Today's teenagers are growing up in a completely different world, where screen time has replaced social spaces, often leading to a decline in mental health and social skills. Our guests Cheryl Calverly and Paul Billingsly are sharing their journey from corporate careers to tackling the teenage mental health crisis head-on. Discussing the power of storytelling in communication, how they’re navigating conversations with teenagers, parents, and investors, and their belief that businesses can solve societal issues while remaining profitable. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Reema, the passionate founder of People of Data,  With infectious enthusiasm, she shares how storytelling and communication are at the heart of effective data analytics. From her journey as a mathematics graduate to founding a company that's reimagining how organisations collect and understand community data. We discuss the importance of diversity in tech, the potential of AI in data analysis, and her ambitious goals for the census, whilst providing  valuable perspectives on making data more human and demonstrates how clear communication can bridge the gap between numbers and narratives.

What kind of ancestor do you want to be? That question has led our guest Adah Parris on a journey through various fields, including education, marketing, advertising, and tech. Throughout her experiences, she's developed her core philosophy, Cyborg Shamanism, a blend of technology and spirituality, using technology as a tool to enhance human connection, and communication with each other and the world around us

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Pros and Comms on the road! Bringing you this special episode from Basel, at the BioTechX Europe event.

In this episode we chatted to some of the key figures from a range of innovative biotech start-ups, hearing what their companies do, where they want to be in 5 years time, and of course, what lessons they’ve learnt about communication during their journeys so far.

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Reaching every country in the world in a lifetime is an impressive feat. To do it all in 10 years without flying and with a global pandemic in the way? Truly remarkable. That’s exactly what our guest Thor Pedersen has been up to. Echoing the spirit of historical explorers, blending old-world adventure with modern-day perseverance, Thor's journey of discovery is a true act of resilience, people power and a reminder that the art of effective communication comes in many forms.

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Think photography is about capturing something that looks good? Then you’re missing a trick. To be a photographer you need to understand your audience and express your perspective on the world through your images. Because iconic photographs don’t just look good. They make you feel something. In this episode I’m joined by Rankin, a photographer most known for his iconic images of David Bowie and the Queen, and his taboo breaking corporate campaigns. He’s passionate about telling stories visually and using photography to hold a mirror up to society.

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Talk to anyone who cares for a child and they’ll tell you how difficult, but ultimately rewarding it is. So when a child is sick, it takes a special kind of person to have the empathy, skill, and emotional resilience to care for them. In this episode I’m joined by Florence Li, a paediatric registrar at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Flo’s specialism in community paediatrics sees her navigating complex, emotionally charged situations when dealing with patients, relatives and other agencies involved in children and young people’s care. And key to providing that high standard of care? Effective communication.

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