Podcasts about business communicators

— Have you ever noticed your conversations with your brain? We call it thinking. Thinking is like a private conversation we all have with our brains about what is happening in the world, what we hope will happen, what the challenges may be, and how we will try to make our lives as amazing as we can. Sometimes thinking makes things better. Sometimes thinking makes things hard.  The more we know about the brain, the more we can work together with it to fill our lives with great adventures that are more interesting and fun—in school and life. Focusing on stories, how the brain makes up stories for us to live in, and how knowing this can help us build even better life stories for ourselves is important. What makes a great story? Are you ready to write  your own?   Valeria interviews Madelaine Claire Weiss  — She is the bestselling author of  “Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: A 5-Step Strategy For Work and Life; Based on Science and Stories and What's Your Story?: Building Your Best Adventures in School and Life. Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC, is a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach. She is the founder and former chair of the School-Business Partnership in Acton, Massachusetts, and served as a Parenting Education Facilitator for the Massachusetts court system. Madelaine is currently an outreach volunteer with the DC Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI). Her co-authorship includes a chapter in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan. Madelaine has been a mental health practice director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School. Madelaine's work has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox 5 DC, and Talk4TV. She has written for Thrive Global and Authority Magazine's Editor's List; is an opinion columnist for CEOWorld Magazine, and presented for The American Bar Association, Harvard Law School, The International Association of Business Communicators, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, Bureau of National Affairs, and Women in Federal Law Enforcement. Madelaine lives in Washington, DC, and is the proud mother of two grown children and grandmother to five beloved grandchildren. To learn more about Madelaine Claire Weiss and her work, please visit: https://madelaineweiss.com

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we'll be talking about a crucial but often overlooked step in communication—acknowledging feelings first.  Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC, is a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach.  Madelaine has been a mental health practice director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School. She is the founder and former chair of the School-Business Partnership in Acton, Massachusetts, and served as a Parenting Education Facilitator for the Massachusetts court system. She is currently an outreach volunteer with the DC Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI), and works with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to thrive in work and life. Her co-authorship includes a chapter in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan. She is also the bestselling author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life. Madelaine's work has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox 5 DC, and Talk4TV. She has written for Thrive Global and Authority Magazine's Editor's List; is an opinion columnist for CEOWorld Magazine, and presented for The American Bar Association, Harvard Law School, The International Association of Business Communicators, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, Bureau of National Affairs, and Women in Federal Law Enforcement.  Madelaine lives in Washington, DC, and is the proud mother of two grown children and grandmother to five beloved grandchildren. Connect with Madelaine here:  Twitter/X.    https://x.com/madelaineweiss https://www.facebook.com/madelaine.weiss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelaineweiss/ https://www.instagram.com/madelaine_weiss/ https://madelaineweiss.com Grab the freebie here: https://madelaineweiss.com/power_breathing/ =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends. Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com. Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers.  Request to join here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators QUICK LINKS:  APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-application GET MORE CLIENTS: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/client-acquisition-accelerator-pdf DIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecoursecreators

Send us a textIn this episode, Doug Filaroski joins host Jason Mudd to discuss how a property insurance company manages crisis communications. Tune in to learn more!Our Guest:Our episode guest is Doug Filaroski, senior communications representative at Citizens Property Insurance. He manages crisis communications projects, provides strategic consulting, and oversees the production of all types of content — from leadership messaging to digital communications and video.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. Citizens Property Insurance's communications strategies 2. How to respond to a crisis 3. The role of crisis response centers during catastrophic events4. The importance of fraud prevention campaigns5. Why companies need a crisis communication plan Quotables“We feel a great responsibility — because we are the state or the people's insurance company — to provide them with good service.” — @Doug Filaroski“Florida was responsible for 79% of all the lawsuits in the United States against property insurance companies.” — @Doug Filaroski “When I started with a company about 10 years ago, I don't think we had as good a plan as we have now. So one of the best tips is to have a plan. Frankly, a lot of people I talk to in crisis communications don't really have a formal plan.” — @Doug Filaroski“I'm personally a big fan of templates. If I have to send the same email twice, I'd sure like to have a template for it for the third time, and I always encourage my teammates to do the same thing.” — @JasonMudd9“A lot of the comments you're making speak to the culture of your organization and that you obviously care and you're there to serve, as opposed to just being the solution that's the least desirable for your customers. I think that really matters and goes a long way.” — @JasonMudd9If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with others or leave us a quick podcast review.About Doug Filaroski Doug is a former journalist who's covered presidential campaigns, government corruption, and growth. He now works as a corporate storyteller. After stints at a Fortune 500 company and the JAX Chamber, he moved on to internal, external, and crisis communications for Citizens Property Insurance in Florida. Doug is also the vice president of communications for the Florida Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.Guest's contact info and resources:Doug Filaroski on XDoug Filaroski on LinkedInCitizens Property Insurance websiteInternational Association of Business CommunicatorsInternational Association of Business Communicators - Florida ChapterAdditional Resources:Support the show On Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands. On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

UPDATED COMMUNICATION SKILLS Updated communication skills? Are you kidding me? Why would we need those?We've been communicating just fine up to now, and it's gotten us where we are.But is there something more we could do to let our talents and message shine? Today's guest, communication expert Dianne Chase, has some ideas.What You'll Discover About Updated Communication Skills:* Why we benefit from updated communication skills as our careers evolve* The number one communication skill we need to update* Why it takes more energy to communicate in a virtual world* The most important thing we need to know about updated communication skills* And much moreGuest: Dianne ChaseDianne is an award-winning communications executive with decades of experience working successfully with business professionals who want to elevate their communication skills, and build their leadership acumen, to achieve greater success. She is an Accredited GENIUS Business Storytelling Partner© in the Gabrielle Dolan methodology; one of only two in the world.Her driving purpose is to help business professionals become authentic and impactful communicators so that they may attain their personal and professional aspirations.Dianne founded her boutique communications consulting, training, and media relations firm, Chase Media and Communication, in 2000 after a distinguished career in broadcast journalism as a news director, anchor, and reporter. In addition to strategic business storytelling, her expertise and services include crisis communication, media training, presentation skills training, business message development, strategic internal and external communication, executive communication consulting and coaching, and leadership brand identity.She is a past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators and currently serves as president of the IABC North Carolina chapter.She is a founding member of the 20/20 Visionaries in Charlotte and has been recognized with several professional awards including 2000 Notable American Women, and the Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women. She serves on several philanthropic and professional boards in her mission to always find ways to add value, provide support, and give back.Related Resources:If you liked this interview, you might also enjoy our other Communication episodes.Contact Dianne and connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Join, Rate and Review:Rating and reviewing the show helps us grow our audience and allows us to bring you more of the rich information you need to succeed from our high powered guests. Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com/BusinessConfidential.Joining the Business Confidential Now family is easy and lets you have instant access to the latest tactics, strategies and tips to make your business more successful.Follow on your favorite podcast app here as well as on

