Best Communicationsleadership Podcasts (2024)

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Interview: Rear Admiral Paula Dunn Talks About What's Cool About Being a Navy Reserve PAO | S02E12 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

32:58

As a former Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer, Angee Linsey is excited to interview Rear Admiral Paula Dunn who is the U.S Navy Vice Chief of Information and leader of the Navy Reserve public affairs force. Together they talk about what makes serving in the Navy Reserves as a communicator cool, and how the skills required to do the job are simila…

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Interview with Kiwan Michael Anderson - A Career of Cool Jobs that Landed in Bermuda | S02E11 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

44:45

As a kid from New York, with a mother from Bermuda, Kiwan Michael Anderson dreamed of working close to celebrities and musicians. Those dreams came true right from the start of his career at Arista Records and then Source Magazine doing communications. During the course of his professional journey, he moved to roles both in-house and in agencies wh…

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Interview with Kristen Delphos - Making Safety Cool | S02E10 32:09

2y ago32:09

32:09

Kristen Delphos is the Vice President and Head of Communications & Public Affairs for UL Research Institutes. In this episode she shares why working with a non-profit research institute is a cool job where she gets to tell amazing stories that have a big impact worldwide. UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization w…

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Interview with Danielle Martinetti - An Unexpected Shift from the Fashion World | S02E09 30:14

2y ago30:14

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Danielle Martinetti dreamed of working in the fashion industry since she was a child. That dream came true and for a decade she did public relations for Luxoticca, planning events and working with media at fashion weeks around the globe. She loved her life and her job, but yet, burn out creeped up on her. What came next was a big shift that lead he…

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Short: End of Year Energy | S02E08 4:58

2y ago4:58

4:58

It's the end of the year and it's easy to get wrapped up in the negative headlines that bombard us daily. In this episode, Angee offers three ways to spend your energy as you do a little end of year self-reflection and planning for the year ahead. First, supporting last episode's message of nurturing your network, a reminder to reach out to those w…

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Short: The Power of Connection | S02E07 4:25

2y ago4:25

4:25

Your professional network is critical to your long term career success. So often we don't engage our network until we need something from them. In this short episode, Angee challenges listeners to one easy way to reconnect with those people who are important in their professional networks. A simple outreach to reestablish that important relationshi…

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Interview with Cruise Industry Communications Leader Harry Liu | S02E06 38:06

2y ago38:06

38:06

Harry has provided public relations support for the launch of the largest cruise ships in the world, and some of the most luxurious small ship lines. As a Senior Director of Communications, now working with SeaDream Yacht Club, Harry talks about what it takes to be successful in the industry as a communicator at every level. Harrison Liu LinkedIn P…

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Interview with Aerospace Industry Communications Leader Kate Squires | S02E05 27:59

2y ago27:59

27:59

From NASA to Northrup Grumman to Stratolaunch, communications leader Kate Squires has had the opportunity to do some very interesting storytelling to internal and external audiences. Now with a younger, smaller organization than NASA and Northrup, she shares a bit about the surreal experiences she gets as a communicator with Stratolaunch, and what …

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Interview with Space Industry Communications Officer Dylan Connell | S02E04 35:17

2y ago35:17

35:17

Making an industry change to a really cool job is not always easy. Dylan Connell shares how he very intentionally moved from one industry he loved, to another that definitely fits into that "cool job" category. Now a public affairs officer at NASA, Dylan gets to do some amazing storytelling that is out of this world. Listen in for the cool jobs con…

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Interview with Spirits Industry Communications Executive Dave Karraker | S02E03 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

It's not all parties and celebrities when doing communications for the spirits industry. Dave Karraker, president of Raptor Communications and former Communications VP at Compari Group, talks to Angee about what makes the spirits business cool, as well as the realities of working in this highly regulated industry. Listen in for the cool jobs conver…

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Interview with Wine Industry Communications Executive Caroline Shaw | S02E02 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

Caroline Shaw has led communications for the two largest privately held wine organizations in the U.S. In this first episode of the Cool Jobs edition of the Dare to be Deliberate podcast, Caroline shares why the wine industry is a cool place to work as a communicator, and what she looks for when hiring. For those looking to make a move into the win…

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Intro to the Cool Jobs Edition of Dare to be Deliberate | S02E01 4:22

2y ago4:22

4:22

When Angee Linsey was in graduate school, she had a great idea for a book. The working title was "Cool Jobs People THINK They Want." That book never got written, but the idea came back to her recently as she was looking at how to make season 2 of Dare to be Deliberate interesting and insightful to listeners. After a little hiatus during 2022, Angee…

