Here I share my thoughts and experiences about life as an internal communication specialist.
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Welcome to The Comms Smith blog
Results day reflections: finding your own path
Not everyone’s path is straightforward. I’ve shared my own story here, as a reminder that results are just one chapter, not the whole book. 📖✨
Thrive as an internal comms team of one
If you’re a comms team of one, bringing in a freelance partner can help give you breathing space. The kind that helps you stay focused, calm, and at your best.
How to get national TV coverage for free
When a story is worth telling, don’t whisper—shout. This is how a simple nomination turned into a national TV moment for Anna’s Hope, a charity that helps children with brain tumours. Proof that comms done well doesn’t always need a big budget.
Becoming an IoIC Fellow
I was absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition from the IoIC and join the esteemed ranks of IoIC Fellows. Read on as I reflect on my career journey.
Why invest in CPD?
As a lifelong learner, I’ve always invested in staying up-to-date with internal comms industry knowledge and skills but never pursued continuous professional development (CPD), until now…
Dreams can come true
On 14 February 2025, I had achieved my childhood dream of being a teacher, by presenting to a room full of very smart and curious first year digital marketing students at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.