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March 26, 2025 28 mins

This conversation examines the pathways to director and non-executive director roles for PR professionals, the unique perspective communications experts bringing to board-level decision making, and practical advice for practitioners considering this career progression.

Hosted by Ann-Marie Blake FCIPR, Co-Founder of True Comms, this episode investigates key aspects of board participation including the differences between trustee and non-executive director positions, how effective boards operate, managing time commitments, and overcoming imposter syndrome when transitioning to leadership roles.

Joining Ann-Marie for this discussion are:

·         Noha Al Afifi MCIPR, CIPR Board member, Deputy Chief Executive of Arthritis Action

·         Stephen Waddington Found. Chart. PR, Hon FCIPR, Founder of Wadds Inc

 

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