February Update

Welcome back to the c-suite podcast newsletter! We're here to update you on everything we've been up to in the last few months and what's coming soon.

Recently on the pod

NEW Charity Spotlight episode

We recently produced our ‘Neurodiversity in the workplace’ episode, in partnership with Tourettes Action as part of our pro bono charity project. Tourettes Action is the foremost support and research charity for individuals with Tourette's syndrome and their families. This episode, hosted by Graham Barrett , sheds light on fostering inclusivity and nurturing a neurodiverse workplace environment. The discussion revolves around the pivotal role employers can play in supporting individuals with Tourette's. Our guests were Ione Georgakis , Therapies and Advocacy Manager at Tourettes Action , Trish McGrath , CEO of Undeb Aberystwyth , and Luke Manton , Founder of Manton Executives . Together, they provide valuable perspectives and practical insights on building environments that celebrate diversity and accommodate the unique needs of individuals with Tourette's syndrome.

• Audere Communications is now committed to providing pro bono support to four small to medium sized charities each year by offering them the opportunity to partner on a panel based episode of the c-suite podcast, recorded online. As well as this recent episode for Tourettes Action, in 2023, we have supported Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity , Mental Health Innovations and Making The Leap . To apply to be one of the three further charities we support this year, simply complete the application form on the Audere website.

AI in Internal Communications

As the utilization of AI tools has surged in recent months, we delve into the profound impact this technological advancement has had on Internal Communications. Debbie West was joined by three respected IC leaders: Shalini Gupta , Senior Internal Communications Lead at Arup in UKIMEA, Frank Dias , Internal Comms Manager at Framestore , and Melanie Wheeler , Head of Global Internal Communications at Sutherland . Collectively, they share their first-hand experiences, successes, and invaluable tips for professionals who are embarking on the journey of incorporating AI into their Internal Communications strategies.

Three episodes from SLUSH, Helsinki

We attended Slush in Helsinki at the end of last year, to record three episodes in partnership with Remote , a company that simplifies the process of running global teams. We set up on their booth to interview a diverse range of attendees and speakers. These discussions ranged from information about organisational culture and core values to recruitment insights. Some of the guests included, Anna Gullstrand , Chief People & Culture Officer at Mentimeter , Rahul Vohra , CEO of Superhuman , and Vlada Musvydaite Vilciauske , CEO & Founder of #walk15.app.

Data-Driven Decisions: The Business Advantage, with SNP

SNP Group is a global leader in data transformation and recently partnered with us to record on location at GSK's offices, to delve into how companies are leveraging innovation, metrics, and data to address present and future challenges. Russell Goldsmith hosted Shobie Ramakrishnan , Chief Digital and Technology Officer at GSK , and Alexander Smith , Director of Strategy and Solutions at SNP.

Fintech Talents with Andaria

We recorded three episodes at Fintech Talents , in partnership with Andaria , specialists in scalable embedded finance solutions. From Andaria's booth, we conducted a series of engaging interviews with notable speakers and attendees. Amongst the featured speakers were Nirav P. , CEO of Andaria , Anjali Singh , Founder of HealthWallet , and Dastan S. , Senior Payments Technology and Strategy expert at Marks and Spencer . These episodes capture the essence of Fintech Talents, offering valuable understanding into the dynamic world of embedded finance and showcasing the expertise of the guests.

Money20/20 USA

We travelled to the Money20/20 in Las Vegas, where we recorded four episodes on Instnt 's booth, a leading figure in fraud insurance technology and a 5-star sponsor of the Money20/20 event. Guests included Jyoti Menon , VP of Product (Lending and Mobile) at Bread Financial , Sarah Beth Felix , Co-Founder & Chief AML Officer at Acceleron , and Dee Choubey , CEO of MoneyLion . These episodes explore the intricacies of fraud prevention and onboarding.

Coming soon ...

A new episode of the pod

Russell Goldsmith invited Audere Communications ' own Debbie West to be a guest on the show to talk about the power of podcasting for internal communications. Debbie is a keen advocate for the benefits of employee podcasts and the ways in which podcast content in various forms can be used to complement successful internal communications strategies.

Shoptalk 2024

We are attending Shoptalk in Vegas on the 18th and 19th of March so we can capture interviews with speakers and attendees on Bread Financial's booth. Shoptalk brings together retail innovators to shape the future of the industry, offering unique insights and perspectives that we're keen to capture on the show.

We're heading to Texas

In March we are taking the pod to SXSW in Austin, Texas! This event celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture and we'll be recording interviews with attendees and speakers in partnership with Remote to bring you all the latest from those in the know.

Unicorn Leaders, a new season

We are bringing back our popular Unicorn Series this year, with a fresh format, to share inspiring conversations with CEOs of billion dollar start-ups. Our first guest of 2024 will be Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health. Stay tuned!

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Thanks for joining us for this catch up, we're working hard with clients old and new to keep bringing you engaging episodes of the show throughout 2024, let us know what you'd like to hear!

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