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What Does Empower Even Mean in FemTech? Why Vague Words Create Real Risks
My LinkedIn feed is filled with femtech innovation, and I love it. But there is a bit of a problem with the messaging, aside from the AI generated posts from people who could actually offer some interesting insight. No, the problem is that words that once meant something useful and specific have slowly hollowed out into pleasant-sounding placeholders. Words like “empower”, “support”, “balance”, and “personalized” are being over used to the point where they have lost their mea
kjmccandless1
4 days ago4 min read


The Psychology Behind Copy That Builds Trust in Regulated Markets
So, MI6 (the British equivalent of the CIA) recently joined Instagram. Fun fact: MI5 (sort of the FBI) was their first follower. Their main purpose for setting up this account is likely to widen their recruitment pool and find people from non-traditional backgrounds, rather than to build a brand or get people to visit their website and buy something. But they aren’t going to be going on their socials every morning to share a meme of Taylor Swift’s engagement or to post a vide
kjmccandless1
Sep 244 min read


10 Messaging Pitfalls That Chase Away Climate-Tech Investors
The climate crisis isn't a problem to be solved with good intentions; it's a market to be won. The stakes are higher (or...
kjmccandless1
Sep 35 min read


How to Balance Compliance and Creativity and Create a Content Strategy for Regulated Industries
Creating content for highly regulated industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, can feel a bit like walking a tightrope. On...
kjmccandless1
Aug 263 min read


The Basics of Developing a Content Strategy (and Enjoying It)
There's too much content out there. And most of it is rubbish (garbage). I may even have written some of it... I'm not proud to admit...
kjmccandless1
Aug 216 min read


The Linguistics of Climate Change Communication: Why Certain Words Make People Act
Discover how linguistic framing, metaphors, and word choice shape climate change communication and why the right language can drive real environmental action.
kjmccandless1
May 263 min read


Why Emotionally Intelligent Copy Drives Health and Climate Action
I’ve been thinking recently about the changes I made in terms of prioritising my health and being more eco conscious. Where did it all...
kjmccandless1
May 145 min read


How to Write an Investor Pitch Deck
In my time working with early-stage startups and growing companies, I've received some specific advice from investors that has added so much value to the decks I've been working on. Here are my top tips.
kjmccandless1
May 73 min read


Writing for the Human Body: Why Health Tech Needs More Writers
I’ve been asking ChatGPT a lot of questions recently as I try to figure out what I really want to do with my life. It’s actually started...
kjmccandless1
May 63 min read


Rewilding Your Workflow: Nature-Inspired Routines to Boost Productivity
I grew up five minutes walk from the beach and surrounded by nature; we were National Trust regulars. And Derry Girls is pretty accurate;...
kjmccandless1
Apr 302 min read


Are Coworking Spaces the Offices of the Future?
Are coworking spaces the offices of the future? My view has changed since I first starting using one regularly in 2021.
kjmccandless1
Mar 313 min read


Productivity vs Busyness
Do you track what you're spending your time on? Try it for a while to identify lots of unnecessary tasks that are filling up your day.
kjmccandless1
Mar 242 min read
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