In this article for the Professional Adviser, CIPR President @advitapatel.bsky.social tackles the DEI backlash. She explains why retreat isn't the safe option leaders think it is and how we can communicate effectively through criticism while staying true to our values. Read more: bit.ly/3SOghJq

Fighting the EDI backlash requires strong communications. In this piece for Personnel Today, our Independent Chair Dame Maria Miller and President @advitapatel.bsky.social explain why EDI is a business imperative and the role PR plays in navigating changing tides. Read the article: bit.ly/42UIYKz

Delighted to see our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, named on the @prweekuk.bsky.social DEI Power List 2025 alongside ACN co-founders @advitapatel.bsky.social & @shayonislynn.bsky.social👏 A well-deserved recognition for driving meaningful change in our industry. www.prweek.co.uk/article/1906...

"This groundbreaking research should be a wake-up call to industry leaders to ask what they are going to do to change the experience of women working in public relations for the better." @advitapatel.bsky.social on the launch of the new 'Missing Women' study. Find out more: bit.ly/4hbY9CR

If you’re a @cipr.co.uk member join @advitapatel.bsky.social for the first quarterly President’s drop-in session. #Comms #PR #InternalComms

Next week we’re hosting a free session where we will be having candid conversations about how to lead in times of disruption: a-leader-like-me.kit.com/leadingthrou... When: Friday 31 January Times: 9.00am EST | 2.00pm GMT | 3.00pm CET Where: Zoom

"Our commitment is to build a profession that looks to the future with confidence while maintaining the highest professional standards." CIPR President @advitapatel.bsky.social on our new five-year strategy. Find out more: bit.ly/3Ec1KTO

This will be fun 👇🏽

Exciting times! Congrats to the newly elected members 🙌🏽

Congratulations to the 38 members who got Chartered in the final quarter of 2024. Find out how you can #GetChartered with our chartership package and read the reaction from CIPR President @advitapatel.bsky.social > bit.ly/4fH9Ws4

We’re proud to support the UN-led International Day of People with Disabilities. Our Disability allyship guide helps PR pros turn their commitment to inclusion into action with useful tips and practical steps to influence meaningful organisational change. Download the guide: bit.ly/3WBPxNx #IDPWD

A pretty big announcement - here's why we're allowing PR people to access our training course for free. TL:DR: the PR job market, and access to training is in a bad place. The graph in this blog might genuinely surprise you. highflyersprcourse.com/why-were-all... 1/2

Train cancellations from London to Manchester has led me train hoping like I’m on some sort of Challenge Anneka programme (only people over 40 will get that reference)

A very festive morning in Newcastle today!

Too many Sundays - I couldn’t love this more by Donna Ashworth👇🏽

A lunch with a friend reminded me that in 2018, when asked what some of my greatest fears were, public speaking was up there. It's funny how life can change overnight when you stop seeking external validation.

Still feeling the love and energy from this week’s @asiancommsnetwork.bsky.social event. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch offering support and help. @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, @shayonislynn.bsky.social and I are very grateful 🙌🏽

I’m looking forward to working with Maria next year!

Thank you @provokepaul.bsky.social for writing about our launch event - we appreciate your support👇🏽 www.provokemedia.com/latest/article

This platform is like starting a brand new school and you’re trying to find your mates 🤣 I’ve started a list so you can find folks a bit easily. If you want to be added let me know 👇🏽 bsky.app/profile/did:...

Such a fun night 🙌🏽

Baroness Warsi shared some powerful words on solidarity at last night’s Asian Comms Network event and it’s stayed with me all day. Everything can feel tough when you’re doing it alone but with the network we’re hoping to breakdown barriers and give people the support they need to thrive.

Birthday fun involves sitting in silence in comfies watching Rivals on Disney - what a show! Have you seen it?

Yesterday we hosted the Asian Comms Network event at The Cinnamon Club in Westminster. The food was PHENOMENAL and chef Vivek Singh was a delight. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend!

Today we hosted our third Asian Comms Network event and it was just incredible. A room full of talented people doing brilliant things.

Lots of lovely words about BlueSky and as I miss a platform where I can share my random thoughts - here I am 👋🏽