The Communication Paradox: Recent Episodes

Dave Harries / Angela Jones

Angela Jones and Dave Harries share their journey exploring the communication paradox - the tension between perfection and authenticity in business communications. Follow their insights and discoveries, as they discuss the communication paradox, interview expert guests and travel through the minefield of communications learning lots and (hopefully) growing a little along the way.

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In this episode, Angela Jones and Dave Harries meet Mariko Broome, professional photographer, and ask the question, should business photographs be authentic or perfect.  Mariko, who has an amazing background as, among other things, a professional...

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Dave and Angela chat to Morph Brand's founder Clare Devonport about the authenticity, or otherwise of corporate branding.  Clare believes in, and practices, what she calls empathetic brand design as opposed to visionary brand design. Clare's view is...

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In this first "lock-down" episode Dave Harries and Angela Jones meet PR specialist Verity Blake.   Verity owns and runs HeadOn PR, a creative PR consultancy working with many well-known B2B and B2C brands.   Thanks to the wizardry of the web, all three...

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In this episode Angela and Dave meet Richard Jaggs, Managing Director and co-founder of Resolution Design Ltd, a creative marketing agency with offices in Wiltshire and Bristol.  Richard sets great store by honesty and authenticity in the work he does...

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Meet the walking networkers as they stroll around Portishead

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How to recruit authentically

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Authenticity whilst using Linkedin

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The efficacy of the broadcast interview

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Looking back at 2018 episodes

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The thinking environment and authenticity.

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Imposter Sydrome - Could it be a good thing?

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Networking advice from a network company.

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The pros and cons of authenticity at a networking event.

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A look back at previous guests.

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The effect of extreme physical achievement on ordinary workplace interaction

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Authenticity and understanding purpose around financial planning.

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Authenticity in employee engagement

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The role of authenticity when leading teams in high-pressure environments.

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Fitting in and the quest for authenticity

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The importance of knowing your purpose in order to communicate authentically.

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The reader persona and how he or she shapes your book

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The authenticity (or otherwise) of the visual image.

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How authenticty matters in the bid process

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The multi-staged process of actually getting a book in to print

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The definition of authenticity in business communications

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In this episode we're challenged by our guest Caroline Gourlay - a Business Psychologist - to define what we mean by authenticity and to address the tension between being ourselves and fitting in. This conversation really stretched our thinking and...

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Sales professional Chris O'Riordan gives his take on communications authenticity.

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Persuasion or genuine engagement - you decide.

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The importance of guiding priciples.

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The why of authenticity in communications.

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How to actually get your book published.

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Why are we writing a book?

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The start of the book-writing journey