Podcast: How to improve your IC channels
Do you know the purpose of each of your internal communication channels? Why does each one exist? Who owns them? Why is it important to know the purpose of each channel? What should you do when you discover comms methods that aren’t ‘owned’ by an IC team? What options are there when completing a channels […]
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Podcast: How to learn about internal communication
How do you learn about internal communication? What are the best ways to increase your IC skills, knowledge and confidence? Why are award entries useful to help you learn? All of these topics and more are covered in this episode of the Candid Comms podcast. What is the podcast? The Candid Comms podcast is full […]
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Podcast: A candid conversation with Advita Patel
What is the reality of working in internal communication? Why is loneliness prevalent in the IC field? What role does confidence play when you work as an internal communicator? What does inclusive internal communication mean? What’s it like to write a book on inclusion? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast features Advita Patel, founder […]
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Podcast: How to build a successful IC team
What is the best way to build a successful internal communication team? How can you prove the value of internal communication inside an organisation? What do IC pros need to know before hiring to their team? Today’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast features Alli Cary, Head of Internal Communications at Voyage Care. Alli heads […]
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Podcast: An introduction to AI for internal communicators
Are you using artificial intelligence (AI) in your work as an internal communicator? What do IC pros need to be mindful of when it comes to AI? Whose responsibility is it to think through implications of using the latest tools? This episode addresses all of these topics, as we delve into the world of artificial […]
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Podcast: How to make your first IC role a success
Today’s episode of my Candid Comms podcast examines how to make your first internal communication role a success. Whether you’re just starting out in internal communication, want to recruit to your team or make a move into IC, this episode is for you. I’ve looked at: What does it mean to work in internal communication? […]
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Podcast: How to audit your internal communication
How often do you audit your internal communication? How can you unlock budget to conduct an audit? What do you need to consider before auditing? If you’re grappling with this topic in your organisation, help is at hand. Thank you to everyone who asked me to record a Candid Comms podcast episode to help you […]
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Podcast: How to support colleagues experiencing menopause
World Menopause Day is marked on 18 October. To coincide with this year’s annual awareness day, I’m publishing this Candid Comms episode featuring Sue Palfrey, Head of Internal Communication, Community and Engagement at Viridor. During our candid conversation Sue and I discuss: How to support colleagues experiencing perimenopause or menopause Jargon busting the terminology What […]
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Podcast: How to plan and review internal communication
Candid Comms is back! I’ve just launched season five of my podcast, which is available to listen to now via your favourite podcast player. Today’s episode focuses on how to plan and review internal communication. As ever, you’ll leave with one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about. What […]
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Podcast: How to communicate the cost of living crisis
Rising food, fuel and utility bills mean the cost of living is impacting everyone. What is your organisation doing to support your colleagues? In this season four finale episode, I’ve looked at the cost of living and what to be mindful of. As ever, you’ll leave with one thing to know, one thing to do […]
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Podcast: How to communicate the death of an employee
Today’s podcast episode comes with a trigger warning as I’ve addressed the sensitive topic of communicating an employee’s death. Towards the end of the episode I discuss suicide and will be pointing you towards resources and guidance. Come back to this episode if you’re not feeling in a safe enough space to listen to it today. […]
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Podcast: Why measurement matters for IC pros
Why does measurement matter for internal communication professionals? How can you measure internal communication? What does good look like for IC professionals? Why do IC pros think measurement is difficult? What do our professional bodies say? I’ve put measurement under the microscope in this week’s episode of the Candid Comms podcast. About Candid Comms […]
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