You're my commsHERO
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -"You're my commsHERO" is a Podcast for commsHERO types, where we speak to people we're inspired by and discuss the comms work they do.
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CommsHero Week 2021 After Party: Graeme Park's CommsHero exclusive DJ set
October 02, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAs part of CommsHero Week 2021, the legendary Hacienda DJ Graeme Park performed an exclusive DJ set that all our CommsHeroes could let their hair down to! We've brought it to the CommsHero Podcast for everyone to enjoy because it is just TOO GOOD! Check out more of Graeme Park's stuff here: https://www.thisisgraemepark.com/
S4 - E10: Comms procrastination, deadlines and workload management
August 25, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBHelen has identified two types of CommsHero: the planner and the winger. Helen tells us that based on the significant amount of work they’ve done with clients experiencing similar issues, they feel utterly overwhelmed by work, feel like their falling and can’t switch off. Helen explains the reason so many comms pros struggle with procrastination, and thrive with a deadline, the many types of work we do that can make us feel overwhelmed and how to deal with our workloads to be happier and mor...
#GOGIRLLL X CommsHero: Be brave... You Go Girlll
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBCheryl Gibbons shares her back story behind her life motto... YOU GO GIRL! By saying yes to opportunities Cheryl has gained confidence and opened more doors for herself. This is your sign to be brave and say yes to something you may feel nervous about! Twitter: @Cheryl_aster
S4-E9: Why 'Online Community' is all to play for for Comms Heroes
August 18, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Michelle Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer at Guild talks about the opportunities available to comms professionals in online community and how the pandemic has highlighted the importance of online communities. Michelle tells us about the community platforms which are gaining traction and also answer the question, are social platforms the best space for communities? You’ll find out what skills are required different from social media community management. Michelle talks about...
#GOGIRLLL X COMMSHERO: Will studying benefit your current role?
August 16, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBHave you ever considered doing any studying to broaden your knowledge of your current role? Cheryl Gibbens from Aster has been studying alongside her job and shares her experience. Twitter: @Cheryl_aster
S4-E8: July Comms Room 101
August 11, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBFind out what our guests biggest comms related bug bears are in this Comms Room 101 session. Host: Steve Hayes Twitter: @SteveH_Citizen LinkedIn: Steve Hayes Alison Lawton Twitter: @bongobell LinkedIn: Alison Lawton Ben Lowe Twitter: @BenLHoneycomb LinkedIn: Ben Lowe Katie Hull Twitter: @KatieHullPR LinkedIn: Katie Hull
#GOGIRLLL X CommsHero: Using a persona to help others on social media
August 09, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBUsing a persona across professional social media accounts brings personality and character across your brand. Cheryl Gibbons speaks about how the Aster Sales team each have their own persona's to reflect the brand personality across their social platforms. Twitter: @Cheryl_aster
S4-E7: How to create an award-winning intranet
August 03, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Steve Hayes, Director of Communications at Citizen Housing shares the three year journey where he inherited an intranet that wasn’t getting much engagement and how he transformed it into an award winning internal communications channel publishing 3-4 stories per day with significant increase in colleague engagement. Steve talks about how measurement of page views and intranet activity drives future strategy for content generation and shares his top 3 tips on how to create...
#GOGIRLLL X CommsHero
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBMaking a career change can seem daunting however you need to be brave and do what's best for you! Cheryl Gibbens used to work in the Contact Centre but made to the jump to become a Marketing Officer and hasn't looked back since!
