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Episodes
Bonus episode: turning policy into real influence
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Government affairs is something that used to be done behind closed doors (or over long lunches). Not anymore. In this special bonus episode, we'r...
S6E5: The ten golden rules of crisis communications
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wished for a crisis handbook you could keep in your top drawer - this is probably as close as it gets. In the final episode of our Cr...
S6E4: Crisis management - after the dust settles
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The headlines have faded, but the real work’s only just beginning.In this episode, Imogen and Amanda look at what happens once the immediate crisis ...
S6E3: Say it right – communicating under pressure
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you say when everything’s going wrong — and how do you say it without sounding like a corporate robot?In this episode of Dear Comms…, Im...
S6E2: In the eye of the storm a.k.a. who does what, when?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our crisis comms series, we're now in the thick of it. The phone's ringing, your inbox is having a meltdown, and so...
S6E1: How to build a crisis-resistant culture
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a crisis hits, it’s rarely out of the blue. In the first episode of our crisis comms series, we'll look at “before”. Before it all goe...
S5E5: Changing the story of storytelling
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that leaders still flinch when they hear the word “storytelling”? And why do comms teams so often find themselves fighting to prove it i...
S5E4: Legal vs. Comms: Coexisting without conflict
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it always feel that comms and legal are at loggerheads when we’re meant to be protecting the same business? In this candid chat with Julian...
S5E3: What comes after comms?
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve spent years leading communications. You know how to shape a message, manage a crisis, coach leaders, bring clarity where there’s chaos. B...
S5E2: Strategy, stories and staying on message: what comms can steal from politics
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think politician, you don't often think "honesty, transparency, straight answers"... but that doesn't mean that there&apo...
S5E1: Decisions, decisions...
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some people excel at making choices. Others freeze. Or, worse, overthink their decision to death. In the world of comms, too often we're stuck in...
We're all goin' on a summer holiday
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've got that Cliff Richard classic in your brain...The TL;DL (too long; didn't listen) is that we're taking some holiday ti...
S4E5: Good job, bad press: would you work for a controversial company?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working for a company with a difficult reputation (or thinking about it)? You’re not alone. In this episode, Imogen and Amanda dig into the reality...
S4E4: No more sandwiches - how to give better feedback
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giving feedback might give you the ick, but it’s part and parcel of a leadership role. In this episode of Dear Comms, Amanda and Imogen dig into th...
S4E3: Thanks for the feedback… I think?
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for feedback but you’re not sure why you bothered? We hear you. In this episode of Dear Comms, Amanda and Imogen explore what to do whe...
S4E2: this is fine… and other lies we tell ourselves during change
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whisper it... there's going to be a restructure. Leaders are already talking about "cost-efficiency" and "synergies". And the...
S4E1: Lost in translation: communicating (and leading) across cultures
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading a global comms team sounds exciting... until it all goes wrong. What works in Frankfurt might fall flat in Tokoyo. Expectations from your team...
S3E5: Bye-bye burnout: reigniting your team and saying hello to productivity
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout in your comms team? Not on our watch! In this episode, we break down (or should that be breakdown?) how to put an end to burnout before it tak...
S3E4: New boss, new beginnings - your cheat sheet to onboarding a new CEO
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now with sound! The podcast gremlins ate half the audio on the original upload of this episode. We've had a word. Voila! A full episode for you (...
S3E3: Should I stay or should I go?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to take the leap? In this episode, Imogen and Amanda discuss when it might be time to make a career change. From burnout to disconnect, the...
S3E2: 100 days to fake it (‘til you make it)
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into a leadership role in communications (or, frankly, any leadership role)? In this episode, we outline a roadmap for your first 100 days. ...
S3E1: Media visits - a quick survival guide
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A journalist is coming. People are panicking.In this slightly longer-than-normal episode of Dear Comms…, Amanda is grilled by Imogen on how to survi...
S2E5: Overcoming overwhelm
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership wants updates, but do they really listen? In this episode, we explore how to give leaders the information they need – without the blank s...
S2E4: The delegation dilemma
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delegation is essential, but what if your team isn't ready? In this episode, we explore strategies to delegate effectively when your team lacks e...
S2E3: The fine line between "need to know" and "oh no!"
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating a change maze? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we look at how you strike the balance between informed and overwhelmed. We explore the wha...
S2E2: The elephant in the room
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caught between a rock and a hard place? Leadership refusing to take off their rose-tinted glasses? Today we look at how to be realistic while remainin...
S2E1: You can’t sell an idea with a graph (even a pretty one)
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your CEO a self-proclaimed comms genius? Maybe. But probably not. In this episode, we look at how best to manage up and speak truth to power. Imog...
S1E5: Welcome to the newsletter Hunger Games
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May the odds be ever in your favour! Drowning in newsletters? Not if you follow our quick tips. We’ll look at how you can tackle information overloa...
S1E4: My strategy? Survive to Friday.
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re on an episode of 911, stuck in a cycle of never-ending fires? This week, we talk about the need to put aside time for thinking. F...
S1E3: Comms… because posters don’t make themselves
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comms. It’s just poster after email after powerpoint presentation, right? No. In this episode of Dear Comms…, we dive into how to help leadership ...
S1E2: Breaking news: comms should be involved
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re always the last to know? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we consider how comms can secure a seat at the table before the chaos ...
S1E1: Lights, camera…awkward!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your CEO wither at the sight of a camera? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we look at how we can help leaders shine on video. From choosing the ...