10 Internal Communications Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

The educational podcasting trend has hit internal communications and your peers are putting out amazing content. Insider career advice, practical strategies, industry developments, and more are freely available and only a stream away.

Here’s a roundup of the top ten internal communications podcasts worth listening to.

Redefining Communications with Jenni Field

Having trouble communicating with frontline workers? Tune into Jenni Field’s “Redefining Communications” AKA “From Chaos to Calm”.

This internal communications podcast takes a diagnostic bent with each episode focusing on specific communications problems.

If you don’t have a pressing issue to deal with, dive into season 4’s bonus episode, How to Communicate with Deskless Workers. In it, Jenni drops exclusive research insights on frontline worker communication challenges and solutions.

Candid Comms

Ever wished for a Career Fairy Godmother? Rachel Miller from All Things IC is about as close as you can get.

In “Candid Comms”, she doles out practical tips, strategic advice, and inspirational ideas just for internal communications professionals.

Every episode is a winner. But make sure to check out 2022’s How to Communicate in a Manufacturing Environment featuring Alexandra Bîrlădianu from Guardian Industries.

The Internal Comms Podcast

“The Internal Comms Podcast” is a go-to for IC thought leader interviews. Katie Macauley from AB Acid Test pulls together a diverse guest list of entrepreneurs, political consultants, and, of course, leading IC pros.

There are almost 100 episodes to dive into, with a new one released every other Wednesday.

You might want to start with Moment 13, a shorter podcast on tailoring communications to each organizational level.

Engaging Internal Comms

Hankering for a longer conversation on all things related to internal communication and employee engagement?

If so, settle into an episode of “Engaging Internal Comms” with Craig Smith from The Big Picture People.

Craig brings in industry experts and peer-level professionals to share tactical advice, stories from the trenches, and best practice recommendations.

Make sure you listen to Communicating with frontline employees. It dials into critical current challenges and examines relevant success metrics for deskless worker communications.

Building Better Cultures

Next up is “Building Better Cultures” with organizational consultant Scott McInnes from Inspiring Change. This podcast focuses on internal comms, culture, experience, engagement, and leadership.

Want actionable advice from executives, founders, and other senior-level leaders?

Then consider this series a must-listen.

Start with Employee engagement - Success is about the people, stupid! Don’t let the snarky title dissuade you. This session features David Macleod and Nita Clarke, experienced workplace consultants with serious credentials.

Calm Edged Rebels

Suffering from a case of professional FOMO? “Calm Edged Rebels” is the internal communications podcast for you.

Join savvy specialists Trudy Lewis, Advita Patel, and Jenni Field (From Chaos to Calm) as they discuss everything from imposter syndrome to personal discipline.

The trio covers fresh, relevant, trending topics for modern career-minded internal communications professionals.

A fantastic starting point is What makes us credible? This episode sees the Rebels discuss why authenticity might be an overrated leadership communications strategy and why credibility may be the better goal.

Internal Comms Pro: The Podcast

If you prefer podcasts with a more formal tone, look into “Internal Comms Pro: The Podcast.” This series presents conversations with internal communications professionals at consultancies and major companies.

This is a well-curated podcast with topics advanced enough for veterans yet clear enough for beginners.

Add this episode to your listening list: Transparency for Frontline Workers. Michael Hughes, former Communications Liaison for the National Transportation Safety Board, outlines a four-pillar formula for helping leadership communicate with frontline workers.

The Internal Marketing Podcast

Informed and engaged workers are primed for brand advocacy. If you want to take things to that level, tune into Kerry-Ann Stimpson’s “The Internal Marketing Podcast.”

This internal communications podcast series focuses on supercharging workforce empowerment, marketing, and branding. And it features interviews with deeply experienced international professionals.

A great place to start is Episode #15 - How Internal Comms & Marketing Can Partner to Win. This episode shows how to align internal communications and external marketing.

The Future of Internal Communication

This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Institute of Internal Communications. And so, here’s a reminder to check out the IoIC’s “Future of Internal Communication Podcast.”

The series is 8 seasons in and features a range of interesting topics like 4-day work weeks, trade union IC, and interviews with Seth Godin.

One standout episode is Optimising communication for intergenerational working. Listen in for actionable tips on effective cross-generational communications.

Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast

Wrapping up the list is Stanford’s latest “Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast.” It tackles real-world communication problems and is almost guaranteed to make you sharper and more effective.

Every single episode is worth listening to. However, IC pros might want to start with Be Better at Work: How to Communicate Better with Coworkers and Employees.

Conclusion

Which internal communications podcast piques your interest? Is it a reflective series, like “Calm Edged Rebels”? Or a more tactical program, like the “Internal Comms Pro”?

There’s no wrong choice, so subscribe away.

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