Government affairs is something that used to be done behind closed doors (or over long lunches). Not anymore. In this special bonus episode, we're joined by Katarina Wallin Bureau - General Manager of Strategic Relations at Microsoft - to unpack how government affairs, communications, purpose, and influence now sit firmly on top of each other. Katarina shares what effective policy engagement looks like, why purpose only matters if it shapes decisions, and the courage it takes to challenge leaders when their actions don’t match their narrative.

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Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive.

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If you’ve ever wished for a crisis handbook you could keep in your top drawer - this is probably as close as it gets. In the final episode of our Crisis Series, we bring everything together into ten practical rules to help you lead, communicate, and stay sane when things go very wrong.

Whether you’ve been with us since the first episode or you’ve skipped straight to the cheat-sheet, this conversation is your crisis kit bag in 15 minutes.

Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive.

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The headlines have faded, but the real work’s only just beginning.

In this episode, Imogen and Amanda look at what happens once the immediate crisis has passed - and how to rebuild trust for the long term. They share their three Rs framework - review, rebuild, reassure - and unpack what meaningful recovery looks like in practice: visible leadership, clear communication, and consistent follow-up. With lessons from Volkswagen’s slow road back and a few honest reflections on what companies often skip, this conversation is about turning recovery into resilience.

Imogen Hitchcock and Amanda Pierce have a clear purpose: creating communications (and communicators) that spark action, drive growth, and build lasting influence. Between them, there’s not a question or crisis they haven’t faced. From the everyday “could you just…” to high-stakes challenges, they’re here to share their insights and help you thrive.

They'd love your stars, favourites, and follows. Please, give them the social validation they crave ;)