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Hosted by our Founder and CEO David Pembroke, we share with you insights from our years of experience and through the vast knowledge of our guests. Whether you’re an industry professional or just starting out, this podcast is a must listen. [From the Vault (Best of Govcomms)](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/from-the-vault) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#178: Leading quietly: The power of introverts at work](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep178-leading-quietly-the-power-of-introverts-at-work) [What if the best ideas in your team are the ones you never hear? In this episode of GovComms, host David Pembroke speaks with Richard Etienne—internal communications expert, author of The Introvert’s Survival Guide, and founder of The Introvert Space. Together, they explore how introverts can lead, ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep178-leading-quietly-the-power-of-introverts-at-work) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep178-leading-quietly-the-power-of-introverts-at-work) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#177: From Jargon to Genuine: Reclaiming Trust in Government Comms](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep177-from-jargon-to-genuine-reclaiming-trust-in-government-comms) [Trust is on life support. People are tuning out. Tech is speeding up. Noise is everywhere. So how can government communicators break through? In this powerhouse episode of GovComms, host David Pembroke is joined by Ros Weadman – strategic communication expert, author, and driving force behind the ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep177-from-jargon-to-genuine-reclaiming-trust-in-government-comms) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep177-from-jargon-to-genuine-reclaiming-trust-in-government-comms) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#176: From Google to AI: The Search Revolution Explained](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep176-from-google-to-ai-the-search-revolution-explained) [Is Google still the king of search or has AI changed the game forever? The way people find information is undergoing the biggest shift in decades and government communicators can’t afford to be left behind. In this episode of GovComms, host David Pembroke speaks with Jim Stewart, CEO of Stewart ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep176-from-google-to-ai-the-search-revolution-explained) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep176-from-google-to-ai-the-search-revolution-explained) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#175: How to Speak with Power & Build Trust: The Gravitas Masterclass](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep175-how-to-speak-with-power-build-trust-the-gravitas-masterclass) [Great communicators aren’t born—they’re made. In this episode of GovComms, David Pembroke chats with Dr. Louise Mahler, an expert in leadership communication, about the art of presence, authenticity, and confidence. With a background in business and opera, Louise brings a unique perspective to what ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep175-how-to-speak-with-power-build-trust-the-gravitas-masterclass) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep175-how-to-speak-with-power-build-trust-the-gravitas-masterclass) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#174: Trust, Humour and Bureaucracy: The Secret Sauce of Gov Social Media](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep174-trust-humour-and-bureaucracy-the-secret-sauce-of-gov-social-media) [Governments generate endless information, but so much of it goes unseen. So, how do we turn it into content people actually care about? In this episode of GovComms, David Pembroke chats with Heather Lansdowne, a leader in transforming social media in government. As the social media manager at the ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep174-trust-humour-and-bureaucracy-the-secret-sauce-of-gov-social-media) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep174-trust-humour-and-bureaucracy-the-secret-sauce-of-gov-social-media) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#173: Public Sector Content: Effective Strategies and Storytelling Tips](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep173-public-sector-content-effective-strategies-and-storytelling-tips) [Buckle up for an episode packed with creativity, innovation, and a bit of storytelling magic! In this first GovComms Podcast of 2025, David Pembroke sits down with Andrew Parsons, a communication powerhouse with a knack for turning challenges into storytelling gold. From his humble beginnings as a ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep173-public-sector-content-effective-strategies-and-storytelling-tips) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep173-public-sector-content-effective-strategies-and-storytelling-tips) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#172: The unmissable moments of 2024](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep172-the-unmissable-moments-of-2024) [What did 2024 teach us about communicating better? In this special 'Year in Review' episode, David Pembroke takes us through the stories, lessons, and ideas that made this year unforgettable. From LinkedIn storytelling tips with Stanley Henry to tackling climate anxiety with Ruth Dewsbury, this ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep172-the-unmissable-moments-of-2024) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep172-the-unmissable-moments-of-2024) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#171: The AI Revolution in Comms](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) [AI is shaking up the world of communications—are you ready? In this episode of GovComms, David Pembroke sits down with PR expert Stephen Waddington to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work. From streamlining tasks to offering new ways to tackle big challenges, Stephen ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) ### [EP#170: Ubuntu and Storytelling: Building Relationships in the Public Service](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) [What if leadership was less about authority and more about connection? Imagine a young boy in rural Zimbabwe, discovering the world through books borrowed from a modest village library. That boy is Alfred Chidembo, whose love for stories sparked a journey from his village to Australia, where he now ...](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) [Listen now](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep163-managing-high-stakes-events-and-data-driven-government-communication-0-0-0-0-0-0-0) ‹‹ ‹ [1](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured/page/2) 2 [3](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured/page/3) [›](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured/page/3) [››](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured/page/4) ### Search ### Featured ### FIND GOVCOMMS ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST APP [![1024px-Spotify_logo_without_text.svg](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/19617054/1024px-Spotify_logo_without_text.svg.png)](https://open.spotify.com/show/0ffqeexpF1f3LreTNGO1IR) [![Podcasts_(iOS).svg](https://19617054.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19617054/Podcasts_(iOS).svg.png)](https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/govcomms-the-future-of-government-communication/id965019427) [![5f675b163b3c2a0004655704](https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/19617054/5f675b163b3c2a0004655704.png)](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb250ZW50Z3JvdXAubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M) [![Amazonmusic.logo-1](https://19617054.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19617054/Amazonmusic.logo-1.png)](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/01c605fa-298d-4d36-8644-779a38b12ac3/govcomms-the-future-of-government-communication) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=200&height=41&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/) A global platform for government communicators. - SITE MAP - [Home](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) - LEGALS - [Privacy Policy](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/pirivacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions) - CONTACT US - [+61 2 6273 0232](tel:+61%202%206273%200232) - [govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au](mailto:govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au) - [Level 3, 2 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 2601 GPO Box 2381, Canberra, ACT 2601](https://goo.gl/maps/4iAFuvdJ1KbTe28CA) - Copyright © 2020 contentgroup Theme designed by [Markentive](https://www.markentive.com/)