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I just finished the most inspiring full day immersive brand strategy/content creation workshop with the phenomenal Kathleen Saxton (IG @clinicwithk) . The session focussed on how we tell her incredible personal brand story through video. Kathleen and I became friends when we worked together at Saatchi & Saatchi advertising many moons ago and I have been inspired by her from day one! She has since achieved more in a life time than anyone else I know - from working in the most senior roles across some of the largest media companies in the world to her incredible psychotherapy clinic Psyched Global in London and in New York. She has transformed businesses, corporate board rooms, work cultures and quite honestly many, many lives. She is writing two books and is a columnist in the @stylistmagazine delving into the tricky subject of Narcissism. And for goodness sakes - someone get her a TV or Radio show NOW - she is phenomenal on and off camera and a gifted keynote speaker and interviewer - plus she has so much wisdom and mental health expertise that the world needs right now!What I didn’t know until our session was what a heartbreaking and traumatic journey she has had to get to where she is now. If she wasn’t a friend as well, I might not believe it ! But I think I’m in awe even more now than ever before. Most importantly, I think she gives people hope, possibility and the power to change their lives no matter the circumstances. Please follow her @clinicwithk as she will be sharing her incredible wisdom and psychotherapy insights as well as her own journey over the coming months. ( and definitely preorder the books when you can !)

When you mix inspiring business owners, fabulous ideas, a deep dive into the algorithm and IG, a ton of filming and reel-making and a stunning vineyard you know you are going to create great content and have a lot of fun! Thank you so much to these incredible business women for being brave, trying new things, supporting one another and creating brilliant reels! Please follow them all : @timetonourish @theholisticimagecoach @thepowerofveg @jannaruthholder @sukhimangat_sahota @wearefamilybooks @gillmmckay @hannahgoldiexx Thank you @woodfine.wine @newbarn_farm_seer_green for the beautiful space - the perfect place to create reels ! Next Reels workshop is the 10th July and booking up quickly - DM me or email [email protected] to grab a spot ! #instareels #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #videocreation #empowerment #courage #tellingyourstory #inspiration #contentcreation #socialmedia #seergreen #beaconsfield #chilterns #woodfinewine #newbarnfarm

Thank you @the405socialclub for inviting me to speak at your launch event @brvtvs___ in Marlow ! I loved it! Founders @gemma.sells.homes @wildbrandingstudio @seriouslygoodfoodandtravel are fabulous and have brought together such a wonderful group of amazing business owners. Lovely meeting you all including :@krista_madden @hairpreneur_vs @victoria_stally_hair @sarah_louise_harrison @rachelreleasefindpeace @readingpat @agostigelato @chloeleibowitz @jennykphotos @themarlowapp @sue_crcashmere @gabriellephotos #marlow #marlowmums #marlowbusiness #marlowbusiness

Only 2 more spots in my 6 Week Social Media Course

🤩 🌟Last chance to grab the early bird discount for my 6 week social media course ( via Zoom - all sessions recorded and sent out) and only a couple spots left . Hope I’ve answered all your questions here but let me know in the comments if you have any more . And see all details below ⬇️ Former BBC and Saatchi & Saatchi PR and Marketing Director, and managing social media for a range of businesses globally, I use all of that experience to help you spend less time but gain more results from your social media. By the end of the six weeks, you will: 🌟 Feel more confident and excited about using social media to grow your business 🌟 Know how to reach your target audience and engage with the right influencers 🌟 You will have created a digital strategy and a 3 month content plan 🌟 I give you homework and feedback weekly and feedback on your strategy 🌟 You will also become a member of the KN Comms tribe with over 100 small businesses supporting you. Social Media 6-Week Course - May 2024 1:00PM -2:15PM Tuesdays (via Zoom) Starts on the 7th May for 6 weeks or 3 weeks (all sessions are recorded and sent afterwards if you can’t make the live session) • 7th May - Introductions of each business /Recent Platform Changes/Understanding the Algorithm • 14th May - Digital Strategy/Your USP/ Audience Pain Points/Content Planning and using AI • 21st May – Target Audience/Engaging with your Influencers ** 1-Week Break to work on digital strategies- (28th) May Half term** • 4th June - Facebook • 11th June - LinkedIn • 18th June - Instagram and Reels (Plus an Optional FREE Q&A at end from 2:15- 3PM) The course will include a ton of social media resources and templates PLUS free membership to my KN Comms Tribe FB group with over 100 businesses and blogs for ongoing support. If you sign up for the full 6 weeks, it unlocks discounts across all of my 121 workshops for 3 months after the completion of the course. Places are

