In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast, Charles Clarke, a financial services and asset management communications expert who has led corporate communications teams at HSBC Asset Management and BNP Paribas Asset Management, shares his insights on sustainable finance and the importance of effective communications for funds and the broader investment and asset management industry.

Host Max Forsyth and Charles discuss the challenges of conveying sustainable objectives amidst a noisy backdrop, the significance of governance in ESG, and the need for transparency in client communications. For example, how many retail investors understand the difference between sustainable and impact funds?

Charles also reflects on his career, the evolution of PR and communications, and the impact of hiring decisions on organisational performance. The episode concludes with Charles highlighting a successful campaign with HSBC Asset Management and underscoring the qualities he values in leadership.

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In this Comms Coffee Club podcast episode, host Max Forsyth chats with asset management communications & PR expert Natasha Moore, now Senior Comms Manager at British Patient Capital and formerly of Morningstar, Candrian, LaSalle Investment Management and Janus Henderson Investors.

Natasha shares her journey from political communications to asset management communications, offering insights into the importance of CEOs' communications skills, the impact of geopolitical risks, and the art of building trust with fund managers. With a background in the Conservative Party press office, she discusses the challenges of the 24-hour news cycle and the need for clear messaging. The episode concludes with thoughts on positioning industry leaders as thought leaders and the value of networking for comms professionals.

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In this podcast episode, Max Forsyth interviews Stephanie Roberts about her extensive experience in global corporate communications, focusing on her work with Hitachi in the US and Japan. They discuss the nuances of global communication strategies and the cultural differences between Eastern and Western approaches to corporate comms. Stephanie emphasises the success of CSR initiatives worldwide. She shares insights on adapting to Japanese work culture, the effectiveness of campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of knowing your different target audiences and tailoring your communications channels.

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In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast, Becca Chambers, Chief Communications Officer at ControlUp and ex-Alludo, Ivanti, MobileIron, Idaptive, Centrify, and McAfee, shares her journey through B2B tech and SaaS communications. She emphasizes the importance of understanding industry dynamics and creating unique brand positioning in a highly competitive tech and SaaS market using corporate communications.

She discusses the skills needed for successful corporate communications, such as simplifying complex ideas, being adaptable and having the ability to think outside the box to create effective PR, media and internal communications campaigns,

Becca highlights a successful cybersecurity campaign using QR codes and her role in unifying a company's brand, underscoring the value of authenticity and strategic storytelling in enhancing a company's image and driving business growth.

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It's Comms Coffee Club Podcast 2023 Christmas Wrap-Up. We discuss the surprising number of Fortune 500 Chief Communications Officers and how it compares to the FTSE 100, why companies should put a board-level communication professional in post in 2024, why communications recruiting processes are taking so long and driving hiring managers and candidates mad, crisis communications on X Streams, IBM and Red Hat, Blackstone's Christmas video and plans and wishes for 2024.

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A special episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast as we revisit a LinkedIn Live webinar we hosted with Herdwick Communications last month on how brands and corporations can and should communicate and PR effectively in the Middle East.

With COP 28 currently in Dubai and the increasing strength and power of financial powerhouses and sovereign wealth funds in the region and within global companies, it is now more critical than ever for brands and corporates to get up to speed with their public relations and communications in the region.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead with confidence and credibility in corporate communications?

Louise Thompson, Founder of Louise Thompson Leadership Coaching, takes us through her exciting career transition from PR agencies and AOL to the San Francisco tech start-up scene and the NHS to today, where Louise's passion for coaching and leadership development takes centre stage as she fearlessly tackles the everyday struggles that many communications leaders face today.

From micromanagement to a lack of trust in teams, leaders are often plagued by challenges that can obstruct their path to success. In this episode, Louise teaches comms leaders to recognise their unique value as leaders and utilise coaching models to set clear goals and create tangible outcomes. We also venture into the often misunderstood world of performance appraisals, exploring how to make the most of them and devising strategies to cope with negative feedback from CEOs or senior executives with unrealistic expectations.

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James Banks tells the Comms Coffee Club Podcast about his journey from serving as a British Army Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan to being a journalist and war correspondent to his current career leading corporate communications and media relations for infrastructure and manufacturing giants AECOM and Rolls Royce.

We discuss loads, from some of his favourite media and PR campaigns at AECOM to media training and advising CEOs on media engagement, life as a broadcast breaking news journalist, and his career in the British Army, including the time he had to ensure an ITV journalist's safety amidst a crossfire in Afghanistan.

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Join the Comms Coffee Club podcast as we sit down with Natasha Plowman, an ESG and sustainability-focused corporate communications expert who has led teams and corporate affairs for global blue-chips, including HSBC, Diageo and Coca-Cola.

Natasha's journey from activist to corporate affairs professional brings unique and insightful perspectives to critical conversations about Australian and UK politics, responsible FMCG communications, and how financial services can contribute towards a more sustainable future.

Tune in as we discuss her experiences advocating for charities, collaborating with responsible brands, and dissecting complex political systems.

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Join the Comms Coffee Club Podcast and the brilliant Michael Osborne, Head of PR & Comms at Maples Group and formerly of Ashurst and Clifford Chance, as we explore legal PR and corporate communications and how to work effectively with lawyers and Partners at global and magic circle law firms.

We cover everything from his start on the student newspaper at Durham University, working agency-side with Fishburn Hedges, and then his in-house role as Head of PR at Clifford Chance. Listen as Michael offers invaluable insights on crafting successful PR campaigns, leveraging technology and AI in communications, and the importance of risk-taking to support growth in an instinctively conservative industry that is corporate law.

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