Gallagher’s 2025 State of the Sector report is out, and I have some thoughts.

Coaching leaders starts with permission. Here’s how to ask for it.

“Thoughts and prayers” won’t cut it—here’s what to do instead.

Pause on the pizza parties until you read this.

Learn from mistakes. Let’s not repeat them.

One simple technique turns conversations from frustrating to productive.

Spoiler: It’s not about content

Like trust, credibility is earned.

Bold headline, right? Things are about to get spicy.

Now's the time to secure your spot as trusted advisor.

If you don’t feel safe to innovate, you won’t.

One of the biggest traps for IC professionals is assuming everyone knows how to effectively partner with them—wrong, so wrong.

Turning the tide is going to take more than a pizza party and some well-written emails.

Confusion and misunderstanding is a recipe for disaster.

Depending on its quality, communication can hurt or help workplaces.

Working as a comms pro with a boss who lacks formal training or experience in communication strategy presents unique challenges and opportunities

While IC can find a home in many different areas of an organization, you’re likely to encounter five types of bosses.