Author: Peak

Supporting diversity in PR

Last year, I was President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, which comes with manifold responsibilities.  But was also an opportunity to highlight key issues for the industry – and the Institute.  In...

Sarah’s Soul Food #1

A few weeks ago I posted a comment on Facebook: “I am seriously contemplating setting up a cooking for good mental health course.  There’s something so very therapeutic, in the midst of unfathomable goings...

USA musings

I have just come back from ten days in the USA, what I heard and saw.

Top Tips for Trustees

Reputation should be the responsibility of a named board member. If you leave it to everyone, the risk is no one will do it.

Adrian

Reflections on March

In March I had a great variety of fantastic opportunities and experiences. I met sixth formers, entrepreneurs and a Dame.

Supporting choice for women who work

On Thursday Conservative Woman published an article from its co-editor, Kathy Gyngell. It was badged as a response to the Junior Doctors’ strike, but towards the end, Kathy took the opportunity to attack any...

Speech to the House of Commons Debating Group

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is a sponsor of the House of Commons Debating Group. On Monday 25th January, I was asked to oppose the motion: ‘Requiring large firms to publish pay data...

Mark Clare FCIPR. Rest in Peace.

Yesterday the public relations world lost a true gentleman. Mark Clare FCIPR died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his daughters and his wife, Julie, at home in Cheltenham.

Thank You for 2015

On 31st December I hand over The Chartered Institute of Public Relations Presidential medal to Rob Brown and wish him every success for 2016.

Future Comms 15

I love my job.  I am confident about the future of PR and communications and I would encourage anyone thinking of their career to consider this one. Yesterday, I was asked as President of...

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