Social media ban: I chew treats, not policy.
Louis here. I’ve been thinking about the social media ban for under 16s in Australia. In human years I am well under 16, which apparently makes me part of the problem. I would like to register an objection, politely and with excellent posture. From my vantage point on the couch, I have been listening to […]
Prep your Social Media voice for pressure
Discourse of misinformation often casts social media as a driver of falsehoods, a den of unbeatable falsehoods and tinfoil hats. But actually, some research has shown the opposite, with social media assisting the dissemination of the facts. This study of Chinese local governments showed that social media can also reduce misreporting when public scrutiny is […]
Louis and the Little Quokka: A Christmas tale for the P&C family
In a forest that had felt unusually heavy throughout 2025, Louis, standard poodle, tried to find a quiet moment beneath a tall eucalypt. As Culture Manager of the forest, he prided himself on being steady, thoughtful and just a touch grand. With his elegant stride and regal curls, he carried himself like a creature destined […]
Tools to help clients stay strategic
How we use our tools to help clients stay strategic – especially when things get tough. At Pesel & Carr, we’re big believers in process. But not the kind that adds red tape – the kind that makes you think clearer, respond smarter and stay calm when everything around you feels noisy. Over the years, […]
Happy Birthday Louis
Ahem. Allow me to clear my distinguished throat and announce something of great importance: October 6th marks my birthday. Yes, yours truly, Louis the Culture Manager, Standard Poodle of exceptional refinement and the beating heart of this office. Birthdays are, of course, occasions for reflection. I share mine with none other than Louis-Philippe, King of France (1830-48), […]
Mentioning the unmentionable: womens health
Communicating to close the women’s health gap It’s a topic that has been bubbling and lots of work is being done but it doesn’t alter the fact that women have been underserved, under-researched, and underrepresented in healthcare. Gender biases have shaped everything from medical research to diagnosis rates, leaving women to navigate a system that […]
