{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61bfe87d0fbba20012a9f9d1/68f57d7159323046ca251123?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP#185: Authentic storytelling: building trust when it matters most","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61bfe87d0fbba20012a9f9d1/1760918690558-27916a20-7957-49a4-9888-bb8eed6fa3d2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What happens when authenticity becomes your greatest communication strategy?</p><p>In this episode of GovComms, host David Pembroke speaks with Oluchi Ezeugo, a leading corporate communications professional from Lagos, Nigeria, who’s helped organisations across Africa navigate change, crisis, and culture.</p><p>Oluchi reveals how authentic storytelling transforms workplaces — building trust, inspiring teams, and connecting people to purpose. From guiding leaders through tough moments to rebuilding confidence after crisis, she shares practical lessons every communicator can use.</p><p>For public sector and government professionals, this episode is a masterclass in real, human communication — showing that when you lead with honesty and empathy, trust follows.</p><p><br></p><h3>Discussed in this episode:</h3><ul><li>Discover why authentic storytelling is the foundation of trust</li><li>Learn how to communicate change with empathy and clarity</li><li>Explore the power of internal comms to shape culture</li><li>Hear how great leaders build psychologically safe teams</li><li>Understand how to rebuild confidence after professional setbacks</li><li>How AI and social media are reshaping communication</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Show notes:</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blog | GovComms Podcast</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/govcomms-institute/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn | GovComms</a></li></ul>","author_name":"contentgroup"}