In the interest of walking the talk, my new-look website is clean, clear and really easy to navigate for those who want to book workshops and training sessions with me. As new challenges arise in the marketplace, I will design workshops around the communication strategies they require.

For budding writers out there, I know a day with me will make you more marketable if you plan to make a living out of feature, travel or column writing. It's about honing your style and finding an original turn of phrase. For entry- level writers, I am sure that within a short time you will overcome some of your initial obstacles to getting in to the business of 'wordsmithing'.

I believe that all presentations and pitches could do with a new approach. PowerPoint IS still a useful although much abused tool. The key is to use visual cues to prompt a compelling narrative.

I'll be blogging soon. My field is media and women in the workplace. So if you're keen to follow me and get the spin on what's happening in these arenas, then watch out for LA Confidential!