#14 Do you really need to be educated? Comms career perspectives with Kevin Ruck

In this episode of The Comms Careers Podcast we had the pleasure of chatting with Kevin Ruck, an esteemed internal communication researcher, author, lecturer, and academic. As he's about to launch his latest book, 'Leading the Listening Organisation: Creating Organisations that Flourish', Kevin reflects on his career journey and shares his personal insights into the field of internal communication. We chatted about: - Transitioning from customer service to PR to internal communication and the importance of education throughout. - Writing books (obviously!) - The core new skills that communication professionals need to keep ahead of the competition. - Ways to boost your career confidence - The future features of internal communication and how to navigate the fast-changing world of work effectively. - New ways to understand employees and their expectations for personalised communication. - Kevin's key reflections on his incredible career and his top tips for career success. You can connect with Kevin via these links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pracademy/ Or PR Academy's website: https://pracademy.co.uk/ This podcast is brought to you by Jo Hall & Lisa Macmillan and our trusty Producer, Connor Wells. Jo supports Comms Pros facing redundancy, returns to work, career changes and crises of confidence. Specialising in personal leadership, Imposter Syndrome and career coaching, with extensive experience in Internal Communication, global leadership and Comms consultancy roles, Jo's coaching will help you navigate through any career chapter feeling totally clear and empowered to successfully take your next steps. Book a free coaching session or discuss coaching program options with Jo: https://calendly.com/afire/20-minute-free-discovery-call-with-jo-hall Find Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johall/ Website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk If you're seeking a new role, or you're looking for the perfect Comms professional to join or expand your team, Lisa prides herself on matching exceptional Comms talent with incredible roles across Europe, UK and AsiaPac by combining her extensive market knowledge and networks with a genuine interest in the clients she works with. Find Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-macmillan-68b3b57/ Website: https://www.macmillan-consulting.com/