I’m a curator of conversations and a master at pinpointing what makes a story engaging.
My Dad has always likened me to a babbling brook. My school reports would often commend my academic aptitude but also note my chatter.
I love communicating with people but also trying to understand how they tick.
I devoured books as a child and then practically had to toss a coin to decide whether to pursue English Literature or Psychology at University.
It was English for the win, and I loved every second of it. My Honours thesis was all about the work of playwright David Williamson and the notion of Australian culture and identity. So, it turns out I was able to indulge my curiosity for comprehending human nature anyway.
I then worked as a publicist for Wakefield Press, and I loved meeting authors, disseminating the core of the story, writing a convincing press release, and pitching to the media.
As a copywriter with a small advertising firm, I had to distil the essence of a product or a service to carve into a tagline or a direct marketing campaign.
Playing in a rock band that I also worked hard to promote gave me skills at pitching music to the media on a personal level - not to mention interpret song lyrics not written by me on the fly, but that’s another story!
I well and truly honed my instinct for the angle of a story working as a radio producer/content creator for ABC Radio Adelaide for more than twenty years.
I loved considering who a story or segment would impact, the tone it should take, and the best people to discuss things on air. I helped guide people to share their version of events or take on an issue as clearly as possible. And, in the blink of an eye, I mined these stories to create cross-platform content.
I’ve also pulled many a fast-paced outdoor broadcast together and can help plan events. Or jump behind a mic. For six years I presented a weekly radio segment promoting local music and I loved it.
Reluctant to say goodbye to audio forever, I have become a Caring Creative for A Lasting Tale – interviewing and recording people to document their life stories. I am at the ready to record audio for businesses too.
Since establishing KTB Communications, I have written copy for numerous websites, stories on academics doing incredible things, crafted several brand positioning statements, and helped businesses share their skills and projects across multiple platforms.
And let me repeat, I am genuinely interested in just about everything, which means my scope is vast.
My life outside of work.
I’m Mum to three beautiful humans. When I’m not running them around, or running around with them, I love a good book, quality movies, and the power of music.
Musically speaking, I listen a lot and participate far less than I should. Singing harmonies makes my heart sing. I’m addicted to friends, family, attempting to stay fit, and the arts. Can someone bring me more hours please?