S4-E6: Comms Room 101 - June
July 28, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBFind out what our guests biggest comms related bug bears are in this Comms Room 101 session. Host: Steve Hayes Twitter: @SteveH_Citizen Linkedin: Steve Hayes Guests: Swati Joshi Twitter: @swatidevi LinkedIn: Swati Joshi Lisa Gwinnell Twitter: @lisagwinnell LinkedIn: Lisa Gwinnell Kirstina Parker
Penny Haslam: Speak like Steve Jobs
July 26, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBEpisode 12: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Speak like Steve Jobs All great speakers had a first time on stage, do you think they were any good? Twitter: @PennyHaslam LinkedIn: Penny Haslam https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast Copyright is Bit Famous Ltd 2021
S4-E5: The Whole Marketer
July 21, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode, award-winning Chartered Marketer and Fellow CIM, Abigail (Abby) Dixon shares the story and some of the content behind her book ‘The Whole Marketer’. You’ll hear about why Abby wrote this book and what readers can expect to gain from it. As marketing roles continue to evolve, expand and embrace the complexities of the modern world of business, marketers are under increasing pressure to perform as individuals and teams. The Whole Marketer argues that now is the time to take ...
Penny Haslam: Got an opinion? Share it
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBGot an opinion? share it Episode 13: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Got an opinion? share it. If you want to let people know who you are and what you stand for, you'll need to share your opinions. Twitter: @PennyHaslam LinkedIn: Penny Haslam https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast Copyright is Bit Famous Ltd 2021
S4E4: Poor communication is the top cause for stress
July 14, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBPoor communication is the top cause of stress for employees in the UK. In this episode, Andy Bounds explains how getting away from your desk, having shorter but more frequent team meetings and knowing how your team are feeling are all key to eliminating stress amongst employees. See more of Andy's content over on his website: www.andybounds.com and check out Andy's book for more communications knowledge and expertise: The Jelly Effect, The Snowball Effect and Top Dog. LinkedIn: Andy Bou...
Penny Haslam: Who's on your bus?
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBWho's on your bus? Episode 9: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Who's on your bus? Are there passengers in your life that add nothing to your happiness or success? Kick them off the bus. Twitter: @PennyHaslam LinkedIn: Penny Haslam https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast Copyright is Bit Famous Ltd 2021
S4-E3: From university to the job market
July 07, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, PR and Communications students, Sophie and Katie, speak about the current job market for graduates and how important it is to get your name out there through networking on Twitter and LinkedIn in preparation for the big job hunt post degree. Twitter: @sophiersmith19 LinkedIn: Sophie Smith Twitter: @KatieHullPR LinkedIn: Katie Hull
Penny Haslam: Look Back In Awe
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBEpisode 7: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Look back in awe. Boost your confidence by looking back at your life, business or career achievements. Twitter: @PennyHaslam LinkedIn: Penny Haslam https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast Copyright is Bit Famous Ltd 2021
S4-E2: From Internal Comms to Inclusion & Diversity
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, Amrit Nijjar, Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Tarmac talks about her career path from internal comms to inclusion & diversity and tells us about the similarities between them. Amrit shares some practical advice for IC teams on tackling I&D subjects. We also explore privilege and people who shy away from the term and what support there is for women who work in construction. Twitter: @amritknijjar LinkedIn: Amrit Nijjar
Demonstrating your success - Two minute mentor session with Carrie-Ann Wade
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBAs communicators it is often our role to share the successes of others through PR, awards, socials. And sometimes we feel awkward about sharing our own successes. Carrie-Ann Wade, founder of Cat’s Pajamas Communications Ltd, knows that if we don’t share our successes nobody else will. Check out some tips about how you can do just that. Twitter: @catspjs_uk and @crayoncw Insta: @catspjs_uk Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/catspjsuk
S4-E1: I'm not giving up on print!
