Discover the limitations of the hero's journey narrative and the need for diverse perspectives. Experts discuss the flaws of the monomyth, the impact of classical myths on language development, and the favoritism towards male figures. Explore the reinterpretation of ancient Greek stories from the eyes of lesser-known characters, the exclusion of marginalized characters in literature, and the origins of storytelling.

Learn the art of effective storytelling from Kate Tellers, storyteller extraordinaire, as she shares secrets behind spinning a good yarn, keeping it fresh, and captivating an audience. Discover the transformative power of storytelling in challenging dominant narratives and creating lasting impact. Hear childhood misadventures and reflect on the significance of everyday objects. Explore the process of crafting and performing a story, including selecting stories for the stage and refining them through dialogue and reflection. Find out how unexpected trouble at a party led to positive life changes.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Infernal Communication, where we take a deeper look at the wild little fires communicators have to put out every day. Join our hosts Lottie Bazley and Brian Tomlinson of Staffbase as they bring together experts, authors and even a former private eye – for fresh perspectives that will soothe the burn of your latest communication breakdown. We’ve got new ways to look at the hero’s journey, and the art of the apology. We’ll talk about how to have difficult conversations, and the best way to bounce back from embarrassment by seizing control of your own narrative. This season we’re focusing on the depth and breadth of what it means to be a storyteller – because we know: Communication is hard. Being a communications professional is even harder. So why not let Infernal Communications make your job easier and probably a little more fun.

In this final episode of season one of Infernal Communication, join host Kyla Sims as she speaks with Genevieve Von Petzinger, paleo anthropologist and author of The First Signs: Unlocking the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Symbols, as well as  Dan Everett, linguistic anthropologist, author, and one of only four second-language speakers of the Amazon Basin's Pirahã people. They’ll talk about what we know about our earliest communications and how communication has shaped what it means to be human. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our host Kyla Sims chats with neuroscientist Dr. Carl Marci about what happens to our brain when we spend too much time online and what we can do to protect ourselves. Then, “Master of Decibels” Paul Mellor shares his tactics for making brands famous and cutting through all the noise. Do you work in communications? Join us at Staffbase's VOICES Conference in NYC April 26-27th, 2023. Get your ticket at voices.staffbase.com/us and use promocode VOICES-PODCAST-25 for 25% off your ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our host, Kyla Sims, sits down with writer and Yale English professor, Verlyn Klinkenborg, about how he teaches writing. Most of his students know how to write well, but do they understand how to think about writing? According to Verlyn, there is an important distinction. From sentence structure to personal motivation, this episode takes a deep look into what it means to be a “good writer.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our host Kyla Sims chats with researcher and psychologist Dr. Sophie Wohltjen about the intricacies of human connection and what goes on in our brains when we look someone in the eye. Jennifer Britton joins in to discuss what it was like to work remotely before digital workspaces were even possible. From the neuroscience of eye contact to effective online leadership, this episode looks at whether we can really connect through remote work the same way we do face-to-face.  Do you work in communications? Join us at Staffbase's VOICES Conference in NYC April 26-27th, 2023. Get your ticket at voices.staffbase.com/us and use promocode VOICES-PODCAST-25 for 25% off your ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting lost in translation is bound to happen when languages, accents, and cultures collide. In this episode, our host Kyla Sims speaks to linguist and polyglot, Dr. Luis Miguel Rojas-Berscia, about how language works and what happens when languages and their variations don't quite line up. Global Communications Specialist, Heather Hansen, then weighs in on what we lose when we dub people “bad” English speakers. Hansen encourages us to stop being language snobs and shares her tips on understanding and being understood.  Do you work in communications? Join us at Staffbase's VOICES Conference in NYC April 26-27th, 2023. Get your ticket at voices.staffbase.com/us and use promocode VOICES-PODCAST-25 for 25% off your ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: This episode deals with sensitive subject matter, including school shootings, sexual harassment, and racism.We all have to deliver bad news at some point, but is there a better way to do it?  First, we will speak with Tangia Renee Estrada, Co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators and Amplify BIPOC, about her experiences as a crisis comms professional, her learnings, and her regrets. Next, we'll speak with Robin Stickley, a former Global News Canada journalist, who has delivered the news (good and bad) to broadcast television audiences for years — including the devastating events in the Sandy Hook. Finally, we’ll sit down with Janet Stovall, author of “The Conscious Communicator: The Fine Art of Saying Stupid Sh*t”, about her experiences delivering hard truths and her methodology for helping organizations determine if they should weigh-in on the difficult issues of our times.  Do you work in communications? Join us at Staffbase's VOICES Conference in NYC April 26-27th, 2023. Get your ticket at voices.staffbase.com/us and use promocode VOICES-PODCAST-25 for 25% off your ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you? Most of us answer without really thinking about it. The truth is that many of us are not doing well — including those of us in the comms industry. In this episode, two brave communicators (Haleigh Brouillette, Sr. Comms Manager at Hudl & Tangia Renee Estrada, co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators and veteran communications pro) share their stories of burnout, loss, and mental health, to help break the stigma and start a conversation about how we're really feeling. Resources:Talk Suicide Canada & 1-833-456-4566 by phoneWellness Together Canadahttps://www.mentalhealth.govNational Suicide Helpline US & 988 by phoneFind a Helpline (Global)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.