Commanding Conversations: Recent Episodes
Flagship Consulting
Welcome to Commanding Conversations, a podcast from boutique PR agency Flagship Consulting. Co-hosted by different members of the ‘Flaggie’ team, our podcast features some of the best and brightest minds from the world of media and communications speaking about their experiences in a variety of industries, all of which have one thing in common: communication. We speak to our guests, some of whom have worked with the BBC, Penguin Random House and other household names, about how they got to where they are, their successes and failures and their top tips for communicators like us.
In this episode, we speak to Sophie McGregor and Ella Harland, co-founders of Griddle, a startup producing adventurous wholegrain breakfasts. From roommates to business partners, we spoke to Sophie and Ella about securing funding as a female-led startup, building an authentic brand, and tapping into the social side of social media.
Find Griddle at @wearegriddle on Instagram, and at their website www.wearegriddle.com
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode we speak to executive coach Sue Leeson, who after an incredible career in advertising and media and 15 years as VP Global Marketing and Brand Strategy at QVC, made the switch to coaching. We speak to Sue about her rise through the male dominated advertising industry of the 90s, how she utilised those experiences in becoming a coach, and how we can all learn to be our own leader.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode, we speak to Daniel Pearce, CEO of TTG Media, a leading travel trade publication. From humble beginnings writing articles in Southern Italy to becoming the editor and then owner of the award-winning independent publishing company TTG media, we pick Dan’s brain about building a brand with purpose, adapting to business in a pandemic, and the travel industry at large.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode we speak to Ben Lavender, Chief Product Officer at DAZN, best described as the ‘Netflix of sport’. Ben has worked on some of the most interesting technology projects over his impressive career, from creating BBC iPlayer to his time at Amazon. We chatted to him about how he made them happen, and where the future of streaming technology might be going.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode we speak to Will Brewster, Head of Communications at the global law firm Clyde & Co and former flaggie! From humble beginnings as a graduate trainee at a train company to shutting down Monaco (by accident) for a press event, we spoke to Will about his experiences in both internal and external communications and about working in a business with an international presence during a global pandemic.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode, we speak to Executive Mentor Dennis Kerslake about learning and leadership. After a successful career in advertising, Dennis pivoted to senior business leadership coaching, and he takes us through how he came to that decision, the rewarding nature of the work, and why taking time to self reflect and examine your own strengths is more important than ever before.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
In this episode we are joined by Charlotte Bush, Director of Publicity & Media Relations at Penguin Random House. We talked to Charlotte about some of her favourite book campaigns, inventive ways to reach new literary audiences, and how the publishing industry is changing.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
Today we have two new voices on the podcast, we are joined by co-host Hannah Kerslake, and our brilliant guest Simon Quarendon. Simon is the COO of Selbey Anderson, a new collective of creative agencies that Flagship is a part of. We spoke to Simon about his diverse career both working for and starting his own PR agencies, how to create strong relationships with clients and teams, and the future of the PR industry.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk
To kick off the Commanding Conversations series we are joined by Paula Campion, executive TV producer and general delight. We chatted to Paula about the process behind making great television, her roots as a mental health nurse, and the stories she is passionate about putting on screen.
You can find us on Twitter @flagshipcons and at our website flagshipconsulting.co.uk