C-Suite Shuffles, the Strategy Spiral and the Spice Girls
In this episode of Frequency, Chuck and Jenni explore the challenges for people managers, the importance of impact of communication leaders and whether or not employees are exhausted by the cycle of strategy shifts.
They delve into the challenge of employee engagement scores and work-life balance (a term Chuck doesn’t enjoy) and they discuss the challenges for first-time leaders who are often left without the support or skills they need. The conversation also dives into the distinction between change fatigue and strategy fatigue, why both are a factor for employees and Jenni and Chuck debate about which employee groups feel them.
They share the news that the communications unconference Comms Reboot is coming to Toronto in June in partnership with Contact Monkey and as they discuss the week that’s been and the week ahead somehow the Spice Girls get involved!
Whether you’re feeling stuck in a strategy rut or just here for the zig-a-zig-ah, this episode brings both clarity and a little fun to the challenges we all face at work each week.
The topics and articles discussed in this week’s episode:
(4:10) Employee Engagement Trends Report 2025: McLean & Company Publishes New Research on Shifts Shaping the Workplace
(12:35) Departed CCOs not being replaced
(19:30) How to Prevent Strategy Fatigue
🇨🇦 If you want to come along to Comms Reboot: Comms Reboot - The Communication Unconference - Toronto | Redefining Communications
📕 If you want to grab a copy of Jenni’s book you can get it on Amazon and you can get signed exclusive hardback copies directly from her: Nobody Believes You | Redefining Communications
🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali.
You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.
Connect with Jenni Field and Chuck Gose on LinkedIn.
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Fear, Fuzziness & the Future of Work
In this debut episode of Frequency, Jenni and Chuck kick things off by sharing what led them to create a podcast focused on internal communication, employee experience, and workplace culture.
From navigating generational shifts to dissecting the role of AI in the workplace, they dive into the headlines and the undercurrents shaping today's workforce.
They reflect on the evolution of the internal comms industry over the past decade, calling out long-standing challenges, gaps in education, and the critical need for stronger partnerships across the organization.
The conversation zeroes in on the growing impact of AI, from leadership’s role in guiding adoption to the very real resistance felt by employees. Chuck and Jenni unpack the fear, the fuzzy expectations, and the opportunity for communicators to lead through clarity and empowerment.
Whether you're rethinking your tech stack, your team’s culture, or how to stay human in a high-tech workplace, this episode sets the tone for the honest, curious conversations to come.
The topics and articles discussed in this episode:
(5:15) What's Changed in Internal Communication? Ten Years of Transformation Revealed
(13:50) Over one-third of U.S. managers say they’d prefer AI to Gen Z hires
(23:15) 31% of employees are sabotaging AI efforts
(32:40) Employees are unclear of what’s expected of them
🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali.
You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.
Connect with Jenni Field and Chuck Gose on LinkedIn.
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Coming soon - Frequency from Chuck Gose and Jenni Field
Get ready to tune in to Frequency, where internal comms, HR, leadership, and employee experience collide in one powerhouse podcast. In this teaser episode, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni Field give you a taste of what’s to come: thought-provoking conversations, lively debates, and fresh takes on the workplace challenges you’re facing.
Whether it’s driving change, reaching frontline employees, or creating a culture that sticks, Frequency is your new go-to source for practical insights and bold opinions.
Join us as we shake up the status quo and make internal communications, leadership, and employee engagement anything but ordinary.
This is just the beginning.
About Chuck:
Chuck is an internal comms ring leader with 25+ years of experience.
A self-proclaimed Skyline Chili connoisseur and Duran Duran fan with nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, corporate communications, and internal communications, he is the founder of ICology, a community resource dedicated to the internal communications profession.
He is the co-creator of the Periodic Table of Internal Communications, the co-author of “The Very Hungry Communicator” and a one-time blimp pilot.
How to connect with Chuck:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chuckgose
Instagram: https://instagram.com/chuckgose
Website: https://joinicology.com
About Jenni:
Jenni Field is an expert in leadership credibility and internal communication.
Author of Influential Internal Communication, and Nobody Believes You - Become a Leader People Will Follow, her work as an international speaker, mentor and consultant helps leaders and their organisations become more efficient and more engaging.
How to connect with Jenni:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifield/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifield/
Website: Jenni Field | Expert in Organisational Comms & Leadership
Frequency is where internal comms, HR, leadership and employee experience come together with lively conversation, expert insights, and plenty of friendly debate. Hosted by industry firestarters Chuck Gose and Jenni Field, this podcast tackles the big workplace challenges—from reaching frontline employees to shaping a strong company culture—all with a mix of sharp opinions, candid stories, and discussion.
Chuck and Jenni bring their unique perspectives and personalities to every episode, ensuring you get more than just the usually-tedious industry insights. Whether it’s sparking new ideas or challenging the status quo, Frequency is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
Tune in for a weekly dose of everything you need to know about leadership, workplace culture and employee engagement.
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