Engagement Express
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Engagement Express is a podcast series for HR, engagement and communication professionals. Hosted by Kate Isichei, this podcast provides inspiration and tips on how to build and increase engagement in your organisations. Kate is a global employee engagement and communications professional with over 20 years experience of working in multi national organisations. She has worked in senior roles for AON, Medtronic, Sage, Infosys and other blue chip companies. Her passion for engagement has led her to create a consultancy that offers bespoke solutions to increase trust, build relationships, encourage collaboration and ultimately increase engagement. Her desire to support these ambitions are what drove her to set up this series of podcasts.
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November 27, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBConnect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
IC as a Shared Service
November 13, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MBConnect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
How to manage stakeholders
October 29, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHow to manage stakeholders Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Engagement, EX & IC - What's the difference? Interview with Jenni Field
October 14, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBEngagement, EX & IC - What's the difference? Interview with Jenni Field Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Too Many Cooks
September 27, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBConnect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk Have you experienced a challenging approval process for internal communications content? In this episode of Engagement Express podcast I explore the approval process for internal comms. Sometimes quick and easy. Sometimes slow and laborious, there are usually (not always) too many cooks trying their utmost to positively influence the flavour of the broth. This process always begins with...
Does DEI = Engagement?
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.62 MBDoes DEI = Engagement? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Engaging 3rd Parties with Kathryn Read
May 16, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 15 MBKathryn Read, International Expansion Expert talks about her experience working with 3rd parties. https://kathrynread.com/about/ Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
How do hierarchies affect engagement?
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.61 MBWe explore the challenges of hierarchies in creating more engagement. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Emphasising Employee Wellbeing with Trung Tran of Amplio.ai
April 18, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 13.7 MBTrung Tran is the CTO and Co-founder of Amplio.ai. The Amplio app helps companies retain employees by helping them avoid burnout. https://www.amplio.ai/ Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
What's in a word?
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MBIn this episode we talk about the importance of language and the written format. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Dancing with Uncertainty with Michael Lee & Rosemary Rein
March 21, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode we talk about dancing with uncertainty with Rosemary Rain and Michael Lee. Rosemary Rein is the SVP, Product & Sales of Innovation Minds. Michael Lee is SVP, Strategy and Marketing of Innovation Minds. Rosemary Rein is an author, consultant, and international speaker on leadership, employee engagement, and innovation. She has received the Beyonder Award for her contributions to creativity and was Vice-Chair of the Creative Problem Solving Institute. She was Head of Learning...
Values, Values, Values
March 06, 2022 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBWhy values should be more than just being kept in the metaphorical drawer. In this episode, we look at how values can be integrated as part of an organisations communication and culture. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Kelly Beaver - CEO of Ipsos UK & Ireland
February 20, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode we speak with Kelly Beaver, CEO of Ipsos UK & Ireland. Kelly Beaver is the CEO of Ipsos UK & Ireland https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kellybeaver Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Reaching the parts others can't
February 06, 2022 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBIn this episode, we talk about how we can reach the parts of the business that others can't. We talk about to how to communicate with each group of colleagues that might be difficult to reach. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Amrit Sandhar - The Engagement Coach
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAmrit Sandhar shares his experience in connects with people, and provide mentors and coaches business leaders. Amrit is the CEO and Founder of The Engagement Coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-sandhar-21913816/ https://www.theengagementcoach.co.uk/about Sponsored by Blink - Use link: https://bit.ly/3DR1J2j Create trust and dialogue between frontline workers and executive teams in real-time, with one simple mobile app. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei...
