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Circle of Fellows

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Ethics In Communication
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Strategic Communication
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A monthly conversation among Fellows of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)

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Circle of Fellows departed from the discussion of communication issues, as we do once each year, to introduce IABC’s newest Fellows. Five new communicators join the Fellows community in 2026, spanning the globe from Canada (from which three of our Fe... more

In the second of our special Circle of Fellows discussions, Brad Whitworth moderated a panel to discuss the remaining three chapters of the book, “The 7 Cs of the New Communication Compass.” The book’s author and editor, Dianne Chase, joined Brad, al... more

The next two “Circle of Fellows” episodes will offer something different from our panels of the last several years. We welcome Dianne Chase, a veteran communicator and former IABC chair, to the discussion. While Dianne is not a Fellow, she did recrui... more

The days when a crisis communicator could simply reach for a dusty binder and follow a pre-scripted, linear checklist are gone — and they aren’t coming back. In the “good old days,” a crisis was often a contained event with a predictable lifecycle; c... more

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Recent Guests

Shel Holtz
Contributor, Chapter on Community and technology perspectives
Contributing author
Episode: Circle of Fellows #128: The 7 Cs of The New Communication Compass, Part 2
Dianne Chase
Author of The 7Cs of the New Communication Compass and former IABC chair
IABC / Author
Episode: Circle of Fellows #127: The 7 Cs of The New Communication Compass, Part I
Caroline Sapriel
Founder and managing partner of CSNA International, risk, crisis and business continuity expert
CSNA International
Episode: Circle of Fellows #126: Communicating in the Era of the Polycrisis
George McGrath
Experienced crisis communications professional; accredited business communicator
Episode: Circle of Fellows #126: Communicating in the Era of the Polycrisis
Tamara Gillis
US Education Doctorate in ABC and the editor of the IABC Guide for Practical Business Communications.
Elizabethtown College
Episode: Circle of Fellows #101: More IABC Fellows Share Their Best Insights and Advice
Vish Mukherjee
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Hall of Fame recognition from the Public Relations Council of India.
Episode: Circle of Fellows #101: More IABC Fellows Share Their Best Insights and Advice
Angela Sinakis
CEO of Sinakis Communications and expert in communication measurement.
Sinakis Communications
Episode: Circle of Fellows #101: More IABC Fellows Share Their Best Insights and Advice
Russell Grossman
Director of Communications at the UK Rail Regulator and head of the Government Communication Service.
UK Rail Regulator
Episode: Circle of Fellows #101: More IABC Fellows Share Their Best Insights and Advice
Leticia Narvaez
Strategic communicator with expertise in aligning leaders to company culture.
Episode: Circle of Fellows #101: More IABC Fellows Share Their Best Insights and Advice

Hosts

Shel Holtz
Senior Director of Communications with extensive involvement in IABC Circle of Fellows; frequent moderator and contributor.
Brad Whitworth
IABC Fellow and Corporate Communications Thought Leader; active in roundtable discussions and professional circles.

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    WOW… Circle Of Fellows Podcast is flat out awesome. Good production quality. Easy to listen. Very impressed. Keep bringing it.

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    United States11 years ago

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Circle of Fellows #117: LIVE from IABC World Conference 2025
Q: How do we build effective teams that still have fun together during stress and uncertainty?
Humor and authentic communication can cultivate connection even in turbulent times.
Circle of Fellows #117: LIVE from IABC World Conference 2025
Q: What do you think are the most pressing challenges that the communication profession is facing?
We need to address external instability and also ensure internal communications provide stability amidst uncertainties.
Circle of Fellows #116: Molding Young Communicators — Teaching as a Communication Career Path
Q: How does the teaching experience strengthen your work?
Teaching helps solidify our commitment to both teaching and practicing communication.
Circle of Fellows #115: Communicating Amidst the Rise of Misinformation and Disinformation
Q: How can organizations combat misinformation effectively?
Organizations need to build trust and establish themselves as reliable sources of information while also providing audiences with education on how to spot misinformation.
Circle of Fellows #115: Communicating Amidst the Rise of Misinformation and Disinformation
Q: Are some organizations more susceptible to misinformation than others?
Yes, organizations that are highly technical and visible, such as health care and consumer goods companies, tend to be more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation attacks.

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What is Circle of Fellows about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Panel-driven discussions centered on strategic leadership communication, collaboration, and trust within organizations. Across episodes, conversations orbit seven core Cs of modern corporate storytelling—Collaboration, Connection, Compassion, Cohesion, Community, Congruency, and Calibration—while weaving in real-world case studies (e.g., Richmond Football Club), tech tools like AI as aids rather than replacements, and approaches to crisis, governance, and employee engagement across generations. Notable is the long-running focus on ethical leadership, human-centered communication, and the evolving role of communicators as trusted advisors in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The format tends to feature experienced IABC Fellows and sen... more

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