Joe Nellist, digital communications officer at Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership, joins us to chat about what he sees as the five most important skills for comms success.

Jill Spurr, head of communications and marketing at Affinity Trust, shares with us her moving and heartfelt journey into her career.

Sangita Shrestha, communication manager at Feed The Minds, London, joins us to chat about her journey through nonprofit communications.

Lisa Potter, communications and performance manager at Perth & Kinross Council, shares her take on the most important skills in comms, like self-development and enthusiasm.

Steven Bagley, senior website manager at NHS England - Transformation Directorate, joins us to chat about the challenge of spreading the good news of digital transformation in public communications.

Thom Burn, corporate strategy and engagement manager at Welwyn Hatfield Council, shares with us his take on the necessity of blending scientific and emotional thinking.

Jane Warne, communications and marketing manager at Community Gateway Association, joins us to chat about juggling projects and staying calm.

Jacob Prichard, deputy head of communications and engagement at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT, shares his take on the fundamental skills of the comms professional.