Communicating in a neuro diverse world
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBUnderstanding human behaviour from the view of neuro. How do internal communication professionals cater from neuro diverse employees? Sponsored by Blink - Use link: https://bit.ly/3DR1J2j Create trust and dialogue between frontline workers and executive teams in real-time, with one simple mobile app. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Stella Leaburn - Mentoring and coaching for success
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBStella Leaburn talks about how she connects with people, and provide mentors and coaches business leaders. Stella is a Brand and Image Consultant and Property and Relocation Consultant of Perfectly Timed Ltd. https://www.linkedin.com/in/stella-leaburn/ https://www.stellaleaburn.com/ Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Data Will Set You Free
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.05 MBHow to use data to inform the employee experience. Using data can be the very best way to know about your people and make decisions. Sponsored by Blink - Use link: https://bit.ly/3DR1J2j Create trust and dialogue between frontline workers and executive teams in real-time, with one simple mobile app. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Marie Sunde - A Data Driven Approach To Diversity and Inclusion
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 9.45 MBIn this episode, we have Marie Sunde, cofounder of Equality Check. Equality Check is a platform where employees can leave anonymous reviews about equal opportunity, workplace culture, work/life balance, the management's commitment to diversity and more. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
The Intranet is dead. Long live the Intranet.
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.46 MBIn the golden age of social media, the intranet has fallen slightly out of favour. Listen in to understand how the intranet still has its place but need an all sale review to stay relevant. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
The Intranet is dead. Long live the Intranet.
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.46 MBIn the golden age of social media, the intranet has fallen slightly out of favour. Listen in to understand how the intranet still has its place but need an all sale review to stay relevant. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ https://www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Rebecca Sangster-Kelly - How to create a culture of psychological safety
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about how to create a culture of psychological safety in the work place. Rebecca is a Comms & Stakeholder Management Coach and Internal Comms specialist at Studium Consulting. She empowers clients to communicate effectively and influence their audiences. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasangsterkelly https://studiumconsulting.co.uk/ Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Cross Cultural Communication
September 26, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 4.28 MBIn this episode we explore cultural sensitivity and what it means to work in multicultural team. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Niké Lapite 'Compassionate Organisations'
July 25, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBNiké Lapite is a senior communications professional with global experience in Change & HR communications, driving adoption of digital transformation, M&A and integration communications, brand storytelling and coaching senior leaders. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
How to use different media format for internal comms with Jen Grogono of UStudio
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAs Founder and Chief Executive Officer of uStudio Inc., Jen Grogono leads company vision and strategy for a new generation of media technologies for the enterprise, transforming employee communications and learning experiences with podcasts, on-demand video, and live streaming. In 2006, Grogono co-founded one of the industry's first multi-channel media networks. On Networks (now part of Complex Media), where she pioneered new forms of digital programming, any-screen publishing and distribut...
How to use different media format for internal comms with Jen Grogono of UStudio
July 12, 2021 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAs Founder and Chief Executive Officer of uStudio Inc., Jen Grogono leads company vision and strategy for a new generation of media technologies for the enterprise, transforming employee communications and learning experiences with podcasts, on-demand video, and live streaming. In 2006, Grogono co-founded one of the industry's first multi-channel media networks. On Networks (now part of Complex Media), where she pioneered new forms of digital programming, any-screen publishing and distribut...
Employee Experience and Communication
June 27, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBIn this episode, we explore what is employee experience and how internal communication can help improve employee experience. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Harnessing Employee Advocacy with Carly Murray and Simon Andrews
June 13, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBCarly spent many years delivering internal communications (IC) in the corporate world in various industries such as telecoms, utilities and aviation. Her experience of working in fast-moving and complex businesses has helped her to understand the challenges her clients face as she works with them to tackle their IC problems. She’s passionate about making the complex simple, creating compelling content and campaigns that last, and making the connection for employees between what they do day...
Colleague Generated Content
May 30, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBColleague generated content is content that generated from within the organisation which is bottom up and not top down and can be more authentic. Listen in to understand how you can improve your communication. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Liz Kislik - How to Manage Conflicts in Organisations
May 16, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBLiz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has been viewed more than a quarter-of-a-million times. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals ...
Internal Comms Renaissance
May 03, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBHow has internal comms changed in the one year since the pandemic started? In this episode we look at the Internal Comms Renaissance. We look at strategy vs the practical. How has this changed for the employee communications specialist? How do we create the ideal IC function? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Kirsten Major - What's the problem with tech in IC?
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode Kirsten Major talks about the problems with tech in internal comms. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
So, what is engagement?