A large part of what I do is help you find your voice and confidence to put yourself out there !You won’t regret it I promise.But you might regret if you never try. So film your reel. Tell your story.Someone out there needs to see it! If I can help you feel more confident ( and help you save a LOT of time with your social media) I have a Reels workshop Thursday 21st March and a social media course coming up in May ( via Zoom) DM me or email [email protected] This is from our trip to Spain last summer - aren’t they amazing ? #smallbusinesssupport #fridayinspiration #bebrave #findyourvoice #tellyourstory #goforit #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediamom

Struggling with social media? Feeling overwhelmed? See how I helped a small business see HUGE results in this recent testimonial: ‘Transformational! Learned so much which we were able to implement immediately and saw results quickly. We just got 1M views on our reel and gained 70K followers. Absolutely brilliant’ - How to Basically The KN Comms small group social media course is perfect for beginners or seasoned pros who want to see game-changing results. Former BBC and Saatchi & Saatchi PR and Marketing Director, and managing social media for a range of businesses globally, I use all of that experience to help you spend less time but gain more results from your social media. By the end of the six weeks, you will feel more confident and excited about using social media to grow your business, know how to reach your target audience and engage with the right influencers and you will have created a 3 month content plan so you are ready to rock Christmas ! You will also become a member of the KN Comms tribe with over 100 small businesses supporting you. Details below but there are limited spaces so sign up quickly 👇 1:00PM -2:15PM Tuesdays (via Zoom) Starts on the 3rd October for 6 weeks (all sessions are recorded and sent afterwards) ⭐️ 3rd Oct - Introductions of each business /Recent Platform Changes/Understanding the Algorithm ⭐️ 10th Oct - Digital Strategy/Your USP/ Audience Pain Points/Platforms ⭐️ 17th Oct – Target Audience/Engaging with your Influencers ** 2 Week Break to work on digital strategies- October Half Term** ⭐️ 7th Nov- Facebook ⭐️ 14th Nov - LinkedIn ⭐️ 21st Nov - Instagram and Reels (Plus an Optional FREE Q&A at end from 2:15- 3PM) The course will include a ton of social media resources and templates PLUS free membership to my KN Comms Tribe FB group with over 100 businesses and blogs for ongoing support. If you sign up for the full 6 weeks, it unlocks discounts

Have you felt a little overwhelmed lately or are you one of those social gurus jumping on all the shiny new platforms? With the launch of Instagram’s new Threads, I have had a lot of you ask if you should be on it too. Firstly, if you haven’t seen it yet- Threads is a new app, built by the Instagram team, for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. You log in using your Instagram account and posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length. It is easy to share threads on Instagram and there are no ads (not yet). It is great for engagement and brand awareness. But should you be on it? It is the same answer for any platform! Here is my advice: 😩Don’t spread yourself too thin - you are better off doing a great job on 1 or 2 platforms and ensure you are taking the time to engage properly with the right people (potential buyers/ influencers) 🧐 Is your target audience even using that platform? Are you influencers? 💰Is your audience buying on that platform? The aim is to achieve the most conversion for the least amount of time and energy. ( although creating relationships are important too but you also need to sell ) So what do you think? Are you on Threads? Love it or has it caused you to unravel? If you want some help to determine what platforms are best for your business, DM me as I am now booking up into September (and I have a few spots left in my September 6 week course) Email [email protected] #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #marketingtools #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #chilterns #beaconsfield #chilternsbusiness

