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The IABC EMENA Podcast
by IABC EMENA
The IABC EMENA Podcast highlights the voices and stories of communication professionals shaping the future of our field across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. As part of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), we bring the region’s unique perspectives to the forefront, exploring how communication drives positive change in business and society.With a network spanning industries, disciplines, and cultures, our podcast celebrates the diversity, innovation, and impact of communicators in the EMENA region. From navigating rapid change to amplifying underrepresented voices, we provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connection.Join us for actionable insights, fresh ideas, and conversations that inspire progress—together, we are raising the standard of communication excellence across the EMENA region.
Episodes
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IABC World Conference, review of 2025/26 and preview of 2026/27
In this special podcast marking the end of the 2025/26 board year, Leo McCauley, Director of the Communications Portfolio for IABC EMENA, sits down with EMENA Chair Simon Cavendish and Vice Chair Kathryn Kneller to discuss the recent IABC World Conference in Toronto, key moments from the past 12...
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On change, trust, and the IKEA effect
Internal communication expert and IABC EMENA Chair Simon Cavendish joins host Chared Verschuur to unpack what it really means to lead through change. From trust and transparency to the IKEA effect, we explore why internal comms is central to transformation and how to make it human, practical, and...
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On owning and telling your story with Lucy Eckley
What’s your story and who’s telling it? In this episode of the IABC EMENA podcast, host Chared Verschuur speaks with Lucy Eckley, storytelling expert and founder of The Leading Story, about how communication professionals can move from amplifying others to owning their own narrative. Lucy shares...
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On internal communities and quiet revolution with Tony Stewart
What does gardening have to do with internal communication? A lot, according to Tony Stewart. In this episode, we explore how internal communities—when cultivated with intention—can spark transformation from the inside out. From digital “gardens” that bridge silos to quiet revolutions that...
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On regenerative leadership with Chaya Mistry
Human leadership and communication coach Chaya Mistry joins Chared Verschuur to explore regenerative leadership—what it is, why it matters, and how communicators can drive real transformation by creating space for reflection, connection, and change.
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On how words create worlds with Dr. Claudia Gross
How do the words we use shape our workplaces and societies? In our latest IABC EMENA Podcast episode, Dr. Claudia Gross shares her expertise on green words—language that fosters inclusion, collaboration, and positive action. If you're a communicator or leader looking to refine your messaging and...
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On inclusive leadership, communication & transitioning the IABC EMENA podcast
The IABC EMENA Podcast enters an exciting new chapter! In this special handover episode, longtime host Monique Zytnik passes the mic to the new host, Chared Verschuur. Tune in to hear: ✅ Chared’s inspiring journey from journalism in the Philippines to inclusive leadership & communication...
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Building a global communication team with Christopher Wade
Find out what is important in building a strong global communication team with Christopher Wade. In this podcast hosted by Monique Zytnik, we delve into how his team works and what is important for a team to be successful. Christopher Wade is the VP of Internal & Employee Engagement…
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Digital communication and leadership philosophy with Pinaki Kathiari
Dialing in from New York City, our next guest is Pinaki Kathiari, a podcast host and CEO of Local Wisdom, a digital communication agency. With a focus on internal communication and technology, this is a great conversation that will inspire you. Pinaki is a fellow IABC member and is currently the...
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The Internal Communication Book Club with Rachel Miller, Monique Zytnik and Gary Hernandez
Welcome to the International Association of Business Communicators EMENA region podcast, this is Gary Hernandez. I am a long-time IABC member, an ABC, and a Director on the EMENA Region board. It is my pleasure to host today’s podcast with special guests Rachel Miller and Monique Zytnik! Rachel…
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Communication trends with Adrian Cropley, Lisa Riemers, Michael Nord and Monique Zytnik
With four communication experts from four countries, this episode looks at hot topics globally and what Lisa Riemers, Michael Nord and Adrian Cropley will present on at the IABC World Conference in Chicago 2024. Lisa is dialing in from London today and is an accessible content, communications…
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Speechwriting secrets with Simon Lancaster
In today's episode host Monique Zytnik speaks with Simon Lancaster, who shares his secrets on speechwriting and what it is like to do a TEDx talk. Simon is based in London and became a speechwriter working for Tony Blair’s Cabinet in the 1990s. Since then he has written speeches for CEOs of some…
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Advita Patel and Priya Bates
Welcome to the International Association of Business Communicators EMENA region podcast hosted by Monique Zytnik. Based in the Manchester area of the UK, Advita Patel is the Director of CommsRebel who helps organisations build a culture that thrives. Advita recently published her book, which she...
