The Navigating Disruption Podcast

How India Is Disrupting Internal Communications | Industry Leaders Debate

Resources: Report: www.nexticshift.com LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexticshift/ About Ambuj Dixit: “In life and in the corporate world, 'Communications' is the bedrock of everything....meaning EVERYTHING! Two human beings, two friends, two colleagues...are able to pursue anything together only because the process / activity of communication exists. And only together, we grow!” Those are the words of Ambuj Dixit. Being a firm believer in human potential and its realization, Ambuj has shaped a career of over 19 years in domains that deeply influence people—Leadership Development, Internal Communications, and Employee Engagement. As the founder of ThoughtCom, Ambuj works to help businesses and leaders enable humanity’s transition into the future through better communication. Ambuj’s contact details: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambujdixit/ Write for a free consulting session at: ambuj@thoughtcom.in About Tanvi Agarwal: Tanvi Agarwal helps organizations translate strategy into adoption, credibility, and growth. With 15+ years of experience across Fortune 100 companies, consulting firms, and startups from early stage to IPO, she works with founders and CXOs to turn complex strategies into narratives that employees, investors, and markets understand and trust. Connect with Tanvi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanvi-agarwall/ Connect with Us: Mike Klein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/ Website: https://changingtheterms.com/ Host Janet Hitchen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/ Website: https://www.janco.uk/

The Present & Future of Work with Sharon O'Dea and Jonathan Phillips

Jonathan Phillips and Sharon O'Dea challenge Western assumptions about the future of work in their conversation with Janet Hitchen and Mike Klein exploring how demographic shifts in Japan and elsewhere in the world drive global workforce innovation. They examine digital nomadism as economic necessity rather than lifestyle choice, question corporate rigidity amid demands for agility, and critique return-to-office mandates that risk losing top talent. The conversation advocates shifting internal communications from engagement metrics to empowerment, recognizing that work's future is being written globally, not just in Silicon Valley.

The Network Effect: Connection in a Changing Workplace with Francisco Marin

Francisco Marin is the Founder and CEO of Cognitive Talent Solutions (CTS), a Palo Alto-based company specializing in AI-powered Organizational Network Analysis. He's also a Founding Member of the Network-First Manifesto, a global initiative advocating for a shift from rigid hierarchies to network-based models of work. Connect with Francisco: Cognitive Talent Solutions: CognitivetalentsolutionsLinkedIn Network First Manifesto: https://networkfirstmanifesto.com/ Connect with Us: Host Mike Klein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/ Website: https://changingtheterms.com/ Host Janet Hitchen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/ Website: https://www.janco.uk/ Enjoyed the Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! And if you’re ready to navigate disruption with us, share this episode with your network.

Tough love for #InternalComms pros with Tijana Bejatovic

Tijana Bejatovic is southeast Europe’s leading consultant, trainer and advocate for Internal Communication as a strategic discipline. Based in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, Tijana brings more than 14 years of experience working in internal comms and leads TopIC training and consulting business. Connect with Tijana: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijanabejatovic/ Website: https://www.topic.rs/ 00:00 Introduction to Internal Communications and Challenges 02:56 AI's Role in Internal Communications 05:54 The Importance of Process in Communication 09:11 Burnout and Responsibility in Communication 11:58 Courage and Confidence in Communication 15:02 Laziness vs. Lack of Knowledge in the Field 17:58 Understanding the Problem Before Solutions 21:04 Training and Mentorship in Internal Communications 30:34 Navigating Crisis in Internal Communications 34:53 The Maturity of Internal Communication 36:39 Building a Community of Internal Communicators 41:30 The Role of AI in Internal Communication 54:56 The Future of Internal Communication Connect with Us: Host Mike Klein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/ Website: https://changingtheterms.com/ Host Janet Hitchen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/ Website: https://www.janco.uk/ Enjoyed the Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! And if you’re ready to navigate disruption with us, share this episode with your network.

From "Safety" to "Bravery" with Ann Melinger

Ann Melinger is an internationally recognized expert in organizational culture, employee engagement and change management. As CEO and owner of bink, she leads a team of senior advisors dedicated to helping life sciences and biotech companies build high-performing cultures that align with business strategy and fuel organizational performance. Learn more about Ann and subscribe to bink’s resources at https://thinkbink.com/ Connect with Us: Host Mike Klein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/ Website: https://changingtheterms.com/ Host Janet Hitchen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/ Website: https://www.janco.uk/ Enjoyed the Episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! And if you’re ready to navigate disruption with us, share this episode with your network.