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the simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Nelma Antonio, Global Communications Lead at ArcelorMittal MiningOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we interview Nelma Antonio, Global Communications Lead at ArcelorMittal Mining. Nelma is a seasoned global communications leader, accomplished public speaker, and three-time graduate, bringing over a decade of expertise in heavy industries like mining, construction, and transportation. She is currently spearheading communications for Africa's second-largest mine expansion project, and has previously led stakeholder engagement for Europe's largest infrastructure project. Prior to working in comms, Nelma was an Analyst and Performance Analyst at IBM and the British Transport police respectively. In this episode, we speak to N...
2024-03-2622 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Anna Pass, Digital Channels Manager at National GridOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we interview Anna Pass, Digital Channels Manager at National Grid. Anna has been working in communications for over a decade at National Grid, and prior to this has worked at companies such as npower, Open GI and Bupa. She completed a degree in Marketing, and started her career as a Marketing Executive at Bupa, before moving into Internal Communications in her role at npower. Simply, a Gallagher Company’s Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu recently interviewed Anna, speaking about GridGPT, National Grid’s AI tool built on ChatGPT...
2024-03-2114 min
The Comms Careers Podcast#13 Daring to fail & the power of saying 'No': Insights from Marc Wright, Founder of Simply CommunicateWith an illustrious career and incredible story of how he's built 'simply' to become the trusted and expert voice for thousands of communicators, we have a superb conversation with Marc Wright today on The Comms Careers Podcast.
We chatted about:
- How moonlighting might open career doors you never expected
- Marc's career journey from film production, consultancy and digital technology to building communities for internal communication.
- How simplycommunicate was born
- Perseverance, consistency and community in relation to finding success.
- The...
2024-02-2142 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Tor Goldfield, Senior Director of Internal Communications at Expedia GroupIn this episode of the simplypodcast, we speak to Tor Goldfield, Senior Director of internal communications at Expedia Group as part of our Women in Comms series. Tor has over 20 years’ experience in a variety of marketing and communications roles, and she now specialises in internal comms, where she enjoys helping connect employees to organisational culture and strategy. Throughout her career, she’s worked alongside senior leaders – in complex, matrixed, global businesses and smaller owner-led organisations – to underpin defined business goals through clear communication and effective content and campaigns. Tor takes pride in developin...
2024-02-0533 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Ezri Carlebach, CEO and Founder at Space City BreakoutOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we speak to Ezri Carlebach, Founder and CEO of Space City Breakout. Ezri is a consultant, writer and researcher, with more than 30 years’ experience in creative practice, business innovation, teaching and training, and strategic communication.. He’s worked with a wide range of clients including UN and EU agencies, arts and culture institutions, non-profits and a wide range of businesses, consulting on international, multidisciplinary projects in business innovation and stakeholder engagement. After an initial career in music, he worked in academic publishing and international higher education...
2024-02-0122 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Chris Maloney, Global Head of Content and Channels at Rolls RoyceOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we speak to Chris Maloney, Global Head of Content and Channels at Rolls Royce. Chris has been working at Rolls Royce for 13 years, and prior to this he worked at Soundhouse Media, producing materials for a range of leading companies including GlaxoSmithKline, BAE Systems, Virgin Media, Microsoft, PWC and the BBC. We interviewed Chris recently to find out more about how Rolls Royce engage their global workforce of 42,000 employees, and what tech platforms and channels they use to do this. We also speak more broadly about his exp...
2023-12-1233 min
FastFwd - Forecasting the future of work on the frontline‘Bring them in from the start, - how to secure IT buy-in for frontline tech - with Sonya PoonianThe modern workforce is changing rapidly, and organizations (particularly in legacy industries) are increasingly turning to digital transformation to keep up. However, digital transformation is not just about the technology itself—it's also about the people and processes involved.
