In this episode, Chris shares what four decades at ESPN taught him about communications, leadership blind spots and the unanswerable media questions (think broadcaster flatulence). In a world that can’t agree on anything, spending 10 minutes with a guy who’s seen it all will bring a smile to your face.

Leaders undervalue communication, teams get trapped in their own noise, and AI is rewriting the rules overnight. Torod pulls back the curtain on the gaps no one likes to talk about. Fast, frank, and future-focused.

Desiree Fish doesn’t mince words. She talks when to use fractional talent, why AI won’t steal comms jobs, and how access not title is the real power. She also shares the life lesson that made her say yes more often and why you should too. A thoughtful dose of strategy, sincerity and insight.

Frank Shaw, CCO of Microsoft, joins If I Only Had 10 Minutes to talk AI, messaging, and why perspective from outside the corporate walls may be a communicator’s secret advantage. • He shares how agency partners and fractional talent shift strategy, when AI helps (and where it falls flat), and the art of preparing leaders when the stakes are high. Smart, candid, and grounded in real-world practice.

Jane Randel sits down with Brad to talk about the power of “flexpertise,” why flexibility and expertise are rewriting the playbook, how fractional communications can make an immediate impact, and what it means to lead with authenticity. They also dive into AI and the trust gap shaping the next era of corporate communications.

Insightful, fast-paced, and refreshingly human.

In this special "Jane squared” episode, Jane Randel sits down with Emmy-winning NBC News journalist turned communications coach Jane Hanson to explore the real art of communication — the kind that can’t be automated. She reflects on the encounter that reshaped her career, the rise of fractional comms, and why empathy, not algorithms, drives connection.

Jane Randel sits down with Michael Schoenfeld, former Duke and Vanderbilt CCO, now Partner at Brunswick Group, to talk about the changing landscape of higher ed, the rise of AI, and what truly defines great communications leadership. They also cover the difference between fractional leaders and consultants, and one unforgettable moment involving sex toys and academic freedom. Tune in for a smart, candid and unexpectedly funny 10 minutes.

IBM’s Jonathan Adashek joins "If I Only Had 10 Minutes" to talk about decision-making in a crisis, why AI can’t replace human judgment, and the unique value of fractional communications talent. He also shares stories from a global career that’s taken him from the Washington, DC to Tokyo and from cars to technology, and why to him meaningful connection, not constant motion, is what really defines success.

Nancy Elder, veteran communicator and former CCO across airlines, toys, and baseball, shares lessons from her 30+ year career, talking candidly about AI, leadership, why fractional talent is exactly what teams need now, and how to stay grounded when the stakes are high. Ten minutes. Big ideas. Real talk.

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In this episode, CommsCollectiv partner Monica Talan spends 10 minutes with Rebecca Gonzales, a veteran communicator turned AI leader. They cover how Responsible AI is equipping communicators to ask the right questions, why comms pros are too often brought into tech conversations too late, and what skills stand out in an AI-driven market. Rebecca is leading the first cohort of the Responsible AI Comms Lab with Kay Firth-Butterfield, a program built to help participants think strategically about the impact of responsible/ethical AI within organizations.