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, Paul Fawcett, Head of PR & Communications at Futures Housing Group shares his love of print and the sensory experience it brings to a communications campaign. In this world of over saturation of digital content, physical can provoke sensations that stand out from the e-background noise. Paul talks about the psychology of memories being reinforced by different stimuli using all the senses. LinkedIn: Paul Fawcett
Reframing failure - Two minute mentor sessions with Carrie-Ann Wade
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBThere will always be times in our communications careers when we feel like we have failed. It’s ok not to feel ok about that but it’s also a good opportunity to reframe failure and focus on learning. Carrie-Ann Wade, founder of Cat’s Pajamas Communications Ltd, shares some tips on how you can reflect and take some positives from those occasions when you might think you have failed. Twitter: @catspjs_uk and @crayoncw Insta: @catspjs_uk Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/catspjsuk
S3-E10: A celebration of #NHSheroes – How to deliver an engaging virtual event
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode, Carrie-Ann Wade, Director of Communications and Engagement and Lauren Smith, Communications and Engagement Manager from North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) tell us about their experience of putting on a virtual awards event to celebrate the amazing work done by the #NHSheroes at NELFT. They give an insight in to choosing the right event partner, how to set up as a comms team for your first virtual event and creating engagement pre-event and making a physical conne...
S3-E10: A celebration of #NHSheroes – How to deliver an engaging virtual event
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode, Carrie-Ann Wade, Director of Communications and Engagement and Lauren Smith, Communications and Engagement Manager from North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) tell us about their experience of putting on a virtual awards event to celebrate the amazing work done by the #NHSheroes at NELFT. They give an insight in to choosing the right event partner, how to set up as a comms team for your first virtual event and creating engagement pre-event and making a physical conne...
Dealing with difficult conversations - Two minute mentor sessions with Carrie-Ann Wade
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBAs communications professionals we are assumed to be the best at communicating but sometimes even we need a helping hand when it comes to having difficult conversations. Carrie-Ann Wade, founder of Cat’s Pajamas Communications Ltd shares some top tips and advice for dealing with difficult conversations in this episode of 2 Minute Mentor. Twitter: @catspjs_uk and @crayoncw Insta: @catspjs_uk Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/catspjsuk
BONUS EPISODE: Let’s talk about #CommsHero week.
June 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIntroducing the 2021 #CommsHero weeks chair! In this BONUS episode, Annique Simpson spills all about what we can expect at the week-long virtual event, including over 40 sessions covering all things comms related! Find out about the unmissable networking events AND a secret is revealed that you don’t want to miss! Read more about #CommsHero week HERE. Book your tickets HERE. Twitter: @annique_simpson LinkedIn: Annique Simpson
BONUS EPISODE: Let’s talk about #CommsHero week.
June 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIntroducing the 2021 #CommsHero weeks chair! In this BONUS episode, Annique Simpson spills all about what we can expect at the week-long virtual event, including over 40 sessions covering all things comms related! Find out about the unmissable networking events AND a secret is revealed that you don’t want to miss! Read more about #CommsHero week HERE. Book your tickets HERE. Twitter: @annique_simpson LinkedIn: Annique Simpson
S3-E9: Influential Internal Communication with Jenni Field
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, returning guest, Jenni Field talks about her book ‘Influential Internal Communication’. Jenni shares her journey whilst doing the research, the writing, publishing, and promoting. This is an amazing accomplishment whilst running a successful comms consultancy, podcast series and many speaking engagements. Jenni talks about the two parts to the book, Foundations (including her own Field Model) and applying this model in practice. Use the discount code AMK20 on the Kogan Page...
S3-E8: CIPR and PRCA join forces to address industry’s mental health challenges
June 09, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) have announced a cross-industry collaboration to address the industry’s mental health challenges. The professional bodies have launched a new survey – in partnership with Opinium – to gather insight on the mental wellbeing of PR professionals. Opinium, pro-bono, and in support of the PR Industry, will make use of...