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A conversation with Katie Macaulay
Join us for a discussion with IABC International Executive Board member Katie Macaulay. Katie is a leading voice in communications. She is managing director of AB, the world’s first specialist employee communication agency, founded in 1964, and host of The Internal Comms Podcast. Katie sits on…
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Rethinking how we make decisions with Ben Wickham
You know when you meet someone and you just have a great vibe? After a short conversation, you’ve already worked out if you would or wouldn’t like working with them. You feel that they get you, or they won’t. Well, this is our topic in today’s episode. Ben Wickham is a fellow communications…
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Debating internal communication research with Dr Kevin Ruck and Mike Klein
Every profession needs to be founded on research. If it is research, understanding and debate on art, mathematics or science, discussion is essential for airing of opinions and challenging ideas. In this episode Mike Klein and Dr Kevin Ruck debate the latest internal communication research. Dr...
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Academia and business communication with Gloria Walker
Today's guest is Gloria Walker, who is not only a professor of practice at Hult International Business School and Associate Lecturer at London College of Communication, but she is also a Strategic Communications Consultant and owner of her own business. Gloria has that glorious position of one…
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Digital communication with Steph Pilon, Phil Riggins and Monique Zytnik
Bold new frontiers for communication or digital hype? Our panel discussion brings to the fore what many of us have been thinking. With so much noise and so little time, what do we really need to know right now in our digital realm? Is social media done? Is AI friend or foe? What is the real tech...
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Artificial intelligence vs PR & marketing with Jasna Suhadolc and Ana Margarida Ximenes
With artificial intelligence leaping ahead in content production and all areas of communications, join us as we talk with marketing and public relations agency leaders Jasna Suhadolc and Ana Margarida Ximenes about what is changing right now and the opportunities that lie ahead. Jansna Suhadolc…
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Digital employee experience with Kurt Kragh Sørensen and Pete Johns
Want to know the latest on digital employee communication and digital workspaces? Tune in to our latest episode with Kurt Kragh Sørensen from IntraTeam in Denmark and Pete Johns from Swoop in the UK, with special guest DJ Bob, as they discuss the latest in developments and why measurement…
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Safety communication with Adam Currie
Today’s guest is Adam Currie who is based in our Middle East region. He is a communicator with an impressive array of roles behind him. From copywriting for investment magazines in Canada to African leadership publications and then moving onto comms, Adam is now focused on safety communications…
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Leadership: Stories and strategies to empower women in the workplace
Co-hosted by Monique Zytnik (IABC EMENA) and Ross Monaghan (IABC APAC), this intimate panel discussion, featuring Tineka Everaardt, Maria Farmer, Natalie Collard and Sally Goldner, will inspire you with stories and strategies of women who have stepped up to show what is possible. We also hear...
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Finding your voice with Kate Peters
Meet Kate Peters, a leadership coach who helps people find their voice. Communication is much more than how you deliver a talk. Even though giving an effective presentation is vital to executives, presenting is just one result when they get communication right. Kate will share her experiences...
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Saudi Arabia with Gary Hernandez and Sarah Palmer
Welcome to the International Association of Business Communicators EMENA region podcast. Join us as we talk all things comms in Saudi Arabia with Gary Hernandez and Sarah Palmer. We cover everything from what it is like to work in Saudi Arabia in a communications role; to what you should look for...