In this episode of FastFWD, Luke Farrugia, VP of Marketing at ScreenCloud, and Sonya Poonian, Digital Workplace Consulting Director at simplycommunicate; discuss the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation on the frontline. How are deskless worker-heavy enterprises riding the post-pandemic wave of investment and interest in technology and AI, and how are employees ‘on the factury floor’ benefitting?
From the importance of early align...
2023-11-1534 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Shalini Gupta, Senior IC Manager - UKIMEA at ArupOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we speak to Shalini Gupta, Senior IC Manager – UKIMEA at global sustainable development consultancy Arup. Over the past 20 years, Shalini has gained substantial experience by working within large global organisations during periods of business change and transformation. Her passion is to empower, engage and connect people to the overall organisational vision, so they understand how to create impact and make a difference. We spoke to Shalini on the trends she’s seen over the years when it comes to the role of internal communicators and reporting lines, as well...
2023-11-0718 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Nadia Dupont, Senior Manager of Global Internal Communications at PMIWith over 25 years of experience in diverse and fast-changing communication roles, Nadia Dupont is a senior manager leading global internal communications at Philip Morris International (PMI). Her mission is to shape and deliver effective communication strategies that support PMI's vision of creating a smoke-free future. In her current role, Nadia manages global internal communication initiatives with company-wide impact, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and engagement. She has also completed several certificates and programs from prestigious institutions, such as INSEAD, Georgetown University, and IMD Business School, and is a fl...
2023-10-3123 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Laura Colantuono, Group Head of Internal Communications at FremantleIn this episode of the simplypodcast, we interview Laura Colantuono, Group Head of Internal Communications at multinational television production and distribution company Fremantle.Laura started her career in comms working as a journalist, before moving into marketing and then internal communications at Unilever. She’s since worked for some of the top global brands, such as Fendi, Harrods and The Kraft Heinz Company. We spoke to Laura prior to her roundtable at our flagship event, simplyEXP, on what inspired her to go into IC from external comms, and Fremantle’s new intranet. List...
2023-10-0617 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Claudia Vaccarone, International Inclusion Strategist and Expert in Gender Equality & Diversity in MediaOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we talk to Claudia Vaccarone, a trilingual inclusion strategy, gender equality and diversity executive with over 20 years of international experience, an extensive network in the technology, broadcasting, streaming & media industries, and expertise in global marketing strategy & communications. In her role as a Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI), Gender Equality Consultant, she advises leaders and teams on how to embed inclusion and diversity in their corporate strategies with impact in sight, from training leading newsrooms and marketing teams on inclusive language to supporting NGOs in gender mainstreaming their programmes.
2023-10-0516 min
History of Internal CommunicationEpisode 9: Marc Wright (Founder of simplycommunicate)In Episode 9, we are joined by Marc Wright. With a deep understanding of internal comms since the 1980s, Marc's journey began after studying English Literature at Oxford. In 1985, he acquired Crown Business Communication and he later founded MCA Live in 1996 and simplycommunicate in 2005. Marc's vast expertise has shaped the field's evolution. Join us for a fascinating discussion as we explore the history and future possibilities of internal communication.
2023-09-2044 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Selina Thompson, Founder of Forward Transformation B.V.For this episode of the simplypodcast, we speak to Selina Thompson, Founder of Forward Transformation, a digital adoption agency.Since the early noughties, Selina has introduced over 50 million people to digital technologies, including cloud collaboration, the Internet of things, digital payment platforms, artificial intelligence and automated service solutions. She has worked with several leading organisations, including Visa, AMEX, Royal Dutch Shell, Nissan and BUPA, as Selina delivered change and adoption for their digital transformation journeys.Recognising the gap between ever-changing technology and digital adoption, Selina founded Forward Transformation with a mission to de...