S3-E7: Comms Room 101 - May 2021
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWorking in comms, you often get asked to do many weird and wonderful things. In this episode, our panel enjoy the therapy of banishing those requests in to Comms Room 101 with host Steve Hayes. @SteveH_Citizen @sofiacann1 @NafisaShafiq @JosephBaldwin @HelenMajor
Being strategic - Two minute mentor session with Carrie-Ann Wade
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBAs communicators move up through the ranks in their career, they are often told they need to be more strategic, or they worry about going for that next promotion because they don’t feel strategic enough. Hear more about how you can focus on ‘being strategic’. In this 2 Minute Mentor session with Carrie-Ann Wade, founder of Cat’s Pajamas Communications Ltd and director of communications and engagement, shares her thinking on what it means to be strategic. Twitter: @catspjs_uk and @crayoncw...
S3-E6: Why are you painting a cabbage? The discomfort of change…with Chaya Mistry
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBWould you feel better if life was predictable, familiar and easy to control? For some it might feel calming to have a predicable life and for others it might feel suffocating. Change is constant, heard that before? But change is also uncomfortable, how you see that discomfort is the key to embracing change. How do you feel about change? Excited? Anxious? Or something in-between? In this podcast, Chaya Mistry shares some of her experiences of stepping outside of your comfort zone and how t...
S3-E5: A rebrand. Why, When, How and Who?…with Ryan Dempsey and Gemma Sutcliffe
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, we meet Ryan Dempsey (CEO) and Gemma Sutcliffe (Head of Marketing and Communications) to hear about the rebrand of TCW. What are the stages you go through when rebranding and how can the CEO and Marketing & Comms work together. We’ll also talk about how you contain the CEO’s excitement ahead of the official brand launch date ;0) Ryan and Gemma will give their view on what is the value of marketing and comms to their organisation. Twitter: @Ryan_Demp Linkedin: Ryan Demp...
S3-E5: A rebrand. Why, When, How and Who?…with Ryan Dempsey and Gemma Sutcliffe
May 27, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, we meet Ryan Dempsey (CEO) and Gemma Sutcliffe (Head of Marketing and Communications) to hear about the rebrand of TCW. What are the stages you go through when rebranding and how can the CEO and Marketing & Comms work together. We’ll also talk about how you contain the CEO’s excitement ahead of the official brand launch date ;0) Ryan and Gemma will give their view on what is the value of marketing and comms to their organisation. Twitter: @Ryan_Demp Linkedin: Ryan Demp...
S3-E4: On the campaign trail…with Claire Seymour
May 13, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBClaire Seymour, ASB Service Manager at Aster Group is no stranger to communicating to a diverse audience of very sensitive subjects in her day job. However, Claire is involved in other campaigns outside the day job that demonstrate you don’t have to work in comms to be a #CommsHero Claire was involved with a local campaign in South West about sexual assaults and victim blaming that involved getting hundreds of pairs of shoes sent in from the public for a silent protest as part of #walking...
S3-E3: The Internal Comms Landscape with Kristin Hancock
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Kristin Hancock, VP Community and Engagement for ICology, a Community Builder, Dynamic Presenter and the Most Fun Person You Know ;0) describes the landscape of associations and communities in internal comms. Kristin also shares her views on how 2020 changed our expectations of associations and sponsorships. You’ll hear about the evolution of ICology from a podcast in 2015 to a community in 2021. There may be some chat about astrological predictions and hot dogs in there too...
S3-E3: The Internal Comms Landscape with Kristin Hancock
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Kristin Hancock, VP Community and Engagement for ICology, a Community Builder, Dynamic Presenter and the Most Fun Person You Know ;0) describes the landscape of associations and communities in internal comms. Kristin also shares her views on how 2020 changed our expectations of associations and sponsorships. You’ll hear about the evolution of ICology from a podcast in 2015 to a community in 2021. There may be some chat about astrological predictions and hot dogs in there too...
S3-E2: Belonging in PR and comms; a tale of a polyglot with Nafisa Shafiq
May 06, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBAn insightful and fascinating conversation with Nafisa Shafiq who shares some of her experiences in her ten year comms journey so far. This covers diversity & inclusion and some sound advice for those new in to their comms career. Nafisa talks about how she didn’t choose a career in comms, it chose her. She also talks about the benefits and confidence gained from being part of the ‘a leader like me programme’ run by Advita Patel and Priya Bates. There’s also a mention of her favourite biscui...