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Partnerships with Cathryn Barnard and Jennifer Sproul
Join Cathryn Barnard and Jennifer Sproul as we talk about business partnerships both for external and internal communication. We cover what is needed for a good partnership, the benefits of building a community and personal satisfaction from work in this field. Cathryn Barnard also talks about…
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Science, energy sustainability, and communication with Tunbosun Afolayan and Dieuwke Swain
Our guests from the Netherlands, Tunbosun Afolayan and Dieuwke Swain, talk about moving countries, cultural differences, ethical dilemmas and communicating about science. Tunbosun Afolayan has four degrees ranging from a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mineral Sciences to an MBA in Energy and...
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Steffen Henke and Andreas Ringsted on the relationship between technology and internal communication
Take a listen to one of our IABC World Conference Listening Lounge sessions, The Rise Of The Connectors – The Dance Between Technology and Internal Communication | Presented by: Monique Zytnik, Global Employee Communication Subject Matter Expert, Open Communication, Andreas Ringsted, Chief…
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IABC World Conference Digital Pass now available!
It's finally happening for the first time in 3 years. The world's leading event for business communicators kicks off on 26 June in NYC - #IABC22 World Conference. Expecting 800 comms professionals from across the globe to be there but if you're not able to join us then there's definitely a way…
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Revitalising your team with Russel-Olivia-Brooklands (ROB)
Russel-Olivia-Brooklands is known in the internal comms world as ROB. He is a UK based consultant and trainer for The Communication Game and has worked with companies such as Sony Entertainment and the United Nations. In this IABC EMENA podcast episode ROB talks about why a communication team…
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Organisational, leadership and team alignment with Zora Artis
Meet Zora Artis, GAID IABC Fellow SCMP, CEO of Artis Advisory, Co-founder of The Alignment People, and Chair of the IABC World Conference 2022 as we talk about everything from strategic alignment to encounters on escalators and free ranging employees. Zora is Australia’s leading Alignment...
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Disinformation and democracy with Ute Schaeffer
Disinformation and propaganda is the evil and dark side of what communication can do. Join us as German based international communication expert Ute Schaeffer dissects what disinformation is, when it is used, how it works and what it aims to do. It is a topic that spans wars, elections, pandemics...
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Mentoring with Karen Matthews
Interested in becoming a mentor or being mentored? Tune in to the IABC EMENA Region podcast with Monique Zytnik and Karen Matthews as we discuss mentoring. Karen Matthews is the Senior Manager, Corporate Relations and Communications at RMIT Europe – the European hub of RMIT University. Karen is...
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Leading a comms agency with Jake Moss and Simon Wright
Are you curious about what it takes to set up your own communications consultancy? What do you need to be at the top? What does an agency look for when hiring? Join us for this latest International Association of Business Communicators EMENA region podcast with Monique Zytnik. Our guests today…
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Localising global communication with Ray Walsh and Cecilia Maldonado
Do you need to communicate across borders, languages and cultures? Join Ray Walsh and Cecilia Maldonado as we talk about localising global communication. This episode of the IABC EMENA podcast covers when you should translate, how you should set up your content team and if culture nuances really…
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Seachange, psychological safety and hybrid work with Mike Pounsford and Morten Dal
Morten Dal from Microsoft and Mike Pounsford from Couravel delve into all those tricky life questions that are pertinent right now. Are we finding balance in the current environment? Are we biased towards too much digital? How do we create psychological safety? What do employees want right now?...
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Podcasting For PR
Podcasting can be for fun or for professional public relations. This podcast delves into the how, the why and everything else in between to get you started on podcasting for public relations. It is an audio extract from a webinar held by Quadriga University in Germany for the Kommunikations...
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Dr Kendi Guantai on sense of belonging
Have you been hearing the discussions around sense of belonging? Wondered about the actual definition or how it relates to our work as corporate business communicators? Dr Kendi Guantai takes us through some important concepts in this episode and also talks about authenticity. What do you think?…
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Bhanu Prakash on cutting the clutter
A true citizen of the world and passionate about employee engagement, Bhanu Prakash is a delight to speak with. He has a range of experience in internal communication with companies including Amazon, AXA and HSBC. In this episode we discuss everything from leadership principles shaping company...
