The IABC EMENA Podcast

Dec 12 2024 90 ep. 21 mins 11
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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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On inclusive leadership, communication & transitioning the IABC EMENA podcast

Dec 12 2024 18 mins  
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 consultancy in Europe. ✅ Her insights on belonging at work, featuring the ACES framework

Building a global communication team with Christopher Wade

Oct 22 2024 21 mins  
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 Communications at Fresenius Medical Care. He is a bilingual, C-suite comms professional with 20+ ye

Digital communication and leadership philosophy with Pinaki Kathiari

Aug 24 2024 36 mins  
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 Vice President of Professional Development for the IABC New York Tristate Area Chapter.

The Internal Communication Book Club with Rachel Miller, Monique Zytnik and Gary Hernandez

Jun 08 2024 37 mins  
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 and Monique have both recently published new books which focus on Internal Communicat

Communication trends with Adrian Cropley, Lisa Riemers, Michael Nord and Monique Zytnik

May 07 2024 48 mins  
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, and digital workplace specialist. She is on the IABC EMENA UK&I chapter board. She has b

Speechwriting secrets with Simon Lancaster

Feb 25 2024 34 mins  
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 of the biggest global companies including Unliever, HSBC and InterContinental Hotel

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Advita Patel and Priya Bates

Jan 28 2024 45 mins  
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 co-authored with Priya Bates. Called: Building a Culture of Inclusivity, it helps Int

A conversation with Katie Macaulay

Dec 21 2023 51 mins  
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Rethinking how we make decisions with Ben Wickham

Nov 23 2023 33 mins  
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 person, storyteller and specialist in organiszational behaviour and team dynamics f

Debating internal communication research with Dr Kevin Ruck and Mike Klein

Oct 07 2023 50 mins  
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 Kevin Ruck is the co-founder of PR Academy which is the largest Chartered Institute of