Best Adrian Cropley Oam Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 42 - Charu Raizada 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

In this episode Charu Raizada, a seasoned integrated communication consultant, delves into her expansive 25 year-year career journey. Based in Delhi, India, Charu speaks with Adrian about her diverse experience in crisis management, ESG, and leadership communication. Charu shares her early career ambitions, her shift into public relations, and her …

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Episode 41 - Michael Nord, SCMP 36:11

5M ago36:11

36:11

Michael Nord is a certified strategic communication management professional with over 25 years of experience in leadership, strategic communication and change. This is our second interview with Michael as he shares his journey from the armed forces to communication advisor, emphasising the skills he gained in the military that aided his corporate s…

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Episode 40 - Ulrike Seminati 36:07

6M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode we explore the fantastic career trajectory of Zurich-based leadership and communication coach Ulrike Seminati, a former C-level communication advisor. We discuss Ulrike's career journey, from roles in internal communication in the automotive, broadcasting, and chemical industries to becoming a C-level executive in a pharmaceutical c…

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Episode 39 - Tarek Kamil 37:41

8M ago37:41

37:41

Today's guest is an innovator and leader in the telecommunications space. Tarek Kamil is the CEO and founder of Cerkl Broadcast, an internal communication platform supporting employee engagement. During this episode we explore Tarek's entrepreneurial journey that has seen him delve deep into the realms of digitalisation and data-driven value creati…

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Episode 38 - Rob Briggs, CIIC, FRSA 37:10

9M ago37:10

37:10

It's evident that Rob and I haven't caught up in a while, as we delved deep into the distant past. But what struck me during our conversation was the incredible wealth of knowledge and experience this man possesses. Rob boasts an impressive resume: he's a certified member of the Institute of Internal Communication, a Fellow of the Royal Society for…

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Episode 37 - Fady Ramzy 22:59

10M ago22:59

22:59

In the dynamic world of social media, digital communication, and online marketing, few possess the expertise and adaptability of Fady Ramzy. With an impressive career spanning more than 25 years, Fady has been a constant force of innovation and transformation. Fady's journey began in the tech realm, where he laid the foundation for his illustrious …

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Episode 36 - Jyoti Khan SCMP 30:55

11M ago30:55

30:55

Singapore-based Jyoti Khan SCMP has built an enviable career over the last 20 years, rising to the top in internal communication for one of the world's biggest brands. After a stint in agency life, where she worked with some of the best technology, telecom, IT services, and financial brands in India, Asia and around the globe, it was only natural J…

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Episode 35 - Howard Krais 40:08

1y ago40:08

40:08

Howard Krais is an award-winning leader in the communication world with over 25 years' experience working globally in senior corporate and agency roles. His genuine kindness sets him apart as one of the most delightful individuals you'll ever come across. It’s no surprise then that the consultancy he recently co-founded with his business partner An…

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Episode 34 - Priya Sarma ABC 35:54

1y ago35:54

35:54

Today's guest is a powerhouse executive communication leader with an enviable career. Priya Sarma is the head of corporate affairs and sustainability for Unilever Middle East and Turkey and an influential board advisor who is passionate about ESG. She made the shift from the world of advertising to marketing and communication and is a current board…

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Episode 33 - Jenni Field 31:51

1y ago31:51

31:51

Jenni Field is truly Redefining Communications. It’s not just the name of her business – she helps organisations go from chaos to calm, transforming them by improving communication. In this episode, Jenni – a powerhouse of internal communication – talks about her career trajectory from communication officer to business entrepreneur and how she uses…

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Episode 32 - Dr Aniisu K. Verghese 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

30:07

Dr Aniisu K. Verghese is an award-winning corporate communication professional and hosts the acclaimed blog Intraskope. He is also the author of Internal Communications: Insights, Practices and Models and is one of the world's leading internal communication professionals. Aniisu is based in Poland and recently worked at a software and technology co…

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Episode 31- Jo Alexander 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

31:27

Jo Alexander is truly at the top of her game as the Head of Strategic Communication at one of Australia's largest banks. I was thrilled to speak to her about her career, which began in marketing and eventually moved into internal communication and then strategic communication. Right person, right time, and right organisation, is how I would describ…

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Episode 30 - Katie Macaulay 37:16

1+ y ago37:16

37:16

It's really no accident that Katie Macaulay is called, "a leading voice in employee communication". Katie is my latest guest and a podcast host herself, hosting The Internal Comms Podcast. She has a knack for the deep exploration of a range of topics with her guests from all around the world. She is not only a leading voice within internal communic…

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Episode 29 - Elvera Makki ABC, SCMP 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

36:20

In this episode, I travel to the heart of Asia to chat with Elvera Makki, or Vera as she is known to her friends. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Vera is a certified Strategic Communication Management Professional with more than two decades of experience in our profession. She is an Eisenhower Innovation Fellow, president of the IABC Indonesia chapter…

