Episodes

For founders of companies, getting to the finish line of a merger or acquisition is a dream of a lifetime. But how important is it to maintain trust and alignment when someone else is taking over? In this episode of Can You Hear Me? Podcast, co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford interview James R...

For years we have heard the importance of top brands being authentic. Now, with the significance of AI as a business problem solver, how do brands stay authentic with AI present around every turn? And how do brands overcome authenticity fatigue? On this edition of the Can You Hear Me? Podcast, co-ho...

As many PR professionals know, the landscape of their business is changing rapidly due to the requirements of generative AI. The old search engine model has now been replaced by what AI says about your company and brand. In this episode of the “Can You Hear Me?” podcast, co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eil...

How do you shape your brand's reputation when AI becomes the new front door to your business? In this episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford explore why PR professionals must take the lead in managing AI visibility and what it means for the future of brand communicatio...

What does it take to be a great leader? While that answer can be lengthy, there’s one attribute that is sometimes overlooked… humility. In a world of authoritarian C-Suite leaders, humility and vulnerability are often overlooked. In this episode of the “Can You Hear Me? Podcast, co-hosts Eileen Roch...

The professional communications world is changing at a rapid pace. Political and social polarization is permanently reshaping how organizations communicate, how PR teams define their value, and where the profession is heading. That is the conclusion of the annual USC Annenberg Global Communications ...

For some bosses, having their direct reports adhere to their unwavering management style is imperative. But an increasing number of C-Suite leaders understand that, to get the most out of their team, they must be adaptive leaders. In today’s episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and ...

A leadership style that works for one employee may completely miss the mark for another. In this episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson explore why adaptive leadership matters — and how meeting people where they are can strengthen communication, trust, and team perform...

What happens when the boss sets expectations or strategy, and it is not met? There are many reasons that can happen. Sometimes the issue is that the person being managed didn’t understand the objectives. In this episode of the Can You Hear Me Podcast, co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford take a ...