Many health professionals know the struggle of spreading awareness in a crowded digital space. Tune in with Christina Locmelis of Wounds Canada as she unveils the pillars of successful collaborative campaigns, such as the need for strategic alliances, using data wisely, and addressing the specific hurdles nonprofits encounter in drawing attention to vital health issues. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to boost their campaigns' reach and effectiveness, featuring expert advice on strategic partnerships and data-driven marketing. About the guest Christina is an award-winning collaborator, and leader in strategic communications, marketing, and member engagement. She has extensive experience successfully executing digital marketing and communications strategies including national and international award-winning campaigns. She thrives on engaging with members and stakeholders, generating awareness of organizational activities and industry issues, and enhancing the public profile of organizations.  Christina is the Director of Communications & Membership at Wounds Canada, a non-profit charitable organization established in 1995. Resources Wounds Canada: https://www.woundscanada.ca/ International Association of Business Communicators: https://www.iabc.com/Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence https://thecsce.com/ Contact Christina christina.locmelis@woundscanada.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-locmelis/

The International Association of Business Communicators hosted the Ovation Awards in Toronto last week. Matisse Hamel-Nelis recaps the event. From the the May 13, 2024, episode.

In this episode, the team is joined by guest Howard Krais to discuss the importance of listening in organisations and the role of leadership in fostering a listening culture. He highlights the lack of emphasis on listening in business education and the challenges organisations face in prioritising and acting on feedback from internal stakeholders. He emphasises the need for leaders and internal communicators to develop interpersonal listening skills and become the voice of employees. He encourages internal communicators to take action by leveraging their influence to drive change and improve organizational outcomes through effective listening.   Takeaways Listening is a crucial skill for leaders and organisations to foster trust, engagement, and innovation. The lack of emphasis on listening in business education hinders leaders' ability to effectively listen and engage with employees. Organisations should prioritise and act on feedback from internal stakeholders to drive change and improve outcomes. Internal communicators can play a vital role in creating a listening culture by becoming the voice of employees and influencing decision-making.   About Howard Krais Howard co-founded True, a business set up to help organisations build winning cultures through maximising the potential of their people in early 2023. Before True, Howard spent much of his career in senior in house communications and engagement roles at businesses such as Ernst & Young, GSK and latterly Johnson Matthey.  Over the last six years, together with colleague Mike Pounsford and Kevin Ruck, Howard has led work focused on how organisations listen. Following four ground-breaking reports, a book, entitled “Leading the Listening Organisation” was published by Routledge in December 2023.  Howard was President of the UK chapter of International Association of Business Communicators for two years (2019-21), and Chairman of Wealdstone Football Club (2007-16).    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-krais-4094a02/    

Communication Is Key To Success In Business, Relationships, and More: Gary Ross works with everyone from the C-Suite to the production line to be a better communicator. As a former FORTUNE 500 corporate communications executive, Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist and current stadium and arena public address announcer, Gary knows you don't always need a booming sound system to get your message across. He provides actionable tips and advice that people can use to enhance their careers and build credibility and influence.Prior to his training, coaching, and consulting work, Gary led communications departments at CDW, Hyatt Hotels, and Fortune Brands. Before joining the corporate communications profession, he worked as a reporter and anchor for WCBD-TV in Charleston, SC, where he was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism, traveled overseas with the U.S. military and reported from the eye of Category Four Hurricane Hugo.Quote "Everything Communicates."Gary has been interviewed for several communications publications and podcasts and has spoken on communications and change for leading organizations and universities.Gary is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, the International Association of Business Communicators, the Association of Change Management Professionals and the National Speakers Association (Illinois Chapter). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University. Today's Top 3 Takeaways: Everything CommunicatesStorytelling For SuccessCommunicate For Growth Today's Guest & Resource Links: www.insidecomms.comhttps://plus.insidecomms.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garymross/ Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIYpTfRkZF8 Timestamped Show Notes: 08:50 – I have three number one rules of communication, and they're all tied for number one. That's why they're all number one. One of them is, Everything Communicates and that's one of the things that communicates. I'll tell you kind of the converse of the story...19:00 – Well, so we need to be strategic absolutely about communication, because, you know, how many times have you been there whether you're in communications or not. You're at work and somebody comes to you and says, oh, you know, we need to send out an email about XYZ. People's minds, especially when it goes to communication, a lot of times just go to the tactic, we need an email, we need a meeting, we need a town hall, we need a video. 23:25 - Tell them a story! That's my third number one rule of communication, is to tell them a story. Why is that? Go back to caveman drawings. That's just the natural way for humans to communicate and to relate to one another and to move one another, to action. Frankly, it's not that tough, because there's a very simple structure. 29:20 – Regarding the e-Learning we've got, it's all about the video success. So you got the visual and the audio, but then we also have little exercises that reinforce a lot of the points that we talked about in the videos. Then we also added in each of the courses, we have these downloadable tools and templates that you can take and keep. If you want you want to go old school, you print it out and you stick it up next to your desk and you can consult it regularly. One of the things I've got is on the corporate narrative course in there, but it is the storytelling template that I...

Before we fully embrace the new year, The Business Communicators takes a look back at their “bold” comms predictions for 2023 while breaking down their hits and near misses. From AI and ChatGPT to fact-checking and propaganda, do Thomas and Austin have a future in forecasting models?Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Today I talk with Marthie Momberg, whose book 21 Voices from Israel and South Africa: Why the Palestine Struggle Matters, compiles interviews Momberg conducted over many years. Her interviewees are Israelis and South Africans who have followed different paths to become activists for Palestine. The 21 voices speak about this connection, but about many other things as well, including gender, generational difference, race, human rights, and Zionism. Taped in December during Israel's genocidal attacks on Gaza, which have brought millions onto the streets in protest across the globe, Marthie's book serves as a vibrant reminder of the spirit of solidarity.Marthie Momberg (PhD) is a South African activist scholar with postgraduate qualifications in theology, literature and education. In 2020 her postdoctoral research was awarded for exceptional achievement by Stellenbosch University (SU). As a researcher at SU and at Nelson Mandela University she has published many peer-reviewed publications and regularly addresses international conferences, the media and other forums including the South African Parliament. Marthie serves on the Theology Committee of Global Kairos for Justice and in 2011 monitored human rights violations in Israel and Palestine on behalf of the World Council of Churches. During her earlier career in corporate communications her work received several local and international awards, including a Gold Quill for Excellence from the International Association for Business Communicators for the best entry worldwide in the category Human Resources & Benefits Communication. Marthie is an Honorary Member and Fellow of the Frederik van Zyl Institute for Student Leadership Development.

