Dante Healy
As seen in:
CEOWORLD Magazine
Covers:
Finance, Transformation, Project Management, Programme Management, Agile, Business, Leadership, Accounting, Digital
A Digital Finance Transformation expert and podcaster. Living and loving life with integrity. share.dantehealy.com/contact
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Blog an article on Project Management.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, my mum taught me to touch type when I was 5.
How is social media changing news?
Facts are being reported in real time and unfiltered for the most part.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent ... I guess (?)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Report the facts, otherwise you’re another blogger. Which I am to be fair!
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
“We’ve got something we think you’d be perfect for” flattery will get you everywhere. ;-)
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Laptop, smartphone, MS Word and OneNote
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn with Clubhouse coming in a close second.
Who do you wish followed you?
Not too fussed.
Why did you become a journalist?
I write to express and clarify my thoughts.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, unfortunately my High school didn’t have a newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Can’t get too obsessed over my work. I’m continually striving for improvement.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Have clarity on your target audience and the intended impact of your message. Also, practice makes perfect!
When's the best time to pitch you?
When it’s a fresh topic.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
N/a
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I’m new to journalism so no comment.
What's your favorite drink?
Fever tree Madagascan cola.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
During COVID not a lot. Either walking or reading a book not on my Kindle.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
FT.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it’s dry and boring.
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