2023-09-2012 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Mark Feakes and Melissa Sader of Fitch Groupsimply's Content and Communications Director Patrick Hulbert and Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu recently interviewed Mark Feakes, Director of Employee Communications, and Melissa Sader, Managing Director of Employee Communications at Fitch Group. Fitch Group won an award at last year’s simplys awards, for the communications and engagement programme delivered throughout the pandemic to around 4000 Fitch Group colleagues globally. In this interview, Patrick and Aish talk to Marc and Melissa on their extensive experience within comms, their award-winning pandemic communications campaign, and what initiatives they’ve been working on at Fitch Group since...
2023-08-1517 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Xeniya Shilina, Senior Program Manager, Transformation Communication, Global Regions, MedtronicFor this episode of the simplypodcast, we are speaking with Xeniya Shilina, Senior Program Manager, Transformation Communication, Global Regions, Medtronic. Xeniya started her career as a journalist, before then going on to PR and finally internal comms. In her role at Medtronic, she is responsible for developing change communication strategies for large global transformation initiatives and creating central internal communication templates and processes for an employee base of 50,000 people spread over 40 countries. simply's Content and Communications Director Patrick Hulbert and Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu spoke to Xeniya on using gamifi...
2023-08-0938 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Blessing Okebe, Head of Corporate Communications at GOTNI Leadership CentreFor this episode of the simplypodcast, we spoke with Blessing Okebe, Head of Corporate Communications at GOTNI Leadership Centre, an organisation which focuses on redefining Africa's approach to leadership. As Head of Corporate Communications, she is responsible for all external and internal comms, guiding the organisation to achieve their goals through strategic communications, and ensuring any comms sent out reflect the brand identity. Blessing also works as a personal branding strategist, working with businesses and individuals alike to grow a profitable brand through digital marketing strategies, tech and content creation. Jidekaiji Glo...
2023-08-0214 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Bessie Kokalis Pescio, Vice President of Global Internal Communications at Philip MorrisOn this episode of the simplypodcast, we talk to Bessie Kokalis Pescio, Vice President of Global Internal Communications at Philip Morris International. In this role, Bessie is responsible for leading strategic internal communications globally to support the business and cultural transformation to deliver on PMI’s vision for a smoke-free future, delivered to 70,000-plus employees across 90-plus markets through a global team and distributed network of 100-plus internal communicators embedded across regions, markets, and functions.A trusted adviser to PMI’s senior management team, Bessie helps the company’s leadership to expand the reach...
2023-07-1730 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Catrin Lewis, Consultant and Subject Specialist for Employee Engagementsimply recently interviewed Catrin Lewis, an award-winning culture and transformation specialist. Formerly the Head of Global Engagement and Internal Communications at Reward Gateway, and it was for her work there that she won IC leader of the year at the simplys awards 2022. Six years ago, Catrin was asked to help inform, educate and engage Reward Gateway’s employees with their biggest story to date. Reward Gateway sold for the third time to a Private Equity investor and as shareholders in their Employee Share Program, they wanted to ensure employees felt fully informed and connected to the process...
2023-07-1420 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Jacob Morgan, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker On Leadership, Employee Experience, & The Future Of WorkFor this simplypodcast, simply interviewed California-based future of work, futurist, and employee engagement specialist Jacob Morgan. Jacob is a four times best-selling author, keynote speaker, co-host of the be Your own Boss podcast, and the founder of The Future of Work University. He helps organisations home in on the employee experience and employee engagement through running a series of keynote sessions and also offering bespoke services to business leaders. With 115,000 LinkedIn followers, he is a leading expert on future work practices. We talk about the importance of coaches for l...
2023-07-0546 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Isabel Collins, Founder at Belonging SpaceOur latest simplypodcast episode is with Isabel Collins, Founder at Belonging Space, a culture consultancy. A former director of strategy and a director of culture and engagement, Isabel has run her consulting firm for a decade. Her specialism revolves around trust and belonging in organisations and how this affects the cultural ecosystem of an organisation. In the podcast we discuss the employer/employee relationship and how this is continuing to shape after the pandemic, how you can cultivate a culture in a hybrid environment, and a look at generational and cultural differences that coul...
