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Joel Leeman

Joel Leeman is a seasoned content strategist and executive producer, co-founding an international content agency (Vivace Content) and heading up a podcast studio (Shrug Content). He is the host of Connection Request, a podcast about career journeys.

Strategy

The marketing unlock

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

The marketing unlock

Jessica Hetherington believes long-term growth starts with deep understanding

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

So you want to do business in South Africa

Apr 27, 2026

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5 min read

So you want to do business in South Africa

Ex-Investec, Rothschild & Co Brand Strategist Amy Ford on navigating SA-UK cultural norms

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Innovation

AI vs critical thinking

Apr 8, 2026

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5 min read

AI vs critical thinking

A rational person’s guide to thinking about AI right now

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Innovation

Down with dashboards!

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

Down with dashboards!

Moving from data visibility to decision intelligence using AI

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

The parenting double standard

Feb 26, 2026

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4 min read

The parenting double standard

Daniel Callaghan on navigating the post-paternity transition and fatherhood at work

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

Why your writing is hard to read

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

Why your writing is hard to read

Comms expert David Butcher on the importance of readability

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

Your vast, untapped alumni opportunity

Jan 27, 2026

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4 min read

Your vast, untapped alumni opportunity

An interview with EnterpriseAlumni CEO & Founder Emma Sinclair MBE

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Innovation

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The year ahead in financial marketing

Jan 12, 2026

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5 min read

The year ahead in financial marketing

From Gramercy Institute CEO Bill Wreaks

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

+1

Great writing starts from within

Dec 3, 2025

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9 min read

Great writing starts from within

Nurturing a culture of writing in your organisation

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Experience

Everything, everywhere, all at once

Nov 5, 2025

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6 min read

Everything, everywhere, all at once

What hospital signage can teach us about effortless brand experiences

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

How to be a better client

Oct 21, 2025

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6 min read

How to be a better client

Marketing leader Eileen Lynch on how to make the most of agency partnerships

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Strategy

Storytellers of timeless ambition

Sep 23, 2025

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6 min read

Storytellers of timeless ambition

The Louis Vuitton story

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Strategy

The great brand debate

Sep 8, 2025

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8 min read

The great brand debate

How many strategists does it take to define 'brand'? Depends who you ask.

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

The art of the speech

Jul 22, 2025

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7 min read

The art of the speech

Avi Herbatschek, Chief Speechwriter to the CEO of IBM, on his craft

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Strategy

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Re-humanizing B2B marketing

Jul 8, 2025

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7 min read

Re-humanizing B2B marketing

Filmmaker Cesare Serventi on creative storytelling, emotion and AI

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

How to lead successful creative teams

Jun 24, 2025

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10 min read

How to lead successful creative teams

Part 2 of Marketing Leader Ben Jarrold's team building recipe

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

Activating your brand's greatest potential advocates

Jun 10, 2025

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9 min read

Activating your brand's greatest potential advocates

They're probably in your inbox right now

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

What's in a word?

May 27, 2025

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6 min read

What's in a word?

Language is more important than ever according to Jason Wallace

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Innovation

+1

CMO 2.0: Beyond marketing

May 14, 2025

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8 min read

CMO 2.0: Beyond marketing

Reframing modern marketing leadership

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

People

How to build and lead successful teams

Apr 30, 2025

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9 min read

How to build and lead successful teams

A time-tested team recipe from marketing leader Ben Jarrold

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Strategy

Behind the rebrand with CDP

Apr 15, 2025

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5 min read

Behind the rebrand with CDP

A Q&A with Shannon Joly, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Strategy

The Ides of March(eting)

Mar 31, 2025

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7 min read

The Ides of March(eting)

Don't allow the traitorous urgency of Q1 to derail your longterm vision.

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

Spring into LinkedIn

Mar 20, 2025

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6 min read

Spring into LinkedIn

5 essential follows + 5 thought provoking posts to jazz up your feed

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Comms & Content

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Take a walk in your customer's shoes

Mar 5, 2025

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6 min read

Take a walk in your customer's shoes

Rohan Shams on cobblers, content, and delivering on your engagement contracts

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1

Experience

Why do so many B2B organizations neglect customer experience design?

Feb 18, 2025

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8 min read

Why do so many B2B organizations neglect customer experience design?

Ryan Sheppard
Joel Leeman
Ryan Sheppard, +1
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