Creative storytelling and cultivating relationships to enhance brands - Calgary, Canada's Podcast Melanie Nicholson is an award-winning communications strategist with nearly 20 years' experience in strategic communications, public relations and broadcast journalism. She has excelled in roles within post-secondary education, tourism and the ski industries, with a primary focus on creative storytelling and cultivating relationships to enhance a brand. She's the owner of MLC & Co., a boutique communications agency in Calgary, Alberta. Melanie has received several awards for her communications work, including a Gold Award of Excellence from the Canadian Public Relations Society, a Gold Quill Award from the International Association of Business Communicators, and recognition from PR Daily's Nonprofit PR Awards. https://www.melanielynncommunications.com/ Instagram: @mlcsocial Facebook: @mlcsocial LinkedIn: @melanie-lynn-communications Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-theory/id1682081431 https://open.spotify.com/show/6NBchSqVbQ0DScaYrsNZvc https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9OQXBBcU92cw

Madelaine Claire Weiss (LICSW, MBA, BCC) is a Board-Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach with an MBA, a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, and Mindset Expert—helping high stress professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs thrive in work and life. She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and Amazon bestselling author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life…Based on Science and Stories.” Madelaine is a former group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School. She has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox TV, Talk4TV, has written for Thrive Global, Authority Magazine's Editor's List, and CEOWorld Magazine—and led webinars for MedSense, the American Bar Association, Harvard Law School Association, and The International Association of Business Communicators. Her widely well received trainings include Skadden Arps, Vinson & Elkins, Wilkinson Barker, and Cozen O'Connor law firms; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, and the Bureau of National Affairs. Scroll down on my website https://madelaineweiss.com/ to “Join My Mailing List” to get the free weekly blog posts on why we are the way we are and how it matters in everyday life. - Schedule free strategy session from my website homepage  https://madelaineweiss.com/, or by emailing me at weissmadelaine@gmail.com or via calendly.com/weissmadelaine/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/support

Meek John Havard, the creator of the kids-focused YouTube channel, Cowboy Jack. Launched during the pandemic, Havard created The Cowboy Jack Show as an educational and fun channel for kids that takes them on adventures to explore this amazing world. Havard describes the channel as a “therapeutic hobby” that has now blown up with more than 8 million views per month. On this episode of The Business Communicators, Havard shares insights into the creation of the show, how he utilizes online resources and his network to grow and evolve the channel, and tips for those looking to monetize, grow, or leverage their passion.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW COWBOY JACK ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

What impact will college athletic realignment have on the future of academic institutions? Are schools of higher learning left chasing the highest dollar from TV networks like Fox Sports, ESPN, and streaming services like Apple TV? On the latest episode of The Business Communicators, data analyst Sam Bradshaw discusses the financial implications of college athletics and what it means from a communications angle. Simply put: Don't think it's about the money, know it's about the money. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW SAM ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

What if the key to successful leadership and stakeholder engagement lies in your communication skills? That's what we explore with our esteemed guest, Dianne Chase, an award-winning expert in media, journalism, and strategic communications. Dianne gives us the low-down on the evolution of communication skills for leaders, highlighting the importance of authenticity, transparency, and, most importantly, human connection. Learn how these 'soft skills' are integral to establishing trust and credibility, and fostering lasting relationships. Dianne is an award-winning communications professional with decades of experience working successfully with leaders who want to elevate their personal, professional, and business communication skills. She is an Accredited GENIUS Business Storytelling Partner© in the Gabrielle Dolan methodology; one of only two in the world. Her driving purpose is helping business professionals become authentic and impactful communicators so that they may attain their personal and professional aspirations. Dianne founded her boutique communications consulting, training, and media relations firm, Chase Media and Communication, in 2000 after a distinguished career in broadcast journalism as a news director, anchor, and reporter. In addition to strategic business storytelling, her areas of expertise and services include crisis communication, media training, presentation skills training, business message development, strategic internal and external communication, executive communication consulting and coaching, and leadership brand identity. She is a past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators and currently serves as president of the IABC North Carolina chapter. She is a founding member of the 20/20 Visionaries in Charlotte and serves on several philanthropic and professional boards in her mission to always find ways to add value, provide support, and give back. Reach out to Dianne: Website: https://chasemedia.us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannelynnchase/ Good reads: Communicating for Impact Takes Strategic Skills - https://bit.ly/43uxlXP The 5 Cs of Communication for the C-Suite and Beyond - https://bit.ly/3XEpZPS Episode highlights: [1:56] The evolution of communication [4:29] The importance of honing your soft skills [9:05] The power of storytelling [16:37] Vulnerability barrier and how to deal with it in the workplace [21:22] How Dianne recognized that being a communications professional is her gift to the world [25:20] The generational differences in communication expectation [28:56] The 5 Cs of Internal Communications for the C Suite and Beyond [31:36] What happens when communication is not a priority [36:26] Outro Follow and Subscribe to Jimmy Burroughes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmyburroughes/ Website: https://www.jimmyburroughes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmybleadership/ ---------- Beat Burnout - Ignite Performance is now available to download. Grab a copy now at: https://jimmyburroughes.com/book

With nearly 100 million users signed on just days after launch, Meta's Threads has quickly skyrocketed to the top-ranked app in Apple's App Store directly placing Twitter on life support. However, is the growth sustainable or will Threads become the next Clubhouse or Google Plus?On the latest episode of The Business Communicators, Chris Ferris, VP of Digital Strategy at Pierpont Communications, joins the podcast to weigh in on the long-term viability of Threads and Twitter, and what immediate steps your company should take to evaluate the business case for Threads and other digital media platforms.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW CHRIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