2023-06-2341 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Simon Fitzpatrick, Group Intranet Content Manager at National Gridsimply's Content and Communications Director, Patrick Hulbert, and Content and Community Manager, Aish Rajavelu, recently interviewed Simon Fitzpatrick, Group Intranet Content Manager at National Grid. Simon has been working in communications since the early 2000s and has since worked for brands such as UBS Global Asset Management, Barclays, and Schroder. When he started working at National Grid in 2020, their intranet had not been refreshed in many years and was running on antiquated technology. Working with the Head of Internal Communications, Simon undertook the project of completely overhauling the old intranet to meet the...
2023-06-1239 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Charlotte O'Reilly, Head of Internal Comms and Engagement at British Red CrossCharlotte O'Reilly is the Head of Internal communications and Engagement at the British Red Cross. She has been a communicator for over 13 years now, and has worked for numerous charities throughout her career, including ActionAid and Citizens Advice. simply's Content and Communications Director Patrick Hulbert and Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu recently interviewed Charlotte, discussing how she engages frontline workers at the Red Cross, workforce expectations in the charity sector, and their 'It’s All Different, All Red Cross' DE&I campaign. Listen to the full episode below to find out more.
2023-05-2423 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Albanne McCleave, Internal Communications Manager at the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Nigel Williams, Independent Consultant at Amberolo Limitedsimply’s Content and Communications Director, Patrick Hulbert, and Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu recently interviewed Albanne McCleave, Internal Communications Manager at the Royal Society of Chemistry, and Nigel Williams, an Independent Consultant at Amberolo Limited. Albanne has been in the comms space for over a decade, beginning her career in PR and Press before moving on to working in internal comms at Thomson Reuters. She has since worked for brands such as Marsh and McLennan Companies, DAC Beachcroft LLP, and Marie Stopes International. Nigel Williams started his career in sales and recruitment, befor...
2023-05-1821 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Sarah Conlon, Digital Communications Consultant at NATSSarah Conlon, Digital Communications Consultant at air traffic control management company NATS has been in the comms space since 2006, working first in PR and Marketing before moving into internal comms. Prior to her current role at NATS, she was the Global Programme Communications Lead at HSBC. simply's Content and Community Manager Aish Rajavelu, and Content and Communications Director Patrick Hulbert caught up with Sarah about the challenges of working in internal comms within the aviation industry, NATS’ intranet and digital transformation project, and her tips and tricks on how to engage employees while going through organisational cha...
2023-05-1026 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: comms across continents with Aniisu VergheseAniisu Verghese PhD has been writing about communications for over a decade with his blog and newsletter while working as an in-house practitioner for globally recognised brands. Predominantly based in India, Aniisu has led communications for brands such as Tesco, Accenture, and Sabre.Listen to the episode to hear his tips for multi-national communication strategies, what inspired him to start his own communications blog, which was the first IC blog in India, and his pro-bono work in the field of IC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-3015 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Annabel Dunstan, CEO and Founder of Question & RetainAnnabel Dunstan MPRCA is the Founder and CEO at Question & Retain.With a degree in anthropology, Annabel began her career as a lumberjack’s assistant before becoming a ski guide and then a sailing instructor. She then joined the marketing team at Gulf Air, promoting the Gulf States as a tourism destination at the time of the first Gulf War. She then went on to various roles in the marketing and PR sector, including at 3 Monkeys Communications. She was appointed MD three years after she joined, overseeing the growth of the award-winning top 50 PR consultancy to £7.5m rev...
