Ishbel Smith 💜

Comms Consultant helping folk find & share the stories and messages that matter I Strategy, facilitation and Training | People Watcher, Wordsmith & Story Hearer

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

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[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

Looking forward to chairing a great two days with @homelessnetscot at their annual conference in sunny Perth. Lots of stories, planning and insights to be shared as Scotland faces a Housing Emergency #RightHereRightNow

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

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[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@HawysK @apexscotland Great to be part of such positive conversations!!

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

It’s been my privilege to help tell the @HarmenyEd story over the last 4 years. This article frames the story so well - how can others learn about how to nourish and nurture young people who have been impacted by trauma in their lives? #traumainformed #traumaresponsive

[Tes Scotland @TesScotland]

New long read: a wonderful insight into Scotland’s national school for children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs - and how the principles of what it does might be applied elsewhere.
https://t.co/qsfrYMKlD9 @HarmenyEd @Emma_Seith @tes

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

Brilliant to spend a day facilitating with this fabulous team @CYCJScotland who gave themselves some time and space to start planning how they move forward together - and celebrate who they are and what they have done so far. Thanks for inviting me along! #StarTeam

[CYCJ Scotland @CYCJScotland]

Team CYCJ development day… starting the planning for our 2025 strategy 🤗🤗 watch this space for more information over the coming months

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@MissCScotland @robynmoffatwall Hey thanks to @robynmoffatwall and @trauma_lawyer for shout out. This is exactly stuff I love helping folk out with. Will DM you and you can ask more about what I do.

[Wiktoria Orlicka 🇵🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @Wik_Orlicka]

🚨Our report is here!🚨

"There is a need for targeted intersectional interventions and policies aimed at addressing systemic barriers to representation and access within mental health spaces in Scotland."

This report is from our recent survey findings. Check it out below!

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

Good morning Glasgow. Always good to return to my home town, especially to help facilitate the conversations of fantastic people who make lives better for refugees in Scotland @homelessnetscot @turningpointsco @RefugeesAtHome @scotrefcouncil @SimonCommScot

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

The thing about stories is that they are true. This may not be a real TV show, but its an absolutely factual tale. What do you know about human rights and how they are being lived here in the UK?
Well done to @AmnestyUK for telling this story.
#humanrightsmatter #beforeoureyes

[Amnesty UK @AmnestyUK]

🚨REVEALED: For weeks we've captivated audiences with this trailer for a new drama about the harsh realities of temporary housing.

Here's the twist: this isn't drama, it’s real life.

At least 34 children have died in temporary accommodation since 2019.

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

One of the joys of being a facilitator is to accompany teams as they discuss what it is to connect, communicate and care together. It was my privilege to hold space for the fab members of the board of @whocaresscot this weekend and so nice to get such lovely feedback today. ❤️

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@justjanis A little bit of Taylor never does any harm. Neither does a lot of Taylor...

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

Are you tuning into the Gathering Extra? Delighted to say that my talk on Storytelling to Connect and Inspire is part of the goodybag of events you get when you join in. I'm looking forward to seeing who else is in the bag with me ;-)

[SCVO @scvotweet]

🎉 Only a couple of days to go until the Gathering Extra which is being hosted by SCVO's very own @starkmadelaine alongside @manishsjoshi!

Learn more about Maddie, our other guest speakers and our Gathering Extra online programme ➡️ https://t.co/WTcN46ZP9H

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@kerrylinds Glad you were there Kerry! Hope all well with you and the team.

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

Thanks to everyone who came along and shared their tales and insights. Do stay in touch - I do love a chat and story ❤️❤️#SCVOgathering #storiesmatter

[David McNeill @David_McNeill]

Packed room for @HeartInMouthOrg talking about the power of storytelling #SCVOGathering

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@chrispark456 Thanks so much Chris - good to connect on LinkedIn. Hopefully speak soon.

[Emma Walker @EmmaWalkerCEO]

At #TheGathering today, representing @HouseofHopeScot with Founder, Lisa Fleming. We’re one of Scotland’s newest charities, so it was a great way to connect with sector.

Lots of interesting speakers. My fave was @HeartInMouthOrg session on process of storytelling.
@scvotweet

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@EmmaWalkerCEO @HouseofHopeScot @scvotweet Thanks so much for the shout out! It was lovely to meet and chat and hear about your plans. Hopefully we can catch up more soon 🩷

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@robynmoffatwall That would be great - speak soon.

[Dr Kathleen Cronie (She/her) @KathleenCronie]

Session 2, "Storytelling to connect and inspire" with @HeartInMouthOrg was really excellent with a mix of inspirational examples of storytelling being put to use and practical advice on understanding and telling stories within your organisation

[Ishbel Smith 💜 @HeartInMouthOrg]

@KathleenCronie Guessing you quite liked the choir analogy! Good to hear you enjoyed - do stay in touch.