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Behind the Bob

Carrie-Ann Wade

Welcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director with me, Carrie-Ann Wade. This podcast is all about developing communications leaders of the future and supporting you to grow and thrive in your comms career. You’ll hear from me about my experiences and insights and there might even be a special guest or two popping up. Behind the Bob gives you a sneak peek into life as a comms director and provides you with all the "behind the scenes" knowledge to help you thrive as a communications leader

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S2E8 Behind the Bob - the one with me (Carrie-Ann Wade)

Behind the Bob ·

2024/08/14

In this episode, Carrie-Ann Wade shares the highlights, challenges and insights from her communications career to date and her life as a communications director.From careers advice at school to the importance of her support network, she shares her journey so far. Opportunity is the word of the episode - grabbing the ones that feel right as they come along and looking to help others find the right opportunities for them. Carrie-Ann has worked in communications for almost 20 years and is currently

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45:27

S2E7 Behind the Bob - the one with Nick Pearson

Behind the Bob ·

2024/08/07

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, Carrie-Ann Wade is in conversation with Nick Pearson about the successes and challenges of his career to date and his advice for aspiring communications leaders.Nick is a communications leader with more than 25 years’ experience and runs Pearson & Pearson (communications) Ltd with his wife, Vicky. He began his career in the media and in 2004 he joined the NHS. During the COVID-19 pandemic Nick was Director of Communications for a

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S2E6 Behind the Bob - the one with Amanda White

Behind the Bob ·

2024/07/31

Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms DirectorWelcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director with Carrie-Ann Wade.This podcast is all about developing communications leaders of the future and supporting you to grow and thrive in your comms career. You’ll hear from Carrie-Ann about her own personal experiences and insights and there might even be a special guest or two popping up.The first series focused on diversity in the communications profession and how to create more opportunities for people to

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33:27

S2E5 Behind the Bob - the one with Simon Jones

Behind the Bob ·

2024/07/24

In the latest episode Carrie-Ann Wade talks with Simon Jones who is the Executive Director for Communications for Westco and the former Chair of LGcomms, a professional body representing local government communicators.We talk about his 15 years’ experience at director level in local government where his remit not only covered communications but included policy, strategy and business intelligence.Simon shares his journey from journalist and editorial director into a career in communications and is

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S2E4 Behind the Bob - the one with Ranjeet Kaile

Behind the Bob ·

2024/07/16

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Carrie-Ann Wade is in conversation with Ranjeet Kaile about life as a communications director and some of the highlights and challenges of his career to date. Ranjeet is the Executive Director of Communications and Engagement for South East London Integrated Care Partnership and for South London and The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. From his desire to work for the police service, through to the various opportunities he has grasped throughout his career in public

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39:44

S2E3 Behind the Bob - the one with Mary Whenman

Behind the Bob ·

2024/07/09

----------------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoyed listening please share it, leave a rating or a review.New episodes of Behind the Bob are published every Wednesday and you can always subscribe via your favourite podcast platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.You can find out more about Carrie-Ann and Cat's Pajamas Communications atwww.cats-pajamas.co.ukBehind the Bob, Diary of a Comms DirectorWelcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a

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S2E2 Behind the Bob - the one with Darren Caveney

Behind the Bob ·

2024/07/03

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Carrie-Ann Wade is in conversation with Darren Caveney. He is the creator and owner of comms2point0 specialist consultancy, Creative Communicators Ltd. His 28 years in communications, PR and marketing includes communications leadership in local government and in the NHS.From a potential career as a stained glass maker (it's never too late) to be asked to stop the Guiness blimp flying over London, Darren shares the highlights and challenges of his career to date.And

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S2E1 Behind the Bob - communications leadership

Behind the Bob ·

2024/06/26

----------------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening to this episode. If you enjoyed listening please share it, leave a rating or a review.New episodes of Behind the Bob are published every Wednesday and you can always subscribe via your favourite podcast platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.You can find out more about Carrie-Ann and Cat's Pajamas Communications at www.cats-pajamas.co.ukBehind the Bob, Diary of a Comms DirectorWelcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of

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Behind the Bob Series 2 Trailer

Behind the Bob ·

2024/06/19

Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms DirectorWelcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director with Carrie-Ann Wade.This podcast is all about developing communications leaders of the future and supporting you to grow and thrive in your comms career. You’ll hear from Carrie-Ann about her own personal experiences and insights and there might even be a special guest or two popping up.The first series focused on diversity in the communications profession and how to create more opportunities for people to

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36:25

Behind the Bob - the one with Shak Rafiq

Behind the Bob ·

2023/09/13

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Carrie-Ann Wade talks with Shak Rafiq about his communications career to date, diversity in the profession and how we can attract new talent into public sector communications. Shak is an Associate Director of Communications and Engagement in the NHS and shares his insights and advice about being a communicator. 03:31 - values and community led 06:01 - imposter syndrome, are we holding ourselves back?11:44 - role modelling and representation - the challenges19:14 -

