In this episode of Frequency, Chuck and Jenni explore the challenges for people managers, the importance of impact of communication leaders and whether or not employees are exhausted by the cycle of strategy shifts.

They delve into the challenge of employee engagement scores and work-life balance (a term Chuck doesn’t enjoy) and they discuss the challenges for first-time leaders who are often left without the support or skills they need. The conversation also dives into the distinction between change fatigue and strategy fatigue, why both are a factor for employees and Jenni and Chuck debate about which employee groups feel them.

They share the news that the communications unconference Comms Reboot is coming to Toronto in June in partnership with Contact Monkey and as they discuss the week that’s been and the week ahead somehow the Spice Girls get involved!

Whether you’re feeling stuck in a strategy rut or just here for the zig-a-zig-ah, this episode brings both clarity and a little fun to the challenges we all face at work each week.

The topics and articles discussed in this week’s episode:

• (4:10) Employee Engagement Trends Report 2025: McLean & Company Publishes New Research on Shifts Shaping the Workplace
• (12:35) Departed CCOs not being replaced
• (19:30) How to Prevent Strategy Fatigue

🇨🇦 If you want to come along to Comms Reboot: Comms Reboot - The Communication Unconference - Toronto | Redefining Communications

📕 If you want to grab a copy of Jenni’s book you can get it on Amazon and you can get signed exclusive hardback copies directly from her: Nobody Believes You | Redefining Communications

🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.

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