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Episode 28 - Joanna Parsons FIIC 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Joanna Parsons is a multi-award-winning communication professional and Head of Internal Communication & Culture at Teamwork, in Dublin, Ireland. She is indeed at the top of her game when it comes to internal communication and with her training as a sociologist, she has successfully integrated this expertise into her work, helping organisations thri…

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Episode 27 - Bonnie Caver 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

In this episode, I travel virtually to Austin, Texas, to chat with Bonnie Caver, global communication professional, brand strategist and reputation architect. Bonnie is an award-winning communication professional, a certified strategic communication management professional, certified crisis manager, and one of few in the world to hold an advanced c…

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Episode 26 - Ann-Marie Blake 32:31

2y ago32:31

32:31

Working at the top of her game both within the banking industry and as a board member, Ann-Marie Blake takes time out to share her successful career story, in this month's episode. She is currently Global Communication Lead in HSBC Wholesale Credit & Lending and is a highly experienced and award-winning senior communication professional. With a suc…

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Episode 25 - Trudy Lewis 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

If you work in internal communication, you're in for a real treat because in this episode I speak with London-based communication consultant and executive coach, Trudy Lewis. Trudy specialises in leadership and internal communication relating to strategy, purpose, engagement and change. As a coach, Trudy helps leaders and professionals have an edge…

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Episode 24 - Luke Waters 24:53

2+ y ago24:53

24:53

In this episode, I speak with Australia's only journalist to have scored an exclusive interview with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Luke Waters, founding director of Saltwater Media Solutions is a seasoned former senior journalist and now media trainer, and creator of Comtrove, an uncomplicated software solution designed to streamline and measur…

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Episode 23 - Dr Jen Frahm 33:26

2+ y ago33:26

33:26

In this episode, I stay close to home in Melbourne Australia, and spend some quality time with "change doula" (my term, not hers), Dr Jen Frahm. Jen is a real powerhouse and long-time change and transformation guru, working with clients right around the globe. Jen is the co-founder of the Agile Change Leadership Institute and co-founder and facilit…

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Episode 22 - Louise Reed 27:22

3y ago27:22

27:22

I am so pleased to connect and chat with Louise Reed, who is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Louise is at the top of her game after spending many years combining internal communication and employee experience in the healthcare space and now working in a senior change management role in the transport sector. In this episode, Louise shares her passio…

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Episode 21 - Mike Klein 34:28

3y ago34:28

34:28

It's not every day you get to connect with a senior communication professional and influencer in Reykjavik, Iceland. For more than 20 years, Mike Klein has challenged traditional internal communication practice and thinking in an effort to demonstrate its potential as a differentiator and driver of alignment and performance. As a result, Mike – an …

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Episode 20 - Special Diversity and Inclusion Edition, with Priya Bates ABC, MC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and Advita Patel ChartPR FCIPR 45:32

3+ y ago45:32

45:32

Priya Bates and Advita Patel are co-founders of A Leader Like Me, a global membership programme that helps underrepresented women and non-binary people of colour progress further in their career and achieve their leadership goals. They also both have successful practices: Priya is President and Founder of Inner Strength Communication based in Toron…

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Episode 19 - Paulo Henrique Soares ABC 31:45

4y ago31:45

31:45

I am so pleased that in this episode I got to chat with Brazil-based influencer, Paulo Henrique Soares. Paulo is an accredited business communication professional and Director of Communication at the Brazilian Mining Association, IBRAM. Prior to that, he was Head of Corporate Communication and External Relations for Brazilian mining giant Vale, whe…

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Episode 18 - Danielle Bond SCMP 26:10

4y ago26:10

26:10

Danielle is an award-winning marketing and communication executive, heading up the brand, marketing and communication function at global engineering and advisory firm, Aurecon, in Melbourne. Making it to Chief Marketing Officer doesn't happen by chance; it takes strong determination and making the right career decisions and that is exactly what Dan…

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Episode 17 - Michael Nord SCMP, MBA 27:50

4y ago27:50

27:50

Amsterdam-based Michael Nord was one of the first communication professionals in the world to gain his Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification, through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC). He also has an MBA. In this episode Michael shares his amazing career journey from soldier to award-winning commun…

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Episode 16 - John Clemons M.S, APR, ABC, IABC Fellow 30:11

4y ago30:11

30:11

John Clemons has done it all – marketing communication, media relations, crisis, change, training, and is now an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina in the US. What a career journey he has had, heading up internal communication for companies like Raytheon, Walmart, Nextel, and Marriott International where he was a Global VP. John …

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Episode 15 - Sue Heuman ABC, MC 27:53

4y ago27:53

27:53

In this episode I speak with communication extraordinaire Sue Heuman ABC, MC. Sue is an accredited business communication professional with almost four decades of experience under her belt. She has won many awards and holds the distinguished Master Communicator designation in Canada. She was also awarded the coveted Rae Hamlin Award by the Internat…

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Episode 14 - Robin McCasland FRSA, SCMP 32:59

