A professional communicator, blogger, editor, community and digital manager with experience of growing highly successful community platforms, websites and social media presence.

Diary of a back-to-work mum

How do you manage to get your life in gear to re-enter the world of work once you’ve had a baby? Read mums countdown to returning to work for some great insights!

Latest posts

20202020 by Debbie Bird

When did recruiting become so unkind

Are you looking for your next career move? I was, and I’ve had enough of automated, don’t really care about you, non-personal responses from companies and recruitment agencies. I totally understand that you may have 1000’s of applicants for a single job. I understand that you cannot possibly read every CV I understand that people… Read More

20192019 by Debbie Bird

IWD2019 – The women in my life

Another day! I know so many of us will be posting and sharing the hastag #IWD2019. I have been composing a blog in my head for sometime and just needed to put it down for others to read, but it does scare me to do this… I have so many incredible women in my life. … Read More

2018 by Debbie Bird

Why we love ballet

My daughter has danced since she was 2.5 years old. She started ballet in our village hall, with JoAnn Latus School of Dance. Her dancing has seen her make friends for life! Despite looking amazingly cute in her light blue leotard, tights, and beautiful pink ballet shoes, it wasn’t all about how she looked… Ballet… Read More

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What colleagues have to say....

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Debbie over a number of years and she has always been professional and perceptive, with an eye for detail and a real desire to make a positive difference.

And I look forward to working with Debbie for many years to come.

Jane Plumb – CEO of Group B Strep

Having worked with Debbie for many years I find her open and honest and a clear communicator with passion and belief. I always love working with Debbie

Anne-Marie Martin – Director of Under 1 Roof for Kids

Debbie is one of the hardest working and dedicated people I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

She is extremely talented, professional and has a wealth of knowledge in her field. I would highly recommend Debbie for any position as I know she will always excel in whatever she undertakes.

I personally, as well as professionally would welcome the opportunity to work with her again should the chance arise.

Joanne Bathurst – Senior Project Manager

Debbie can do lots of things very well. She is great with IT, writes very creatively and is very organised. Her inter-personal skills are excellent and I would trust Debbie totally in any situation. I would be very happy to talk to any potential future user of Debbie’s services in person.

Dr Ruth Murray-Webster – Change and Risk Specialist