How did I get myself into this? When my kids first learned to speak ( and discovered Pinterest) they started coming up with the craziest ideas for cakes for their birthdays! But I found I LOVED the creative challenge - and also creating special bakes for friends and family to celebrate their important birthdays ! Some are definitely better than others! And I could never do it for a living. #sticktothedayjob But there are a lot of similarities between cake making and creating social media campaigns . A few tips in the reel. Let me know if you need social media help - I have a few spots available for 121 workshops in June. Dm me or email kati.noakes@kncomms@co.uk #cakemaking #bakingaddict #bakinglove #hobbybaker #birthdays #socialmediamarketing #socialmedia

Psssst🤫- secret tip that will help you get instant engagement from the people you want to build relationships with! 🤗 Ten minutes before you post comment on at least 2 or 3 influencers’ posts ( in a meaningful way - ideally 12 or more words) Hopefully they will respond ! This then creates a recent interaction between the two pages and the algorithm is more likely to show your post on that person’s newsfeed ( if they follow you) or possibly recommend your business to them. You could also DM them ( but only if it is relevant or done in a meaningful way- I don’t recommend cold Dms) If you have left a lovely comment on that person’s post, they are more likely to notice your post on their newsfeed and comment on yours ! Hope that helps - comment below if you found that useful. And make sure you save this for later. Ps if you want more tips, book in a PowerHour or 121 workshop or get on the waitlist for my next Reels workshop / 6 week course.

Had the best social media session with the talented @paulbellart at his new art gallery - @pennstreetgallery . Paul came to my reels workshop last month and it was great to do a 121 workshop with him and check out his beautiful artistic masterpieces in his new art gallery. Penn Street Gallery represents a number of established and up-and-coming local Buckinghamshire Artists and they now have over 60 pieces of fine art, sculpture and photography. Well worth a visit! They are open weekdays by appointment and open doors Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5pm. Paul Bell is a Scottish born artist based in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. An unusual contrasts in styles underpins Pauls current work, comfortably switching between the mediums of Oil and Watercolour and indeed genre from detailed architectural watercolours to large abstract expressionist paintings. Pauls’ often quite large paintings take their inspiration from the abstract expressionist movement of 40’s and 50’s New York as well as the renowned Scottish colourists. He also offers holiday courses and art therapy. In 2015 Paul won the inaugural TV art programme ‘The BBC Big Painting Challenge’ which provided a launch pad for him to fully concentrate on painting. The exposure of being on TV along with work being exhibited in Tate Britain raised his profile as an emerging artist. Prior to that in 2014, Paul was shortlisted for the prestigious BP portrait award. Since then Paul has exhibited and sold consistently here in the UK as well as Europe the USA and New Zealand. Check out Paul’s art @paulbellart and the gallery’s page @pennstreetgallery (right next door to @bespoke_framing and @griffithsbrothers so make a day of it !) @bbcarts @tatebritainlondon @gsa_painting #art #artist #bucksart #chilternsart #artgallery #buckshappening #chilternscreatives #penn #pennvillage #amersham #beaconsfield #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatips #socialmediastrategy #sociamediacontent #marketingdigit

Don’t make social media harder than it already is! Here are four quick tips to make things easier for you: 🌟Repurpose your content - turn that blog post into 3 advice posts or that carousel post into a video 😃 Create content as you go - if you just did a one minute intro of your business at a networking meeting, make that into a video . Or create timelapse videos of an event or the creative process of your artwork ✋Don’t spread yourself too thin - don’t try to master too many platforms ! Find out where your audience is , where they are buying from and engaging - and spend quality time there engaging and creating relationships. 🙌 Collaborate with others- it is far more effective to work with others or get an influencer to share a post or blog than go it alone Comment below with what you struggle with the most when it comes to social media👇 And let me know what questions you have ⁉️ and I’ll try to answer them or create a tutorial !