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBSo, what is engagement? It means so many different thing to so many people. What is clear is that engagement provides a framework for supporting employees across functions, departments and geographies. What else is there? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Trudy Lewis - How IC practitioners can effectively partner with leaders
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBTrudy Lewis is a global communications consultant and executive coach. Trudy shares how IC practitioners can effectively partner with leaders.
BAU (Business As Usual) Comms
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBIn this episode, we explore BAU (Business As Usual) Comms. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Jeff Corbin - IC & Tech, a marriage made in heaven?
February 22, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBAs a corporate communications consultant for the past 20 years, Jeff Corbin is pioneering the use of technology in the communications industry as the founder and former CEO of APPrise Mobile and theEMPLOYEEapp. Prior to APPrise Mobile, Jeff served as the CEO of KCSA Strategic Communications in New York City. Jeff is a licensed attorney and before joining KCSA practiced securities and bankruptcy law in New York City. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a law degree from...
IC in 2021 and beyond....
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MBIn this episode, we explore Internal Communication in 2021 and beyond. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Gihan Hyde - How to use Emotional Intelligence to improve communications
January 25, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBGihan Hyde is an award winning IC professionals. In this episode, you will hear how you can improve your internal communications through better emotional intelligence. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
What's so great about email?
January 11, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBWhat's so great about email? Why is email so effective and what are its drawbacks? How you can use email for better engagement in your organisation?
Annique Simpson
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAnnique Simpson is an award-winning communications manager. In this episode, you will hear how you can empower more employee voice in your organisation. Connect with Annique Simpson https://anniquesimpson.com/ Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Who owns and influences engagement?
December 06, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBIn this episode, we look at who owns and influences engagement. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Rachel Miller of All Things IC: It's the small things....
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, we look at the importance and benefits of internal communication to a business? How do you keep engagement levels high with internal communications ? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Location, Location, Location ...
November 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBIn this episode, we look at how to make remote working work for you? How do you keep engagement levels high with remote teams ? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Location, Location, Location ...
November 09, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBIn this episode, we look at how to make remote working work for you? How do you keep engagement levels high with remote teams ? Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Hannah Awonuga
October 26, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHannah Awonuga is the Founder of Rarity London career development services. She is a female corporate coach that dedicates her time to supporting and developing female professionals trying to excel in their careers. Over the past 3 yrs she has delivered empowerment workshops, keynote addresses and sat on many panel discussions, discussing topics including Diversity and Inclusion, Social mobility, Race and Ethnicity and Gender Equality. Hannah is a Global Diversity and Inclusion vice presiden...
People Manager Power - Part II
October 12, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBIn episode 10, we look at part 2 of People Manager Power. We look at how people managers do Interpretation & Sensemaking. We also look into how managers can deal with difficult conversations. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
David Macleod and Nita Clarke
September 28, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDavid Macleod and Nita Clarke are co-authors of 2008’s ‘Engage for Success’ report commissioned by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, described by the CMI as the definitive work on this subject. David Macleod OBE David is co-founder of the Employee Engagement Task Force launched by the then Prime Minister at Number 10. He is a visiting Professor of the Cass Business School, An Honorary Professor at Nottingham Business School, a fellow of the Institute of Marketing, the R...
People Manager Power
September 14, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MBIn episode 8, I explore the topic of people managers. In the new model, managers are enablers and play a crucial role in creating the right environment for engagement to happen. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk
Advita Patel, Director of CommsRebel
August 31, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBAdvita Patel is the Director of CommsRebel, co-founder of A Leader Like Me and a Board Director for CIPR. She has a wealth of experience within the Internal Communication sector and has worked in areas such as Employee Engagement, Digital, Change and Transformational comms. Advita is a chartered PR practitioner. She helps people gain confidence and take the leap so they can revolutionise the way they communicate in their business.
"I wanna tell you a story...."
August 17, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBIn episode 6, I explore the power of storytelling and narratives and how this relates to telling the strategy to organisation employees. Connect with Kate Isichei https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateisichei/ www.wheretolookcomms.co.uk