
Dear comms...
Your comms agony aunts offering quick, practical advice for everyday dilemmas
Episodes
10 episodes
S2E5: Overcoming overwhelm
Leadership wants updates, but do they really listen? In this episode, we explore how to give leaders the information they need – without the blank stares. We break down how to keep leadership engaged, help them understand the impact yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:52

S2E4: The delegation dilemma
Delegation is essential, but what if your team isn't ready? In this episode, we explore strategies to delegate effectively when your team lacks experience. Learn how to assess strengths, communicate expectations, and provide support to balance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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11:58

S2E3: The fine line between "need to know" and "oh no!"
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 what’s in it for me, striking out jargon, and listening to your employees. John P Kotte...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:23

S2E2: The elephant in the room
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 remaining optimistic. Here’s the GM / Toyota analysis mentioned in today’s podcast:
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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9:24

S2E1: You can’t sell an idea with a graph (even a pretty one)
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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6:59

S1E5: Welcome to the newsletter Hunger Games
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 overload, streamline your comms, and make sure the important bits get through.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:09

S1E4: My strategy? Survive to Friday.
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. From your calendar to saying no, we share some actionable tips to move from reactive to proac...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:48

S1E3: Comms… because posters don’t make themselves
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 see the value and effort behind comms. We’ll look at how we can move the perception of comms from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:25

S1E2: Breaking news: comms should be involved
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 commences. Tune in for practical ways to make comms an essential part of crisis planning – a t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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10:53

S1E1: Lights, camera…awkward!
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 right format to getting delivery right, Imogen and Amanda share practical tips to help your CEO ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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9:50
