S2E7 Behind the Bob - the one with Nick Pearson

In this episode of Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director, Carrie-Ann Wade is in conversation with Nick Pearson about the successes and challenges of his career to date and his advice for aspiring communications leaders.

Nick is a communications leader with more than 25 years’ experience and runs Pearson & Pearson (communications) Ltd with his wife, Vicky. He began his career in the media and in 2004 he joined the NHS. During the COVID-19 pandemic Nick was Director of Communications for a Nightingale Hospital. His last role in the NHS was Chief of Staff at NHS Devon.

Nick shares his passion for politics and how that has shaped his career as well as his desire to develop teams and individuals. And one of his key bits of advice is to know your red lines. The importance of integrity and knowing what you stand for in your role working with other senior leaders is crucial when you are the person who may well have to challenge the decision making and strategy.

Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director

Welcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director with Carrie-Ann Wade.

This podcast is all about developing communications leaders of the future and supporting you to grow and thrive in your comms career. You’ll hear from Carrie-Ann about her own personal experiences and insights and there might even be a special guest or two popping up.

The first series focused on diversity in the communications profession and how to create more opportunities for people to see communications as a profession they would like to work in. The second series explores the lives of communications directors to help inspire and support communications leaders of the future.

Behind the Bob gives you a sneak peek into life as a comms director and provides you with all the "behind the scenes" knowledge to help you thrive as a communications leader.

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