mICdrop - Sequel Presents a digital Internal Communications Podcast

"When it comes to communicating with neurodiverse colleagues, forget labels", says Jess O’Connor, founder of Firebowl Coaching & Consulting . There is no ‘normal’ way of thinking, and humans process information in many different ways.   Instead of focusing on who your audience is, where they are located in the business,d and their roles, think about individuals who have different att...

Our latest mICdrop guest is Perry Timms , a well-known and respected figure in the world of HR as a thought leader and challenger of the status quo.  Perry, the chief energy officer at PTHR, the business he started after departing the corporate corridors. He is a passionate advocate of HR adopting new ways of working and embracing fresh operating models.  In this episode of mICdrop, Perry discusse...

The world is a difficult place. So how can communicators hope to help employees navigate it?  In this episode, Melanie Hinds joins Claudi Schneider, Sequel’s Head of Video and Animation , to chat about the importance of empathy, authenticity and timely communication – especially right now.  Melanie Hinds is Global Head of Internal Communication and Employee Engagement for a leading organisation, w...

Our latest mICdrop guest is Edeje Onwude who, after 14 years’ experience and success in global brand Marketing, made the switch to communications and what she calls ‘the more human side of communications’.   In this episode, Edeje joins Suzanne Peck, Sequel’s Managing Director, to chat about the impactful tips that communicators can learn from Marketing, the two unshakeable beliefs that have guide...

If you listened to some of the doom mongers out there, the rise of AI will hasten the demise of the internal communication professional.  And while it's clear that AI is increasingly being used by organisations as part of their comms toolkit, it's not the only show in town.  Indeed, the use of AI at the right time in the right place gives IC pros a chance to prove themselves as invaluabl...

Our latest mICdrop guest is Karen Dempster, Co-founder of Fit2Communcate and creator of the Wobbly Model, a straightforward guide to communicating change. This six-stage model takes a more human-centric approach to change communications by helping organisations get their employees through the ‘wobbly’ moment – the destabilising feeling employees experience when change is announced. In this episode...

A few years ago we heard a horror story about an organisation that had launched Viva Engage with a solitary email from the CEO, saying “Hey guys, we’re launching Viva Engage today. It’s a bit like Twitter. Have fun!”   With minimal planning and communication, you can imagine how successful that launch was.  At the other end of the scale are Currys, who launched Microsoft Teams and Viva Engage last...

Our latest mICdrop guest is Vishnee Sauntoo, a strategic communications leader who has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector.  Over the past two decades, Vishee has delivered impactful, creative communications for the likes of Age International, British Heart Foundation and Save The Children. She is also a Board Trustee and mentor Charity Comms, the membership network for communic...

It’s one of the most daunting challenges for internal communicators: getting those hard-to-reach, frontline and on-the-road colleagues to engage with communication and actually join in. Sound familiar? Well, we think Rozi Pearson, our Head of Digital, might just have the answer your organisation has been looking for. In our latest mICdrop Talks Digital episode, Rozi is joined by Becky Couper-Leona...

In this episode, Colin Archer Head of communications at Spirax Sarco and Nick Andrews Business Development Director here at Sequel Group, tackle the questions every internal comms professional should be asking: ➡️ Do you truly understand the most pressing problem your organisation is facing? ➡️ And what role can you play in helping to solve it? This isn’t just a conversation about leadership commu...

Cyber Security – Build it in, Don’t Bolt it on Cyber security isn’t just an IT concern, it’s a business-critical priority. If it’s not embedded from day one, you’re already at risk. In this episode of Sequel’s mICdrop Talks Digital , Rod Farry , Lead Developer at Sequel , joins our host and Head of Digital Rozi Pearson to talk about why security needs to be part of every digital project from the v...

Digital tools can make life – and work – more efficient, simplifying complex tasks and freeing us up to do the creative stuff, but with so many to choose from in the workplace, how do communicators keep up without burning out?  In this episode of Sequel’s mICdrop Talks Digital , Adam Larsson, Solutions Architect and digital tools expert, chats to Rozi Pearson, Head of Digital, about how internal c...

