Video 05 February 2026

Executive Communications in a High-Stakes World

Above the Noise | Ep. 2

Executive Communications in a High-Stakes World

We’re pleased to share the second edition of Above the Noise, our video series on leadership and communication in today’s demanding environment.

In this episode Partners Claire Maloney and Dom Reynolds focus on how expectations on senior leaders have shifted, and what it takes to communicate with clarity, confidence and consistency across audiences and platforms. 

Key insights from the episode include:

  • The expanding expectations placed on CEOs as communicators
  • The strategic importance of a consistent narrative over isolated messaging
  • Consistency as an unerrated leadership superpower
  • The shift towards data-driven leadership communication
  • The three fundamentals of confident, authentic leadership

This video is the first in a series that will feature Kekst CNC experts and, where relevant, external voices from across our global network. Each episode will share commentary on the issues that matter most to communications professionals.

Watch the full episode below and stay tuned for future installments that will continue to explore the forces shaping the future of corporate communications.

 

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