😧 Are you feeling the fear? 😱 Does getting out there on social media make you want to hide ? 🙈 Are you worried about getting it wrong? Or what people think? Are you worried about not knowing how to use the tools available? (Comment 👇 with an emoji that describes how you feel about social media - 💩 💃🙈🥰😱)I urge you to give it a chance - people really want to learn more about your products or your service. Your customers want to understand who is behind the business. You have amazing advice to offer and everyone loves to have a peek behind-the-scenes. ❗️Most importantly, someone out there needs your service or your product and they’re waiting desperately to discover you.🌟 Every time you post, every time you put yourself out there, you are doing it for that customer. 🌟 I would love to help you. I can help make your efforts more effective at reaching your audience and engaging with the right influencers. I can help you with your confidence. And I can give you a tribe of small business owners like you that will be cheering you on. Here a few ways I can help:💫 121 workshops 🌟 Reels workshop💫 Advertising workshops 🌟 PowerHours💫 Social Media Audit🌟 Digital strategy 💫. Content Planning🌟 6 Week small group course (via Zoom) next one starts 9th May 1:00-2:15 Tuesdays BE BRAVE! #bebrave #socialmediafear #smallbusinessowner

Only 2 more spots left in my Reels workshop on the 9th Feb- grab them quickly before they go! Details below: Do you keep hearing about reels but not sure what they are or how to use them? Learn all about why they are the superhero of social media during this in-person small group workshop. I will walk you through step-by-step how to make engaging reels that grow your business. Using video and reels will help you reach new audiences, get your business seen by more of your target audience and drive sales online. Learn how to master reels (and not have to sing or dance! ) and unlock the potential of Instagram. In this workshop, I will cover: 🌟 Navigating the algorithm 💫 Using Instagram to target your audience and engage with influencers ❤️ What are reels and how do you use them? 😃 You will leave with a reel ready to post and a ton of ideas for more reels to do at home and you will also take home a step-by- step guide to refer back to later. And most importantly, you will leave far more confident about creating reels and content that will be game-changing for your business. 9th February 9:15-1PM Location: Kati's house in Seer Green To Book: [email protected] or DM her at @kncomms Cost: £85

With all of these changes on the platforms, are you getting frustrated or a bit overwhelmed with social media? I’m here to help! I’ll be posting some videos in the coming weeks with some useful tips and step-by-step instructions. Please let me know below what you would like to see👇 or if you have any questions. Also if you would like some more help, see the in-person reels workshop I have coming up on the 10th Nov at Studio Portobello. I can always do a 121 session ( only a few more spots left for Nov) or get on the waitlist for my Jan 6 week course. Details below: 🌟 Nov 10th KN Comms Reels Workshop ‘ Reels - the Superhero of Social Media’ at Interior Designer Charlotte Reynold’s Studio- Studio Portobello Chesham. ( in person!) Keep hearing about reels but not sure what they are or how to use them? Using video and reels will help you reach new audiences, get your business seen by more of your target audience and drive sales online. Learn how to master reels (and not have to sing or dance! ) and unlock the potential of Instagram. ❣️10am - 1pm. Arrive 10AM for coffee & intros. The workshop runs 10.30 - 1pm ish…. With a break for coffee midway. DM @charlotte.studioportobello for more details or book on her website - studioportobello.co.uk ❣️ 🌟 6-Week Group Course 1-2:15PM (Mondays via Zoom – next one kicking off in Jan) 🌟 121 Workshops – tailored to your business 🌟 PowerHour 🌟 Ad Manager Workshop- Paid FB /IG Advertising Workshops ( all workshops can be in person if local or via Zoom) DM me or email [email protected] to book. #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #chilterns #beaconsfield #beaconsfieldmums #amersham #gerrardscross #chalfonts #chilternsbusiness #chesham #cheshammums #cheshamandamersham

Had a great holiday visiting my family in Florida. Beach, sun, a LOT of alligators, family time, and a trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center - which was phenomenal! We even saw an actual SpaceX rocket launch! But it was nice to take a little break (I still worked on my client's accounts and had a meeting with my US client, but scheduled everything in advance so I just had to keep up with the daily engagement) I think it is really important to ensure you work smarter, not harder on your social media accounts. Here is how ⬇️ 📝 Plan, Plan, Plan - Create a strategy and content plan at least a month in advance so all you need to do is schedule (using the new Meta Business Suite you can schedule across both FB /IG for a couple of months in advance- free from your desktop) In my course and my 121 workshops, I help you develop your strategy and content plan, give you templates for you to complete, then I review and give feedback. 🤗 Engage - 10-15 minutes every day (engage before and after you post) But don't engage with everybody- be strategic with who you are engaging with. And make sure you respond to comments. ✨Collaborate with influencers and partners - you will achieve far greater impact and broader reach if you collaborate with other 💕Give yourself a break - you are a busy small business owner doing a million things (and rocking it too btw!) But if you can only do 3 posts a week- great! OR 1 a week - fab. But make those posts work harder for you Hope that helps (and sorry about all the holiday pics but how big is that alligator🐊!?) If you want some more tips, join my next 6 -week course or book in a 121 ( May is full but I've got a few spots left in June) To book: [email protected] favourite my account for more top tips.

