Transforming Workplace Communication with Linda Carlisle - Ep.336
Release Date: 08/06/2025
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info_outlineWhat happens when a brand strategist discovers her true calling isn’t external marketing, but transforming company culture from within? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Linda Carlisle, a fractional corporate communications partner who helps mid-market companies navigate high-impact change with clarity, compassion, and culture-forward leadership.
From mergers and acquisitions to organizational restructuring, Linda shares how her internal comms expertise supports psychological safety and lasting performance.
What You Will Learn:
Internal communications is a form of marketing that influences how employees experience and engage with company culture.
A strong internal culture directly shapes customer experience and brand perception.
Leaders can intentionally design company culture through communication, behavior modeling, and what they choose to reward.
During mergers or major transitions, thoughtful communication helps employees feel informed, supported, and psychologically safe.
Fractional leadership allows experienced professionals to support multiple companies without full-time commitments.
Financial planning and runway preparation are critical for women stepping into entrepreneurship.
Having internal alignment around values and purpose is essential to maintaining team cohesion during growth or restructuring.
Giving employees opportunities to volunteer together can deepen workplace relationships and improve retention.
The success of a culture transformation often depends on whether leaders are open to embedding new behaviors, not just new messages.
Working capital can come from many sources, but entrepreneurs need a plan for navigating income fluctuations.
Being part of a leadership team as a fractional partner enables more informed and integrated communication strategies.
Disruption doesn’t have to equal chaos; done well, it can lead to growth, clarity, and stronger organizational identity.
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