Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller

What are your company's values? Do you have a consistent way of communicating them? Do they feel like words on the wall rather than lived behaviours? This 14th episode of the Candid Comms podcast is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: Why values are important Common mistakes I see companies making The mindset we need...

Are you responsible for communicating working patterns inside your organisation? Do you need to make any changes to your internal communication channels due to home workers? Are your stakeholders asking you for Comms advice and guidance relating to hybrid working? If so, I’ve got you covered. This 13th episode of the Candid Comms podcast is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to...

Are you starting out in the world of internal communication? In this 12th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I've shared what you need to know when you're entering the profession. If you're mentoring or managing new internal communicators, it will help you too.  This episode is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: T...

Have you been asked to prove the value of internal communication? Do you know how to do that? In this 11th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I've analysed how to prove the value of internal communication. I examine a quote I heard recently: "Leaders know the importance, but not the value of internal comms" and break it down. I've also shared my experiences of organisations without a dedicated C...

Amrit Nijjar is Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Tarmac.  In this tenth episode of the Candid Comms podcast, she talks candidly with Rachel Miller.  This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: What is belonging and inclusion? Why Amrit moved into this work from IC The importance of communities inside org...

Communicating change is something most internal communicators will encounter in their career.  Do you know where to start?  In this week's episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you're responsible for communicating change. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. Whether you're thinking about communicating chan...

What do you need to know about channels when starting out in the world of internal communication? In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you've just begun your IC career, or want to advise new Comms pros.   I've focused on channels and will be publishing future episodes on starting out in IC, to build on this episode.  Expect practical ideas and inspirational ad...

How would you rate your line managers' communication in your organisation? In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to improve the way line managers communicate. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: Perception of line managers When does good IC happen? How to impro...

Do you know how to measure internal communication?  In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to measure your internal comms.  Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: The mindset of measurement Looking at the language of measurement Examples of measurement in action My...

Matt Batten is Director of Communications and Engagement at Diocese of Llandaff, which is part of the Church in Wales.  In this fifth episode of the Candid Comms podcast, he talks candidly with Rachel Miller.  This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. The episode includes:  How to create a digital strategy The im...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller.  I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to work successfully with your HR/People colleagues. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers:  Purpose of internal communication How to increase clarity between Comm...

Welcome to the third episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller.  I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to work successfully with leaders. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: Busting the leadership jargon. Working relationships with leaders and how you show up. How...

Welcome to the second episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller.  I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to transform your internal communication.  In this week's episode you'll discover:  Why you need to define transformation. The analogy I use when creating a transformation process. Why you need to focus on qualitative insights, so you can make informed...

Welcome to episode one of the Candid Comms podcast, which connects internal communication professionals to the latest advice and guidance to help you thrive in your role. Your host is international Comms consultant, trainer and mentor Rachel Miller of All Things IC.