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Announcement: Speaking of Breaks and Daring to Be Deliberate 1:00

3y ago1:00

1:00

In this episode, Angee announces she is taking a short break as she reimagines how to best deliver valuable content to you as you dare to be deliberate in your career. She'd love your feedback if you have ideas on what you wish there were more (or less) of in the months ahead. Shoot her a note through LinkedIn or email. https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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It's Okay to Take a Break | Ep #88 5:34

3y ago5:34

5:34

As 2021 comes to a close, Angee reflects on the interesting and busy world for those who are hiring or trying to be hired. While in past years Angee has emphasized the importance of using this time of year to nurture your network and create a career plan for the year ahead -- this time, she feels the need to say it's time to take a break. Take a br…

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An Interview with Lindsay Stephenson, Coach & Film Producer | Ep #87 41:33

3y ago41:33

41:33

From her first job out of college, Lindsay Stephenson has been deliberate and brave in her career choices. In this episode, she and Angee talk about the various twists and turns of her career as life and family priorities allowed her to take risks and be thoughtful every step of the way. Listen in to Lindsay's story of making her move to New York C…

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Pivoting the Perception of What You Do | Ep #86 6:33

3y ago6:33

6:33

What happens when you get hired for one job, but the people you work with start seeing you as something else? It happens all the time. You're hired to come in to be a strategic communicator and the work suddenly shifts to all tactical all the time. When you're not being brought into the room where things happen, you aren't able to be part of the st…

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Uninspired at Work | Ep #85 5:39

3y ago5:39

5:39

Feeling uninspired at work could be like a relationship rut. As much as we would all love to wake up every day excited about our jobs, there are moments in time when it feels a bit mundane. Uninspiring. In this episode, Angee shares a couple of ideas to help get through the uninspired feeling many people are describing when it comes to their jobs. …

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Lori Teranishi, CEO iQ360 | Ep #84 43:13

3y ago43:13

43:13

In this episode, Angee has a conversation with Lori Teranishi, CEO of iQ360. Lori shares her insights on leadership, values and lessons from her father. From the early stages of her career, Lori has always been intentional in the roles she pursued and accepted. It all led to her eventual move back to her home state of Hawaii and now owning a well r…

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Finding What Matters | Ep #83 6:45

3y ago6:45

6:45

Most people want to have purpose-driven work, or to find their purpose in life. But that can be pretty daunting or even disappointing if you can't pin down quite what that will be. In this episode, Angee shares some insights she learned, including one from Zach Mercurio. For more information on the work he does, check out zachmercurio.com and this …

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An interview with Teri Citterman - Executive Coach | Ep #82 27:05

3y ago27:05

27:05

Teri Citterman is an Executive Coach, author, speaker and leader who helps people level up their careers through great communication. In this conversation, Teri and Angee talk about the importance of building relationships early in your career, how to ask for help to gain influence, communicate impact vs process and know the "Four that Score." Bott…

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A Case for Mid Career Mentors | Ep #81 6:01

3y ago6:01

6:01

So many of us eagerly find mentors at the beginning of our career. But at the midpoint, we may find ourselves in a slump. That is when you need a mentor most. In this episode, Angee provides some startling statistics around how valuable having (and being) a mentor can be to your career. One fortune 500 company with a formal mentoring program in pla…

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David Albritton, Nineteen88 Strategies | Ep #80 36:26

3+ y ago36:26

36:26

David Albritton's career has taken him from the US Naval Academy and serving in the Navy, to earning his way to the level of Chief Communications Officer at multiple corporations, and then serving as President of GM Defense. Some of his moves were planned and others were because of major business shifts, causing David to adjust more quickly. But wh…

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Choosing the Right Opportunity | Ep #79 7:27

3+ y ago7:27

7:27

Anytime you are in a position of having to choose whether or not you will take a certain job -- or which job to take when given more than one choice -- it can be hard to know which one is going to be the BEST decision. In this episode, Angee walks you through a few exercises that will help you evaluate how each role aligns with your strengths, valu…

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Pay Attention to What You Pay Attention To | Ep #78 5:36

3+ y ago5:36

5:36

For most of us, we go through our days just doing what needs to be done – but our attention is drawn to certain things. Those things that give us energy and make us feel more alive. Those challenges that are fun to tackle. Those areas of interest that just make us want to learn more and master that craft. Pay attention to what you pay attention to.…

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Kristin Graham Takes the Show | Ep #77 28:25

