International Women’s Day 2026: Balance the Scales
Around this time of year, many organisations start planning their internal communications for International Women’s Day. There are mindmaps, campaigns, hashtags and photo opportunities. But as you begin planning, make sure you’re following the official theme set by the United Nations. For 2026, the official theme is Balance the Scales. This is important because the […]
Cultural Intelligence: Five ways to apply it to your Internal Communications
The workplace has never been more complex. Teams are dispersed, cultures are blending, expectations are shifting, and communication is happening in more ways than ever before. Hybrid working, global collaboration and rapid organisational change mean one thing is certain. The ability to understand people has become just as important as the ability to communicate with […]
Gain More Influence and Impact with These Two Shifts
A question that often comes up in my coaching sessions and conversations with internal communications professionals is: “How can I create more influence and impact in my role?” It’s a good question and one that almost all of us ask at some point. Sometimes it comes from feeling stuck or unheard. Other times it’s because […]
Tackling the UK’s Biggest Workplace Challenges Through Internal Comms
The world of work continues to evolve at a rapid pace. A recent report from HR News, highlighting the Top 10 Challenges Facing UK Employers in the Year Ahead, gives a clear snapshot of what’s keeping leaders awake at night. From recruitment and retention to hybrid working, wellbeing and the rise of AI, the list […]
How DISC framework can transform communication and build stronger teams
Have you ever worked with someone and thought, “Why do they always behave like that?” Maybe they are blunt in meetings, overly cautious with decisions, or seem to need far more detail than you’d ever ask for. I know that feeling well. I used to spend days frustrated, replaying conversations and wondering why certain people […]
Diwali 2025: Illuminating more than just homes
Next week marks a vibrant and significant celebration: Diwali, the festival of lights. Across India and the diaspora, people will clean their homes, decorate with lamps and rangoli, share sweets, and come together with family. But beyond the rituals lies a powerful symbolism, one that feels especially resonant today.
Exhausted? It might be your boundaries, not your workload
We often think that exhaustion comes from having too much on our plate – the deadlines, the meetings, the endless pings that chip away at our focus. However, it might not be your workload but your boundaries. What we are saying yes to, and where we are leaking our energy. We have been there. The […]
5 ways to stop worrying about what others think
It’s something I hear often in coaching sessions, workshops, and casual conversations alike: “I’d love to post about my achievements on LinkedIn, but I don’t want people to think I’m showing off.” “I want to speak up about something that bothers me at work, but I’m worried people will see me as disruptive.” “I’d love […]
10 insights from being the CIPR President
When I first considered applying for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Presidency, I was both excited and curious about what the role would involve. Like many members, I had my own assumptions – about influence, time commitment, and what the day-to-day might look like. I’ve been asked a few questions about the Chartered […]
My internal comms career – 11 things I’d do differently!
I’ve worked in internal comms long enough now to have made plenty of mistakes, learned some tough lessons, and picked up a few gems of wisdom along the way. So if I had the chance to go back and start my career all over again, I wouldn’t rewrite the whole journey, but I would do […]