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The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
BME PR Pros
16 episodes
2 months ago


The Xec. podcast series is created by future leaders on The Xec. leadership scheme.



Season one


The Faces of Leadership series is presented by The Xec. class of 2022. In this podcast series they explore how the definition and profile of a “leader” in PR has evolved over time. In five episodes, the cohort speak with a variety of PR leaders from different backgrounds to get their thoughts on different aspects of leadership. 


The Xec. Faces of Leadership podcast was created and presented by the class of 2022: Maria Adediran, Sebrina Kepple, Kenon Man, Anaïs Merlin, Maxine Myers, Ben Roberts, Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao.


Visuals were created by The Kosi Agency. The development of the series was project managed by Lynn Abhulimen.



Season two


The Honest Truth... series is presented by The Xec. class of 2023. In this series they explore how different leaders navigate a variety of challenges. In five episodes the cohort speak with professionals from different personal and professional backgrounds.


The Honest Truth... was created and presented by the class of 2023: Mahalia Johnson, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy, Eduvie Martin, Shanil Nayee, and Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.



Season three


In this podcast series, the Class of ‘24 explores traditionally opposing communication topics and leadership styles, to understand how they differentiate. They explore what makes them tick, uncover surprising common ground and show the industry how to make difference a superpower.


In this series, the cohort speak to a variety of leaders from a range of different backgrounds – both personal and professional. 


The Xec. ‘Uncommon Threads’’ podcast was created and presented by the class of 2024: Priscillia Chun, Sim Devgun, Myriam Khan, Arun Lloyd, Mammy Maguire and Anita Rathod with special guest Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.


About The Xec.


The Xec., from BME PR Pros, is delivered in partnership with PRovoke Media and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Xec. is the first leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros.


bmeprpros.co.uk


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The Xec. podcast series is created by future leaders on The Xec. leadership scheme.



Season one


The Faces of Leadership series is presented by The Xec. class of 2022. In this podcast series they explore how the definition and profile of a “leader” in PR has evolved over time. In five episodes, the cohort speak with a variety of PR leaders from different backgrounds to get their thoughts on different aspects of leadership. 


The Xec. Faces of Leadership podcast was created and presented by the class of 2022: Maria Adediran, Sebrina Kepple, Kenon Man, Anaïs Merlin, Maxine Myers, Ben Roberts, Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao.


Visuals were created by The Kosi Agency. The development of the series was project managed by Lynn Abhulimen.



Season two


The Honest Truth... series is presented by The Xec. class of 2023. In this series they explore how different leaders navigate a variety of challenges. In five episodes the cohort speak with professionals from different personal and professional backgrounds.


The Honest Truth... was created and presented by the class of 2023: Mahalia Johnson, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy, Eduvie Martin, Shanil Nayee, and Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.



Season three


In this podcast series, the Class of ‘24 explores traditionally opposing communication topics and leadership styles, to understand how they differentiate. They explore what makes them tick, uncover surprising common ground and show the industry how to make difference a superpower.


In this series, the cohort speak to a variety of leaders from a range of different backgrounds – both personal and professional. 


The Xec. ‘Uncommon Threads’’ podcast was created and presented by the class of 2024: Priscillia Chun, Sim Devgun, Myriam Khan, Arun Lloyd, Mammy Maguire and Anita Rathod with special guest Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.


About The Xec.


The Xec., from BME PR Pros, is delivered in partnership with PRovoke Media and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Xec. is the first leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros.


bmeprpros.co.uk


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (16/16)
The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Education vs. Experience
In this episode host Shamina Peerboccus and guests Matt Brown (Transport for London) and Veronica Patton-Cemm (Blurred) explore various perspectives on the importance of qualifications for PR careers. They discuss whether PR skills can be taught in classrooms, the value of formal education versus hands-on training, and strategies for continuous learning in the dynamic PR industry. You will also learn how transferable skills can help career shifters and returners break into PR.

