Are you starting out in the world of internal communication? In this 12th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I've shared what you need to know when you're entering the profession. If you're mentoring or managing new internal communicators, it will help you too. This episode is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: The Institute of Internal Communication's #IChoseIC campaign Mentoring programmes Professional members...
Apr 10, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you been asked to prove the value of internal communication? Do you know how to do that? In this 11th episode of the Candid Comms podcast, I've analysed how to prove the value of internal communication. I examine a quote I heard recently: "Leaders know the importance, but not the value of internal comms" and break it down. I've also shared my experiences of organisations without a dedicated Comms team in place. This episode is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help in...
Apr 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Amrit Nijjar is Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Tarmac. In this tenth episode of the Candid Comms podcast, she talks candidly with Rachel Miller. This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. It covers: What is belonging and inclusion? Why Amrit moved into this work from IC The importance of communities inside organisations The role of leaders when thinking about belonging and inclusion How internal communication ...
Mar 28, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Communicating change is something most internal communicators will encounter in their career. Do you know where to start? In this week's episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you're responsible for communicating change. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. Whether you're thinking about communicating change for the first time, or have been doing so for years, there's something for everyone in this episode...
Mar 21, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What do you need to know about channels when starting out in the world of internal communication? In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you've just begun your IC career, or want to advise new Comms pros. I've focused on channels and will be publishing future episodes on starting out in IC, to build on this episode. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: How to plan your ...
Mar 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How would you rate your line managers' communication in your organisation? In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to improve the way line managers communicate. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: Perception of line managers When does good IC happen? How to improve the way line managers communicate A Comms model to help you How to help leaders communicate What ...
Mar 07, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Do you know how to measure internal communication? In this episode I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to measure your internal comms. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: The mindset of measurement Looking at the language of measurement Examples of measurement in action My golden rule of measurement Four ways to measure your internal communication Why you need to set your ...
Feb 28, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Matt Batten is Director of Communications and Engagement at Diocese of Llandaff, which is part of the Church in Wales. In this fifth episode of the Candid Comms podcast, he talks candidly with Rachel Miller. This conversation is packed with practical ideas and inspirational advice, to help internal communicators thrive in their role. The episode includes: How to create a digital strategy The impact COVID-19 had on Matt's Comms plans Working successfully with leaders - including a Bishop How to b...
Feb 21, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller. I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to work successfully with your HR/People colleagues. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: Purpose of internal communication How to increase clarity between Comms and HR An exercise to help you make decisions Who owns what? The importance of definitions, includin...
Feb 15, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to the third episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller. I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to work successfully with leaders. Expect practical ideas and inspirational advice to help internal communicators thrive in their role. This week's episode covers: Busting the leadership jargon. Working relationships with leaders and how you show up. How do your leaders describe internal communication? The role of leaders to role model behaviour. How to...
Feb 08, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the second episode of the Candid Comms podcast with Rachel Miller. I've revealed what you need to know, do and think about if you want to transform your internal communication. In this week's episode you'll discover: Why you need to define transformation. The analogy I use when creating a transformation process. Why you need to focus on qualitative insights, so you can make informed decisions. Practical ideas and inspirational advice to help you transform your internal comms. How to t...
Feb 01, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to episode one of the Candid Comms podcast, which connects internal communication professionals to the latest advice and guidance to help you thrive in your role. Your host is international Comms consultant, trainer and mentor Rachel Miller of All Things IC.
Jan 26, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
