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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 53 MIN

How Comms Leaders Can Navigate Major Change w/ Patty Rivas

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In this episode of Modern Comms, we sit down with Patty Rivas, Transformation & Communications Leader and Founder of Futurist Communications, to explore how comms professionals can lead their organisations through high-stakes change.From mergers and restructures to leadership transitions, Patty shares practical strategies to build trust, align leadership, and support employees during uncertain times. We also discuss the evolving role of managers, how to prep for the unpredictable, and why now is the time to revisit your employee personas.Plus, we unpack how AI and video are opening up new opportunities for faster, more impactful change communication.Modern Comms is brought to you by cofenster — creators of AI Video Assistants built specifically for comms professionals.Whether it’s scaling leadership visibility, preparing change announcements, or simplifying complex updates, our tools make it easy for any team to create high-impact, on-brand video.Learn more or book your free interactive demo at cofenster.com.

In this episode of Modern Comms, we sit down with Patty Rivas, Transformation & Communications Leader and Founder of Futurist Communications, to explore how comms professionals can lead their organisations through high-stakes change.From mergers and restructures to leadership transitions, Patty shares practical strategies to build trust, align leadership, and support employees during uncertain times. We also discuss the evolving role of managers, how to prep for the unpredictable, and why now is the time to revisit your employee personas.Plus, we unpack how AI and video are opening up new opportunities for faster, more impactful change communication.Modern Comms is brought to you by cofenster — creators of AI Video Assistants built specifically for comms professionals.Whether it’s scaling leadership visibility, preparing change announcements, or simplifying complex updates, our tools make it easy for any team to create high-impact, on-brand video.Learn more or book your free interactive demo at cofenster.com.

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