Ten years ago, two communication professionals took everything they’d been advocating for – behind conference podiums, in boardrooms, over coffee – and turned it into something bigger.
What if we created a centre of gravity for strategic communication excellence?
What if we built a place where professionals could grow, connect, and lead with purpose?
What if we amplified the strategic role of communication, not just for individuals, but for our entire profession?
That idea became the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence. And this month, we celebrate 10 years.
- A decade of championing strategic communication excellence.
- A decade of cutting through the noise to deliver real impact.
- A decade of standing shoulder to shoulder with professionals who want more, not just from their careers, but for their organisations, their teams, and themselves.
We’ve:
- Delivered training that unlocks confidence, clarity, and influence
- Partnered with global brands to drive outcomes that matter
- Led research that gives voice to what communication professionals are really experiencing
- Advocated fiercely for our profession at every level
- Launched partnerships that expand our reach and deepen our impact
- Helped countless professionals pursue certification through the Global Communication Certification Council and step into their strategic power
My personal highlights?
- The messages from professionals who finally see the power of their role
- The proud, emotional emails after certification results land
- The research that starts conversations in boardrooms
- The partners who believe in walking the talk
- And the knowledge that what we started is so much bigger than us now
Image: Adrian and me in Plaka (Athens, Greece), 2019 – right after speaking at the Global Communication Association Conference.
And I get to do it all with the brilliant Adrian Cropley OAM, FRSA, IABC Fellow, SCMP, GCSCE – my co-founder, confidante, and the other half of this wild, wonderful adventure. We’re different in all the right ways: we challenge each other, sharpen each other’s thinking, and bring different strengths to the table. Where I see patterns and possibilities, he sees angles and opportunities. And somehow, we meet in the middle to make it work. Every time.
To every client, participant, partner, member, friend and fellow communication professional who’s been part of our journey – thank you.
To those we haven’t met yet, what are you waiting for?