In this episode, host Leanne Hughes welcomes Mel Loy, the founder and host of Hey, Mel Comms and Training, a small agency fueled by boundless energy. Mel has over 20 years of experience in communications across various sectors and specializes in building communication capability through coaching workshops and creative thinking. She is also a co-owner of a gym and the president of the Queensland chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.What You Will Learn:In this far-ranging conversation, Mel shares her journey from working in corporate communications to becoming a freelance consultant and workshop facilitator. You'll also hear us discuss:The importance of staying calm in crisis communication and workshop facilitation, and how to manage unpredictable situations effectively.Insights into building communication capability through coaching workshops and creative thinking, based on over 20 years of experience in the field.The parallels between crisis communication and facilitating sessions, including the need for composure, problem-solving, and quick adaptation.How being a group fitness instructor can enhance facilitation skills, including the ability to energise participants, create connections, and handle unexpected challenges.Tips for preparing for workshops and managing the tension between designing content and ensuring a smooth, confident delivery, including time-blocking, creating run sheets, and prioritising self-care.About the Guest: Mel LoyMel Loy is an expert in change, crisis, and internal communications, demonstrating a strong passion for fostering capability within teams and organisations. With a focus on creating better stakeholder experiences through effective communication, trust-building, and reputation management, Mel, along with the team at Hey Mel! Communications & Training, has collaborated with numerous prominent corporate and non-profit brands in Australia. Mel brings over 20 years of experience in the communications and public relations sector, having worked in the UK and Australia across diverse corporate, non-profit, and government organisations. Episode Links:LinkedIn: Mel Loy on LinkedInInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymel.comms/?hl=enWebsite: Hey Mel! Comms and Training Podcast: Less Chatter, More MatterFlip Chart Facebook Group: Join the community of facilitators at https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipchart/My new book is out: The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress.Write an Amazon review, and I'll invite you to two webinars (value $299 each). My new book is out: The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress.Grab it, then Write an Amazon review, and I'll invite you to two webinars (value $299 each). Support the show

Matt Lanza is a Houston-based forecast meteorologist in the energy sector and part of the team behind the wildly successful Space City Weather and The Eyewell – both dedicated to hype-free weather forecasts that see readers through the storm by providing timely and accurate information.Lanza, who previously worked as a broadcast meteorologist in Upstate New York, joins The Business Communicators to discuss how communications and cross-agency collaboration is crucial during severe weather disasters, the simplification of complex weather information and its potential impact on people and assets, preparedness during a weather crisis, forecasting El Niño, and more.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW MATT LANZA ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Today we are speaking with Madelaine Claire Weiss, founder of MindOverMatters, L.L.C., and Board Certified Executive Coach, Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, Speaker, Author, and Trainer—who loves helping High-Stress Professionals, Executives, & Entrepreneurs Thrive in Work & Life.  Madelaine Claire Weiss (LICSW, MBA, BCC) is a Board Certified Executive Coach with an MBA, a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset and Decision Making Expert, Author, Speaker, and Trainer.   She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan and bestselling author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.”   https://amzn.to/3W4tMFs    Madelaine is a former group mental health practice administrative director, corporate chief organizational development officer, and an educational resource program associate director at Harvard Medical School.   She has been featured on N.B.C., W4WRadio, Fox TV, and Talk4TV; has written for Thrive Global and Authority Magazine's Editor's List; is an opinion columnist for CEOWorld Magazine—and has led webinars for MedSense, the American Bar Association, Harvard Law School Association, and The International Association of Business Communicators. Her widely well-received training includes Skadden Arps, Vinson & Elkins, Wilkinson Barker, and Cozen O'Connor law firms; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers; National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, and the Bureau of National Affairs.   Website: https://madelaineweiss.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madelaine.weiss Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadelaineWeiss LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelaineweiss/   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.    Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Turnberry Premiere https://turnberrypremiere.com/   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard   Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet   Every Goal Is A Project, and Everyone Is A Project Manager worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/every-goal-is-a-project     Discover How To Set Goals, Build A High-Performing Team, & Increase Productivity.... Starting Today!” https://workshop.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/optin1666905303826?_ga=2.21012029.741858075.1668537790-242233139.1659493194     Learn more at www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

TikTok crime sleuth Ken Waks finds himself in hot water as Texas Monthly opines that “what began as a baseless theory has turned into a social media frenzy—one with the power to frighten the public and hamper police investigations.” Waks has also been accused of leveraging his viral content to promote his FinTech start-up company, Foresyte, which he currently serves as co-founder and chief marketing officer.What is the cost of virality? Is it worth sacrificing one's morals or ethics?LA-based writer and content creator Meredith Lynch joins The Business Communicators to offer her insights into the controversy driven by Waks' investigation, his numerous brand plugs of Foresyte, and allegations that have surfaced on his since-deleted Twitter account that have racist, homophobic, and misogynistic undertones. The podcast further breaks down Foresyte, the company CEO Stephen Eddy's string of deleted DMs and LinkedIn posts boasting about Wak's TikTok exploits, and the Denver-based firm, Heinrich Marketing, who is providing $1 million in agency services (according to SEC filings) for the company.The show wraps by analyzing the actions brands must take when working with influencers, the dangers of cyber vigilantes, agency accountability, and lessons to be learned moving forward.Editor's Note: The Business Communicators made multiple attempts to reach Foresyte, Ken Waks, and Heinrich Marketing for comment. According to SEC filings, Heinrich Marketing is Foresyte's established marketing agency. Heinrich president and owner George Eddy is the lead investor. We received no response.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – FeatherFOLLOW MEREDITH ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Did you know that work-related stress causes 120,000 deaths per year in the U.S.? 65% of professionals classify their work as being a very significant or somewhat significant source of stress, and 54% of workers surveyed admit that work stress impacts their home life.   As we say goodbye to April, Stress Awareness Month, and enter May, Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to take a deep dive into work-related stress and its impact on health and wellbeing. Host, Susan Greeley had the chance to sit down with Madelaine Claire Weiss, author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life. Together they uncovered actionable steps to help busy individuals combat stress and burnout while transforming their lives from the inside out.   Susan and Madeline covered topics of burnout across professions and among healthcare providers, work-life equality, and Madelaine's pioneering 5-step strategy for balancing work and life based on science and stories.   More about Madelaine Madelaine Claire Weiss (LICSW, MBA, BCC) is a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach with an MBA, currently in private practice in Washington, D.C. She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and bestselling author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.” Madelaine is a former group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School. She has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox TV, Talk4TV, has written for Thrive Global, Authority Magazine's Editor's List, CEOWorld Magazine—and led webinars for MedSense, the American Bar Association, Harvard Law School Association, and The International Association of Business Communicators. Her widely well received trainings include Skadden Arps, Vinson & Elkins, Wilkinson Barker, and Cozen O'Connor law firms; Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, and the Bureau of National Affairs.  

