Stepping into a leadership role in communications (or, frankly, any leadership role)? In this episode, we outline a roadmap for your first 100 days. From understanding your team to aligning with leadership. We’ll break down the steps you need to take to make a meaningful impact from day one. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)
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S3E1: Media visits - a quick survival guide
A journalist is coming. People are panicking.In this slightly longer-than-normal episode of Dear Comms…, Amanda is grilled by Imogen on how to survive a media visit without losing your cool (or your CEO). We cover the must-haves and the mistakes, from briefing frontline teams to crafting a story that actually sticks. Whether you’re hosting a camera crew, a curious blogger, or the entire national press, this one’s for you. Because if you’re going to tell your story – make sure it’s the right one. Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)
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S2E5: Overcoming overwhelm
Leadership wants updates, but do they really listen? In this episode, we explore how to give leaders the information they need – without the blank stares. We break down how to keep leadership engaged, help them understand the impact you’re having, and balance being thorough without overwhelming them. Follow us on Linkedin:Imogen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imogenhitchcock/Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-pierce2022/Stuart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-rhys-thomas/Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)
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S2E4: The delegation dilemma
Delegation is essential, but what if your team isn't ready? In this episode, we explore strategies to delegate effectively when your team lacks experience. Learn how to assess strengths, communicate expectations, and provide support to balance immediate needs with long-term development. Here's the article referenced: https://hbr.org/2016/05/for-delegation-to-work-it-has-to-come-with-coaching Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)
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S2E3: The fine line between "need to know" and "oh no!"
Navigating a change maze? In this episode of Dear Comms…, we look at how you strike the balance between informed and overwhelmed. We explore the what’s in it for me, striking out jargon, and listening to your employees. John P Kotter article in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/1995/05/leading-change-why-transformation-efforts-fail-2 Kotter’s 8 steps for leading change: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/ Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive. They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)
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