Originally published June 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. Related: Internal communications playbook · How to create an impactful internal communications strategy · Internal communications platforms compared
Mike Klein, Jenni Field, Rachel Miller, Kevin Ruck and Katie Macaulay lead the 15 internal communications voices worth following in 2026, with newsletters, podcasts, books and training that working practitioners use. The list also includes Chuck Gose, Shel Holtz, Josh Bersin, Advita Patel, Steve Crescenzo, Sue Dewhurst, Priya Bates, Liam FitzPatrick, Jennifer Sproul and Andrea Greenhous, plus the Gallagher State of the Sector research.
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How were these internal communications voices chosen?
EPR chose voices that publish useful, practical work in the open: a newsletter, podcast, book, research series or training program that internal communicators can use right away. Several appear in the Thought Leadership Circle of the University of Florida’s Internal Communication Research Hub, and the rest are widely followed by practitioners. This is an editorial list, not a data-ranked leaderboard, and EPR reviews it each year.
Who are the 15 internal communications voices to follow in 2026?
1. Mike Klein, Changing The Terms
Mike Klein is the founder of #WeLeadComms and principal of Changing The Terms, listed in the Research Hub’s Thought Leadership Circle. Follow him for practical commentary on how communicators lead inside organizations.
2. Jenni Field, Redefining Communications
Jenni Field spent 13 years inside organizations as head of internal communications and communications director before founding Redefining Communications. She wrote Influential Internal Communication and Nobody Believes You, hosts podcasts on leadership and communication, and has researched deskless workers and the role of line managers.
3. Rachel Miller, All Things IC
Rachel Miller is the founder of All Things IC, a go-to resource for blogs, training and community. She is also a member of the Research Hub’s Thought Leadership Circle.
4. Kevin Ruck, PR Academy
Dr. Kevin Ruck is co-founder of PR Academy, which trains communicators, and serves as the Research Hub’s Europe regional leader. He is a frequent guest on The Internal Comms Podcast alongside Martin Flegg.
5. Katie Macaulay, The Internal Comms Podcast
Katie Macaulay hosts The Internal Comms Podcast, described as one of the UK’s first internal communications podcasts. It features conversations with practitioners and thought leaders, so it works well as a regular listen.
6. Chuck Gose, ICology
Chuck Gose runs the ICology podcast and community, built around interviews with internal communications leaders. It is a good way to hear how peers handle real situations.
7. Shel Holtz, FIR Podcast Network
Shel Holtz co-hosts the FIR Podcast Network, a long-running source of commentary on communications and technology that internal communicators can follow week to week.
8. Josh Bersin
Josh Bersin is an industry analyst whose research on people and organizational performance gives internal communicators useful context from the HR side of the house.
9. Advita Patel, Comms Rebel
Advita Patel is an inclusion and communications strategist and the founder of Comms Rebel. She works with Redefining Communications and speaks widely on inclusive communication at work.
10. Steve Crescenzo
Steve Crescenzo is a consultant, editor and trainer known for a direct, plain-language approach to employee communication. Follow his Crescenzo Communications content for writing and design tips.
11. Sue Dewhurst
Sue Dewhurst is a UK consultant who focuses on manager communication, a topic that shapes how messages actually land inside teams.
12. Priya Bates, Inner Strength Communication
Priya Bates is a Toronto-based consultant and communications strategist. She has worked with Advita Patel on materials about building inclusive workplace culture.
13. Liam FitzPatrick, Donhead Consultants
Liam FitzPatrick is a UK consultant who specializes in change communication, a strong follow for anyone managing reorganizations or large programs.
14. Jennifer Sproul, Future of Internal Communication Podcast
Jennifer Sproul co-hosts the Future of Internal Communication podcast with Cathryn Barnard and Dominic Walters, which looks at where the discipline is heading.
15. Andrea Greenhous, Vision2Voice
Andrea Greenhous is Chief Internal Communications Strategist and CEO of Vision2Voice Communications in Canada and a member of the Research Hub’s Thought Leadership Circle. Follow her for strategy-focused guidance from a long-time practitioner.
Bonus source: Gallagher State of the Sector
Gallagher’s State of the Sector research is not an individual voice but one of the most referenced annual studies in the field. The 2025/26 edition, themed “The Readiness Gap,” drew on more than 1,300 communication and HR professionals across roughly 40 countries, according to Gallagher’s 2026 report.
| Best for | Follow |
|---|
| Practical commentary and newsletters | Mike Klein, Rachel Miller, Steve Crescenzo |
| Podcasts | Katie Macaulay, Chuck Gose, Shel Holtz, Jenni Field, Jennifer Sproul |
| Research and training | Kevin Ruck, Josh Bersin, Gallagher |
| Inclusion, change and leadership | Advita Patel, Priya Bates, Liam FitzPatrick, Andrea Greenhous, Sue Dewhurst |
What does the research say about internal communications in 2026?
Gallagher’s 2026 State of the Sector report found that 73% of communications functions aim for a strategic operating model, but only 18% believe they have achieved it, and 75% remain in early-stage or ad-hoc AI experimentation. Sixty-nine percent of organizations run internal communications with fewer than six specialists, according to the same report.
That is good news for anyone willing to learn: small teams that adopt repeatable frameworks from the voices above can make real progress without large budgets.
How can you get the most from following these voices?
- Pick one newsletter and one podcast. Consistency beats trying to follow everyone.
- Match voices to your biggest challenge. Use the table above for change, inclusion, manager communication or strategy.
- Bring one idea to your team each month. Test it, measure it and share the result.
- Join a community. Podcasts and networks like ICology and All Things IC connect you with peers.
- Review your list each year. The field moves quickly, and new voices appear regularly.
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