S2E4: The Delegation Dilemma Dear Comms... podcast

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Stepping into a leadership role in communications (or, frankly, any leadership role)? In this episode, we outline a roadmap for your first 100 days. From understanding your team to aligning with leadership. We’ll break down the steps you need to take to make a meaningful impact from day one. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S3E1: Media visits - a quick survival guide 20:39

13 days ago20:39

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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 survive a media visit without losing your cool (or your CEO). We cover the must-haves and the mistakes, from briefing frontline teams to crafting a story that actually sticks. Whether you’re hosting a camera crew, a curious blogger, or the entire national press, this one’s for you. Because if you’re going to tell your story – make sure it’s the right one. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S2E5: Overcoming overwhelm 9:52

27 days ago9:52

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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 you’re having, and balance being thorough without overwhelming them. Follow us on Linkedin: Imogen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogenhitchcock/ Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-pierce2022/ Stuart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-rhys-thomas/ Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S2E4: The delegation dilemma 11:58

5 weeks ago11:58

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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 immediate needs with long-term development. Here's the article referenced: https://hbr.org/2016/05/for-delegation-to-work-it-has-to-come-with-coaching Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S2E3: The fine line between "need to know" and "oh no!" 11:23

6 weeks ago11:23

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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 Kotter article in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/1995/05/leading-change-why-transformation-efforts-fail-2 Kotter’s 8 steps for leading change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/ Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S2E2: The elephant in the room 9:24

7 weeks ago9:24

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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: https://www.finn.agency/crisis-communication-case-toyota-gm-product-recall/ Here’s some more information on Steve Denning’s storytelling theory: https://hbr.org/2004/05/telling-tales Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S2E1: You can’t sell an idea with a graph (even a pretty one) 6:59

8 weeks ago6:59

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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. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S1E5: Welcome to the newsletter Hunger Games 9:09

10 weeks ago9:09

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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. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S1E4: My strategy? Survive to Friday. 9:48

11 weeks ago9:48

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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 proactive. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S1E3: Comms… because posters don’t make themselves 7:25

12 weeks ago7:25

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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 easy to essential. We’ll give some tips on how we can showcase your work in driving business results, engaging employees, and hitting company goals. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S1E2: Breaking news: comms should be involved 10:53

13 weeks ago10:53

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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 trusted advisor, not clean-up crew. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)…

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S1E1: Lights, camera…awkward! 9:50

15 weeks ago9:50