People-First Internal Communication

"What Emma and Lee have shared with us here will ring in a new, melodic, heart-led way to be people-first about our comms." * Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer, PTHR *
"This book captures the essence of what internal communication should always be about: human connection and engagement. The guidance provided will help practitioners to develop exciting new skills and shake off some of the shackles of an over-emphasis on information delivery." * Dr Kevin Ruck, Internal comms tutor, researcher & author *
"Lee and Emma bring both passion and pragmatism to the future of internal communication, showing us how connection is the true driver of trusted, agile, and resilient organizations. A must-read for anyone committed to shaping the future of our profession." * Jennifer Sproul, Chief Executive, Institute of Internal Communication *
"This is a true masterpiece that propels internal comms into the future of work-where we are integral to putting people at the heart of organizations, right where they belong." * Jo Coxhill, Employee Experience, Internal Comms & Workplace Culture Consultant *
"This book comes at exactly the right time and is a must read for anyone working in employee engagement." * Nick Andrews, Business Development Director, Sequel Group *
"With AI it's evolve or die for IC practitioners: it's an extinction event. But this book sets out the new opportunity for internal comms to communicate and lead." * Marc Wright, Founder of Simply Communicate and Digital Strategist, Gallagher *
"People-first Internal Communication is the book for strategic communicators of the future. It's the wake up call the profession needs." * Jenni Field, Leadership credibility and organizational communication expert *
"This book lands at exactly the right moment for anyone looking to put people back at the centre of how we communicate. No fluff, just the practical stuff needed to make it work." * Janet Hitchen, International Communication Leader & Strategist *
"Emma and Lee have given us more than a book; they've given us a framework for re-imagining our role, reclaiming our value, and reminding ourselves why people are-and must always be-at the heart of Internal Communication." * Priya Bates, ABC, SCMP, IABC Fellow, President, Inner Strength Communication Inc *
"Easily the best book I've read all year and bang on for such a time as this." * Eduvie Martin, Past President, International Association of Business Communicators *
"Emma and Lee have written a complete and compelling guide to reenergizing internal communication for the complexities of the contemporary workplace." * Bruce Daisley, Sunday Times bestselling author *
"Packed with examples and case studies, the passion, energy and wisdom of the authors can be felt on every page." * Hilary Scarlett, author of Neuroscience for Organizational Change *
"At a time when technology and AI threaten to strip away the human side of our work, this book puts the people at the heart of communication." * Advita Patel, CIPR President 2025 *
"Emma and Lee's insightful book is steeped in experience. It coaches the communicators of today, to unlock tomorrow's potential." * Rachel Miller, Founder All Things IC, Author of Internal Communication Strategy *
"A genuinely inspiring, refreshing and, yes, challenging read." * Belinda Gannaway, team and systems coach, Ocelli XP *
"AI isn't the end of employee communications. It's the reboot we've been waiting for. This book shows you the way." * Steve Crescenzo, Founder & CEO, Crescenzo Communications *
"What Emma and Lee have achieved is the articulation of a blueprint to redesigning a future-ready IC team to leverage our greatest asset, the people we serve." * Frank Dias, Founder & CEO, Ai x Comms Lab *