2023-03-1015 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Helen Hawkins, Head Of Communications at BiffaHelen Hawkins is the Head of Communications at waste management company Biffa, where she is responsible for both the internal and external communications. She joined Biffa in 2019, and has since worked on many exciting projects, including rolling out new values, a new champions network called Biffa Involvement Group, and Biffa Beat, their employee engagement app. She also has experience working in communications at Shanks Group and Renewi. simply's Head of Content Patrick Hulbert and Content Executive Aish Rajavelu interviewed Helen about her experience, how Biffa are engaging their frontline workers, and how she enga...
2022-11-1111 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Lorna Shaw, User Education and Knowledge Manager at BlackrockLorna Shaw is the User Education and Knowledge Manager at financial services firm Blackrock. In her role as User Education and Knowledge Manager, she leads on the education and knowledge management around their upcoming migration from on-premises to Microsoft Cloud (Exchange Online) and Outlook Mobile, delivering an integrated and better user experience for colleagues. Before working at Blackrock, Lorna was Communications and Engagement Manager at NatWest, leading the comms on their Resource Augmentation Programme, a large-scale bank-wide transformation project. simply's Head of Consulting Sonya Poonian and Content Executive Aish Rajavelu spoke to Lorna pri...
2022-11-1028 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Helen Kelley, Internal Communications and Engagement Director at InmarsatHelen Kelley, Internal Communications and Engagement Director at Inmarsat spoke with Content Executive Aish Rajavelu on the simplypodcast.Helen has around twenty years of experience working in large, complex organisations in both the private and public sectors. She started her career in internal comms working for the BBC, and has since gone on to work for the likes of HMRC, Anglo American, and International Airlines Group (IAG), leading change comms projects within those organisations. When she started her role at Inmarsat five years ago, Helen set up the centralised internal comms and engagement f...
2022-11-0115 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Steve and Cindy Crescenzo of Crescenzo CommunicationsFor this episode of the simplypodcast, Content Executive Aish Rajavelu caught up with Steve and Cindy Crescenzo, founders of Crescenzo Communications.Both Steve and Cindy have been in the comms space for over 20 years, and work with IC professionals to take the 'corporate' out of corporate communications and replace it with 'creative.' They have delivered their own talks and workshops across Europe, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, and have completed consultancy projects with companies in a broad range of industries worldwide.Listen to this episode to find out more about their...
2022-10-1817 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: our simplys judge Jo HobbsJo Hobbs, Global Head of Internal Communication at Ocado Group, spoke with Content Executive Aish Rajavelu and Head of Content Patrick Hulbert on the simplypodcast. Through the podcast, we discussed Jo's previous working experiences in journalism and public relations, before moving across to internal communications. Starting out in newspapers and radio, she then moved to "representing organisations as opposed to challenging them" in PR. After two decades at Bedfordshire Police as Media Relations Manager and later Head of Media, she saw first-hand how the force changed its outward and inward communications, and was in...
2022-09-1327 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Himangini Khanna, Head of People Engagement at Epidemic SoundAs part of the ongoing Women in Comms series, simply interviewed Himangini Khanna, Head of People Engagement at tech unicorn Epidemic Sound. In her role as Head of People Engagement, Himangini is a champion of communication with experience supervising executive corporate and department communications, including tone of voice, with a speciality in impactful messaging that allows company culture and employee engagement to meet seamlessly. Prior to Epidemic Sound, she worked as Strategic PR Consultant for London based agency The Crowd&I, where clients in the tech scale-up sector included iZettle and Love Home Swap...
2022-09-0511 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Suzie Robinson, intranet and digital employee experience consultant at ClearBoxSuzie Robinson, intranet and digital employee experience consultant at ClearBox, has worked with intranets for 14 years and has practical experience with all aspects of an intranet lifecycle, from research to implementation, to ongoing governance and overall strategy. Suzie’s experience has grown out of the roots of internal communication, so she has a particular focus on employee experience and engagement. Remote and difficult to reach users are often the core user-base for the intranets Suzie managed, so she has extensive experience at finding ways to engage and connect a broad audience range, with knowledge around which intranet solution is id...
