In an interview episode, I talk to <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gerrard-658a9649/'>Paul Gerrard</a>, Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at the <a href='https://www.co-operative.coop'>Co-op Group</a>.
We talk about his background in the civil service, the skills he learned and how he has applied them to public affairs and the fantastic campaign he has led tackling violence against shop workers. It is a case study that everyone should learn from.
Learn more about me and my services <a href='http://www.cwecommunications.com'>@CWE Communications</a>
Thanks to my editor <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKgg_fGh9aEkeHnO_vXz2w'>Callums World</a>.

In an interview episode, I talk to Paul Gerrard, Campaigns, Public Affairs & Board Secretariat Director at the Co-op Group. We talk about his background in the civil service, the skills he learned and how he has applied them to public affairs and the fantastic campaign he has led tackling violence against shop workers. It is a case study that everyone should learn from. Learn more about me and my services @CWE Communications Thanks to my editor Callums World.

In an interview episode, I talk to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gerrard-658a9649/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Gerrard</a>, Campaigns, Public Affairs &amp; Board Secretariat Director at the <a href="https://www.co-operative.coop" rel="noopener noreferrer">Co-op Group</a>.
We talk about his background in the civil service, the skills he learned and how he has applied them to public affairs and the fantastic campaign he has led tackling violence against shop workers. It is a case study that everyone should learn from.
Learn more about me and my services <a href="http://www.cwecommunications.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CWE Communications</a>
Thanks to my editor <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKgg_fGh9aEkeHnO_vXz2w" rel="noopener noreferrer">Callums World</a>.

Interview with Paul Gerrard, Co-op

Public Affairs in Practice is a practical podcast about how public affairs, lobbying and political engagement actually work.
Hosted by Dr Stuart Thomson — public affairs practitioner, author and trainer — the podcast explores how organisations influence policy, engage decision-makers and build effective public affairs strategies. Episodes draw on real-world experience across government relations, campaigning, reputation management and political communication.
Through interviews with leading practitioners, policymakers and recruiters, alongside solo episodes and case studies, Public Affairs in Practice focuses on the skills, judgement and strategic thinking needed to succeed in modern public affairs.
The podcast is designed for people working in, or aspiring to work in, public affairs, government relations, policy, communications and related fields — offering practical insight rather than theory alone.
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Public Affairs in Practice is a practical podcast about how public affairs, lobbying and political engagement actually work. Hosted by Dr Stuart Thomson — public affairs practitioner, author and trainer — the podcast explores how organisations influence policy, engage decision-makers and build effective public affairs strategies. Episodes draw on real-world experience across government relations, campaigning, reputation management and political communication. Through interviews with leading practitioners, policymakers and recruiters, alongside solo episodes and case studies, Public Affairs in Practice focuses on the skills, judgement and strategic thinking needed to succeed in modern public affairs. The podcast is designed for people working in, or aspiring to work in, public affairs, government relations, policy, communications and related fields — offering practical insight rather than theory alone. New episodes explore career development, campaign strategy, insider and outsider lobbying, ethics, and how policy change really happens. As featured in The Times. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other plaforms then please follow the show to get new episodes as they’re released. Learn more about Stuart and his public affairs consultancy, CWE Communications.

Public Affairs in Practice is a practical podcast about how public affairs, lobbying and political engagement actually work.
Hosted by Dr Stuart Thomson — public affairs practitioner, author and trainer — the podcast explores how organisations influence policy, engage decision-makers and build effective public affairs strategies. Episodes draw on real-world experience across government relations, campaigning, reputation management and political communication.
Through interviews with leading practitioners, policymakers and recruiters, alongside solo episodes and case studies, Public Affairs in Practice focuses on the skills, judgement and strategic thinking needed to succeed in modern public affairs.
The podcast is designed for people working in, or aspiring to work in, public affairs, government relations, policy, communications and related fields — offering practical insight rather than theory alone.
New episodes explore career development, campaign strategy, insider and outsider lobbying, ethics, and how policy change really happens.
As featured in <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/civil-servants-long-to-press-mute-on-noisy-office-colleagues-phxnv8v7t" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Times</a>.
If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other plaforms then please follow the show to get new episodes as they’re released.
Learn more about Stuart and his public affairs consultancy, <a href="http://www.cwecommunications.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">CWE Communications</a>.

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