It's not often that Democrats and Republicans find themselves aligned on policy. However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew unified Congress as he was grilled by a bipartisan committee who argued that the popular short-video app should be banned in the United States.While TikTok claims it offers a powerful tool to bring people together, momentum appears to be gaining as governments across the globe raise concerns over the app's alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Did Chew's testimony exude trust? Will Project Texas be enough to satisfy Congress? Is TikTok just part of a larger problem with social media platforms and data privacy? Tune in as Austin, Thomas, and Kim discuss on the latest episode of The Business Communicators.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

What we covered in this episode of "Growing Social Now"~ Why you need a personal brand AND a leadership brand~ Facts don't change behavior, there has to be an emotional connection~ Where people are taking their dollars, time, and energy ~ When CEOs need to take a stand ~ What presentation skills will make any meeting more successful ~ Why "quiet quitting" undervalues what's really happening in the workplaceHow They MetDianne was one of the first business leaders to welcome Barbara to Charlotte. As president of the IABC Charlotte chapter, Diane invited Barbara to speak at the chapter's January 2020 meeting.  About Dianne Chase . . . Dianne is an award-winning communications professional with decades of experience working successfully with leaders who want to elevate their personal, professional, and business communication skills. She is an Accredited GENIUS Business Storytelling Partner© in the Gabrielle Dolan methodology; one of only two in the world. Her driving purpose is helping business professionals become authentic and impactful communicators so that they may attain their personal and professional aspirations.Dianne founded her boutique communications consulting, training, and media relations firm, Chase Media, in 2000 after a distinguished career in broadcast journalism as a news director, anchor, and reporter. Her areas of expertise and services include crisis communication, media training, presentation skills training, message development, strategic internal and external communication, and executive communication consulting and coaching.She is a past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators and currently serves at the local level as president of the IABC Charlotte chapter.She is a founding member of the 20/20 Visionaries in Charlotte and serves on several philanthropic and professional boards in her mission to always find ways to add value, provide support, and give back.Connect with Dianne Chase on LinkedInAbout Barbara RozgonyiBarbara Rozgonyi leads CoryWest Media, a creative marketing communication consultancy that attracts attention, builds brands, and connects communities. Named after Barbara's mother and grandmother, CoryWest Media inspires innovation as it fuels growth. Barbara is an international trends speaker with a Hungarian heritage, a digital marketing advisor since 2002, and a sales leadership guide for all types of teams. With a future vision, BarbaThanks for listening, commenting, liking, sharing, and adding Growing Social Now to your podcast playlist!!Cheers to your success,Barbara RozgonyiFounder, CoryWest Media, Top PR Blogger, Host of Growing Social Now, International Speaker and Inspirational Storyteller, Creative Marketing Team Coach, LinkedIn Social Selling Trainer, Avid Hiker, Natural Photographer Barbara Rozgonyi on Facebook Barbara Rozgonyi on InstagramBarbara Rozgonyi on LinkedInBarbara Rozgonyi on TikTokBarbara Rozgonyi on TwitterYouTubeGrowing Social Now wiredPRworksBarbaraRozgonyi.com

If you're like many in their 3rd Quarter of life, you struggle with a sense of your own identity. You've spent the past 20+ years building your family, your career, your financial stability. But all that is built, and you're wondering what's next.My guest has an answer for you: Learn to tell your story.It's in telling your story that you can reconnect with who you are. Armed with this awareness, you can have a greater 4th Quarter of life because you can integrate your story into an alignment that comes alive!Kim I. Plyler is a US Navy Veteran; the CEO of Sahl Communications Inc. (a creative communications and public relations firm based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania); she owns and operates Arete Gallery, a community art gallery in New Hope, PA.; and is a public speaker and creator of the "Master Your Story, It Matters!" programming.Kim uses her platform to encourage individuals and brands to find their stories and to share those stories. Whether she is using the success story of a technology company or getting out in front of a story before a crisis arises, she believes every person's story can help change the world. You just need to be comfortable in your vulnerabilities and be able to see the beauty in humanity.Kim is a storyteller at heart; from her education in theater to her speech writing for admirals in the United States Navy, she has traveled the world and heard stories from all different cultures. People feel comfortable opening up to her and sharing their experiences.She has the perfect mix of empathy, humor, self-humility, and compassion. Her ability to coach and find the best angles results in an uplifting, motivating, and compassionate experience. By tapping into her personal experiences, she empowers you to find your inner story and reach greater heights.She is a member of the Forbes Agency Council, Professional Services Council, International Association of Business Communicators, and the Public Relations Society of America. You can find Kim at :Kimiplyler@gmail.com https://www.MYSmatters.com https://www.SahlComm.com and https://www.AreteGallery.comTo learn more, visit:www.servingstrong.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenourBecome a Media MavenIf you're tired of seeing your competition in places you would love to be mentioned or...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Madelaine Claire Weiss (LICSW, MBA, BCC) is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Board- Certified Executive Coach—who began her career with Certification in Medical Laboratory Technology from Penn's Graduate Hospital. As the daughter of one of the 120,000 work stress related deaths per year, Madelaine left the lab bench early on to address this problem head on. She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and bestselling author of “Getting to G.R.E.A.T. 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.” Madelaine is a former mental health practice director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School. She has been featured on NBC, W4WRadio, Fox TV, Talk4TV, and presented for The American Bar Association, Harvard Law School, The International Association of Business Communicators, National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, Wharton Innovation Summit, and the Bureau of National Affairs. One Pager: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE3QMuaKPTTrq_CCxMb4PR23wMUQxyyp/view?usp=sharing Amazon Book Order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08WRSJWHS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1643393146&sr=1-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madelaine.weiss

Diane Primo is on a mission to help businesses find their purpose and live it out every day. As the CEO of Chicago-based Purpose Brand Agency, she joins The Business Communicators to share her thoughts on why brands must be relevant, purpose-driven, and committed to consumers to be successful – and why representation matters. To close the show, Thomas and Austin discuss the upstart LIV Golf Tour, which is financed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and has poached several high-profile golfers away from the PGA Tour. Is this a money grab, a reputation campaign, or bad PR? Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

Kate DiLeo is an “accidental brand strategist” who has worked with more than 200 brands across 20 sectors. As a sought-after branding expert, Kate joins The Business Communicators to discuss the power of branding, how businesses have the potential for growth within their own organizations, and why it's important to stop telling stories and start having conversations. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

