The IABC EMENA Podcast
IABC EMENA
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.
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.
Episodes
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Dec 13, 2018 • 10min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Dan Penton On The Impact Of Good Planning
Who loves planning? Who has the time to plan? One person who'd say yes to both of these questions is Dan Penton, the co-founder of ICPlan and a communicator who is committed to promoting the benefits of planning. Daniel will be leading a skills session at EMENAComm, and he joins us on the podcast to talk about how and why we should focus more on planning.
Dec 9, 2018 • 7min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Hanisha Lalwani On The Importance Of Saying No
Saying no can sometimes be the hardest thing to do, especially in certain markets and culture. One of the Gulf's rising communicators and an EMENAComm plenary speaker, Hanisha Lalwani talks to us about the importance of pushing back and saying no. She's also promised to run a session at EMENAComm on how to say no. Listen to her insights, and join her in Bahrain this February.
Dec 6, 2018 • 8min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Fady Ramzy On Tech In Comms
Technology is transforming our lives, and how we communicate. But with there being so many solutions and different innovations, where should communicators begin to look for the right tech that will improve their abilities and outcomes? EMENAComm speaker Fady Ramzy talks us through his suggestions, and shares insights into what he will be talking about at EMENAComm. Enjoy the podcast and see you in Bahrain.
Dec 2, 2018 • 11min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Georgia Halston On Digital Marcomms
At EMENAComm, we'll be encouraging our attendees to think differently about communications. Georgia Halston, the Founder and Director of digital marketing agency Halston Marketing, will be talking about why communicators need to embrace online marketing if they want to transform their internal communications. Listen to the podcast, and meet Georgia at EMENAComm this February in Bahrain.
Nov 29, 2018 • 12min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Brad Jennings On How People Change Things
On today's podcast we speak to EMENAComm speaker Brad Jennings on why we need to put people and their stories at the heart of communications. Brad is the producer and host of People Change Things, a podcast platform that shares stories about people who are doing something to build a better world. Brad also shares his view on how we need to change our own mindset when it comes to shifting from tactics to strategy. We hope you enjoy this taster of Brad's presentation; join him at EMENAComm in Bahrain this Feb 11 and 12.
Nov 26, 2018 • 10min
The IABC Podcast With Kate McNamara On Leadership Communications
We're going to be joined at EMENAComm by Kate McNamara, IABC APAC Board member and one of Australia's leading communicators. Kate will be talking about how we can build a team of leadership communicators, and the steps you can take to transform your leaders' and your company's communications. Kate talked us through what to expect in Bahrain this February on the podcast. Join her at EMENAComm and book your ticket at www.emenacomm.com.
Nov 22, 2018 • 13min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Mark Hannant On Communicating Across Cultures
Many of us work across culturally diverse geographies and organizations. And yet, we rarely discuss how to avoid culture clashes when it comes to engaging with our culturally-diverse groups. Mark Hannant, the managing director of Mumbai-based agency Magenta, will be joining us at EMENAComm to share his experiences in communicating with different cultures. On the podcast he talks about how we can communicate better with diverse groups, and how we need to develop our own cultural intelligence. Enjoy the podcast, and meet Mark in Bahrain this February.
Nov 19, 2018 • 9min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Jon Hammond On Executive Presence
Do your executives fear the stage? Are they averse to public speaking? Former BBC journalist and media trainer to business leaders, Jon Hammond will be speaking on how you can improve your executive's on-stage presence at EMENAComm. He shares with us a taster of his session on today's podcast. Join him and hundreds of communicators at EMENAComm this February in Bahrain. Till then, enjoy the podcast and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Nov 15, 2018 • 12min
The IABC EMENA Podcast With Klavs Valskov On Transformational Comms
One of our keynote speakers is an IABC favorite. Klavs Valskov is a former IABC EMENA Chair. He will be joining us all in Bahrain to talk at EMENAComm about how he led the GE Oil & Gas Baker Hughes merger through a transformational shift, both internally and externally. The aim was to win the support of both employees and customers, as the company sought to achieve its vision of becoming the world's first digital industrial oil and gas company. Listen in, and then come along to EMENAComm to hear Klavs tell the full story.
Nov 12, 2018 • 9min
The IABC EMENA Podcast with Sean Trainor on Purpose and Passion in Internal Comms
We are starting our EMENAComm podcast series, dedicated to telling the stories behind our speakers and their topics. We're beginning with internal communications specialist Sean Trainor, who is speaking about purpose and passions. Sean explains how he entered the industry, how IC can be promoted in the Middle East, and why purpose and passions are so important to your employees. Listen, enjoy and see you in Bahrain.
