Can You Hear Me?

Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford
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A bi-weekly podcast for leaders who want to get serious about using effective communications to advance their organizations. Don’t miss communications pros Rob Johnson, veteran broadcast news anchor and current President of Rob Johnson Communications, and Eileen Rochford, CEO of the strategic communications firm The Harbinger Group, discussing issues of the day and the communications implications they present for businesses and organizations. Goodpods Ranking: #3 in the Top 100 Public Relations Podcasts of All Time #5in Top 100 Digital Marketing Podcasts of All Time #7 in the Top 100 Branding Podcasts of All Time

  1. How to Become a Fearless Leader

    2D AGO

    How to Become a Fearless Leader

    Anna has spent her entire career building brands. Her passion, insight, and desire to understand every nuance of each business she works on have resulted in close relationships and brand-defining work.  Before founding FEARLESS Strategic Marketing, she was a Client Leader at Leo Burnett for nine years and at Energy BBDO and BBDO Worldwide for nineteen years, leading North American and Global Brands. She has worked across multiple categories and with brands at every size and stage of growth, partnering with PepsiCo Food & Beverages, Starbucks, SodaStream, KIND Snacks, Frito Lay, Procter & Gamble, MARS, Nintendo, Kohl's, Ulta Beauty, The Chicago Cubs, and more. She has a particular passion for challenger brands, which she defines as brands with ambitions bigger than their budgets.  Anna has won every creative and effectiveness award multiple times, including Cannes Lions, Effie’s, D&AD’s, Emmy’s, Clio’s, WARC’s, and The Jay Chiat Awards. Throughout her career, Anna has been known for being a trusted, valued, strategic advisor to the CMO and CEO, for building powerful, distinctive brands that drive long-term growth, and for creating genuine, authentic partnerships and friendships with those she works with while also having some fun along the way.   Anna lives outside of Chicago in the northwest suburbs with her husband Tom of 20 years and their three sons, Roman, 18, Leo, 17, Dominic, 14, and her dog Bandit (yes, she is outnumbered!). Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    30 min
  2. The Future of Comms with Marci Pelzer

    FEB 4

    The Future of Comms with Marci Pelzer

    Marci Pelzer is Director of Corporate Affairs at Worley, where she brings more than 20 years of expertise in strategic communications. Marci has held key leadership positions at Rockwell Automation, SC Johnson, Time Warner Cable and ManpowerGroup. She is a proud graduate of Marquette University and the Kellogg School of Management. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, volunteering and pursuing her passion project, What Dan Read. Marci resides in Milwaukee. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    25 min
  3. Trailer: The Future of Comms with Marci Pelzer

    FEB 3

    Trailer: The Future of Comms with Marci Pelzer

    The communications landscape is changing fast—and so are the expectations placed on communications leaders. In this episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson sit down with Marci Pelzer, Corporate Affairs Director at Worley, to explore The Future of Comms and how professionals can adapt, expand their influence, and lead in an evolving business environment. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: - Follow us on LinkedIn! - Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin! - Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    1 min
  4. Effectively Communicating M&A Transactions

    JAN 21

    Effectively Communicating M&A Transactions

    Cassandra (Cass) M. Bailey is the CEO of Slice Communications, the founder and current Chairwoman of Social Media Day, Inc., and the creator of the “My Mom Is…” children’s book series.  She has been working in marketing communications for more than 20 years and has authored two books on the subject: Pay Attention! and Social Media is About People. She believes that integrated public relations, social media, and email marketing efforts are critical for growing businesses and non-profits looking to accomplish their goals. With a background in international politics, economics, and philosophy, communications has become her passion and she has been tapped by various industry associations and the media to share her insights and experiences.  She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show and has written for, or been quoted in, Forbes, Philadelphia Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, TheNextWeb, and a number of other publications.  Cass has also been named as a Rising Star by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and received the Brava award from Philadelphia Smart CEO. Cass is deeply involved with her community and has served on boards for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Philadelphia; Business Leadership Forum at The Union League of Philadelphia; Small Business Board at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; Tree House Books; Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund; and Hopeworks.  Cass graduated from The Catholic University of America with a degree in international politics, economics and philosophy.  Additionally, she has completed programs in business education from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and WBENC Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    33 min
  5. Trailer: Effectively Communicating M&A Transactions

    JAN 20

    Trailer: Effectively Communicating M&A Transactions

    Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    1 min
  6. Benefits of AI

    JAN 7

    Benefits of AI

    Choosing the right AI model for your tasks Eternal Optimists: Small Business Owners Say They Plan to Grow Despite Concerns Over the Economy, Shutdown Emerging Trends for AI and Communications in 2025 Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    23 min
  7. Trailer: Benefits of AI

    JAN 6

    Trailer: Benefits of AI

    In this episode, Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson move beyond the headlines to explore how AI is empowering teams to work smarter, innovate faster, and manage larger projects with ease. Discover the practical benefits of artificial intelligence as a collaborative tool that saves time and scales impact for organizations of all sizes. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: - Follow us on LinkedIn! - Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin! - Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    1 min
  8. Leading Across Generations: Building Connection and Clarity Through Intentional Communication.

    12/17/2025

    Leading Across Generations: Building Connection and Clarity Through Intentional Communication.

    Janine MacLachlan is a communications strategist and workshop designer on a mission to help leaders communicate for impact, including preparing for high stakes engagements on TV or at the podium, and motivating teams to increase effectiveness. Her signature workshop Amplify Your Leadership Voice helps people articulate their vision, uplift allies and advance their career. Another workshop, Say It Shorter: Get More Done by Getting to the Point, helps knowledge professionals hone their messages tailored to distinct audiences and deliver them with clarity and confidence. Janine’s clients have included Quaker oatmeal, CBRE, Walmart and Procter & Gamble, in addition to associations, nonprofits and educational institutions. She is an editorial contributor to Forbes and Fast Company, and is a regular guest on Chicago’s ABC-7 news. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected with us: Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

    28 min
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A bi-weekly podcast for leaders who want to get serious about using effective communications to advance their organizations. Don’t miss communications pros Rob Johnson, veteran broadcast news anchor and current President of Rob Johnson Communications, and Eileen Rochford, CEO of the strategic communications firm The Harbinger Group, discussing issues of the day and the communications implications they present for businesses and organizations. Goodpods Ranking: #3 in the Top 100 Public Relations Podcasts of All Time #5in Top 100 Digital Marketing Podcasts of All Time #7 in the Top 100 Branding Podcasts of All Time

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  • Creator
    Rob Johnson and Eileen Rochford
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021-2024 Can You Hear Me Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson
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