Houston-based rapper Michael Burton, aka Keybeaux, lives and breathes music. A graduate of the University of Houston, Burton leverages his communications degree and works with major brands and small businesses offering his rapping services on Fiverr where his bars and rhymes have generated more than $400,000 in revenue. He joins The Business Communicators to share insights on entrepreneurship, his creative process, and how digital media has transformed the music industry.The episode closes as Austin, Hattie, and Thomas discuss the mass shooting tragedy at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, which left 21 dead – including 19 young students. The trio share their thoughts on the failure of leadership and what can be done to prevent more tragedies in the United States.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

Internal Communications expert Mike Klein joins The Business Communicators in his second appearance for a follow-up discussion on the evolution of internal communications following the COVID-19 pandemic, how the comms landscape has simultaneously changed while remaining the same, and his #WeLeadComms platform that is taking LinkedIn by storm by celebrating leadership, initiative, and courage across communication disciplines, borders and boundaries. The show opens with Austin, Hattie, and Thomas dissecting an exclusive from Variety on the new “corporate culture” memo from Netflix, and Elon Musk's hesitation on acquiring Twitter.  Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

“These are all ways of sort of clarifying and tailoring things so that the mind doesn't run rampant all over the place and waste your energy and your time.” -Madelaine Claire Weiss LICSW, MBA, BCC In episode 162, Master Certified Coach Jill Farmer welcomes Licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Executive Coach Madelaine Claire Weiss LICSW, MBA, BCC to the podcast to discuss how to make decision-making easier. Madelaine gives us four tips to try when making decisions. Go Fast, Go Bold, Go Emotional and Go High. She goes into each of these tactics in detail and explains how and why they work as well as the science behind them. According to Madelaine, “It's not the decisions we make, but what we make of the decision once we have made it that makes the difference in our lives.” Additionally, Jill and Madelaine discuss decision fatigue and Madelaine gives us a question we can ask ourselves when faced with decision fatigue in order to move through it. This episode is all about tools you can use to help save your precious time and energy!    Visit https://madelaineweiss.com to find more resources from Madelaine and get in touch with her.    Madelaine Claire Weiss LICSW, MBA, BCC is a Harvard Medical School trained Licensed Psychotherapist, and Board-Certified Executive Coach, with an MBA, who helps busy professionals master their minds for satisfaction and success in work, play, love, and life—for themselves and all the (big and little) people counting on them.   She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, the bestselling author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T. 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life…Based on Science and Stories, a former group mental health practice administrative director, corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School.   Her widely well received trainings include the American Bar Association, Harvard Law School Association, International Association of Business Communicators, Harvard Medical School, The National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, and the Bureau of National Affairs.   Find full transcripts of DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast episodes on the DocWorking Blog  DocWorking empowers physicians and entire health care teams to get on the path to achieving their dreams, both in and outside of work, with programs designed to help you maximize life with minimal time.   Are you a physician who would like to tell your story? Please email Amanda Taran, our producer, at Amanda@docworking.com to be considered.   And if you like our podcast and would like to subscribe and leave us a 5 star review, we would be extremely grateful!   We're everywhere you like to get your podcasts! Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, ListenNotes, Amazon, YouTube, Podbean   You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.    Some links in our blogs and show notes are affiliate links, and purchases made via those links may result in payments to DocWorking. These help toward our production costs. Thank you for supporting DocWorking: The Whole Physician Podcast!   Occasionally, we discuss financial and legal topics. We are not financial or legal professionals. Please consult a licensed professional for financial or legal advice regarding your specific situation.   This episode was edited by guest editor Albert Antomattei   Podcast produced by: Amanda Taran  

Whether its residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the cost of goods and commodities has led to a record rate of inflation that hasn't been seen since in nearly 40 years. But how can impacted brands get ahead of the story? Austin Staton and Thomas Baen discuss global inflation and open communications in a bonus episode of The Business Communicators. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

How can you create a culture of empowerment and build a culture for good? Houda Elyazgi, Chief Client Officer at Saxum, joins The Business Communicators to share her insights on diversity, inclusion, and the challenges facing today's corporate landscape. Hint: being open-minded and having uncomfortable conversations can serve as a catalyst for change – both internally and externally. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK 

Over the last 18 months, Web3, NFT's, and the Metaverse have entered our everyday vernacular. But what does it all mean for communications and marketing professionals? Shiv Malik, CEO at Pool and our first three-time guest, joins The Business Communicators to discuss decentralization and the data economy.  Shiv Malik is a technologist, award nominated broadcaster, author of two books, former Guardian investigative ​journalist and co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation think tank. He joined the Web3 space in mid-2017 as an adviser to the Golem project and subsequently as Head of Growth for Streamr and co-creator of their Data Unions framework. In 2021 he co-founded Pool and currently leads the organization on its mission to bring Data Unions to the world and ensure that people have control of their data and a genuine stake in the digital economy. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather HOW TO CONNECT WITH SHIV MALIK 

In this week's episode of the Sask Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Mouneeb Shahid speaks with Ben Borne, Co-Founder and Co-President at SymmetryPR. He is a communications professional on paper, but a relationship builder at heart. Over the years, Ben has nurtured a passion for using strategic communications to create inclusive, generous, and responsible communities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Canadian Mennonite University, and a diploma in public relations from the University of Victoria. In his spare time, Ben is an active volunteer with the International Association of Business Communicators, and President of the Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan board of directors. One of the qualities that I really admire about Ben is that he's a master networker. People love his personality. He's outspoken, and that's really resonated a lot with the network he's established and the relationships he's built over the years. Connect with Ben Borne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-borne/?originalSubdomain=ca Learn more about SymmetryPR at https://www.symmetry-pr.com/ This episode is brought to you by 2Web. Growing your business online is overwhelming. At 2Web, we make it simple. Our agency has helped over 700+ businesses & non-profit organizations grow through digital marketing. Learn more and reach out to us at 2Web.ca

