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Anne-Marie Lacey is a multi-award-winning Chartered PR practitioner, strategic adviser and Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University. She combines real-world experience with evidence-based thinking to develop strategic communicators and strengthen the profession. Her career spans agency, consultancy, in-house advisory and higher education, having worked with organisations in the lifestyle, leisure and entertainment sectors, including some of the world's best-known brands. A CIPR Fellow and recipient of the Sir Stephen Tallents Medal, Anne-Marie has lived the membership journey, spending almost 15 years volunteering across the Institute, from Student Representative to Board Director. Those experiences have given her a unique perspective on the strengths of the Institute and the opportunities to do even more for members. The news was announced this week that she's currently standing for CIPR President-Elect 2027. I've known her for nearly a decade and wanted to give my listeners a chance to find out more about the news and her reasons for putting her hat in the ring. Listen to discover: why she's decided to put herself forward now the role of belonging and relevancy within membership associations her strong views on lobbying and why share of voice and representation matters Thank you for tuning in. Rachel Show notes can be found at allthingsic.com/podcast

Stephen Waddington is a professional advisor at Wadds Inc. and PhD researcher at Leeds Business School who supports agencies and in-house teams across a range of management, corporate communications and public relations issues. In this episode of the Candid Comms podcast, Rachel interviews Stephen about his latest book, AI for PR, which has just been published by Kogan Page. He co-edited the book with Ben Verinder and it is out now. Use the code CANDIDCOMMS on the koganpage.com website to save 25% off your order. Thank you for tuning in. Rachel Show notes can be found at allthingsic.com/podcast

In this special episode of the Candid Comms podcast, you'll hear the speech Rachel Miller gave at her book launch. She hosted an event on 30 April 2026, to mark the publication of Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees.  Tune in to discover her speech from the night, the story behind the book, the process and her thoughts on communicating change successfully. Signed copies can be purchased via allthingsic.com. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS on the koganpage.com website to save 25% off your order. Thank you for tuning in.

In this episode, Rachel examines the language of change communication. From hyperbole and jargon, to the need for clear language choices, listen in while she gets to the heart of the matter.  See allthingsic.com/podcast to find the show notes for this episode.  Signed copies of Rachel's books can be purchased via her website.  Internal Communication Strategy: how to design, develop and transform your organizational communication was published by Kogan Page in 2024. Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees has just been published by Kogan Page.  You can order (unsigned) copies via koganpage.com and use the code CANDIDCOMMS to save 25% at the checkout.  Or see the All Things IC website for signed copies.  Thank you to Miss Miller for voicing the middle part of this episode.  This season of Candid Comms is brought to you by All Things IC. It has been produced by Fynn Gentle. See allthingsic.com/podcast to check out all the episodes and show notes.

In this episode, Rachel shares how she organises change communication and reveals her change clusters model.  You'll discover what the clusters are, why knowing how many changes you are communicating is crucial and how to organise change in your workplace. See allthingsic.com/podcast to find the show notes for this episode.  Signed copies of Rachel's books can be purchased via her website.  Internal Communication Strategy: how to design, develop and transform your organizational communication was published by Kogan Page in 2024. Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees has just been published by Kogan Page.  You can order (unsigned) copies via koganpage.com and use the code CANDIDCOMMS to save 25% at the checkout.  Or see the All Things IC website for signed copies.  Thank you to Miss Miller for voicing the middle part of this episode.  This season of Candid Comms is brought to you by All Things IC. It has been produced by Fynn Gentle. See allthingsic.com/podcast to check out all the episodes and show notes.

In this episode, Rachel reveals details of a change communication model she uses with All Things IC's clients.  You'll discover what the change communication cloverleaf is, why successful change comms isn't down to luck, and how to use it to analyse and assess your own organisation. See allthingsic.com/podcast to find the show notes for this episode.  Signed copies of Rachel's books can be purchased via her website.  Internal Communication Strategy: how to design, develop and transform your organizational communication was published by Kogan Page in 2024. Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees is out on 3 April 2026 in the UK and rest of world and 30 April 2026 in the US. It has been published by Kogan Page.  You can order (unsigned) copies via koganpage.com and use the code CANDIDCOMMS to save 25% at the checkout.  Thank you to Miss Miller for voicing the middle part of this episode.  This season of Candid Comms is brought to you by All Things IC. It has been produced by Fynn Gentle. See allthingsic.com/podcast to check out all the episodes and show notes.

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast focuses on Rachel's new book, which is about to be published. You'll discover the history behind it, how the book came to be and what you can expect. Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication was published in 2024. Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees is being published by Kogan Page in April 2026. You can order them via your favourite bookstore or find them online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Rachel's books are available to order or pre-order today from your favourite bookshop. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS via www.koganpage.com to save 25%. Resources: Enhance intranet from Rachel and Jon Miller. See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast launches season eight. Thank you for tuning in! Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in April 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS via www.koganpage.com to save 25%. Resources: Enhance intranet from Rachel and Jon Miller. See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

Do you need to write an internal communication strategy? If you're not sure where to start, or the format it needs to be in, you're in the right place. In this podcast episode you'll discover one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about, when it comes to creating an IC strategy.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

This episode examines peers and why they matter for internal communication. You'll discover one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about. Rachel discusses why having a strong peer network matters for IC professionals.  She also analyses opportunities for peers inside organisations and why they are beneficial.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of her website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

What is relevancy? Why does it matter for internal communication? Rachel has examined this topic in this episode of the Candid Comms podcast.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

Who should write an internal communication strategy? Does it have to be the most senior comms pro? What inputs should you use? Rachel has discussed this topic in detail in this episode of her Candid Comms podcast. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Use the code CANDIDCOMMS to remove 25% at the checkout. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

Why is internal communication important during an organisational crisis? Rachel welcomes Alison Arnot to the Candid Comms podcast.  Alison is an award-winning consultant, trainer, speaker and author with over 25 years' experience in PR, internal communication and crisis communication. Based in Scotland and working globally, she is a specialist in internal crisis communication preparedness and training, and author of Internal Communication in Times of Crisis: How to secure employee trust, support and advocacy in crisis situations. During this interview, Rachel and Alison discuss what crisis comms is, how to reduce harm and the crucial role of internal communication. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  You can save 25% off any Kogan Page book via koganpage.com using the code CANDIDCOMMS. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

Do you need to build a business case for investment in your internal communication? Perhaps your internal communication team needs to expand, or your channels need refreshing. If you need to write a business case, you're in the right place. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  You can save 25% off any Kogan Page book via koganpage.com using the code CANDIDCOMMS. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.

Welcome to the Candid Comms podcast. This show launches season seven. In this episode, you'll discover what's coming up in this season. Rachel also shares news about her trip to Australia in September 2025. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.