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Is the ROI Worth the Effort to Engage with Government?

Policy Influencer Playbook - December 01, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In this episode, I address the question of ROI. Is it worth your time and effort to engage with lawmakers and policymakers in today’s environment?  From partisan politics, being a small fish in a big pond, and the fast pace of today’s news cycles, can you really have an impact?  Can you make a ...

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Social Media’s Role in Your Advocacy Plan with Jenna Paladino

Policy Influencer Playbook - October 27, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Telling your story effectively is critical when engaging with policymakers and influencing the government action you seek. From traditional in person meetings to using social media there are a lot of options. In this episode, my guest Jenna Paladino and I talk about how to integrate Twitter, Fa...

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3 Key Decision Influencers Who Can Propel Your Agenda Forward

Policy Influencer Playbook - October 20, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Influence is a tricky word.  But there is no getting around it, to be successful in advocacy and government affairs it requires influencing somebody to do or change something. And that somebody isn’t always the lawmaker or policy maker.   In this episode I review three types government decisio...

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Lessons in Advocacy from Developing Countries with Frank Bonner

Policy Influencer Playbook - October 12, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
What do advocacy and government relations professionals working in developing countries know that we can implement too?  Today’s guest Frank Bonner is sharing what he learned the last 12 years working in countries that include South Sudan, Liberia, Kenya, and Bangladesh including why asking “why...

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Why an Effective Government Relations Strategy is like Popping Popcorn

Policy Influencer Playbook - September 28, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Developing a cohesive government relations strategy in today’s ever-changing political environment can be challenging. But to overcome government obstacles and protect against becoming the unintended or intended consequence of someone else’s policy agenda its essential. In this episode, I’m sha...

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Quick Tips to Nurture Valuable Relationships

Policy Influencer Playbook - May 11, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In this episode, I’m sharing some of my own experiences, thoughts and best practices on nurturing valuable relationships to advance your policy issue, cause and career. To be successful in advocacy and public policy, you must continually build and nurture valuable relationships. It’s easy to l...

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Start a Podcast in 5 Easy Steps

Policy Influencer Playbook - April 27, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
The power of your influence lies in your ability to impact decision making and raise awareness for your issue by persuasively communicating your right message to the right person at the right time. Podcasting is an incredible way to do that and I’m sharing how you can start a podcast in 5 easy ...

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Maximize Relationships Using Strategic Partnerships with Allison Mcgrath

Policy Influencer Playbook - April 20, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Making an ask is easier and more effective if you’ve already developed a relationship with the decision-maker or key decision influencer. And it’s even better if they are already advocates of your project or issue. Today’s guest has a special talent for creating advocates and nurturing relation...

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Maximize Relationships Using Strategic Partnerships with Allison Mcgrath

Policy Influencer Playbook - April 20, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Making an ask is easier and more effective if you’ve already developed a relationship with the decision-maker or key decision influencer. And it’s even better if they are already advocates of your project or issue. Today’s guest has a special talent for creating advocates and nurturing relation...

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Building Authentic Relationships Before Your Need Them with Joanne Sullivan

Policy Influencer Playbook - April 12, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Creating a genuine two-way relationship - before you need someone’s help - is a critical component of successfully influencing advocacy issues. Today’s guest has built her career by creating and nurturing authentic relationships. The kind of relationships that benefit the organization she works...

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Powerful Press Release Secrets to Promote Advocacy Issues with Michelle Vroom

Policy Influencer Playbook - April 06, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In today’s episode we are diving deep into the secrets of writing a powerful press release so you can raise awareness and support for your issue and organization while cutting through all the online noise bombarding your intended audience. If you think Press Releases are old news think again. I...

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2020 Presidential Election Lessons for Policy Advocates with Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D.

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 30, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Political campaign digital tactics become more advanced with each campaign season and result in new best practices that public policy advocates can also use to advance their cause.  In this episode, we are talking with Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D about lessons learned during the 2020 elections as it...

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Using Your Message to Find Common Ground with Andrea Hubbert

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 22, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Context is significant in communications. In today’s episode with Andrea Hubbert of Hub + Company, Andrea reveals the secret of how to start difficult public policy conversations that allow for successful resolution.  We also talk about what to do if your message isn't resonating and why your p...

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Back to Basics: The Key to Great Meetings with Elected Officials with Terri Behling

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 15, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
When it comes to communicating your message avoid jargon, avoid acronyms, avoid language that elected officials or the general public would not be familiar with.  - Terri Behling Communicating the right message to the right person at the right time is the key to influencing the public policy th...

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How to Be Part of the Solution with Darrick McGhee

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 09, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
“Keep both your feet on the ground, keep your nose out of the air.  Just work hard, be a person of great integrity and character and treat others with respect.”  - Darrick McGhee When people hear the word lobbyist, their first thought isn’t always the best.  Maybe they envision backroom deals o...

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The ACT Framework for Influencing Public Policy

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 04, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Influence can be a tricky word with all the positive and negative connotations that go with it. And it becomes even more complex when it comes to influencing government policies. How can you influence decision makers? In what ways can you inspire action? Is policymaking really about who you kno...

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Episode 1 - The ACT Framework for Influencing Public Policy

Policy Influencer Playbook - March 04, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Influence can be a tricky word with all the positive and negative connotations that go with it. And it becomes even more complex when it comes to influencing government policies. How can you influence decision makers? In what ways can you inspire action? Is policymaking really about who you kno...

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Welcome to the Policy Influencer Playbook

Policy Influencer Playbook - February 25, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
The Policy Influencer Playbook podcast brings you weekly interviews and current strategies to engage in advocacy and successfully influence public policy, even in unpredictable times. Join host Cori Henderson, MPA and learn the secrets used by public affairs professionals so you can raise your o...

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Introduction - Policy Influencer Playbook

Policy Influencer Playbook - February 25, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
The Policy Influencer Playbook podcast brings you weekly interviews and current strategies to engage in advocacy and successfully influence public policy, even in unpredictable times. Join host Cori Henderson, MPA and learn the secrets used by public affairs professionals so you can raise your o...

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