Does have a strong presence and carrying yourself well matter for personal branding? Can how you appear and how you communicate impact your self-worth? Yes, believes Cherian Kuruvila, a management consultant and coach. In this interview, Cherian shares how he gained the trust of his peers, colleagues and clients by staying grounded, being consistent and […]
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Managing the Internal Communicator’s ‘Ownership’ Conundrum
Often internal communicators are requested or solicited to ‘own’ programs which may not be within their remit or purview. Saying Yes can result in unnecessary workload and distraction from key priorities. Say No can result in angst and friction among stakeholders. Swaying too much on either side of the spectrum has its benefits and downsides. […]
Personal Branding Series: Episode 32 | Dr. Kalpana Gopalan | Show, Structure and Substance Matter
Is personal branding a deliberate choice or serendipity? Do you plan it or go with the flow? I has the honor of speaking with an accomplished personality in Dr. Kalpana Gopalan, an IAS officer of over 33 years, a PhD from IIM Bengaluru and an active advocate of volunteering. Currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, […]
Completed my Ph.D. in organizational communications!
Delighted to share that, by the Grace of God, I completed my PhD in organizational communications (HR&OB) earlier this year. As an author, adjunct faculty, speaker, trainer and communications coach, I had enrolled in this program in 2015 with Alliance University, India because I wanted to blend my passion for research with my experience of […]
Video Interview | Rajita Kumar | Episode 54 | Improving Employees’ Brand Perceptions With Engaging Internal Communications
Presenting the 54th edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight on Internal Communication Series featuring Rajita Kumar of Alfa Laval. Rajita has over 15 years of experience In Corporate and Marketing Communications. She currently serves as the Head of Brand Communications & PR, Market Communications & Digital Marketing Specialist for South Asia, Middle East and Africa. She has deep experience with brand […]
Video Interview | Rajiv Arora | Episode 53 | Putting Employees First For Successful Internal Communications
Presenting the 53rd edition of Intraskope’s Spotlight on Internal Communication Series featuring Rajiv Arora of OYO Hotels & Homes. An integrated communications professional and an ex-journalist, Rajiv has established, streamlined internal communications & driven corporate reputation effort for organizations such as GE, Aricent an KPMG. The winner of the 2020 Exchange4Media 40 Under 40 award, he has a breadth […]
Rewind: Road Safety and Internal Communications
Today, I was reminded by a corporate communicator, who I engaged and received support in 2003-04, while driving a global road safety campaign. He pointed me to a video on road safety which was supported by a life insurance firm. The video anchored by a popular singer in the vernacular language had people dancing and […]
Spotlight on Leadership Communications | Conversation with Sia Papageorgiou
Welcome to the 3rd episode of Intraskope’s Spotlight Series featuring Sia Papageorgiou. How do leaders be more effective with communications? What recommendations can communicators give leaders on getting stronger with communications? Sia Papageorgiou is a communications consultant and trainer who helps professionals become trusted, sought after and strategic advisors. In this interview she talks of […]
Bringing Internal Communications Back Into The Conversation
How to overcome the ‘effort vs impact’ internal communications debate and pivot to a ‘business enabler and partner’ conversation. Recently, an internal communicator posted this interesting question in a group and invited views: how does one measure the effort-impact of internal communications? My question back to her was – how did the question arise? Is […]
Personal Branding Series: Episode 31 | Patrick Widmann | Independent Startup Coach, Author of Breaking Out Awakening Within
Patrick Widmann  has a unique story – he visited India from Germany during a career break to volunteer and stayed on to work and consult on a slew of topics, especially in the social sector. He has travelled to over 45 nations and has been recognized for his work – as a “top 10 mentor […]