Can You Hear Me? Podcast with Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson

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 ...

In celebration of five years of Can You Hear Me, we are going to look back on several of our favorite episodes from the past year. Though they are all quite different, from AI best practices to the future of newsrooms, the wisdom of ignorance, and what honesty and transparency look like to employees...

To celebrate five years of Can You Hear Me, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson revisit some of their favorite conversations from the past year — from AI best practices and the future of newsrooms to the power of honesty, transparency, and the wisdom of ignorance. While each episode explores a ...

Companies and leaders are hypersensitive about developing and maintaining their brands. The question is, “What does it say about you?” Join Can You Hear Me? Co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson, as they welcome brand specialist Kevin Connor to the podcast, to talk about brand building, its chang...

On this episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson sit down with brand strategist Kevin Connor to explore what your brand says about you, how brand building is evolving, and what it’s like to run a firm with family.

Crisis communication has always been a top concern for companies everywhere. Staying ahead of the message during times of great stress and uncertainty has always been a desirable skill for elite communicators. Now, with the influence of AI and misinformation, that skill is even more in demand. Join ...

In an era shaped by AI and misinformation, mastering crisis communication has never been more critical. Join co-hosts Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford as they sit down with CCO Howard Karesh to explore what calm, effective leadership looks like when it matters most.