The Communication Paradox

In this episode, Angela Jones and Dave Harries meet Mariko Broome, professional photographer, and ask the question, should business photographs be authentic or perfect.  Mariko, who has an amazing background as, among other things, a professional...

Dave and Angela chat to Morph Brand's founder Clare Devonport about the authenticity, or otherwise of corporate branding.  Clare believes in, and practices, what she calls empathetic brand design as opposed to visionary brand design. Clare's view is...

In this first "lock-down" episode Dave Harries and Angela Jones meet PR specialist Verity Blake.   Verity owns and runs HeadOn PR, a creative PR consultancy working with many well-known B2B and B2C brands.   Thanks to the wizardry of the web, all three...

In this episode Angela and Dave meet Richard Jaggs, Managing Director and co-founder of Resolution Design Ltd, a creative marketing agency with offices in Wiltshire and Bristol.  Richard sets great store by honesty and authenticity in the work he does...

Meet the walking networkers as they stroll around Portishead

How to recruit authentically

Authenticity whilst using Linkedin

The efficacy of the broadcast interview

Looking back at 2018 episodes

The thinking environment and authenticity.

Imposter Sydrome - Could it be a good thing?

Networking advice from a network company.

The pros and cons of authenticity at a networking event.

A look back at previous guests.

The effect of extreme physical achievement on ordinary workplace interaction

Authenticity and understanding purpose around financial planning.

Authenticity in employee engagement

The role of authenticity when leading teams in high-pressure environments.

Fitting in and the quest for authenticity

The importance of knowing your purpose in order to communicate authentically.

The reader persona and how he or she shapes your book

The authenticity (or otherwise) of the visual image.

How authenticty matters in the bid process

The multi-staged process of actually getting a book in to print

The definition of authenticity in business communications

In this episode we're challenged by our guest Caroline Gourlay - a Business Psychologist - to define what we mean by authenticity and to address the tension between being ourselves and fitting in. This conversation really stretched our thinking and...

Sales professional Chris O'Riordan gives his take on communications authenticity.

Persuasion or genuine engagement - you decide.

The importance of guiding priciples.

The why of authenticity in communications.

How to actually get your book published.

Why are we writing a book?

The start of the book-writing journey