IoIC Fellow and communication strategist Soyem Osakwe shares her career journey, from working as a book editor to transitioning through PR, advertising, marketing and digital marketing before finding her place in internal communication. With over 15 years of experience across agency, private sector, and global non-profits, Soyem discusses the importance of continuous learning, the value of mentorship, and why those with a creative flair will enjoy a career in internal comms.
Niall Ryan reflects on how a secondment from retail operations to supporting comms with a transformation programme led him into a career in employee engagement – and he’s never looked back.
Simon McMurdo joined the Advanced Diploma wanting evidence to back up his instincts. He came away with a network of IC peers, sharper strategic thinking, and the confidence to advise leaders with confidence.
Emma Cash, communications business partner at British Airways, explains how frontline experience, trust and visibility shape IC across a complex operation.
Jacqueline Ryan, Senior Internal Communications Manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, made the move into internal communication from a science and manufacturing background, with some imposter syndrome along the way. She shares how working towards her 40 CPD points a year built her knowledge, credibility and confidence, and became a lasting habit of continuous learning.
This survey, run by IOIC in partnership with Ipsos Karian and Box, is the most detailed study yet of capability, confidence and development need across the profession. It explores ten roles internal communicators play, developed specifically for this research and connected to the IOIC future of internal communication whitepaper.
Your answers will directly shape how the profession invests in its own development.
