<p>In this inspiring episode of the <i>Cohesion Podcast</i>, Carolyn Clark (VP of Employee Experience Strategy &amp; Transformation at Simpplr) sits down with Sarah Kaplan, Director of Internal Communications at Smarsh. With a unique background in opera performance and a keen instinct for people-first storytelling, Sarah has led major internal transformation at Smarsh—starting from scratch just before a company acquisition and CEO transition.</p> <p>Sarah shares how she evolved the internal comms function from a team of one to a strategic partner to executive leadership. From ruthless prioritization to launching a global employee event across time zones, Sarah’s story is full of practical insights and human depth.</p> <p>If you’re building a comms team, navigating rapid organizational change, or just curious how opera can shape a corporate career—this one’s for you.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><b>Topics Covered:</b></p> <ul><li>Building an internal comms function from zero</li><li>Becoming a strategic partner to leadership</li><li>Balancing trust with clarity during acquisitions and CEO change</li><li>Leading hybrid transitions and global engagement events</li><li>How performance arts skills translate to leadership and empathy</li></ul> <p><b>Connect with Sarah Kaplan: </b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkaplanprofile/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><b>Subscribe</b> to get the latest conversations on employee experience, change leadership, and internal communications.</p>