The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast

Discover how Lyuba Meystelplatz built and scaled employee advocacy from scratch. This episode with Lyuba, Senior Social Media Strategy Manager at IDeaS Revenue Solutions, is a must-listen for anyone seeking to establish a thriving employee advocacy program. Lyuba shares her journey from pioneering manual programs with spreadsheets in 2012 to leading a sophisticated, data-driven initiative today. L...

Discover how to build real B2B influence on LinkedIn, moving beyond mere amplification. Join Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley as they chat with AlixPartners Head of Solutions & Product Marketing, Barney O'Kelly. Barney brings a refreshingly honest perspective on social strategy in professional services, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly drives impact. In this episode, Barney bre...

Boost your B2B social media strategy by building confident employee advocates and proving real value! Join Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley as they talk to Adrienne Konecsnik about her expert approach to global employee advocacy. Adrienne reveals how her team empowers employees to become influential brand advocates. This episode is packed with practical insights for senior marketers, employer brand le...

Should your executives really be posting on LinkedIn? The short answer: yes, and in this episode, you’ll find out why. In this episode of The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast, Lewis Gray dives into the often-overlooked role of executives on LinkedIn and how their visibility directly shapes trust, culture, and growth. Executives who are active online don’t just amplify company messages; th...

How does a traditional law firm become a global leader in employee advocacy? Sam Moles from Stephens Scown reveals all. In this episode, hosts Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley welcome Sam Moles, Digital & Personal Brand Specialist and Employee Ownership Advisor at Stephens Scown, one of the UK’s leading law firms and consistently ranked among the world’s top performers in employee advocacy. Sam sh...

What do 500,000+ LinkedIn posts reveal about the future of employee advocacy? In this special solo episode, DSMN8’s Lewis Gray unveils the findings from the World’s Biggest Employee Advocacy Study, the most comprehensive look yet at how employees build influence on LinkedIn. Outdated data has long held back the employee advocacy conversation. The World’s Biggest EVER Employee Advocacy Study change...

How do you take a struggling employee advocacy program with no budget, no tool, and little buy-in and turn it into huge ROI? Alex Her joins Lewis Gray and Emma Powney to share the full journey. Alex reveals the grassroots tactics that got people on board, from starting with a simple Slack channel to gamifying participation and celebrating wins company-wide. He explains how earned media value becam...

Choosing an employee advocacy platform? Don't get lost in the buzzwords. In this episode, Lewis Gray (Senior Marketing Manager at DSMN8) takes the mic solo to guide you through the entire RFP process for employee advocacy software. Whether you're launching a new program or replacing an outdated tool, this practical breakdown will help you avoid mistakes and make confident, informed decis...

What if your most reluctant employees could become LinkedIn advocates, without ever writing a post? In this episode of The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast, Sarah Clay, CEO of Sarah Clay Social, shares her practical strategies for getting employees, from introverts to executives, comfortable and confident on LinkedIn. Sarah has helped countless organizations not just launch employee advoc...

What happens when your advocacy program secures C-suite buy-in, launches team by team, and leads with value? You 10X your brand reach in a year. In this episode, Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley speak with Heather Wiita, Senior Brand and Social Media Manager at Salesloft, about how their employee advocacy program evolved from a pilot to a powerhouse. Heather shares how they strategically launched thei...

What happens when your employee advocates reach more people than your company's LinkedIn page? In this episode, Chris Sheen, Director of Social at Celonis, shares how they've scaled employee advocacy into a core pillar of their social strategy. With over 1,000 employees signed up, Celonis' program now delivers more reach and, in many cases, more results than their brand channels. Yo...

You’ve seen him in your LinkedIn feed, now hear how he got there. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Boston, Brand Growth Manager at MySalesCoach, to explore how one sales rep became one of the most recognizable faces in B2B sales. Tom shares his journey from cold calling to content creation, explaining how humor and relatability helped him connect with buyers and build a brand that delivers me...

