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Deteriorating international relations have dominated news headlines and fuelled global economic instability since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. War has many ramifications, impacting supply chains, share prices, migration and more generally, levels of societal optimism. But for many of us, the notion of war remains incomprehensible; we simply can’t imagine what living under threat of such danger actually feels like. Moreover, what does it feel like to strive to continue ‘business as usual’ when there are so many additional factors to consider?

In the latest stop on our international tour of IC profressionals, we are in Brazil. Cynthia Provedel, founder of Brazilian consultancy Caminho do Meio, explores how communicative leadership, creativity and conscious use of AI are shaping internal comms across Brazil. She shares how cultural diversity, dialogue and governance can help communicators strengthen purpose and build trust.

Scenario planning helps internal communicators navigate uncertainty by exploring possible futures rather than predicting them. As work evolves, forces like technology, culture and trust reshape communication. This foresight approach helps communicators anticipate change, test assumptions and build more resilient organisational narratives.

In our latest stop around the world of global internal comms, we find ourselves in Australia. Paula Batho, IABC NSW board director and communication manager at Woolworths Group, shares how Australian organisations are navigating transformation, dispersed workforces and a strong cultural expectation for honest, direct communication.

Change consultant Daniel Grafton explains how leading a 400-person firm through a new strategy showed the power of simple, human storytelling in small organisations.

The first IoIC Fellows exclusive webinar was held this month, debating whether internal communication as a function needs to be better described to meet today’s workplace challenges.

IoIC Fellows joined us for the first webinar in our exclusive Fellowship series, exploring how internal communicators can better articulate their value and drive meaningful organisational impact.

Small organisations show that effective change communication is built on honesty, empathy and connection – lessons that larger companies can use to make transformation feel human.

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Brett Smyth, CEO and founder of Engage Group, shares how internal communication is maturing across the Middle East. He discusses building belonging in multicultural workforces, shifting leadership mindsets, and why the region’s people-first, emotionally driven storytelling can inspire communicators around the world.