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1 year ago
43 minutes 5 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Beyond the Pitch: The art of client and agency collaboration
Are PR agency teams outsiders or allies? In this episode hosts Priscillia Chun and Mammy Maguire with guests Claire Quansah (Quansah Consulting) and Valerio Rossetti (Soldo) take a dive deep into what it takes to build a thriving agency-client relationship. They explore the common ground, the areas of friction, and the strategies that lead to mutual success. If you're tired of the same old agency struggles, we hope this episode provides a roadmap to a better way. 

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1 year ago
51 minutes 51 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Traditional vs Modern Leadership
We live in an era where modern leaders take pride in being empathetic, constantly striving to understand and cater to their teams as individuals. In this episode, Arun Lloyd and Sim Devgun are joined by Nik Govier (Blurred) to explore if it’s possible to be ‘too empathetic’, if there is still a need for more ‘traditional’ leadership styles and if Gen-Z are really the reason for the change – or if this shift has been a long time coming.

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1 year ago
47 minutes 17 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Synergy in Communication: Bridging Internal & External Comms

This episode, hosted by Anita Rathod with guests Eduvie Martin (BAT) and Maxine Myers (Imperial College London), explores why comms is at its best when internal and external comms work hand-in-hand. It looks at the differences alongside the intersections - exploring the skills needed to be a specialist in the area and how they overlap.


Taking a deep dive into the fundamentals of the two areas, it draws on the guests' experience in the UK and internationally - focusing on where alignment and integration has been the driver for success.



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1 year ago
36 minutes 55 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Power of Personality in PR

This episode will tackle and dismantle personality myths about PR and communications leaders. Host Myriam Khan and guests Noha Al Afifi (Arthritis Action) and Louie St Claire (Delphi) will explore the unique strengths introverts and extroverts bring to the table, and discuss the impact of leveraging one’s natural style in communications.




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1 year ago
35 minutes 13 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Honest Truth About Thriving as a Young PR Professional

In the final episode of The Honest Truth... series, special guests Jessica Hope, CEO, Wimbart, and Kenon Mann, Deputy Director of Marketing, University of Nottingham, join host Eduvie Martin to debunk the myths young people may have about working in PR and comms, and to share tips and coping strategies for succeeding in the industry.



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2 years ago
35 minutes 47 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Honest Truth: Misogynoir and Authentic Leadership
This episode of The Honest Truth... series will focus on misogynoir and authentic leadership with host Mahalia Johnson joined by special guests Ronke Lawal, PR and Communications Consultant, Ariatu Public Relations, and Claire Quansah, founder, Quansah Consulting. The conversation aims to enable open and honest conversations about what it’s like being a Black female leader, the journey it takes to get there, and the maintenance.

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2 years ago
38 minutes 11 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Honest Truth of An Emotional PR Leader
In the fourth episode of The Honest Truth... host Shanil Nayee and special guest Sara Thornhurst, founder, Inclusive Public Relations, explore why there is a lack of transparency and avoidance when discussing stress, imposter syndrome, overworking and more. The frank conversation explores why wellbeing can no longer be allowed to be an afterthought in the world of PR, comms, and marketing, as well as what can be done to rid the taboos surrounding mental health.

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2 years ago
21 minutes 9 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Honest Truth of a BME PR Leader
In an industry largely led by white men (according to the CIPR in 2020 92% of PR professionals in the UK described themselves as 'white'), how do pros from minority backgrounds navigate conversations around diversity? In the second episode of The Honest Truth... series special guests Julian Obubo, Manifest, and Jo Ogunleye, Google UK, join hosts Mahalia Johnson and Shamina Peerboccus to talk diversity, inclusion, and progress (or not) three years after the summer of BLM.

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2 years ago
52 minutes 20 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
The Honest Truth of an Authentic Leader
How do you bring your ‘authentic self’ to work? Special guests Missive’s Whitney Simon (The Xec. class of ’22) and Delphi’s co-founder Ellie Thompson share insights with host Shamina Peerboccus in the episode of The Honest Truth... series on leadership.