4y ago32:59

32:59

As they say, everything is bigger in Texas, and there's no bigger personality and talent than award-winning communication executive and strategist, Robin McCasland. Robin has made a career out of developing communication strategies for large corporations and building strategic communication groups from the ground up. Her extensive career spans over…

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Episode 13 – Zora Artis GAICD, SCMP, FAMI, CPM 28:24

4y ago28:24

28:24

As Australia's only person to hold certifications in both marketing and strategic communication management, it was only fitting to catch up with Zora Artis from a safe social distance during the COVID-129 crisis. Not to discuss the virus but to discuss the value communication professionals should and do offer their organisations as we explore her c…

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Episode 12 - Deb Ganderton 33:32

4+ y ago33:32

33:32

Journey to the top is what this episode is all about as we explore the career journey of Deb Ganderton and her amazing elevation from copywriter to CEO. Over a long and varied career, she's successfully blended traditional communication and customer service roles with community and employee engagement roles to support her quest for customer-centric…

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Episode 11 - Shel Holtz SCMP, IABC Fellow 17:27

5y ago17:27

17:27

I caught up with Shel Holtz, SCMP, Director of Internal Communication at WEBCOR Builders, while I was in Vancouver for IABC's World Conference earlier this year. Shel is a strategic powerhouse and leader in our profession when it comes to internal communication and technology. He's working in-house again after 23 years running his own consultancy, …

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Episode 10 - Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell ABC, CPRP, IABC Fellow 13:38

5y ago13:38

13:38

Amanda Hamilton-Attwell is an IABC Fellow and career communication professional. She's also one of the most influential communication leaders in the Africa region and the first woman in Africa to be awarded a Doctorate in Communication Science. I was very fortunate to catch up with her personally and explore her career background, her focus on rese…

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Episode 9 - Priya Bates SCMP, MC, IABC Fellow 20:41

5y ago20:41

20:41

On my recent trip to Vancouver, I got to sit down with Priya Bates, one of our profession's most accomplished internal communication pioneers. She's currently president and founder of Inner Strength Communication based in Toronto. Priya has held a number of senior roles in business and is a leader in our profession through her ongoing volunteer wor…

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Episode 8 - Dr Anne Gregory 35:53

5y ago35:53

35:53

While in Melbourne Dr Anne Gregory took some time out to meet with me to talk all things from her amazingly diverse career, including competencies within our profession and dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). Anne is a visiting professor with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and is Professor of Corporate Communication at the Unive…

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Episode 7 - Jim Shaffer IABC Fellow 22:28

5+ y ago22:28

22:28

I'm not sure there are many of us who haven't been inspired by Jim Shaffer and his words of wisdom on the value communication professionals should demonstrate in their organizations. In this candid interview with Jim, who is based in the US, you will hear from a truly global expert in leadership communication. He founded the Jim Shaffer Group after…

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Episode 6 - Mary Hills ABC, IABC Fellow, Six Sigma, FRSA 26:12

5+ y ago26:12

26:12

Recently I got to talk to Mary Hills, business principle of HeimannHills Marketing Group in Chicago, who works with companies to develop, communicate, implement and evaluate change and growth initiatives. With a career spanning more than 30 years, she has worked with global brand name organisations in marketing, communication and leadership. Mary a…

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Episode 5 - Alex Malouf SCMP 18:56

5+ y ago18:56

18:56

In this episode we turn to the Middle East and chat with Alex Malouf, who was named the first communication innovator in the MEA region by the Holmes Report. He is the only Chartered Communicator, Chartered Marketer, and Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) in the Middle East and Iran. Being passionate about the communication prof…

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Episode 4 - Jane Mitchell FRSA 19:07

5+ y ago19:07

19:07

Recently I caught up face-to-face with Jane Mitchell while on a trip to London. Jane is the Founder of JL&M and Director at Karian and Box. She's also a faculty member with the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence. Beginning her career in broadcasting and communication at the BBC in London, Jane has worked on programs like Tomorrow’s World…

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Episode 3 - Heather Ritchie 21:21

5+ y ago21:21

21:21

In this episode I talk to Heather Ritchie, Head of Strategy, Portfolio and Services Marketing for Nokia software. Heather's two decade career includes executive communication and marketing leadership positions in global high-tech companies. She just concluded a four-year research study on the impact AI and diversity will have on the way people comm…

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Episode 2 - Russell Grossman ABC, FCIPR 17:14

5+ y ago17:14

17:14

In episode two of A View From The Top I chat with Russell Grossman ABC, FCIPR in the UK, about his role in leading internal communication practice across the UK Government, his passion for professional standards and the career lessons he’s learnt over the years. Russell has extensive experience leading in highly complex organisations and environmen…

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Episode 1 - Per Zetterquist 18:40

5+ y ago18:40

18:40

Introducing A View From The Top, originally a video interview series now on podcast, featuring Adrian Cropley and some special guests – leading communication professionals from around the world sharing stories about their career journeys. We’re chuffed to share our first podcast with leadership communication specialist Per Zetterquist from Sweden. …

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