You've Got Comms Podcast

In this episode of You've Got Comms, we explore a bold question: Can AI make intranets feel human again? Host Samantha Grandinetti sits down with Jay Erickson, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Modus Digital, to rethink the digital spaces where work happens. Jay argues that intranets were never meant to be digital filing cabinets—they should be campfires: places where people gather, conne...

In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, host Emma Fischer sits down with Maria Luísa García Pérez, Global Internal Communications General Manager at Cosentino, who has spent over 20 years transforming internal comms from a service function into a strategic powerhouse. Maria Luisa shares how she built a global team from the ground up, connecting 6,000 employees across continents through data-driven st...

In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, Preston Lewis, SVP of Communications at Segal Benz, explores how internal comms and HR can work together to create a more personalized, connected employee experience. From the early days of visual storytelling to today’s AI-powered tools, Preston shares how technology, data, and identity shape modern communication. He breaks down practical ways to drive behavio...

What does it take to make complex HR systems work seamlessly across a global organization? In this episode, Colin Sarafin talks with Sonja Lee, Global HR Information Systems Analyst at Staffbase, about the critical role internal communication plays in every successful HR rollout. From managing Workday and ADP integrations to ensuring global consistency and adoption, Sonja shares lessons learned, c...

In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, host Amelia Dahmer chats with Jennifer Lentner, founder of Soundtrack Consulting, about scaling internal communications during periods of rapid growth and change. Jennifer shares her journey from engineer to internal comms expert, offering practical insights on preserving trust, connecting with employees at all levels, and balancing one-to-one and one-to-many c...

In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, host Colin Sarafin sits down with digital workplace consultant Lisa Riemers to unpack what really makes a strong digital employee experience. From the importance of accessibility and frontline access, to the critical collaboration between HR, IT, and comms teams, Lisa shares practical insights and quick wins organizations can act on right away. The conversation...

What does true impact in internal communications look like—and how do you measure it? In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, host Samantha Grandinetti sits down with Kateryna Byelova, a top-ranked comms creator and founder of Sage XP, to explore how internal comms can drive measurable behavior change and business results.

In this episode of the You've Got Comms Podcast, Staffbase's Samantha Grandinetti chats with Blake Aviles, Senior Communications Specialist at T-Mobile, about the internal podcast Talking with Trailblazers. Originally a live event series, the program evolved into a powerful internal podcast spotlighting courageous conversations, external thought leaders, and T-Mobile’s own people—wherever they wor...

Why are so many companies launching internal podcasts—and what makes them effective? In this episode of the You’ve Got Comms Podcast, Emma Fischer sits down with Maximilian Conrad, CEO and co-founder of Hypecast, to talk about the role of audio in modern internal communication. They explore how podcasts help organizations connect with distributed teams, build trust through authentic leadership voi...

In this episode of the You've Got Comms Podcast, Emma Fischer talks with internal communication expert Monique Zytnik about what it really means to communicate at scale. From her surprising start as a physiotherapist to leading conversations on AI and ethical persuasion, Monique shares actionable advice for building trust, navigating complex organizations, and coaching comms teams through change....

In this episode of the You've Got Comms Podcast, host Emma Fischer is joined by Andrea Holland, Head of North America PR at Staffbase, to unpack the findings of the 2025 Employee Communication Impact Study conducted by Staffbase and YouGov. With over 3,500 employees surveyed across six countries, the conversation digs into trust gaps, overlooked frontline workers, the rise of workplace loneliness,...

What does it take to truly connect with a global workforce? In this episode of You’ve Got Comms, host Samantha Grandinetti speaks with Regine Nelson, Internal Comms & Employee Engagement Lead at Couchbase. Regine brings her rich multicultural and multilingual background into her daily comms work—balancing cultural nuance, clarity, and empathy across continents. From the co-living spaces of rural S...

Is email really dying—or just misunderstood? In this episode, host Emma Fischer sits down with internal comms experts Amy Dietz and Avalon Taylor from Cognizant, along with Staffbase Strategy Advisor Jeff Corbin, to explore the evolving role of employee email in one of the world’s largest IT service organizations. You’ll learn why email remains the backbone of internal communication at Cognizant,...

What does it actually mean to “live your company values”? In this episode, Staffbase's Emma Fischer sits down with culture strategist and CEO of bink. Ann Melinger to explore how core values can shape—and sometimes break—company culture. From co-creating meaningful values to calling out misalignments with courage, Ann shares real-world stories, red flags to watch out for, and tips for embedding va...

In this episode of the You’ve Got Comms Podcast, we’re diving into the power of authentic employee storytelling and digital advocacy with communications strategist and author Nicholas Bruneau. Host Emma Fischer chats with Nicholas about what it takes to cut through the noise in a world flooded with AI-generated content and polished corporate messaging. Together, they explore how to encourage emplo...