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Less Chatter, More Matter: The Communications Podcast

Communications expert, business owner, group fitness instructor...that's your podcast host, Mel Loy! And in the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, Mel shares tips on how to improve your communication skills, and interviews with the experts.

In 2020, after almost 20 years in corporate communications, Mel (happily) took a redundancy from her full-time, executive corporate job and went out on her own, founding her communications agency, Hey Mel! Communication & Training. 

These days, she's a sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant, working for some of the biggest brands in Australia and popping up on speaker line-ups at conferences world wide. 

Expect short, entertaining episodes packed with valuable tips that will inspire you to try new things. Communication tips to improve your relationships at work, navigate crises, internal communication, and deliver change are top of the agenda.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
135
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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#134 Change communications pet peeves, and how to fix them (ft. Gilbert Kruidenier)

#134 Change communications pet peeves, and how to fix them (ft. Gilbert Kruidenier)

Change and communication work can be challenging, with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and complex approvals creating frustration. 

Which is why on this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter …

00:34:20  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
#133 Overcoming the silos - how to build bridges through comms

#133 Overcoming the silos - how to build bridges through comms

Have you ever been halfway through a project only to discover priorities have shifted? Or chasing information from another team that never comes? Maybe you feel like no one really knows what your tea…

00:13:43  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
#132 Listening, and how it can change your internal comms (ft. Howard Krais)

#132 Listening, and how it can change your internal comms (ft. Howard Krais)

When we think of internal communication, we often jump straight to emails, intranets, and town halls... but what about listening? How do we truly hear employees and act on what they share?

In this epi…

00:40:51  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
#131  Why emotions matter for your comms and how you can tap into them

#131  Why emotions matter for your comms and how you can tap into them

Ever nailed a comms campaign, where you know it's clear, concise and beautifully targeted, only to find it falls flat in action? 

The missing ingredient might be emotion. In this episode, we dive into…

00:25:08  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
#130 Storytelling to drive change for NFPs (ft. Gurpreet Bhatia)

#130 Storytelling to drive change for NFPs (ft. Gurpreet Bhatia)

In the crowded and competitive world of Not-For-Profits, how do you cut through the noise, move hearts, and inspire action?

In this powerful episode, we chat with Gurpreet Bhatia, Regional Communicati…

00:40:17  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
#129 A change comms dilemma - what to communicate when there’s nothing to say

#129 A change comms dilemma - what to communicate when there’s nothing to say

Change projects don’t always run smoothly. In fact, they often stall, slow down, or get tangled in roadblocks. So what happens when you’re expected to keep communicating about a project… but there’s …

00:10:20  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
#128 Building connection through cross-cultural comms (ft. Tiffany English)

#128 Building connection through cross-cultural comms (ft. Tiffany English)

In a global workplace, communication isn't just about clarity. It's about cultural context, and how you manage this across borders.

In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we are joi…

00:31:36  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
#127 Communicating process and policy updates in a way that isn't boring

#127 Communicating process and policy updates in a way that isn't boring

Not every message we share is exciting, but often, it’s the dull updates that matter most. In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we dive into how we can turn dry topics like new p…

00:16:43  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
#126 How to use storytelling more effectively in your comms (ft. Soundari Mukherjea)

#126 How to use storytelling more effectively in your comms (ft. Soundari Mukherjea)

When was the last time a slide deck inspired you to act? If your answer is “never,” then you know exactly why the conversation you're about to listen to, matters.

In this episode of the Less Chatter, …

00:31:12  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
#125 Hiring and applying: top tips for comms jobs seekers and hirers

#125 Hiring and applying: top tips for comms jobs seekers and hirers

Are you a comms professional searching for your next role, or are you in an organisation trying to find the right communicator for your team? It can feel tough out there right now: talented people ar…

00:20:06  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
#124 Why body language matters for your comms, even online (ft. Shea Evans)

#124 Why body language matters for your comms, even online (ft. Shea Evans)

When it comes to communication, what you don’t say can be just as important as what you do. 

In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we sit down with speaking coach, performer, and s…

00:35:48  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
#123 The Generational Divide and Comms … is it a ‘thing’?

#123 The Generational Divide and Comms … is it a ‘thing’?

Are generational communication preferences fact or fiction?

This episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast dives into one of the hottest topics from the 2025 IABC World Conference: navigating c…

00:15:22  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
#122 5 ways to shake up your change communications

#122 5 ways to shake up your change communications

In this special episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, recorded live from the IABC World Conference in Whistler, we explore how to refresh and reframe change communication in a world where attention i…

00:18:31  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
#121 How to navigate misalignment with stakeholders as a comms pro

#121 How to navigate misalignment with stakeholders as a comms pro

In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we dive into one of the trickiest parts of being a communicator: managing challenging relationships with stakeholders who just don’t get it. 

00:20:21  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
#120 7 tips on making your comms easier for everyone to understand

#120 7 tips on making your comms easier for everyone to understand

Clear communication isn’t about using big words or sounding clever. It’s about making sure your message lands. 

In this episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, we are sharing 7 practical tips to help yo…

00:19:18  |   Wed 28 May 2025
#119 5 things leaders can do to improve their communication

#119 5 things leaders can do to improve their communication

Effective communication isn’t a nice-to-have for leaders, it’s essential. But here’s the problem: 9 out of 10 employees say their leaders aren’t cutting it when it comes to communication, and 6 out o…

00:14:42  |   Wed 21 May 2025
#118 Creative ways comms pros can help get employees back in office (ft. Anshuman Kumar)

#118 Creative ways comms pros can help get employees back in office (ft. Anshuman Kumar)

The return-to-office debate is back, and a lot of businesses are all but making their employees return to the workplace. However, are these organisations giving the right reasons as to why employees …

00:33:06  |   Wed 14 May 2025
#117 Communications as the fix for change fatigue (ft. Kate Neilson)

#117 Communications as the fix for change fatigue (ft. Kate Neilson)

In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we are joined by Kate Neilson, a Senior Editor and Content Strategist at Mahlab, to explore how change fatigue happens in an organisation, an…

00:31:17  |   Wed 07 May 2025
#116 A case study in driving change with a remote workforce

#116 A case study in driving change with a remote workforce

When your team is 250 people strong, morale is shaky, and no one’s in the same physical location, how do you communicate a major organisational change—let alone get people on board with it? In this e…

00:12:42  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
#115 Building your personal brand and making LinkedIn work for you (ft. Fady Ramzy)

#115 Building your personal brand and making LinkedIn work for you (ft. Fady Ramzy)

If you’ve ever opened LinkedIn, stared at the blank post box, and thought, “What do I even say?”—this episode is for you.

Fady Ramzy is an international digital communications consultant, LinkedIn top…

00:27:35  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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