Lara Smith

Lara Smith

Communications Leader | Storyteller | Change Agent | Culture & Engagement Ambassador


For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in stories. It’s why I have always loved reading, meeting new people, and learning new things. Stories connect us. Stories show us we are not alone. Stories tell us what’s possible. 

My passion for reading, listening, and writing stories is not just a personal pursuit — it’s my life’s work as an Internal Communications leader. For nearly two decades, I have crafted a career out of my passion for storytelling. I help organizations tell their stories in ways that educate, inspire, support, and engage their employees — and I can help yours. 

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6 Must-Have Components of an Effective Internal Communications Strategy

Let’s face it. Organizations can’t effectively manage change, drive engagement, inspire hope, and build and maintain a strong company culture that consistently meets strategic goals without a unified team. A comprehensive internal communications strategy is key to aligning your people with your purpose. Despite this need, 60% of organizations don’t have a long-term strategy for internal communications (Workforce). Consider these additional findings recently collected by smarp.com, a communicati