S3-E1: You don’t have to work in comms to be a #CommsHero with Cheryl Gibbens
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, Cheryl Gibbens shares her journey from customer service in to marketing. Like many people, Cheryl ‘fell’ in to marketing after seeing an internal job advertised at Aster Group and in over 2 years has carried out a variety of activities in her role as Marketing Officer. She also talks about the benefit of professional qualifications to help fast forward learning as a newbie to comms and marketing. Twitter: twitter.com/Cheryl_aster
S2-E10: PR is not a con? In conversation with Stephen Waddington
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Stephen Waddington tells us how lockdown has been for him and how in the last 12 months he set up Wadds Inc, published a book and launched WaddsCon. You’ll hear more about some exciting projects Stephen is currently working on how Yorkshire and the North East is emerging as a powerhouse of PR. Twitter: twitter.com/wadds LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephenwaddington
S2-E9: Internal communications: informing, engaging and inspiring our colleagues
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBInternal communications: informing, engaging and inspiring our colleagues Keeping our colleagues engaged is one of the most important things communications professionals can do. So why is internal communication often unloved and how can we change this? CommsHero is proud to support the Comms Clinic. Host Steve Hayes is joined by Jon Reeves, Director of Communication at Longhurst, for the first ever episode of Comms Clinic. @steveH_citizen @jonrcomms @comms_clinic
S2-E8: Comms Room 101 – March 2021
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWorking in comms, you often get asked to do many weird and wonderful things. In this episode, our panel enjoy the therapy of banishing those requests in to Comms Room 101 with host Steve Hayes. @SteveH_Citizen @NafisaShafiq @KatieRua @ET_Comms @arnaud_pelle
S2-E7: Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You. How to create an award winning brand with Amy Nettleton
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Amy Nettleton, Assistant Development Director, Sales and Marketing at Aster Group shares her journey over the last five years to create a brand in a sector that is considered a leader. You’ll hear about the challenges faced and how Amy overcame them, how to bring a team with you on the journey and the rewards for continuously pushing boundaries. Twitter: twitter.com/amynettleton1 CIM awards: cim.co.uk/marketing-excellence-awards GLADDER takeover: youtube
S2-E7: Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You. How to create an award winning brand with Amy Nettleton
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Amy Nettleton, Assistant Development Director, Sales and Marketing at Aster Group shares her journey over the last five years to create a brand in a sector that is considered a leader. You’ll hear about the challenges faced and how Amy overcame them, how to bring a team with you on the journey and the rewards for continuously pushing boundaries. Twitter: twitter.com/amynettleton1 CIM awards: cim.co.uk/marketing-excellence-awards GLADDER takeover: youtube
17.Layer your messaging with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about why you should layer your messaging, and ideas of how to do it. @rsangsterkelly
S2-E6: Jonathan Flay-Petty
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, Jonathan Flay-Petty, Communications Champion at Valleys to Coast, tells us about this experience of delivering comms throughout Covid. You’ll hear about the ‘war room’ where key leadership teams (including comms hooray) planned the business strategy to deal with the crisis. @FlayPetty
Layer your messaging with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about why you should layer your messaging, and ideas of how to do it. @rsangsterkelly
Killing Your Darlings with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about why removing unnecessary details makes your comms more effective. @rsangsterkelly
Filtering and testing your comms with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about why filtering and testing your comms is important to the success of your messaging and content. @rsangsterkelly
Choose your pictures with purpose with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about why you should prioritise picture quality and suitability. @rsangsterkelly
Behold the Stakeholder Matrix with Rebecca Sangster-Kelly
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBIn this CommsHero short, Rebecca Sangster-Kelly talks about the Stakeholder Matrix and how to prioritise your audiences. @rsangsterkelly