Our latest mICdrop guest isn’t going to sugar-coat it – it's been a tough time for Inclusion and Diversity in organisations.  Karan Kapoor, Chief Executive and Founder at Vividh, joins Sequel’s Rebecca Leonard to explain that’s why it’s more important than ever that internal communicators are equipped to bridge the gap between "inclusion and impact". Offering practical advice on: · ...

What do office furniture, flat earthers and The Beatles all have in common? They're all connected to the world of data, as Paul Jones, our Head of Insight, explains in our latest mICdrop Talks Digital episode. Speaking with Rozi Pearson, host and Head of Digital, they dig into the important questions: 📊 What should you measure, and why? 🧠 Can you really understand your business with numbers...

So many of us spend much of our working lives online, using the latest digital tools. And our digital workplaces bring lots of positives in terms of allowing us to connect, collaborate, work flexibly, and not be tied to a desk.   But has enough attention been given to some of the negatives that can happen in terms of wellbeing?  A study from the University of Nottingham’s Schools of Psychology and...

In our very first episode, Rozi chats with resident AI expert Dan Sykes about the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. From helping clients unlock value through AI tools, to how Dan uses ChatGPT in everyday life. Whether it’s cooking, coaching, or planning holidays, this episode brings the tech talk down to earth. Packed with practical tips, relatable examples, and real-world insight...

Roadshows, concerts, recognition schemes, charity events, birthday presents and battling the Great British Weather… some highlights from Lucy Aaron’s incredible year celebrating 200 years of Cadbury with UK colleagues.  Lucy, Global Communications Manager at Mondelēz International, joins Rebecca Leonard, Sequel’s Insight and Content Manager, in our latest mICdrop episode to explain just how she he...

The internal communication audit. Seen by some of the holy grail of measurement opportunities. But how do you go about convincing leaders of its value? And what can you actually expect to get out of it? In our latest mICdrop episode, we’re joined by Jamie Angus, Senior Internal Communications Manager at The Health Foundation, who shares his tricks and tips after conducting a communication audit wi...

What are the characteristics of an award-winning internal comms team? And how do you build a team with the right skills to add value to your business?     These questions and more are answered in our latest mICdrop podcast, with guests Justine Stevenson and Zoe Woodbridge from the exam body AQA.  If you liked this episode, contact us to find out more about Sequel’s podcast offering and an introduc...

Understanding just a little bit more about how our brains work can help us to deal with – and communicate – change more effectively.  Deborah Hulme, Director of our partners Minerva Engagement, chats to our Head of Insight Paul Jones about how 15 years of neuroscience study have shaped her approach to employee engagement and internal communication.  As Deborah says: “When our nervous system is act...

The internal comms industry has a significant role to play in helping the new government to improve the corporate cultural landscape. That’s the message from Jen Sproul, CEO of the IOIC, in the latest Sequel Presents mICdrop podcast. Jen explains how the IOIC, together with other interested parties, are lobbying Whitehall to embrace initiatives which improve the working lives of millions and the e...

Organisations are increasingly expected to step up and demonstrate a greater purpose beyond selling products or providing services — this includes showing employees that they take a stance on bigger societal issues.  Purpose matters to employees.  In this edition of Sequel’s mICdrop, Suzanne Peck, Sequel’s Managing Director, talks to Jen Stobart, Director for Tent UK .  Jen talks about the value o...

Ethics in internal communication – where do you start? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Maloney, Internal Communications Manager and ethics advisor at Rolls Royce, who debates how digital channels have – or maybe haven’t – changed the way we think about ethical communication.  He shares practical tips on how to build leaders’ confidence with this issue, as well as, in his ‘mICdrop moment’, r...

How do you engage frontline employees effectively? That’s the topic under discussion in Sequel’s latest mICdrop podcast featuring Jazz Hanley, Partner Manager at employee experience platform Workvivo and Sequel’s Nick Andrews. If you liked this episode, contact us to find out more about Sequel’s podcast offering and an introductory chat about that and the other services we offer via email here or...

Tune in to our latest Sequel Presents mICdrop podcast to find out how a group of Agile Angels have helped change the way the internal communications team at Cambridge University Press and Assessment works.   If you liked this episode, contact us to find out more about Sequel’s podcast offering and an introductory chat about that and the other services we offer via email here or get in touch via fo...