2022-08-3115 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Laura Sutherland, Founder and Director of AuraLaura Sutherland is the Founder and Director of Aura, a strategic communication and business advisory consultancy helping organisations put people and planet at the heart of strategies and decision-making. She is a senior communication adviser and a chartered practitioner with over 20 years' experience in integrated public relations and comms and has worked with organisations in both the corporate and public sector, including the Scottish Government, Eden Project Communities, and Reading Borough Council. Listen to the full episode below to find out more about her work, Aura’s Synergy Framework for sustainable organisations, and how s...
2022-08-2638 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Ali Hemsley, disabled content creator and advocateTo find out more about disability and how internal communicators and leaders can pave the way for a more inclusive workplace, we interviewed Ali Hemsley, a disabled social media influencer, speaker, and marketing specialist.Ali has created content for over 100 brands as well as holding partnerships with Sky and Unilever, and has spoken on panels and led workshops, including a panel discussing ‘Visible and Non-Visible Disability’ for Estée Lauder employees.Recently, Ali won an employment tribunal against a former employer for disability discrimination. Listen to the full interview here to find out more about this, her work, and s...
2022-08-0122 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Advita Patel and Carly CookAs part of our Women in Comms series, we caught up with Advita Patel and Carly CookCarly is a creative communications practitioner specialising in bringing brands to life to elevate the employee experience. With a decade of experience advising and leading not-for-profit communications and creative teams, her background in the arts, events and operational management underpins her strategy and outputs, allowing her to seamlessly move between sectors to execute excellence.Advita is the Managing Director of CommsRebel, an internal communication and employee experience consultancy based in Manchester, U.K., the co-founder of A Leader Like Me, a...
2022-07-1540 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Ritu Mohanka, EMEA Managing Director at SyndioRitu Mohanka is EMEA Managing Director at Syndio, a tech company that helps companies measure, achieve, and sustain workplace equity to find out more on the topic of equity. Ritu joined the Syndio team in April 2022, and prior to this has worked for companies including as the EMEA VP of Strategy & Business Development for LinkedIn, and Senior VP in Europe for IBM Smarter Workforce.Listen to the full episode below to find out more about her experiences, what equity is and how it comes together with DE&I, some overall trends and more. Hosted on Acast. See...
2022-07-0129 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Women in Comms with Sonya Poonian, Head of Consulting at simplycommunicateAs part of our Women in Comms series, we caught up with our Head of Consulting at simply, Sonya Poonian.Sonya has been part of the simply team since April, and has previously worked in various roles, including as Chief of Staff at BT and EE. We spoke to Sonya about her experience working at the nexus of the comms and tech space, what got her interested in digital transformation, some of the challenges she’s seen businesses face as a consultant and what some of her learnings were from her time as Chief of Staff.Listen to th...
2022-06-1616 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: comms across continents with Ray WalshFor the fourth episode of comms across continents, we meet Ray Walsh, communications and co-creation expert at Raywalsh.net.Ray Walsh is an American communications consultant based in Prague. He has been working in employee communications for more than 20 years, most of those based in Germany, Belgium and the Czech Republic. He has worked in-house and consulted for many multinational companies, including seven of Fortune's Global 500. He is the author of Localizing Employee Communications: A Handbook. Listen to the full episode to find out more about what localisation is, why Ray set up his own consultancy, and how...
2022-06-0632 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: comms across continents with Steve and Cindy CrescenzoFor this month's episode of comms across continents, we meet Steve and Cindy Crescenzo, founders of Crescenzo Communications.Both Steve and Cindy have been in the comms space for over 20 years, and work with IC professionals to take the 'corporate' out of corporate communications and replace it with 'creative.' They have delivered their own talks and workshops across Europe, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand, and have completed consultancy projects with companies in a broad range of industries worldwide.Listen to this episode to find out more about why they set up Crescenzo Communications, some of their...
