Less Chatter, More Matter: The Communications Podcast
Communications expert, business owner, group fitness instructor...that's your podcast host, Mel Loy! And in the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, Mel shares tips on how to improve your communication skills, and interviews with the experts.
In 2020, after almost 20 years in corporate communications, Mel (happily) took a redundancy from her full-time, executive corporate job and went out on her own, founding her communications agency, Hey Mel! Communication & Training.
These days, she's a sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant, working for some of the biggest brands in Australia and popping up on speaker line-ups at conferences world wide.
Expect short, entertaining episodes packed with valuable tips that will inspire you to try new things. Communication tips to improve your relationships at work, navigate crises, internal communication, and deliver change are top of the agenda.
Episodes
115 episodes
#114 Restructures - the good, the bad, the ugly, and what comms can do about it
Let’s be real — restructures suck. They’re messy, stressful, and almost always handled poorly. But do they have to be? In this episode, we roll up our metaphorical comms sleeves and dig into why we keep getting restructures wrong (spoiler alert...
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Episode 114
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18:36
#113 How Comms & PR pros stay relevant in an AI world (feat. Ana Pista)
What would you do if a client came to you and said they no longer needed your services, because they’re going to use ChatGPT instead?This is the situation today’s guest, Ana Pista, faced recently.If you don’t know Ana, start now! ...
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Episode 113
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28:45
#112 Strategies for comms pros to rebuild reputation after a crisis
Reputation takes years to build and only moments to break... and a lot of the time, it's due to something fairly simplistic that many wouldn't have planned for. In other times, it can be as signficant as a media storm, unethical behaviour or ev...
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Episode 112
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15:36
#111 5 key emerging trends in the comms and PR sector in the Asia Pacific region
The Asia Pacific region is a powerhouse of growth and opportunity, and for communication professionals, that means a lot of exciting trends to watch. In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we share key insights from the IABC Asia Pacific...
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Episode 111
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13:37
#110 All things change and comms (ft. Lata Hamilton)
Change is only as successful as the confidence behind it, which is why this week's episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast features confidence expert Lata Hamilton. Lata runs us through the ways in which a lot of organisati...
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Episode 110
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32:10
#109 What comms can learn from bulk toilet paper buyers in a crisis
Off the back of Tropical Cyclone Alfred here on the east coast of Australia, we have seen the quick rise of the not-forgotten behaviour seen during the height of the pandemic: toilet paper hoarding.Now, it may seem silly, and at both tim...
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Episode 109
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15:35
#108 Event management tips for comms pros (ft. Sally Porteous)
As professional communicators, team leaders, change managers, and even project managers, we can often be tasked with managing events. Whether it's a CEO town hall, a conference, an expo, or anything in between, there's always some kind of event...
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Episode 108
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29:15
#107 7 tips for presentation success
If you’ve ever had your eyeballs assaulted by a PowerPoint disaster—think endless bullet points, chaotic graphics, and a structure that makes zero sense—this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast is for you.We tackle the all-t...
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Episode 107
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17:57
#106 How to stay creative in PR and communications (ft. Kirsty Visman)
Creativity in Public Relations and communications isn’t just about artistic talent—it’s a mindset that thrives on collaboration. In this episode, Kirsty Visman from Superdream joins us to discuss how creativity plays a crucial role in problem-s...
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Episode 106
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35:56
#105 The three questions you should ask before communicating
Not everything needs a comms plan, and not every comms plan needs to be extensive.On this week's episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we explain away how you can easily outline and specify your comms before you even start. I...
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Episode 105
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11:39
#104 Personal branding: who, what, how and why (ft. Petra Zink)
In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, Mel Loy chats with personal branding and career expert Petra Zink about why your reputation, and your personal brand, is your most valuable asset—especially in today's digital-first world.<...
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Episode 104
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35:53
#103 Topic in 10: How to get your workforce to adopt AI
In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we answer a key listener question: "What is a quick framework for companies to adopt AI into the workforce?"Now, this one is a particularly interesting episode as we chat about the n...
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Episode 103
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11:54
#102: Topic in Ten: How do I get people to give a sh*t?
In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we dive into the challenge of encouraging people to volunteer, particularly on initiatives that rely on community support. We respond to another Topic in Ten question from one of our listen...
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Episode 102
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13:15
#101: Topic in Ten: How do I get more engagement on LinkedIn?
Welcome back to Less Chatter, More Matter: The Communications Podcast and we are back, starting 2025 off strong with our newest Topic in Ten: How do I get more engagement on LinkedIn?This week, we’re diving into a big one: How do I get m...
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Episode 101
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10:48
#100 10 tips from 10 interviews over 100 episodes
Team... we did it. Not only are we bringing in a new year, hitting the big 2025, but we're at 100 episodes of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast and honestly, what a ride!With our episodes now hitting the triple digits, it's no surpr...
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Episode 100
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20:53
#99 Topic in Ten: How to combat survey fatigue (and still get feedback)
We’re back with our Topic in Ten mini-series of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast and this week, we’ve answered your burning question around whether we are surveying people too often.In fact, more specifically, we’ve given a tonne of...
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Episode 99
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8:48
#98 Topic in Ten: How to get people to read your newsletter
Welcome to our very fancy, new podcats mini-series: Topic in Ten, where we tackle your very own submitted communications questions or dilemmas in ten minutes or less.In this first episode of our new mini-series, we answer your question:...
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Episode 98
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7:40
#97 The inside scoop on internal communications (ft. Sia Papageorgiou)
In this episode, we interview Sia Papageorgiou, the managing partner of the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence, to talk about the progress and ongoing challenges in the field of internal communication. We also discuss a recen...
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Episode 97
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29:49
#96 6 trends from 2024 that could influence your 2025 strategy
In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we discuss six crucial trends that communication and change professionals need to anticipate in 2025.Through these trends, we showcase what it could mean for a comms pro leading ...
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Episode 96
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24:32
#95 Inclusive communications: how and why you should do it (ft. Matisse Hamel-Nelis)
In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we picked the brain of award-winning communications and digital accessibility expert, Matisse Hamel-Nelis, on all things accessibility and inclusivity. In recognition of Internat...
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Episode 95
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29:56
#94 Reporting on your communications: how to do it and why!
In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we tackle a challenge that’s all too familiar to communication professionals: measuring and reporting on your work.You’ve been there—you’ve just finished rolling out a major campaign...
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Episode 94
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16:04
#93 The 5 ways you're scaring your employees away from engaging with your communications
In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we jump headfirst into the five common communication mistakes that often scare off audiences, particularly in internal communications.Whether it’s townhalls that cause you to have a quick nap...
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Episode 93
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14:14
#92 How we can leverage political communications techniques in our communications (ft. David Imber)
Elections are at the top of our mind right now, regardless of where you are around the globe. In fact, there are at least 64 countries around the world that are holding elections this year… plus the European Union. Most notably, we’...
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Episode 92
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34:38
#91 Top tips on becoming a confident public speaker (ft. Julian Mather)
When you began your career, (unless you started out as a public speaker) we can make an assumption that you never thought public speaking would become a key skill in your toolkit.However, it's unfortunately the reality for a lot of corp...
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Episode 91
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29:44
#90 What Would Mel Do? When the CEO isn’t listening to your comms advice
What Would Mel Do is back, and with it, we've got a juicy listener-question submitted that we're ready to address. This week, we're answering: 'What would Mel do when the CEO isn't listening to your comms advice?' and with it, we've got six top...
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Episode 90
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