Do you use the power of storytelling to bring your business to life for your clients and customers?Gabrielle Dolan is considered a global expert in business storytelling and real communication.She is a highly sought after international keynote speaker and best-selling author of seven books. Her latest – Magnetic Stories – was a finalist in two categories at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards, as well as three in the recent International Book Awards.Her client list is extensive, including the likes of Visa, Amazon, EY, Accenture, Telstra and Australia Post. The highlight of her career so far is meeting Barack Obama while delivering storytelling training for the Obama Foundation.Gabrielle is the founder of Jargon Free Fridays and her dedication to the industry was recognised when she was awarded Communicator of the Year for 2020 by the International Association of Business Communicators.In this episode of The Remarkable Project Gabrielle discusses why stories matter, what to consider when developing narratives of your own, and how real and relatable storytelling can be used by businesses to bring their customers closerRemarkable TakeawaysWhy some stories are stickier than others, and how their highlights can become shorthand for a particular point or position.How enhancing emotional connections and forging lasting memories through stories can add value to experiences, products and services alike, especially when human relationships are more precious than ever.The benefits of making an organisation's passions, purpose and values more than just words on a wall.Short, succinct, relatable and believable – the essentials of setting up a story for shareability.What leaders actively leaning into softer skills such as vulnerability and authenticity means for the way modern businesses communicate. Remarkable Quotes"Be really clear on your message, really succinct, and make your stories relatable…then they will be shared.”"You don't want to share a story and then act in the opposite way…that is where the authentic congruence comes in – you have to really believe in what you're saying."“Heal before you reveal…if it's something really recent and really raw, you probably don't want to be sharing it because you're probably too emotionally engaged in it for it to it to be effective.”Relevant References‘The Leader's guide to STORYTELLING: Mastering the Art & Discipline of Business Narrative' by Steve Denning [2005]‘The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and persuasion through the Art of Storytelling' by Annette Simmons [2000]Connect with GabrielleFree storytelling starter kitCheck out her work website Explore more on her books Follow her on Instagram and TwitterReach out via LinkedIn

A CNN Business report says that Americans are showing up sick to work even as Omicron spreads. Why? Millions of frontline employees can't stay home without missing a paycheck and many don't have paid sick leave. The Business Communicators discusses why this is a problem and offers potential solutions to keep workers healthy and safe.Who can you trust or is trust overrated? Let's talk about trust. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer dropped last week, and it reports that trust in government and media is sinking further into the void. The Trust Barometer reported that people trusted their CEOs more than government and wanted their business leaders to voice more opinion in societal issues. A number of business executives received promotions and the pressure to deliver is high. Is this a valid expectation? Should Business influence government decisions? Also, trust in the media corroded in the wake of ‘fake news,' readers have plethora of mediums for their media consumption.  Listen up as Austin, Hattie, and Thomas provide their key takeaways on the annual report.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

How can communications and marketing professionals future-proof their business to survive and profit from change? On the latest episode of The Business Communicators, Jonathan Brill, hailed by Inc. Magazine as a “Silicon Valley legend” joins the podcast to share his insights on creating a sustainable business that empowers employees. Brill shares insights into what makes leaders like Elon Musk and Tim Cook so successful – and how businesses can utilize the same strategies to create success for their workforce. Then, the podcast breaks down Lake Superior State University and their annual list of “banished” words and phrases – should you oblige? And for kicker's, we share our thoughts on the latest season of Emily in Paris – our guilty pleasure. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK

How can businesses reinvent themselves to ensure long-term success while retaining top-tier talent? Deb Coviello, Founder of Illumination Partners, joins The Business Communicators for a conversation on transforming corporate communications strategies heading into 2022 and the insights needed to equip effective and build leaders. Then, the podcast breaks down the TIME Magazine's person of the year, and the list of candidates that Elon Musk topped. Was he deserving, or were other candidates snubbed? The show closes by breaking down the biggest marketing and communications trends of the year – and what to expect heading into 2022. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK

In the digital media era, data and design are integral tools to effectively engage and captivate your audience through storytelling. On the latest episode of The Business Communicators, Ben Worthen, CEO of Message Lab, joins the podcast to share insights into crafting content and creating experiences that empower communications and marketing professionals to tell stories that people actually want to hear. Then, Austin and Thomas breakdown the controversy surrounding Vishal Garg, CEO of the digital mortgage firm Better.com, who recently fired 900 employees during a Zoom call that went viral and made headlines worldwide. UPDATE: As of Dec. 10, Garg is taking time off from the company while it conducts a “leadership and cultural assessment,” according to an email to employees from the board of directors. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK

What is fearless, inclusive leadership in the workplace? It's about being bold, courageous, and transparent about creating a culture where people feel like they belong and can thrive. And, it starts with having an open mind.  In the past 18 months, organizations have restructured their diversity and inclusion programs in the wake of rallying cries for leaders and companies to take a stand about environmental and social issues. Simply take a closer look at how marginalized groups are hired and promoted and according to the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer -- the need to rebuild trust with their employees and the communities in which they work is paramount. Brian McComak, founder and CEO of the consulting firm Hummingbird Humanity, joins The Business Communicators to discuss how leaders can evolve by being transparent and committed to creating a safe space for people through a human-centered work culture where real representation matters.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK

For decades, businesses have exhausted billions of dollars and spent countless hours developing strategies to increase employee engagement, decrease burnout, and improve productivity. And yet, most workplaces still—to put it bluntly—suck. The reason? The corporate world has always been driven primarily by results, so leaders are not hard-pressed to actually change their ways.  S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt, co-authors of Good Comes First, join The Business Communicators for a conversation on why for today's blended workforce and future generations, this old-school corporate approach of profit and productivity above all else is no longer acceptable. Nor should it be, especially as organizations frame their return-to-work strategies with the intention of bringing their likely-reluctant workforce back into the office. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK

Following the initial recording of this episode of The Business Communicators, tragedy struck in Houston hours later on Friday, Nov. 5, as eight people died at Grammy-nominated artist Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in a mass casualty event. Austin and Thomas open the podcast by discussing what went wrong and how the crisis response was botched by event promoters. Then, the show breaks down Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback, handling of his first media interview following his COVID-19 diagnosis. Hint: It did not go well. Find out why Rodgers exclusive interview with The Pat McAfee Show backfired and what communications professionals and business leaders can learn from “friendly” conversations with the media. The podcast closes with election talk – and why polling data is becoming increasingly unreliable. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

High-stress situations. We all know them, but how do we thrive under pressure and use it to our advantage? Dane Jensen, CEO at Third Factor and an instructor at Queen's University and the University of North Carolina, joins The Business Communicators to share how some of our highest-pressure moments and what we do in those moments have a major impact on the trajectory of the rest of our lives.Hailed by Entrepreneur as one of the top virtual speakers of 2020, Jensen shares insights on how business leaders, NAVY Seals and Paralympic athletes utilize pressure to increase their performance and how HR and the corporate world can do the same.  Then, Austin, Hattie and Thomas discuss CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that the social media giant is renaming its company Meta. What does this mean for the company moving forward, and what lessons can Meta learn from other corporate rebrands?The show closes with a discussion on 11-year NBA veteran Enes Kanter and his public outcry against Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him an 'insecure tyrant, and Nike's failure to call out slave labor in the world's largest country.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather LINKS FOR THE WEEK