2022-05-1540 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Larraine Solomon, Chief Strategy and Operations Advisor at New Statesman Media GroupLarraine is Chief Strategy and Operations Advisor at New Statesman Media Group, as well as Founder and Managing Director at Inspiring Conversations, an independent consultancy for internal comms.Larraine has spent over two decades in the comms space, and has worked with clients in many different sectors, including Thomson Reuters, Global Ventures, Monster, and FTI Consulting. Her specialisms include global comms strategy, leadership communications, culture change programmes, HR and strategy development, employee engagement, business coaching, and intranet deployment.Listen to the podcast to find out more about her work with New Statesman, her take on some of the...
2022-05-1318 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: Sam Bleazard, Employee Communication and Engagement lead at Fortnum & MasonSam Bleazard is the Employee Communication and Engagement lead at Fortnum & Mason, best known for their decadent hampers and extraordinary food. He has been part of the Fortnum & Mason team for almost a year and has almost two decades of experience in the internal comms space.Previously, Sam has worked in internal comms roles across many different industries, working for companies such as Royal Mail Group, the Cabinet Office, Unilever, John Lewis, and Liang O’Rourke.Listen to the episode to find out more about Sam's experiences in internal comms, why he started his podcast Comms from the Sh...
2022-05-1228 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: comms across continents with Céline Schillingercomms across continents #2For our second episode of comms across continents we meet Céline Schillinger, Founder and CEO of We Need Social.Céline has worked across three continents during her career, including in countries such as China and Vietnam. She has worked in a wide range of roles, including in the comms, HR and commercial operations spaces, and has worked within a range of industries, including spending 18 years at pharmaceutical giant Sanofi.Listen to the episode to hear more about Céline's experiences, the nuances in comms in different countries, and whether the email is tru...
2022-04-0647 min
The Intentional Encourager PodcastEpisode 212 with Author, Speaker and Messaging Coach Keith FerrinAuthor, Speaker and Messaging Coach Keith Ferrin joins this episode and talks about:
The value of nuanced conversations; The four key steps of messaging; Social Media being a billboard, not a diary; The cost of Common ground; Defining the true meaning of "speaking truth in love and Not yelling your truth.
Connect with Keith on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @KeithFerrin or at www.keithferrin.com and www.simplycommunicate.com
Watch this episode on The Intentional Encourager Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/3GtAN261S1g
2022-03-3042 minthe simplypodcastthe simplypodcast: comms across continents with Rachel Kaplowitzcomms across continents #1Rachel Kaplowitz, CEO Honey Intranetsimplycommunicate's first ever comms across continents podcast features Rachel Kaplowitz, Founder and CEO of Honey Intranet.Rachel started the company in 2014 almost by accident, realising there was a lot of potential in creating an employee experience which can ease the burden and pressure on the employee through offering digital solutions that makes life easier.Hear from Rachel around how to connect with a workforce through a comms plan that puts people first, her predictions for future trends in digital comms, and those ‘a ha’ moments where they make a re...
2022-03-0113 min
ICologyHeads Up #8 - Aspiration, Inspiration & PerspirationThis is episode #8 of Heads Up!, a weekly podcast summarizing research, writing and retweets that I think communicators should pay attention to. And if you’re already subscribed to ICology, you don’t need to change a thing.
Here are the stories shared this week:
Fake news & internal communications (Sean Williams)
Three ways to apply the hook model to internal email (Bananatag)
Culture change communication: inspiration vs aspiration (Realm)
The tension between technology and engagement in the workplace (Forbes)
Supporting line managers: cascade confidence, not communications (Alan Oram...
2017-02-2700 min
The Church Marketing Minute0063: How to Handle Multi-Campus CommunicationsCheck out the [Simply Communicate Conference](http://www.simplycommunicate.co). I'll be there with some of my internet friends (i.e. [Katie Allred](http://www.katieallred.com)).
2016-07-1112 min