Hi,

You know what sucks? Getting a meeting invitation seven minutes before the proposed meeting time. Big oof.

But what if that invite came from the CEO, paired with a messenger ping wanting “your thoughts” on an upcoming announcement?

A seat at the table. Trust.

I’ve read countless LinkedIn posts from internal comms leaders about it.

We don’t want to be order-takers and line cooks. “I’ll take an intranet post with a homepage feature, a newsletter blurb, and an all-user Slack message to go, please.”

We want to curate a seven-course meal — to decide which combination of messages, tools, and audiences will lead to an employee who is not only informed but also inspired to act.

So, how do we make that shift?

I recently had lunch with a friend and fellow IC pro (Regine Nelson) who said, “Before you fight for a seat at the table, you need to first find a way into the room.”

And she’s 100% right.

How do you get into the room? You ask. You ask to tag along with your boss or your HR leader. To “sit in and listen.” And then you do just that. You listen, take notes, observe the dynamics. You build credibility before you build influence. You stay in the room by matching care with insight.

Keep showing up with intention. Eventually, you won’t just be in the room — you’ll be expected to weigh in.

Remember, a seat at the table isn’t a finish line — it’s the start of an ongoing trust loop between you, your leaders, and your people.

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I’m hosting a webinar with one of my favorite people in comms, and I want you to come! Carolyn Clark (aka Simpplr’s VP of IC/EX, part-time strategist, full-time genius, and unofficial office therapist) is joining me for a conversation you won’t want to miss.

We’re diving into six questions every internal comms leader should be asking — and trust me, they’re juicy! From CEO partnerships to identifying the gaps holding you back, we’re covering the key areas that actually move the needle.

Bring your questions. Bring your team. Bring your coffee.

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We’re all human. And trust is a tricky loop. We need our leaders to trust us so that we can help them earn the trust of their employees.

Don’t let the process intimidate you. Don’t underestimate the power of your insight.

If you’re not “in the room where it happens” yet, start planting seeds now. And if you’ve earned a seat at the table, remember that staying takes intention.

Report outcomes, not just effort. Advocate for your work. Help leaders look (and sound) their best.

You’re exactly what your leaders (and your PPL) need. So keep on keepin’ on, my friend! You’ve got what it takes.

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