{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61bfe87d0fbba20012a9f9d1/691a76262e9210d8a306f72a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP#186: Stop talking, start listening — the secret to better government communication  ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61bfe87d0fbba20012a9f9d1/1763342215035-5aa90d58-031e-4059-8cfe-f8ebdfc970ce.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What if better communication starts with listening, not telling?</p><p>In this episode of GovComms, host David Pembroke speaks with Natasha Plowman: a communications strategist, advisor, and founder of Spinning Red. Together they explore how listening, empathy, and authentic storytelling can transform the way governments engage citizens.</p><p>From unpacking the ineffectiveness of the old ‘broadcast’ model to examining the use of buzzwords in sustainability conversations, Natasha urges listeners to imbue their stories with honesty, empathy, and curiosity.</p><p>In a world where government communicators are facing rapid transformation, this episode offers a timely reminder. Meaningful change begins with understanding your audience — not just speaking louder.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE</strong></h3><ul><li>How listening creates more effective and trusted communication</li><li>Ways to communicate across five generations in the workplace</li><li>How storytelling connects people and drives understanding</li><li>Why transparency builds credibility during complex change</li><li>How curiosity and self-awareness improve leadership communication</li></ul><p><br></p><h3><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.spinningred.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spinning Red | Natasha Plowman</a></li><li><a href=\"https://btscollective.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Break the Silence Collective | Natasha Plowman</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.emilyslist.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Emily’s List | Emily’s List Australia</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.alisontaylor.co/higher-ground\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Higher Ground | Alison Taylor</a></li><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"}