Emma Thompson-O'Dowd

Health and Wellbeing Specialist for @PlanUk Mum to a daughter, Touch rugby player & volunteer. Opinions & views are entirely my own!

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

Sexual Harassment being discussed on #bbcqt All women and girls have the right to feel safe in public spaces #CrimeNotCompliment

[Plan International UK @PlanUK]

All women and girls have the right to feel safe in public spaces, yet they still continue to face harassment every day.

They’re being followed, shouted at, touched and groped – and it needs to stop! #CrimeNotCompliment

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership for Women in Sport with @Vitality_UK! This partnership is aimed at closing the gender play gap and empowering women to prioritise their health and happiness through sport.

Read more at: https://t.co/LqLsMGf2Dm

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

Love the new campaign! Looking forward to seeing the #TimeTogether stories of teenage girls and their mum

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

Did you know that 32% of girls are inactive?

Today we're launching our #TimeTogether campaign, empowering teenage girls & their mums to explore new, fun ways to be active together & share their journey on social media.

Find out how to get involved at: https://t.co/dVvvBIDoZY

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

Great to hear ⁦@BBCSport⁩ will be showing multiple women’s sports events this Saturday! https://t.co/zULuFyPmay

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

HER Spirit has launched a new movement encouraging women to build a healthier lifestyle habits!

‘Your Best Year Yet’ was inspired by research like ours that found women are disproportionately impacted by lockdown due to juggling responsibilities.

https://t.co/9miNADZAZs

[Telegraph Sport @TelegraphSport]

Government to be urged to tackle 'deeply misogynistic behaviours' in British sport during Commons debate | @JWTelegraph

https://t.co/JtOVMqI2AS

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

It’s great to hear this news this morning! Women's FA Cup: Investment shows 'power' of women's football - BBC Sport https://t.co/dRWnwyBPD1

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

In her latest guest blog, @LetesiaG explores the resilience of the women of colour working in sport she interviewed. She also considers how the #sports sector can support them better & work to dismantle systemic racism within the sector.

https://t.co/IDxYx0P5lo

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk @silverfitorg My mum and my daughter did something similar by themselves during lockdown. Good for both of them in terms of motivation and having something to bond through.

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk It was really interesting to hear from guest speakers @silverfitorg saying about their multigenerational campaign #silverfit10challenge which involves grandparents and grandchildren setting challenges they could do whilst socially distanced

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk Finding or identifying opportunities suited to them. Some activities advertised for women over 55 can appear too sedate or gentle but then others may appear too competitive or not suited to beginners

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

Following on from the launch of our Lockdown Research we're holding 3 Virtual Events to discuss the implications for Sport, Exercise & Movement.

Want to find out more about what the research means for your organisation? Sign up here: https://t.co/akl2oFXg2W

#WomeninLockdown

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk I have liked @Plastic_Patrol offers, imagery and messaging.

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk I believe it’s important to communicate any ongoing costs. An offer advertised as free for the first few weeks can leave ambiguity over what the ongoing financial implications are and can be a barrier for many women.

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk Principle 1 of @AllForActivity Talk to Me principles is ‘My Channels’ which highlights use of channels people already trust.

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk At my club we utilised existing participants as the influencers. We set them the challenge to spread the word and recruit friends and colleagues. The person who recruited the most would win a gift card.

[Women in Sport @Womeninsport_uk]

Don't forget to join us for our Marketing Sport To Women #womeninsportchat today at 12pm!

We'll be talking about influencers, marketing channels, designing content and more. Set your alarms!

#TwitterChat

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk I like examples that have been built into girls existing habit of meeting up in a local area and through engagement adding something like a couch to 5k

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk In my touch rugby team, one of the teenage girls was the most frequent attender of any of our participants. We celebrated that in front of the whole group and gave her some gift vouchers.

[Emma Thompson-O'Dowd @emmacodowd]

@Womeninsport_uk When I signed up to a new activity, I had such a lovely welcoming email it really helped put me at ease to attend.