The EX Conversation

An interview show with the people building employee experience. Bringing together employee experience, internal communications, and digital workplace leaders to share honest, unscripted perspectives on how EX is really evolving and what it takes to move work forward now.

The EX Conversation is a technology podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The EX Conversation, a technology show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Finding your voice at work: Leadership, inclusion, and authenticity with Funmi Williams

  Aug 13, 202638 minS1

  In this episode of The EX Conversation , Kaz sits down with Funmi Williams , Head of Internal Communications for AND-E, to explore her career journey from aspiring lawyer to communications leader, and the experiences that have shaped her approach to leadership. The conversation goes beyond career progression to examine what it means to navigate corporate environments when you don't see yourself reflected in leadership. Funmi shares candid insights on resilience, confidence, representation, and why creating inclusive workplace cultures remains a critical challenge for organizations today. If you're an internal communications, employee experience, HR, or workplace leader grappling with questions around inclusion, belonging, leadership development, or authentic communication, you'll find plenty of practical reflection points in this discussion. For anyone trying to create environments where people can thrive without compromising who they are, this episode offers a thoughtful and honest perspective.

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  Episode #19

  Is employee engagement still the right measure? with Jenni Field

  Jul 23, 202639 minS1

  In this episode of The EX Conversation , Kaz Hassan sits down with internal communications consultant, author, and researcher Jenni Field to explore a question many organizations continue to wrestle with: is employee engagement still the right measure of organizational health? Drawing on years of research, consulting experience, and conversations with leaders across industries, Jenni challenges some of the assumptions behind engagement metrics and asks whether our measures of success have kept pace with the realities of modern work. Together, they discuss the difference between engagement and impact, the limits of benchmarking, and what organizations should be paying attention to instead. If you're responsible for employee experience, internal communications, culture, or digital workplace strategy, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on a topic that continues to shape leadership decisions. For leaders trying to prove value, build high-performing teams, or move beyond survey scores, you'll find plenty of practical questions to take back to your own organization.

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  Episode #17

  Why clarity beats volume in internal comms with Emily Esposito

  Jul 2, 202631 minS1

  In this episode of The EX Conversation, Kaz sits down with Emily Esposito,Senior Sales Communications and Events Specialist at Boston Beer Company, to explore what it really takes to cut through the noise and support employees with clear, actionable communication. Drawing on her experience working closely with sales teams, Emily shares how Boston Beer Co rethought their approach to communication — and turned one of their least engaged audiences into one of their most engaged. They unpack the difference between communication that gets seen and communication that actually works, why clarity matters more than frequency, and how aligning messaging to real-world use cases changes outcomes. Emily also shares the thinking behind Brew Hub — their intranet designed around frontline needs — and what it takes to drive meaningful adoption in fast-moving environments. This episode is especially useful for internal comms and EX leaders trying to simplify complex messaging, reach distributed or deskless workers, and move beyond surface-level engagement metrics. If you’ve ever felt like your comms are being seen but not understood, this conversation will resonate.

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  Episode #16

  Why courage is the missing piece in employee experience with Jason Anthoine

  Jun 25, 202643 minS1

  In this episode of The EX Conversation , Kaz sits down with Jason Anthoine, Managing Director at Arketi Inside, to unpack what’s really holding employee experience and internal communications back. Drawing on nearly four decades in the field, Jason reflects on what’s changed — and what hasn’t — from leadership expectations to the ongoing challenge of actually reaching and influencing employees. At the center of it all is a simple but often overlooked idea: progress in EX doesn’t come down to tools, budgets, or skill gaps — it comes down to courage. They explore how the role of leadership is evolving, why internal and external brand are now inseparable, and what it takes to connect communications work to outcomes leaders care about. Jason shares practical perspectives on helping leaders show up more authentically, bridging the gap between comms and marketing, and why speaking the language of revenue, cost, and risk changes the conversation. This episode is especially useful for EX and internal comms leaders who feel stuck between knowing what needs to change and struggling to make it happen. It speaks to the real frustrations — slow progress, unclear impact, disengaged leadership — and offers a grounded way to think about moving forward.

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  Episode #15

  Building trust through honest conversations with Kat Cooke

  Jun 18, 202640 minS1

  In this episode of The EX Conversation , Kaz sits down with Kat Cooke, Head of Internal Communications at SCC, to talk about what it really takes to build trust inside an organization. Their conversation explores how transparency, honesty, and two-way communication can shape culture in a meaningful way — especially when employees want more than polished messaging from leadership.

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