How do you evolve employee advocacy from content sharing into something that drives real business value? In this episode, Joe Morris, former Head of Social Media and Employee Advocacy at Capgemini, shares how he helped transform and scale one of the world's largest employee advocacy programs, supporting over 340,000 employees across global markets. Joe explains how Capgemini moved beyond &quo...

Broadcast social is broken, and Andy Lambert is here to tell us why. In this powerful episode, Andy Lambert (Product Manager at Adobe and Author of SOCIAL 3.0) joins Lewis and Elliot to explore how B2B brands must rethink their entire approach to social media. From the fall of corporate content calendars to the rise of employee-driven influence, Andy outlines a bold new framework for brand growth...

In this episode, Catherine McFarlane from Barclays reveals how their Creator Club is helping to redefine their employer brand and supporting early-career employees in becoming confident, authentic content creators. She discusses how they have built a scalable approach to creative training, the power of unlocking storytelling skills in emerging talent, and how Barclays measures the success of this...

In this episode, Melissa Heidmiller from Procore discusses the evolution of their employee advocacy program. From switching advocacy tools to starting onboarding again, she outlines the strategies that have led to measurable results. Learn how Procore utilized its new employee advocacy platform and how it's connected advocacy to personal and professional development, encouraging employees to...

Lewis and Elliot welcome Brad Nevin, the driving force behind Nissan’s global employee advocacy program, to discuss how he built and scaled an advocacy initiative with real impact. Brad shares how Nissan went from a pilot to a full-scale global strategy. He dives into the biggest challenges, how different markets operate worldwide, and the key tactics that keep employees engaged. Plus, he reveals...

Lewis and Elliot welcome Sarah Ruzgar O'Connell, Global Head of Communications at Awin, to discuss the evolution of employee advocacy and how brands can keep their advocacy programs relevant and on top of industry trends. Sarah shares Awin's approach to integrating advocacy into company culture, the role of leadership in driving adoption, and how to keep employees engaged long-term. Sara...

Lewis and Elliot invite special guest Vahbiz Cooper, Digital Marketing Manager at Demandbase, to talk about the key tactics behind successful employee advocacy programs. Vahbiz shares how Demandbase adopted an advocacy program, the best ways to keep employees engaged long-term, and the role of leadership in driving adoption. She also discusses creative onboarding strategies. Key Topics Discussed:...

This episode features Lewis and Elliot in conversation with Eva Baluchova, Global Employer Branding Lead at Danfoss, as she delves into the challenges of building an employee advocacy program without an employee advocacy tool in a global organization. Eva shares how she implemented hands-on training to scale the program across regions, encouraged her employees to feel more confident on social medi...

This episode features Lewis and Elliot in conversation with Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill Law. They discuss how the firm launched, scaled, and now manages an employee advocacy program in a regulated industry. Roy shares his expertise in overcoming legal pushback, training employees, and building internal excitement for the program. From real-world wins to valuable lessons, Roy’s...

Join Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley as they chat with Jordan Tenenbaum, Head of Social Media at Talkdesk. In this episode, Jordan reveals the secrets behind Talkdesk's highly successful employee advocacy program and corporate social media strategy. Key Topics Discussed: Why LinkedIn is the go-to platform for employee advocacy and how you can elevate both your company’s brand and your personal b...

Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley chat with Anna Bertoldini, Senior Social Media Brand Manager at NielsenIQ, to uncover strategies for launching and measuring the impact of employee advocacy. Anna brings her brand-building expertise and shares practical steps to start a program that aligns with your business goals. Key Topics Discussed : Understanding ROI – From reach and engagement to website traffic,...

Key takeaways from the Employee Advocacy Benchmark Report. Join us in our latest episode to explore eye-opening insights from our Employee Advocacy Benchmark Report. Lewis and Elliot highlight standout points from the report and discuss the role employee advocacy can in boosting brand visibility and engagement. Key Topics Discussed: Employees having formal social media training  The surprising res...

In this episode, Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley are joined by Dentsu Benelux employee advocacy lead Maike Jansen. Together, they dive into the importance employee advocacy plays in maintaining brand consistency, safety, and suitability on social media. Maike shares real-world examples and proven strategies for managing employee-generated content, navigating intellectual property risks, and addressin...