Making a career change can seem daunting however you need to be brave and do what's best for you! Cheryl Gibbens used to work in the Contact Centre but made to the jump to become a Marketing Officer and hasn't looked back since! 

Find out what our guests biggest comms related bug bears are in this Comms Room 101 session. 

Host: Steve Hayes
Twitter: @SteveH_Citizen
Linkedin: Steve Hayes

Guests:
Swati Joshi
Twitter: @swatidevi
LinkedIn: Swati Joshi

Lisa Gwinnell
Twitter: @lisagwinnell
LinkedIn: Lisa Gwinnell

Kirstina Parker

Episode 12: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Speak like Steve Jobs
All great speakers had a first time on stage, do you think they were any good?

Twitter: @PennyHaslam
LinkedIn: Penny Haslam

https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast 

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In this episode, award-winning Chartered Marketer and Fellow CIM, Abigail (Abby) Dixon shares the story and some of the content behind her book ‘The Whole Marketer’. You’ll hear about why Abby wrote this book and what readers can expect to gain from it.

 As marketing roles continue to evolve, expand and embrace the complexities of the modern world of business, marketers are under increasing pressure to perform as individuals and teams. The Whole Marketer argues that now is the time to take stock of technical skills required, examine the latest thinking, identify capability gaps and discover how to be fulfilled in a professional context and as a human. Abigail Dixon looks at functions of a marketing team through a lens of personal development. Her rich experience comes from leading marketing teams, and training hundreds of marketers at varied stages of their career to achieve formal qualifications. She is passionate to help marketers to be a better version of themselves tomorrow.

LinkedIn: Abigail Dixon
Instagram: @thewholemarketer

Visit The Whole Marketer website here.
Visit Labyrinth Marketer website here.

Got an opinion? share it

Episode 13: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Got an opinion? share it. If you want to let people know who you are and what you stand for, you'll need to share your opinions.

Twitter: @PennyHaslam
LinkedIn: Penny Haslam

https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast 

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Poor communication is the top cause of stress for employees in the UK. In this episode, Andy Bounds explains how getting away from your desk, having shorter but more frequent team meetings and knowing how your team are feeling are all key to eliminating stress amongst employees.

See more of Andy's content over on his website:  www.andybounds.com and check out Andy's book for more communications knowledge and expertise: The Jelly Effect, The Snowball Effect and Top Dog.

LinkedIn: Andy Bounds

Who's on your bus?

Episode 9: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Who's on your bus? Are there passengers in your life that add nothing to your happiness or success?  Kick them off the bus.

Twitter: @PennyHaslam
LinkedIn: Penny Haslam

https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast 

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In this episode, PR and Communications students, Sophie and Katie, speak about the current job market for graduates and how important it is to get your name out there through networking on Twitter and LinkedIn in preparation for the big job hunt post degree.

Twitter: @sophiersmith19
LinkedIn: Sophie Smith

Twitter: @KatieHullPR
LinkedIn: Katie Hull

Episode 7: Penny Haslam's motivational podcast - Look back in awe. Boost your confidence by looking back at your life, business or career achievements.

Twitter: @PennyHaslam
LinkedIn: Penny Haslam

https://pennyhaslam.co.uk/podcast 

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In this episode, Amrit Nijjar, Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Tarmac talks about her career path from internal comms to inclusion & diversity and tells us about the similarities between them. Amrit shares some practical advice for IC teams on tackling I&D subjects. We also explore privilege and people who shy away from the term and what support there is for women who work in construction.

Twitter: @amritknijjar
LinkedIn: Amrit Nijjar