'>Follow me on LinkedIn </a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/heymel.comms/'>Find out what I&apos;m up to Instagram </a><a href='https://www.heymelcomms.training/'>Check out my website</a> <a href='https://forms.gle/1W5aEvdAjFYKXXKv9'>Ask a question</a>

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Communications expert, business owner, group fitness instructor...that's your podcast host, Mel Loy! And in the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, Mel not only provides expert tips on improving your communication skills, but also shares her insights into starting and growing a small business, and the golden lessons learned from 10 years in group fitness and personal training on inspiring and motivating people.&nbsp;In 2020, after almost 20 years in corporate communications, Mel (happily) took a redundancy from her full-time, executive corporate job and went out on her own, founding her communications agency, Hey Mel! Communication &amp; Training.&nbsp;Along the way she continued to teach group fitness and grow her gym with her business partner, join and become president of an industry body, start a podcast, learn to sketchnote ... and much more!Expect short, entertaining episodes packed with valuable tips that will inspire you to try new things. Communication tips to improve your relationships at work, navigate crises, and deliver change are top of the agenda, along with how to get started when you take that leap into consulting or freelance life, and mindset hacks that will encourage you to keeping learning and growing.&nbsp;