As 2025 comes to a close, Episode 150 marks a major milestone and offers a moment of reflection on the ideas, conversations, and insights shared throughout the year from a tonne of our incredible poddy guests.

In this special wrap-up episode, we revisit some of the most powerful moments from conversations with guests across communication, change, leadership, and storytelling. Rather than introducing new material, this episode curates key lessons that are worth hearing again, especially as we head into a new year.

You’ll hear highlights on:

• Why every interaction “leaves a trace” and how storytelling shapes reputation
• What alignment really looks like in organisations — and what happens when it’s missing
• The difference between hearing and listening, and why action matters
• How humour and storytelling can transform safety and workplace communication
• Practical ways to plan communication in change without underestimating the workload
• Communicating effectively across cultures and contexts
• Why organisations are now facing change apathy — not just change fatigue
• How body language, events, and leadership behaviour communicate more than words

With over 15,300 downloads and listeners in 98 countries, this episode is also a heartfelt thank-you to the guests and the global audience who have supported the podcast throughout the year.

Whether you’re catching up, revisiting favourite moments, or setting intentions for 2026, this episode offers perspective, insight, and inspiration to carry forward... even into the new year ahead.

So, get listening, get some tips and if you're interested, find the links to the episodes you'll want to hear below.

Previous podcasts mentioned in this episode:

• #147: How to find, and tell, a story in the comms world (ft. David Pullan)
• #142: Strategic alignment: the role of comms and the impact on leadership (ft. Zora Artis) 
• #138: How storytelling can save lives (ft. Stephen Harvey)
• #134: Change communications pet peeves, and how to fix them (ft. Gilbert Kruidenier)
• #132: Listening, and how it can change your internal comms (ft. Howard Krais)
• #130: Storytelling to drive change for NFPs (ft. Gurpreet Bhatia)
• #128: Building connection through cross-cultural comms (ft. Tiffany English)
• #126: How to use storytelling more effectively in your comms (ft. Soundari Mukherjea)
• #124: Why body language matters for your comms, even online (ft. Shea Evans)
• #117: Communications as the fix for change fatigue (ft. Kate Neilson)
• #108: Event management tips for comms pros (ft. Sally Porteous)

Links mentioned in this episode:

• 90 minute Strategy Power Session
• Public workshops and training
• Less Chatter, More Matter - Mel’s book

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