Ep 7: The Bearer of Bad News

Compassion in times of crisis

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Warning: This episode deals with sensitive subject matter, including school shootings, sexual harassment, and racism. Listener discretion is advised.

Is there a good way to deliver bad news?

We all have to deliver not-so great information at some point, but is there a right way to do it? A way that reduces harm to the receiver, and softens the blow? In this episode, we're going to try to figure out how to make conversations about bad news...better. 

First, we will speak with Tangia Renee Estrada, Co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators and Amplify BIPOC, about her experiences as a crisis comms professional, her learnings, and her regrets.

Next, we'll speak with Robin Stickley, a former Global News Canada journalist, who has delivered the news (good and bad) to broadcast television audiences for years — including the devastating events in the Sandy Hook. 

Finally, we’ll sit down with Janet Stovall, author of “The Conscious Communicator: The Fine Art of Saying Stupid Sh*t”, about her experiences delivering hard truths and her methodology for helping organizations determine if they should weigh-in on the difficult issues of our times.