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12:13

Behind the Bob - through times of change

Behind the Bob ·

2023/09/06

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, Carrie-Ann Wade shares her thoughts and reflections on what you might want to consider during times of change and uncertainty.01:31- your role as a leader in your organisation05:00 - intuition and empathy05:33- your role with your communications team08:55- impacts on you as an individual10:11- your support networkIn challenging times, comms directors take on numerous roles, often providing support, advice and counsel to other leaders. In

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46:00

Behind the Bob - the one with Kirk Millis-Ward

Behind the Bob ·

2023/08/30

This is another guest episode of Behind the Bob and Carrie-Ann is talking with Kirk Millis-Ward, Director of Communications and Engagement at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Kirk is also the Executive sponsor for the Disability and Long-Term Conditions Network and Neurodiversity Network.In this episode Kirk talks about his own personal journey and experience as a neurodiverse communications director as well as sharing his thoughts on how we can better support colleagues in and into the

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14:01

Behind the Bob - when comms pros rule the world

Behind the Bob ·

2023/08/23

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, Carrie-Ann Wade shares her thoughts and reflections on why communications professionals make good leaders. 03:26 - it's all about communication04:04 - decision making05:35 - taking action06:57 - caring about the consequences09:38 - creativity and curiosity10:58 - "being strategic"There are so many reasons why good communications professionals make good leaders, not that Carrie-Ann needs to tell you that.If you are looking to step into a

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Behind the Bob - the one with Shameema Ali

Behind the Bob ·

2023/08/16

It's another episode with a special guest and this time Carrie-Ann is talking with Shameema Ali, Senior Communications and Engagement Manager at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Shameema shares her thoughts and advice on diversity in the profession and why communications professionals should consider a career in public sector communications. 02:07 - being thrown in at the deep end06:37 - dealing with imposter syndrome08:29 - the role of leaders in our profession13:07 -

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17:25

Behind the Bob - demonstrating value

Behind the Bob ·

2023/08/09

In the latest episode Carrie-Ann talks all things demonstrating value as a communications professional - a topic listeners have been keen to hear more about.The key elements are relationship building, evaluation and performance reporting and impact.02:45 - relationships and the nuances04:55 - key questions to ask yourself08:33 - impact over outputs13:39 - what's your performance report telling you?15:46 - influence and opportunityUse this episode to reflect on the value you are adding as a

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48:44

Behind the Bob - the one with Lewis Williams

Behind the Bob ·

2023/08/02

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Carrie-Ann talks with Lewis Williams, Senior Communications Officer at NHS Blood and Transplant, about his career to date and his advice for improving the diversity of the communications profession.04:06 - routes into public sector comms11:01 - the Socially Mobile programme 16:47 - the value of work experience (and the hidden cost)20:44 - diversifying the industry28:10 - the benefits of networking36:50 - commitment to learning and developmentIn this episode Lewis

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11:27

Behind the Bob - boundaries, what boundaries?

Behind the Bob ·

2023/07/26

In this episode, Carrie-Ann Wade talks about the importance of boundary setting as a communicator and as a leader.Sharing her own experiences of boundary setting, and recognising when boundaries are slipping, Carrie-Ann invites you to reflect on your boundaries and how you are communicating them.00:54 - recognising when your boundaries are slipping02:38 - protecting your time and energy03:26 - protecting your team05:19 - delivering strategic objectives06:27 - boundaries and decision making07:59 -

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Behind the Bob - the one with Lisa Ward

Behind the Bob ·

2023/07/19

This is the first of Carrie-Ann's conversations with public sector comms pros focused on how to encourage diversity within the profession and make a career in public sector communications attractive to new talent.In this episode Carrie-Ann talks with Lisa Ward, a former NHS communications director, about her career so far, challenges she has faced and her thoughts on diversity in communications. 10:46 - storytelling and communications15:58 - returning to communications from maternity leave20:29 -

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19:06

Behind the Bob - what's helped my comms career?

Behind the Bob ·

2023/07/12

In the first episode of Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, Carrie-Ann Wade shares a few of the things that have helped her communications career to date.Sharing some insights into what has supported her, as not only a communications professional but as a leader, Carrie-Ann hopes to encourage you to think about your career to date, as well as your aspirations for the future.02:30 - saying yes to opportunities and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone05:46 - building and nurturing your

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Behind the Bob Series 1 Trailer

Behind the Bob ·

2023/07/04

Welcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, with me, Carrie-Ann Wade.Behind the Bob is my new podcast that provides an insight into life as a communications director to support aspiring communications leaders as part of your development.As well as a behind the scenes peek into my working life, I will be shining a light n the issue of diversity in public sector communications, and how we can make the profession more attractive to encourage new and diverse talent. This means I'll be having

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