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2 years ago
37 minutes 6 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Leading As An Introvert
The fifth and final episode of the series features a conversation with special guest Claire Johnson-Tusińska, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Johnson&Johnson MedTech and Kenon Man. Claire shares her experiences and challenges of being an introverted leader.

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3 years ago
38 minutes 37 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Leading As A Young Person
In the penultimate episode of the series hosts Ben Roberts and Anaïs Merlin discuss what it's like leading as a young person with special guest Kristian Foged, CEO and founder of Simply Thought. Kristian shares his journey as a young leader and the challenges he faced founding his own consultancy and how COVID has shaped his leadership style.

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3 years ago
28 minutes 41 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Future Leaders
Episode three looks to the future and the next generation of leaders with Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao. In this episode the hosts are talking to Arun Sudhaman, CEO and editor-in-chief at PRovoke Media. Arun shares his views on trends he's seeing in the PR and comms industry today and the skills the next generation will need to progress in the industry.

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3 years ago
25 minutes 15 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Leading As An International Leader
Episode two is hosted by Whitney Simon and Maria Adediran and takes an international focus. In this episode the hosts talk to special guest Bidemi Zakariyau Akande, founder of LSF PR. Bidemi shares how she and her team in Nigeria adapted to the new ways of working in light of the global pandemic and how she learned to be a better leader.

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3 years ago
27 minutes 13 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
Navigating The Busyness Of Life As A Leader And A Parent
Episode one explores how to navigate life as a leader and a parent. Hosts Sebrina Kepple and Maxine Myers talk to special guest Jessica Hope, the founder and CEO of Wimbart, an independent PR agency specialising in Africa and emerging markets. Jessica shares how she navigates parenting and leadership.

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3 years ago
47 minutes 23 seconds

The Xec. Podcast on Leadership
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The Xec. Podcast on Leadership


The Xec. podcast series is created by future leaders on The Xec. leadership scheme.



Season one


The Faces of Leadership series is presented by The Xec. class of 2022. In this podcast series they explore how the definition and profile of a “leader” in PR has evolved over time. In five episodes, the cohort speak with a variety of PR leaders from different backgrounds to get their thoughts on different aspects of leadership. 


The Xec. Faces of Leadership podcast was created and presented by the class of 2022: Maria Adediran, Sebrina Kepple, Kenon Man, Anaïs Merlin, Maxine Myers, Ben Roberts, Whitney Simon and Scarlett Zhao.


Visuals were created by The Kosi Agency. The development of the series was project managed by Lynn Abhulimen.



Season two


The Honest Truth... series is presented by The Xec. class of 2023. In this series they explore how different leaders navigate a variety of challenges. In five episodes the cohort speak with professionals from different personal and professional backgrounds.


The Honest Truth... was created and presented by the class of 2023: Mahalia Johnson, Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy, Eduvie Martin, Shanil Nayee, and Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.



Season three


In this podcast series, the Class of ‘24 explores traditionally opposing communication topics and leadership styles, to understand how they differentiate. They explore what makes them tick, uncover surprising common ground and show the industry how to make difference a superpower.


In this series, the cohort speak to a variety of leaders from a range of different backgrounds – both personal and professional. 


The Xec. ‘Uncommon Threads’’ podcast was created and presented by the class of 2024: Priscillia Chun, Sim Devgun, Myriam Khan, Arun Lloyd, Mammy Maguire and Anita Rathod with special guest Shamina Peerboccus.


Visuals were created by Simba Zvobgo. The development of the series was project managed by Content is Queen.


About The Xec.


The Xec., from BME PR Pros, is delivered in partnership with PRovoke Media and the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The Xec. is the first leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Ethnic Minority (BME) PR and comms pros.


bmeprpros.co.uk


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.