The Pandemic. The Great Resignation. Contentious societal and political issues. The challenges we face create unprecedented stress on individuals and families which can seep into the work environment.Ethan McCarty, the founder and CEO of Integral, joins The Business Communicators for a discussion on the company's latest employee activation index (download the report here). McCarty shares insights on how organizations are building more inclusive cultures, why employers need to treat their employees like customers, the biggest challenges facing employers in a post-COVID world, and more.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather EPISODE SPONSOR: From now until Nov 12, renew your IABC membership or join IABC and make the commitment to learning, connecting, and having the resources you need for years to come. The code IABC21 provides a 20% discount on international dues to anyone who renews their membership. For more information, visit IABCHouston.com.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Has your employee communications strategy effectively adapted over the past 18 months? If not, how can it improve moving forward? In the season four premiere of The Business Communicators, Houston Methodist Hospital's Stefanie Asin and LyondellBasell's Monica Silva join the podcast to share best practices and tips for communicating and engaging employees with compassion and transparency as we emerge in a post-COVID world.Then, Austin, Hattie, and Thomas close the show by discussing the long-term implications of the Facebook outage, the importance of small businesses owning their own channels, and the allegations from whistleblower Frances Haugen.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather EPISODE SPONSOR: From now until Nov. 12, renew your IABC membership or join IABC and make the commitment to learning, connecting, and having the resources you need for years to come. The code IABC21 provides a 20% discount on international dues to anyone who renews their membership. For more information, visit IABCHouston.com.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Editor's Note: This episode marks the end of season three of the podcast. Season four will debut in fall 2021. Be sure to follow The Business Communicators on social media during the summer months and join the crew for special bonus live episodes.As CEO of Ragan Communications, Diane Schwartz leads a company that has become a trusted resource for the PR and corporate communications industry for more than five decades. She joins The Business Communicators to share insight on the state of communications in 2021, why communicators aren't given a seat the c-suite table, and whether certification programs through IABC and PRSA can truly elevate your career.To close out the season, Austin, Thomas, and Hattie discuss their season three highlights, and why soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo's press conference snub cost Coca Cola more than $4 billion in market capital.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Diana Doukas is the Manager for Economic Impact for U.S. Policy Programs at Facebook where she works with the company's policy goals and how the platform can empower small businesses. She joins Austin Staton and Hattie Horn on The Business Communicators for an in-depth conversation on her role at Facebook, how the company has created tools to facilitate small business development, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and thetechnology that is here to stay in a post-COVID world.Doukas also shares her insights on the evolving digital media landscape and the ongoing fight to combat the spread of misinformation and bad actors on the platform.Prior to joining Facebook in 2019, Doukas served as Director of the White House Business Council for President Obama, where she worked closely with business leaders from Fortune 500 companies as well as small and medium enterprises, and as White House Liaison to the U.S. Small Business Administration.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

Si les digo que este era uno de los primeros temas que tenía en lista para el podcast, ¿me lo creerían? Finalmente le compartí la idea a Lara Guerrerro, vicepresidente senior y senior partner de MG Public Relations y Miembro del International Association of Business Communicators y de WeConnect International (red global que conecta negocios propiedad de mujeres), y accedió encantada a compartir sus conocimientos de relaciones públicas con nosotras. ¿Qué tienes que hacer para generar mayor visibilidad o para comunicar mejor tu marca cuando quizá no tienes el presupuesto? Dale play y escucha la respuesta.

This week on The Business Communicators, the crew discusses Total's corporate rebranding to reflect its netzero ambitions, Twitter's latest premium offering, and a new study from MIT and Google that aims to fight misinformation on social media.Does A Rebrand Really Make A Difference?As public concern grows over climate change, companies have reinvented themselves to become leaders in the energy transition. French oil company Total recently renamed itself TotalEnergies, to reflect the company's strategy to become a more diverse energy company. TotalEnergies is not the first company to rebrand itself to present a better image. Companies and businesses have implemented rebrands as their goals have evolved. Some of them spend millions of dollars to roll out a fresh and updated look. Let's face it, who doesn't love all things shiny and new! Investing in rebranding works for some, not for others. Will it work for TotalEnergies? The Business Communicators weigh in. Will ‘Twitter Blue' Drive More Revenue For Social Media Giant? More than 85 percent of Twitter's revenue comes from advertising, and when the pandemic ignited lockdowns world-wide, sales dropped. Twitter launched Twitter Blue, a monthly subscription service that offers tools such as the ability to edit tweets before posting, and to read long threads in Reader Mode. With more than 200 million daily users on Twitter, it will be ‘wait and see' if Twitter Blue will be a welcome addition to their content palette. What do Austin, Hattie and Thomas think about it?What's The Real Deal About Fake News?Depending on what is read these days on social media, chances are the information is not always accurate. During the pandemic, fake news and other misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine was prevalent on social media, and actually convinced people to not get the vaccine when it was available. A new study led by MIT and Google proves that social media can slow the spread of fake news with a simple fix: get people to think about the accuracy of information before they share. The study revealed that when prompted to consider a story's accuracy, people were 20 percent less likely to share fake news. Do we think it will work? Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

After a week off, The Business Communicators are back! The trio discuss the communications efforts behind the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, why comms teams should be diligent in preparing for potential cyber threats, TikTok and (surprise) privacy, and tips to effectively channel your creative ideas.Mask On, Mask Off: The Rules of EngagementThe most recent guidelines from the CDC say that individuals that are fully vaccinated can resume activities prior to the pandemic without a mask. However, if required by state and local guidelines, you will still be required to wear a mask. For the most part, the rules of engagement for wearing or not wearing a mask are still confusing for most people. The Business Communicators offer insight to what comms pros should look out for.Cyberattack Shuts Down the Largest U.S. Fuel Pipeline After a forced shut down by one of the most disruptive cyberattacks in recent history, the Colonial Pipeline has returned to normal operations. As the operator of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline, the shutdown initiated a widespread supply shortage and caused temporary price spikes. This was clearly a crisis many were not prepared to manage. How did it happen and what can Colonial do to make sure it doesn't happen again? The Business Communicators weigh in.Will TikTok's New Login Feature Gain Users' Trust? TikTok ranks as the 7th most used social network in the world, with 689 million global active users, according to the Hootsuite Digital 2021 Report. TikTok announced recently that its new “Login with TikTok” feature will let users log into other apps useing their TikTok credentials. The intentions might sound good on the surface, but it's a pretty big ask for a company that was trusted so little last year. Should users be concerned? Austin, Hattie and Thomas discuss what comms pros should think about.Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA