Circle of Fellows #122: Preparing Professional Communicators for the Future

Join Sue Heuman on this episode of the IABC Circle of Fellows Podcast! What does the future of communication look like — and how can professionals get ready for it? Sue joins an expert panel for a fast-paced, insightful conversation about the skills and mindsets that will define our field. From AI literacy and data fluency […]

Talked Over and Ignored: PR Occupational Hazards for Women – Sue Heuman Podcast

The public relations industry has long been recognized as a female-dominated field, with women making up approximately two-thirds of the workforce. However, when it comes to leadership, women remain significantly underrepresented, comprising just one-third of top-tier roles. This disparity raises critical questions about the systemic barriers that prevent women from rising to senior leadership positions […]

Flashback: A View From the Top – Episode 15 – Sue Heuman

Listen To the Podcast Sue Heuman, co-owner and principal of Focus Communications, was featured on Adrian Cropley‘s A View From the Top Podcast. Adrian is the founding partner at the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) and is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts and consultants in strategic communication. The pair explore […]

Public Relations Strategies When Companies Hire Controversial Leaders – Dean Heuman Podcast

Communicating About Controversial Leaders How do you navigate leadership changes, even when the decisions make little sense? Dean Heuman was recently featured on the Stories and Strategies podcast, where he and Doug Downs tackled the challenges of handling leadership transitions, especially when the choices seem controversial. Using the recent example of the Edmonton Oilers hiring […]