<p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Kelly Clarke</b>, a seasoned internal communications leader with experience at Cisco, Meta, and Gong, to explore how endurance and empathy power executive presence in times of transformation. With a foundation in PR and a heart for human-centered leadership, Kelly shares how she’s guided companies through crises, culture shifts, and massive change—always with transparency and trust at the core.</p> <p>Simpplr’s <b>Carolyn Clark</b>, VP of Employee Experience Strategy &amp; Transformation, joins the conversation to uncover how internal comms can drive clarity, connection, and courage at every level of an organization.</p> <p> <b>In This Episode, We Cover:</b></p> <p><b>1. Leadership Lessons from Endurance</b></p> <p> Kelly draws parallels between her long-distance running journey and her leadership style—revealing how consistency, mental toughness, and recovery fuel her ability to lead through complexity.</p> <p><b>2. Building Comms Functions in Times of Change</b></p> <p> From high-growth startups to global tech firms, Kelly shares how she’s built and scaled internal communications during reorgs, rebrands, and remote work pivots—always keeping the employee experience front and center.</p> <p><b>3. Coaching Leaders to Show Up Authentically</b></p> <p> Great comms start with great leadership. Kelly discusses how she partners with executives to cultivate transparency, vulnerability, and intentional messaging—making leaders more relatable and impactful.</p> <p><b>4. Life Lessons from Girls on the Run</b></p> <p> As a coach for Girls on the Run, Kelly reflects on what mentoring young girls taught her about confidence, community, and purpose—and how those same lessons show up in the workplace.</p> <p><br /></p>