3+ y ago28:25

28:25

It's Podcast host Angee Linsey's turn to take the hot seat. In this episode, Communications Strategist, Keynote Speaker and self described word nerd, Kristin Graham, takes the mic and interviews Angee on how she has dared to be deliberate in her life and career. The two women, who have become friends as their professional paths crossed throughout t…

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Do You Know What Success Looks Like? | Ep #76 5:26

3+ y ago5:26

5:26

It's difficult to say yes to an offer when it is clear that the team that interviewed you is not in alignment with what success looks like for the role. How do you uncover what the expectations are for the role and if you are the one who can make it happen? In this episode, Angee talks about the time she took a job where this happened. Every stakeh…

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A Culture of Yes | Ep #75 6:24

3+ y ago6:24

6:24

There are offices that are known for responding to nearly every request with an "it's not my job" sentiment. The result is that people find work arounds and alternate resources to solve the problems that should be served by that negative team. In this episode, Angee shares the story of how she learned that a "culture of yes" can change how others v…

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That Conversation Before the Offer | Ep #74 6:21

3+ y ago6:21

6:21

If you’ve recently accepted a job offer, you've surely done a ton of homework on how to negotiate the salary and all the other things that might be negotiable. But what about that conversation before you receive the offer? This is your chance to confirm your own assumptions and ensure those things that could impact your new job are out in the open.…

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Russell Newell, Director Executive Communications, United Healthcare | Ep #73 19:15

3+ y ago19:15

19:15

Communications leader, Author, Ironman Athlete and family man, Russell Newell shares his story with Angee, proving that success can take many forms both on and off the job. Russell has traversed from being a communicator for government agencies in Iraq during the height of the war, writing for Disney-ABC Television Group's president, and now as the…

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The One About Adam Grant | Ep #72 4:59

3+ y ago4:59

4:59

Binge worthy podcasts are worth talking about. Adam Grant's Work Life definitely fits that description and is ideal for people who are daring to be deliberate in their career. In this episode Angee talks about a few of her favorite episode's of Work Life. Tips on salary negotiation in Science of the Deal remind us all that the one who speaks first …

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Setting Boundaries | Ep #71 7:00

3+ y ago7:00

7:00

This pandemic has a lot of corporate professionals working from home, and it's going well. But the line between home life and work life have blurred and many people are feeling like they cannot push back when their boss adds another project to an already full plate. We all teach people how to treat us and that includes at work. Boundaries are impor…

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Travis Parman, CCO AppHarvest | Ep #70 29:27

3+ y ago29:27

29:27

AppHarvest Chief Communications Officer Travis Parman has had an exciting career that spans three continents, leading communications for major global companies. Prior to his current role, he was heading up North American communications for Nissan. His team was running on all cylinders and doing well. He was feeling a little restless and found his w…

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Asking for Feedback | Ep #69 5:09

3+ y ago5:09

5:09

Nearly 60% of employees said they would like feedback from their bosses on a daily or weekly basis. That number jumps to 72% of employees under age 30. Chances are you aren't getting feedback that often, so how do you ask for it -- and then what do you do? Scheduling regular conversations with your boss to specifically get feedback is the very best…

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Mindset Matters | Ep #68 3:51

3+ y ago3:51

3:51

Are you in job search because the role you're in just isn't a fit? Maybe you have a really bad boss, or you've just been unemployed longer than you expected to be. In those situations, it's easy to focus on all the reasons you need to make a change, and that often comes out in the interview, whether you mean it to or not. Flipping the switch from t…

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Charles Poole, PooleProof Wisdom | Ep #67 23:31

4y ago23:31

23:31

In addition to being an accomplished marketing and communications executive, Charles K. Poole shares his PooleProof Wisdom with people whenever he gets the chance. Inspired by the lessons taught by his mother and other key figures in his life, he blogs, posts on social media and does a podcast of his own to share snippets of wisdom and encouraging …

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Mastering the Digital Interview | Ep #66 5:44

4y ago5:44

5:44

If you're currently in job search, chances are you've encountered the dreaded digital interview where you're invited to answer a few screening questions via video with no actual person on the other side. It's nerve-racking and not the best candidate experience, but it's getting more popular and likely here to stay. It's time to get comfortable with…

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That One Small Thing | Ep #65 4:22

4y ago4:22

4:22

While celebrating 2020 being in our rear view mirror, our optimism may be clouded by simply being exhausted. Instead of tackling a list of big New Year's resolutions, Angee suggests picking one small thing to do each day that will help you dare to be deliberate in your career or job search. One small thing can be really small - update your LinkedIn…

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Curiosity and the Informational Interview | Ep #64 6:01

