Comms consultant, science geek, foodie, travel, Trustee & Mentor @charitycomms, All my own views. π²πΊ linktr.ee/vishneesauntoo
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Jun 4
73% of internal communicators want to operate as strategic consultants.
18% actually do.
The gap isn't capability. It's three things.
I work with comms leaders and teams on closing that gap. DM me.
#InternalComms #CommsLeaders
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Mar 27
Hard work is a requirement, but visibility is the strategy.
"Just because youβre doing the work, doesnβt mean everyone else knows youβre doing it."
The brilliant Sascha Gill-Chugh joins the podcast to talk about the visibility gap for WOC and how to advocate for your worth.
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Mar 12
Stop trying to make people care about your cause. π
It sounds counterintuitive, but @antoniamaycross, Director of Comms, Revolving Doors, argues that the public already cares - weβre just speaking the wrong language. π§΅vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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Mar 12
Takeaway: Meet people where they find joy. π΅ Music π² Recipes πΌοΈ Art
If your mission doesn't intersect with their daily lives, itβs not their fault they arenβt listeningβitβs yours. π€
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Mar 12
I sat down with Antonia to talk about her unconventional path from school expulsion to the boardroom, and how sheβs changing the game at Revolving Doors.
Listen to the full episode of The Comms Collective here: vscomms.co.uk/podcast/ π§
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Mar 5
New Episode Alert! π¨ Weβre talking to comms expert Helen Crumley about her 20-year career in the public sector and her inspiring work with KidsInspire.
Learn how to navigate complex environments with clarity and heart. π Listen now! vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
#Comms #PR #Podcast
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28 Nov 2025
Episode 8 features Purvy Patel, who originally started her career in the corporate world and moved to the charity sector, leveraging her transferable skills. She discusses the challenges of sector transitions and the need for more creative communications.
Listen now on Spotify
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19 Nov 2025
Episode 7 features my colleague Mary Ann Llanza, her 30-year career from journalism to director of Strategic Communications @RECOFTC. Mary Ann talks about how successful campaigns require authentic, community-led communication.
Listen now - vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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7 Nov 2025
Episode 5 of the Comms Collective Podcast features Claire Quigley, Deputy CEO of Money Ready. We had a great conversation about the work they do, particularly in schools and working with vulnerable young people.
Listen now π vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
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29 Oct 2025
Episode 4 of The Comms Collective podcast, and weβve gone international!
I had the pleasure of speaking to BjΓΆrn Γlafsson, Research-Writer and animal welfare advocate, who works for many organisations, including the Better Food Foundation.
Here is a little extract.
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15 Oct 2025
In the 2nd episode of The Comm Collective Podcast, I've invited Jenny Legg of @flex_works Works to chat about her role.
We discuss flexible working and the unfairness of limited part-time roles, particularly at the senior level. Listen now vscomms.co.uk/podcast/
#Podcasts
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Vishnee Sauntoo π retweeted
9 Oct 2025
Our CEO, @adeelawarley, sat down with comms consultant and CharityComms trustee @vishnee for the first episode of The Comms Collective Podcast. Adeela discussed her career journey, lessons learned, future of comms and our role in the sector: bit.ly/4o8kq8u
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Vishnee Sauntoo π retweeted
12 Dec 2024
Weβre recruiting a new Chair of the Board at #CharityComms! If you have a passion for charity communications and the skills to shape our work in supporting the sector, we want to hear from you.
Find out more and apply today via @eastside_people: bit.ly/4934le4
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Vishnee Sauntoo π retweeted
4 Dec 2024
The countdown to the #InspiringComms Awards begins!
Starting in just one hour, head over to our LinkedIn page and secure your virtual seat at our must-watch annual event which celebrates charity communications: bit.ly/3Zro5os
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Vishnee Sauntoo π retweeted
10 Oct 2024
Itβs #WorldMentalHealthDay so letβs do all we can to support others by checking in and really listening to them. Letβs also remember to reach out for help when weβre struggling too #WMHD2024
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26 Sep 2024
Iβm pleased to be judging the @CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards 2024. The awards recognise the sectorβs talented communicators, and this year, the awards are championing your #InspiringComms stories. Make your nomination today: bit.ly/4e5w27F
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