HeyPodGuest! has appointed communications and stakeholder specialist Rebecca Sangster-Kelly as a director.
Rebecca will lead the company's new Podcast Preparation and Training service, launching in November.
HeyPodGuest! is delighted to welcome Rebecca Sangster-Kelly to the company as a director, working alongside myself Sabrina Johnson, as founder and director.
Rebecca joins to head up the Podcast Preparation and Training service for HeyPodGuest! clients. Getting booked on the right podcast is only half the goal. The other half is turning up ready: knowing what the host is trying to give their audience, telling your story in a way that lands, and leaving listeners with a reason to find out more about you.
That is where Rebecca comes in.
About Rebecca
Rebecca has worked in communications and stakeholder management since 2008, advising everyone from General Managers to the C-suite across energy, higher education, the public sector, life sciences, waste management, retail, the NHS, professional services and technology. She studied International Relations for her BA and MA degrees, and has an MSc in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. Her education paired with nearly two decades of experience inflores her approach to audiences, influence, and landing memorable messages.
Why media training matters for podcast guests
A podcast appearance is not a press quote. It is a long-form conversation, often an hour or more, and it keeps working for you long after it is recorded. Listeners can find an episode months or even years later, which means there’s value in getting it right.
Hosts want guests who connect with their audience, not just people with impressive CVs. Rebecca's training helps guests do exactly that: prepare their key messages, tell their stories with confidence, and handle the unexpected question without losing their thread.
What this means for our clients
From November 2026, HeyPodGuest! clients will be able to add podcast preparation and training alongside their podcast placements. Details of the service will be on a dedicated page on our website at launch.
“I've seen brilliant experts get the booking and then not quite do themselves justice on the mic. Rebecca brings years of helping senior people communicate with influence, and having her on board means our clients can arrive at every interview prepared and confident."
— Sabrina Johnson, Founder and Director, HeyPodGuest!
"This is such an opportunity! Podcasts are a fantastic and dynamic way to reach an audience and establish credibility. Supporting people on their journey’s energising."
— Rebecca Sangster-Kelly, Director, HeyPodGuest!
Get in touch
If you would like to know more about podcast preparation and training with HeyPodGuest!, contact Rebecca at rebecca@heypodguest.com