Amanda Coleman is a former Director of Communications at Greater Manchester Police and has newly launched her own consultancy - Amanda Coleman Communications.  She's also just published her first book - Crisis Communication Strategies.  So it was the perfect time to talk to Amanda.  She spoke about why she started her own business, on writing the book and getting it published and fabulous tips and wisdom about how to get into and surviving in PR.  Amanda is amazingly honest and open about her career, and I dare you not to feel inspired.