Going around in circles with your social media but getting nowhere ? ( just like my pooch Rosie here?) Let me help! My workshops are designed to : 👍 Teach you how to navigate the algorithm 🙌 Create collaborations with influencers 👊🏻 Create more impact with less time and energy 🫶 Build a community Message me for details about my bespoke 1:2:1 workshops, PowerHours or my 7 week group course June) [email protected] Or keep following for more tips @kncomms

Happiness is not a destination. It is a way of life. Just a little reminder to enjoy the journey ! I’ve put this sign on our bedroom wall, so we start the day with this every single day. We all have big dreams and ambitions ( especially small businesses ) but don’t forget to enjoy the moment and the small wins. I have a lot of clients come to me with a goal of a 1000, 50000, or a 100K followers- they pick a number and feel this I when they have made it! But it isn’t about the number of followers - it is about building a community, having meaningful conversations, and creating relationships with a relevant and engaged audience. Having a small number of highly engaged brand champions will deliver far more results than a high number of irrelevant followers. So in life, as well as in social media, enjoy the day-to-day, the small moments of happiness, learning something new, being inspired or that brilliant new connection you made. Happiness is a mindset, not an end result.

Need help with social media videos?

Struggling with video? I’ve been doing lots of exciting 1:2:1 social media workshops lately (which is why I’m dancing around like a crazy person) but one of our key topics has been video - well actually how we all need to do video but are too afraid to put ourselves out there (me included) Here are a few of my favourite video tools and you don’t even need to speak or appear in the video if you don’t want to. Boomerang - this little video I created here is using the free boomerang app. You don’t need to speak or create a long video if you don’t want and it doesn’t even need to be with you. Maybe it could be a product demo? IG Reels - you can add any video at all to a reel, which pushes out your video to new audiences and gives you music options, captions and more. I’ve added this boomerang video to a reel on my IG page @kncomms. Also I did a reel a few days ago with my rabbits and had over 3500 plays- everybody loves a leaping bunny! Timelapse- this speeds up your video and is great for capturing moments that happen for an extended period of time (ideally 30 minutes or more) and shortens it. It is great for showcasing a building project,decorating, artwork, events or behind-the-scenes. For more your ideas, join my social media group workshop next week 14th of July 12-3PM. £65 includes a social media guide and membership to a private Facebook group of over 70 businesses. Only 2 more spots left - to book email [email protected]

The sun is out and it is Friday! And I’ve just realised I only have one spot left for my 1:2:1 social media workshops for all of July but a few spots left in my group workshop on the 14th of July 12 -3. More details below but don’t wait to book as that is the last till September. Hope you are leaping into your weekend like Snowy here! ❤️ KN Comms Social Media Workshop- 14th July 12-3PM✨ The KN Comms Social Media Workshops help small businesses engage with audiences and influencers on social media. They are delivered in small groups via Zoom and are packed full of strategy, tips, advice, resources and case studies across the 3 major platforms (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn). The 3 hour sessions cover the following: 😱Recent Changes to FB and IG in 2021 👀How to create a digital strategy 🥸Which social media platform you should be on 🤩Understanding your target market 🤝How to create partnerships and influencing opinion formers 🥰Creating engaging content 😘Making the most of your social media ✍️How to plan your content Also included in the workshop is a social media guide with lots of templates and a chance to join a private FB group of small businesses that support each other online and off. Cost £65 Book at [email protected]. Or I also offer 3-hour 1:2:1 workshops tailored to your business for £175.