Episode 72 – Making your way to the top

Episode 72 of The Internal Comms Podcast sees host Katie Macaulay joined by Adrian Cropley, CEO and founder of Cropley Communication and the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence. An industry stalwart, Adrian has witnessed the evolution of IC from PR’s ‘ugly cousin’ to a business-critical strategic imperative. He’s clear that today’s practitioners are not simply ‘communicators’, but ‘communication professionals’. And while he’s had to navigate some tough environments over the course of his career to earn that recognition, Adrian is a staunch advocate for emerging comms professionals making it all the way to the top table. This episode explores the many benefits to IC professionals of defining standards of practice and gaining accreditation within the IC profession, as well as making time to learn from a coach. Katie and Adrian draw on their wealth of experience to offer guidance to those navigating their comms careers, offering actionable advice for development at pace. If you have any thoughts or comments on this episode, share them using the hashtag #TheICPodcast. And make sure you’re following us @abthinks. If you haven’t yet subscribed, be sure to hit that button today.