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IABC Fellow Caroline Sapriel on her career highlights
Following the recent announcement of Caroline Sapriel’s nomination as Fellow of the IABC, Stephen Welch, past chair of the IABC EMENA region, meets Caroline to discuss her career highlights and time with the IABC. With more than 30 years of experience in communications and PR, Caroline Sapriel…
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Leaders, line managers and listening with Trudy Lewis and Howard Krais
Curious about what leaders need from their communications professionals or wanting to know how to best support your line managers? Are you interested in organisational listening? Or are you starting a new job in comms? If yes, then this insights packed, open discussion with Trudy Lewis and Howard...
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Ana Margarida Ximenes on international connections
Ana Chair of the IABC EMENA region and President, Portugal for Atrevia, Iberia’s largest communication agency. She co-founded Atrevia in 1999, and co-leads Atrevia’s international business development. With more than 20 years of experience, she assists clients in crisis communication, reputation...
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Personal branding for success with Oliver Aust and Fady Ramzy
Have you ever wondered how to shape and craft how others see you? Personal branding experts Oliver Aust and Fady Ramzy bring two perspectives to this topic for our International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) EMENA Region podcast. Oliver is one of Europe’s leading communications and...
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Leadership: your New Year's resolution with Naomi Jones and Michael Nord
What an unbelievable year! Now is the time to sit back and enjoy our podcast with Naomi Jones and Michael Nord as they discuss modern leadership. Both bring insights from the year that was 2020 and tips into how to step up for 2021. This is a refreshing podcast for communications professionals at...
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Konstanty Sliwowski on showcasing your brand through recruitment
The time has come to end transactional recruitment! Discover how important it is to manage your brand throughout the recruitment process and the bigger implications it has not only on your bottom line but also long-term, being able to attract the right people to work for you. Konstanty Sliwowski...
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Inclusion: Let's talk current trends and gender
What is our role as professional communicators in supporting inclusion? How does our profession measure up? Introduced by Monique Zytnik and facilitated by Gloria Walker, this is a recording of an inclusion and gender focused webinar held on 29 October 2020 featuring Ann-Marie Blake, Alex Malouf...
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The EMENA podcast with Claudia Vaccarone on gender equality for media & communicators
Gender equality is finally getting the media it deserves. And that's where we start on this podcast. We talk with Claudia Vaccarone, one of IABC's best known members in EMENA who works as the Head of Diversity Programmes for Members at the European Broadcasting Union. The EBU released a seminal...
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Tim Salau On The Future Of Work And Internal Comms
We're rebooting our podcast series for this year. And we're starting with Tim Salau. Tim, nicknamed Mr. Future of Work, is the CEO & Founder of Guide, a social e-learning app helping high school students learn essential life skills from their favorite creators, he's worked with top Fortune 500 &...
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The IABC EMENA Podcast On Social Leaders With Bob Pickard
One of the most sought out experts in the area of leadership communications, Bob Pickard is often seen on Bloomberg and other media outlets sharing his views on the concept of "social leaders", executives who use social media to effective engage with employees and consumers. He joins the IABC…
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The IABC EMENA Podcast with Michael Ambjorn on how you can serve the industry through board service
We speak to arguably IABC EMENA's most famous member Michael Ambjorn, who explains why service on a board is the best way to both give back to the industry and also to grow as a communications professional. For more information about IABC EMENA and details on how you can stand for board...
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Communicating through Purpose with EY's Lewis Woodward
Communicating through Purpose with EY's Lewis Woodward by IABC EMENA
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The IABC EMENA Podcast highlights the voices and stories of communication professionals shaping the future of our field across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. As part of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), we bring the region’s unique perspectives to the forefront, exploring how communication drives positive change in business and society.With a network spanning industries, disciplines, and cultures, our podcast celebrates the diversity, innovation, and impact of communicators in the EMENA region. From navigating rapid change to amplifying underrepresented voices, we provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connection.Join us for actionable insights, fresh ideas, and conversations that inspire progress—together, we are raising the standard of communication excellence across the EMENA region.
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