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Rob Hitchcock, Internal Communications Senior Manager, PwC Ireland went from the shop floor to leading internal communications. Here he shares how sideways moves, strong relationships and backing your strengths can build a career that makes more sense in hindsight than it ever did on paper.

Our latest member spotlight is on Hannah Harriman, Internal Communications Business Partner at Gallagher. She shares her journey into IC, the campaigns she’s proud of, and how IoIC has helped shape her career.

What happens when internal communicators challenge assumptions and follow the evidence? Module Leader for the MA in Internal Communication Management, Domna Lazidou, shares how the programme’s Management Report builds sharper insight, stronger research skills, and the confidence to drive real change. More than a final project, it’s a catalyst for credibility and impact.

With 25 years at Lloyds Banking Group and now running her own consultancy, Diana Oakes shares how she built a career in internal communication leading large scale change, championing inclusion and helping people feel they truly matter at work.