{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Earning Your Seat","title":"Leadership Strategies from a Female Founder in Communications with Natalie Moran","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3260,"description":"In communications, work often speaks for itself. But does it? Many women leaders in communications—especially those working behind the scenes—struggle with visibility. The key to earning credibility is simpler and more uncomfortable than most might think.\nIn this episode of Earning Your Seat, Natalie Moran, Founder of Comms Futurist and an experienced communications strategist, challenges the idea that the work will speak for itself. As a leader who works closely with executive teams, Natalie shares her experience advocating for visibility, leveraging personal wins, and connecting communications efforts to business outcomes.\n\nLeadership in communications involves more than reporting metrics and crafting the perfect message. It’s about building trust in a world where audiences are skeptical of polished corporate messaging. Natalie discusses how leaders can balance humility with the need to self-promote, why authenticity is essential in leadership, and how to embrace AI without losing human connection.\nIn this episode, we celebrate the power of women who are breaking through the noise, advocating for their value, and leading with authenticity. This conversation is a must-listen for communications professionals who want to step out of the shadows, communicate their worth, and build trust in an increasingly skeptical era.\nEarning Your Seat is a Meltwater podcast.\n\nEpisode Highlights:\n(00:00) Welcome to Earning Your Seat\n(01:00) The Importance of Self-Promotion in Communications Leadership\n(03:07) Documenting Wins and Making Them Visible to Decision Makers\n(07:15) The Gendered Experience of Self-Promotion in Leadership\n(12:30) The Impact of AI on Communications and the Importance of Human Oversight\n(18:00) Building Trust in a World Skeptical of Corporate Messaging\n(24:00) Managing Burnout While Leading Communications Teams\n(28:00) Addressing the Challenges of Team Culture and Standards\n\nConnect with Natalie:\nNatalie Moran on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Q8AipQFAstv07wUFEgasi98KjhE8BfBp4jYUuIERgDk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZjJm/MDM5Yzc3OTc5MjJi/ZTZhOGFkMjQyOWJm/YWQxYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}