Unlocking Authentic Engagement: Asking, Not Assuming feat. Hersh Rephun
In this episode, we dive into the importance of effective internal communication strategies for fostering a thriving company culture. Our guest, Hersh Rephun, a hyphenated writer, comedian, publicist, and brand strategist, shares insights from his extensive experience in PR, creative brand strategy, and global partner relations.
Considered by many to be the Godfather of Niche PR, Hersh has guided the images of changemakers, market leaders, agencies, institutions, production companies, and Oscar-winning filmmakers.
He is also a standup comedian, playing gigs across the country, and is the first standup to play Negril’s Coconut Tea Room while under the influences of hallucinogenic mushroom tea.
In this episode, he emphasizes the significance of empathy and accessibility in communication and introduces his popular podcast, “Truth Tastes Funny,” which operates on the principle of selling the truth.
Episode Highlights:
Recognizing employees as the most important clients
Hersh Rephun’s journey from a standup comedian to advertising and communication expert
Addressing the disconnect between the company’s external image and the reality experienced by employees
Avoiding “catfishing” in the employment process by delivering on promises made during interviews
Selling the truth and aligning brand communication with the company’s core values
Encouraging playfulness and heart in internal messaging to foster engagement
Balancing creativity and authenticity in internal communication without disregarding professionalism
The value of storytelling and personalization in engaging employees
Improving internal communication strategies is essential for enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning external and internal communications, companies can bridge the gap between promises and realities, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
Implementing these quick fixes discussed in this episode can lead to clearer and more impactful messaging with the most important clients—employees.
Unleash Your Meta-Power: A Conversation With Julie Oden
What if I told you that just when you think you are at the peak of what you can achieve you are only at 40% of what you are truly capable of? Too often we hold ourselves back due to fear of failure. It’s time to break through that fear and take the risks necessary to uncover your true meta-performance potential!
In this week’s episode, we have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Meta-Performance Coach and Branding extraordinaire Julie Oden.
Julie is a certified Meta Performance coach and Brand consultant with an over 25+ year track record of success working with high-profile brands including Manulife, The Home Depot, AOL, Yahoo and Myspace. Today, she spends the bulk of her time working with leaders and companies who are moving into a season of transformation. She leverages her deep curiosity about what motivates people, along with her expansive brand, marketing and corporate experience to help organizations get out of their own way so that they can drive impact well beyond what they thought possible.
Cultivating Inclusive Culture with Simmer Narula Singh from Glintt Consulting
Join us this week as we welcome Simmer Singh, a seasoned HR professional with over 20 years of expertise in the People Development and Talent Management space. She has worked with organizations like Pinterest, Vodafone, VMware and American Express. In this episode we chat about diversity, equity and inclusion. Specifically how important it is to have a robust DEI strategy and offer a highly inclusive workplace to attract and keep high-performing talent!
Glintt Consulting, her leadership development practice, focuses on Emerging Leaders, Team Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion space.
The mission of her organization is to Cultivate leadership excellence and inclusive culture for a better tomorrow.
