A candid conversation with Anne-Marie Lacey S8 E8

Anne-Marie Lacey is a multi-award-winning Chartered PR practitioner, strategic adviser and Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University. She combines real-world experience with evidence-based thinking to develop strategic communicators and strengthen the profession. Her career spans agency, consultancy, in-house advisory and higher education, having worked with organisations in the lifestyle, leisure and entertainment sectors, including some of the world's best-known brands. A CIPR Fellow and recipient of the Sir Stephen Tallents Medal, Anne-Marie has lived the membership journey, spending almost 15 years volunteering across the Institute, from Student Representative to Board Director. Those experiences have given her a unique perspective on the strengths of the Institute and the opportunities to do even more for members. The news was announced this week that she's currently standing for CIPR President-Elect 2027. I've known her for nearly a decade and wanted to give my listeners a chance to find out more about the news and her reasons for putting her hat in the ring. Listen to discover: why she's decided to put herself forward now the role of belonging and relevancy within membership associations her strong views on lobbying and why share of voice and representation matters Thank you for tuning in. Rachel Show notes can be found at allthingsic.com/podcast