Comms Coffee Club Podcast

• Authentic Leadership, Building Trust & UK Energy: Comms and Corporate Affairs Insights with Ann-Marie Wilkinson

  In this insightful episode of Comms Coffee Club, Max Forsyth, MD & Founder of Comms Search & Selection, interviews Ann-marie Wilkinson, a corporate communications and public affairs professional with 25 years of experience across highly regulated industries including gambling and energy and has advised and worked with FTSE plcs, including Imperial Tobacco, 888 Holdings (now evoke), IGas Energy and Star Energy.Anne-marie shares invaluable perspectives on strategic stakeholder engagement, effective crisis management, and the pivotal role of data and AI in contemporary communications. Max and Ann-marie discuss the recent success of Reform UK, the election of Dame Andrea Jenkyns as Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire and what this might mean for shale gas, fracking, geothermal and UK energy companies. Ann-marie also reveals who her all-time communications hero is and her favourite CEO she has worked for in terms of their communication ability.This discussion provides communications, corporate affairs and C-Suite leaders with actionable strategies for building organisational trust, navigating complex public perception around critical issues like energy security, and fostering authentic leadership that resonates. Join Max Forsyth of Comms Search & Selection for a strategic dialogue with an industry leader.About Comms Search & SelectionComms Search & Selection is a specialist in-house communications executive search recruitment agency. By matching high-performing professionals with leading companies, they help businesses meet their long and short-term objectives through permanent jobs, contract appointments or interim positions. Tap into their extensive network to find your perfect match, grow your business and your career. Whether you are looking for an executive search agency to build your team, or seeking your next job in corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, investor relations, PR or content, our experienced consultants can help you meet your goals.

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• From 80K to 1B Users: LinkedIn's Former Brand & Comms Leader on Building a Global Platform | Ngaire Moyes

  In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast, host Max Forsyth interviews Ngaire Moyes, a communications professional with a rich history in the tech industry, having held senior communications and brand positions at LinkedIn and Microsoft. They discuss Ngaire's career journey, the evolution of communications in technology, and her role in shaping LinkedIn's brand and communications across EMEA, APAC and LATAM. They also delve into the challenges faced in leading communications for large tech companies, the integration of brand and communications, and the future trends in the industry. The Comms Coffee Club podcast is produced by Comms Search & Selection. Comms ​Search & Selection is an executive search and recruitment agency that specialises in supporting businesses in the UK and the US in hiring for their corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR and investor relations functions. Whether you are looking to recruit your next Chief Communications Officer or Head of Investor Relations or hiring for Manager to VP-level positions, we are your go-to partner. To find out more, visit: www.commssearch.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ngaire Moyes 07:45 Key Achievements and Experiences 13:14 Engaging Younger Audiences on LinkedIn 19:03 Challenges in a Rapidly Growing Tech Company 25:44 The Evolving Role of Communications Professionals 31:11 Integrating Brand and Communications 36:51 The Future of Brand Communications 41:44 AI: Opportunities and Challenges for Tech Companies 51:39 Reflections and Future Directions

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• Joanna Parsons: CEO of The Curious Route and The Curious Tribe

  In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club Podcast, host Max Forsyth interviews Joanna Parsons, CEO of The Curious Route and The Curious Tribe.If you're on LinkedIn and work in internal communications, you almost certainly know Joanna. But for those who don't, Joanna runs a fabulous internal communications consultancy, and her punchy, no-nonsense content is a refreshing tonic to a lot of other bland content out there.Looking for Your Next Communications or IR role, or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms or IR Team in the UK or USA?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search and Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Daniel Méndez: AKA Mr #CommsJobs on the Evolving Landscape of Internal Communications and the Rise of AI

  In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club Podcast, host Max Forsyth interviews Daniel Méndez, aka Mr #CommsJobs, a multilingual internal communications expert in the USA.They cover the journey internal communications has been on in the corporate world, from the pre-internet era to the current age of generative AI. Daniel shares his insights on how communicators can leverage emerging technologies while maintaining a human-centric approach.The discussion also covers the importance of networking, building genuine connections, and what it is like being known as Mr #CommsJobs, the LinkedIn initiative that Daniel has spearheaded for promoting and sharing communications job vacancies.This episode provides valuable perspectives for communications professionals working and learning in a changing landscape.Looking for Your Next Communications or IR role, or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms or IR Team in the UK or USA?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search and Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Max Forsyth: Navigating the Current Communications Job Market AMA Special

  In this special episode of the Comms Coffee Club Podcast, Max Forsyth, Founder and Managing Director of Comms Search & Selection, answers your questions from a LinkedIn Live AMA session earlier in 2024. The advice is still as relevant now as it was a few months ago. Max shares invaluable advice on navigating today's challenging communications job market, including what recruiters look for, how to stand out in a competitive field, and the different types of recruitment processes you may encounter. Whether you're a job seeker or a hiring manager, this episode provides practical insights and tips that apply to both the UK and US markets. Don't miss Max's expert perspective on hiring trends, recruitment timelines, and the future of communications roles.Interested in Career Opportunities or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms Team?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search and Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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