In this episode of the Commons Coffee Club podcast, host Max Forsyth chats to Wendy Serafin, a fractional communications leader from Chicago who has led and advised on comms, PR and brand for FinTech companies, including TruStage Ventures, FIS and OppFi. We discuss how she got into comms as a career, what it was like taking OppFi public and the groundwork required to do so, leading communications and brand for The Mom Project and her current career as a fractional CCO to start-up and early seed stage ventures.

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The exciting Comms Coffee Club podcast on Executive Communications featuring Charlotte Otter, Strategic Communications Advisor, Otter Advisory is here!

Data-led comms with the C-Suite is crucial but it's not enough. Trust building is the additional human element which goes hand in hand with the data storytelling.

In our Comms Coffee Club session, we discussed the role of emotional intelligence and test in character when forming an effective partnership with the CEO and leaders. Charlotte shares some examples of adaptability and strategy when it comes to different leader preferences in communications; ranging from social media shy to spotlight seeking. We also touched on the ideal reporting line of the Head of Communications (see poll also) in optimising the function.

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In this podcast episode, Max Forsyth interviews Anna Garcia, Communications Director at WinGD, a Swiss marine engine design firm. Anna discusses her career path and current role, emphasising the importance of sustainability and gender diversity in the shipping industry. She highlights the need for balanced, fact-driven communications on shipping sustainability and sustainable fuels. Anna also addresses the male-dominated nature of the industry and advocates for more women in decision-making roles. The conversation covers the challenges of communicating complex engineering concepts, the significance of storytelling, and the future trends in communications, emphasising collaboration, transparency, and effective leadership.

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**Upcoming events Max will be attending**

📆 Thursday 11th July, 9-10AM

📍FTI Consulting, London

📣Why you should leave agency for in-house and why you shouldn't

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📆 Thursday 18th July, 8.30-10AM

📍 Financial Narrative @ Vested, London

📣 Finding Your Voice To Drive Positive Change

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📆 Wednesday 11th September, 6.30-9PM

📍London Stock Exchange, London

💃🕺 CIPR Corporate and Financial Summer Party, sponsored by Comms Search & Selection

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