4y ago6:01

6:01

In the spirit of daring to be deliberate in your career, in this episode Angee challenges listeners to become even more curious about companies, career paths and possibilities they never even considered. A great way to do this is through the informational interview. You don't even have to call it that -- just have conversations with people in your …

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Taylor L Cole Longacre, Producer and TV Host | Ep #63 21:59

4y ago21:59

21:59

Taylor L Cole Longacre knew she would be on television when she was just a young girl as her grandfather told her it was surely meant to happen. In a conversation with Dare to be Deliberate host Angee Linsey, Taylor tells the story of her career journey -- from public relations leadership to now hosting three television shows. Whether telling the s…

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Grateful for Deciding | Ep #62 5:25

4y ago5:25

5:25

It’s Thanksgiving week if you’re listening to this podcast within a few days of release. In this episode, Angee shares her gratitude for those in her professional community. And she also offers a personal story of some changes she's made in her life as the universe makes it abundantly clear that you can't wait to pursue those things you've dreamed …

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Name Dropping Cautionary Tales | Ep #61 5:53

4y ago5:53

5:53

We've all done it -- dropped a name to hopefully pave the way for a meeting with someone who could have influence in our career. Most of us have done it by using a name of someone close to us -- someone who could vouch for us. But there are times when people do a little inappropriate name dropping, and that's when your outreach will go off the rail…

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Hiring Leaders - Are You Asking Too Much? | Ep #60 6:13

4y ago6:13

6:13

Many companies are asking marketing and communications candidates to show a little proof of what they can do by asking them to create original content, write a comms or marketing plan, or even do a full analysis of a website or social media campaign complete with presentation to share the findings. Is that asking too much? In this episode, Angee sh…

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Andrea Driessen, Grace Notes at Work | Ep #59 17:35

4y ago17:35

17:35

Andrea Driessen has dedicated her career to helping companies, non profits and teams to become more communicative, effective and capable. She also has a deep understanding of the importance of recognition, reward, appreciation and productivity in the business world and has developed a powerful, actionable tool that helps people express themselves t…

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The Phone Screen Formula for Success | Ep #58 7:00

4y ago7:00

7:00

When actively looking for a role, sometimes you throw your hat into many rings – just hoping that something good comes back. But if you aren’t ready for every single conversation, you could end up getting eliminated for roles that would be great for you – or even worse – come across as unfocused and unprepared. This episode is to help you make sure…

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Is It Time to Reinvent Yourself? | Ep #57 5:01

4y ago5:01

5:01

As we continue to slog our way through 2020, many of us are finding ourselves at a crossroads. Is it time to reinvent ourselves? Or do we hope that the world will somehow return to the way it used to be? I’m of the mindset that the world is likely not going to look the same on the other side of this. Our jobs will not look the same either. That mea…

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Salary Conversations: From Awkward to Adept | Ep #56 7:46

4y ago7:46

7:46

In this episode, Angee talks about a few different approaches to answering the salary question. That way - you, as a candidate, can not only determine if this opportunity is one that is aligned with your level and compensation needs, but also get a little insight on the job market. Recruiters have deep insight regarding what the market bears and ho…

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Emily Carrion, CMO Rubica | Ep #55 35:05

4+ y ago35:05

35:05

It all started when Angee saw a LinkedIn post where CMO Emily Carrion shared that her mother gave her 10 informational interviews as a college graduation gift. That led to a connection and conversation between the two of them about career journeys, great advice and life hacks for being intentional in your career. In this episode, Emily shares a num…

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Avoid Career Derailers | Ep #54 5:44

4+ y ago5:44

5:44

Career derailers can be caused by attitude or action. In her book, Dare to be Deliberate: Level Up Your Communications Career, Angee asked the communications executive leaders she interviewed about some career derailers they have witnessed among those rising in the ranks. All of their comments are relevant today, and in this podcast short, Angee ad…

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How to Write a LinkedIn Recommendation | Ep #53 5:10

4+ y ago5:10

5:10

Angee often gets asked if recruiters really look at LinkedIn recommendations. For her, the answer is, yes – sometimes. It's not just what people are saying about you, but also who is saying it. Angee loves it when a former direct report, manager or executive leader is willing to say a few things about why you are a great person to work with. But sh…

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Bryan Adams, CEO Ph.Creative | Ep #52 22:16

4+ y ago22:16

22:16

When someone is researching an organization to decide if they are going to consider a job opportunity there, they want to know the truth about the culture and opportunities for growth. So often the only thing that a company’s career page shows are the shiny happy stories of how great it is to work there. But is that the reality? To talk about the i…

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