Stories, Insights & Advice
Stories, research insights, and practical advice – curated to help you find what you uniquely need to make and use video in a way which feel natural, achievable and sustainable.
Advice: Should you film your videos landscape or portrait?
Should you film your videos landscape or portrait?
Insight: Why accountability doesn’t work to overcome video procrastination
Why accountability doesn’t work to overcome video procrastination (and what to do instead)
Paul’s Story – “My Script Sounded Like a Strange”
Paul’s Story – “My Script Sounded Like a Strange” One of the most common reasons we get stuck on video is trying to force ourselves into a style that just isn’t us. When who you are on camera is at odds with who you are in real life, you’ll feel it – and so will […]
Advice: How to use (and not use) AI as part of your process
AI can be incredibly helpful for video creation, but only if you use it in a way that strengthens your voice rather than replacing it. When being on camera already feels unnatural, handing your words over to AI can make things feel even more disconnected. In this video I share how to use AI as a reflection tool so you stay in control of what you say and how it lands.
Insight: Why coaches and consultants often struggle with making videos
Coaches and consultants often struggle with video, not because they lack confidence or expertise, but because the format clashes with how they naturally work. Great coaching is about asking questions, creating space, and responding to the person in front of you. Video, however, is often framed as giving advice, teaching, and having all the answers.
Katie’s Story – Finding a Voice Beyond Imposter Syndrome
I was terrified of the comment; “do you actually know what you’re talking about?” This fear completely paralysed me. I knew I needed to create content for my new business, but the obvious topic of “hints and tips” didn’t excite me at all