Pain and Progress – Black Lives Matter
I have to admit that it’s taken me some time to sit and write down what I am feeling right now, but it’s been a post that has been working its way out these past few weeks inspired by Advita Patel’s recent blog about stepping up and calling out. I will admit there has been a […]
Reflecting on the 5th Annual Strategic Internal Communication Conference
Reflecting on the 5th Annual Strategic Internal Communication Conference As we prepare for our 6th Annual Strategic Internal Communication Conference in Toronto, I wanted to reflect on last year’s event. What did we learn Day 1? Nicholas Wardle from Brand Experiences , “That we are human beings not human resources.” Kerry Gaetano, “We need to […]
New Habits A New Way
Although Coffee Chats are not recorded so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights: Our group talked about being overwhelmed through our recent changes and challenges due to the pandemic. Suzanne, a registered health coach at The Body Rebel, shared some sage advice: Change your perspective […]
“You don’t get a second chance to create a first impression”
In a recent Coffee Chat, Puja Misra led a conversation about building a personal brand to capture and connect. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded, so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights: “You don’t get a second chance to create a first impression” Keep it personal. […]
The State of Development Needs and Budgets for Internal Communication Professionals
As an organization that runs conferences, workshops and mentoring services, we were curious about the appetite for Internal Communication professional development against the backdrop of the global pandemic. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to our survey. We promised to share the findings publicly, so here is what we discovered: Professional […]
Creative Business Development: Coffee Chat with Martha Muzychka
Martha Muzychka led last week’s Coffee Chat conversation about creative business development. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded, so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights: Look around you and find an object that is red. Write down at least three words you associate with […]
Web Video Myths: Coffee Chat with Rocky Walls
On a recent Coffee Chat, Rocky Walls led a conversation about the myths related to video on the web. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded, so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights on common myths that are simply not true: Myth #1: Web videos should always […]
Human Being versus Human Doing
On the Wednesday May 13th Inner Strength Coffee Chat, Mary-Ellen Hynd led a conversation on what it means to be a human being versus a human doing. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded, so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights: We focus too much […]
Storytelling to Connect in Crisis – Coffee Chat with Dianne Chase
On a recent Inner Strength Coffee Chat, Dianne Chase led a conversation with internal communication practitioners around the globe about using storytelling to connect during a crisis. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation, we wanted to share some highlights: Tell a personal story When you […]
Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone.
Why are we afraid to have courageous conversations? At a recent Coffee Chat, Advita Patel led a conversation, with internal communication practitioners around the globe, about the courage to have difficult conversations, especially with business and organizational leaders. Although Coffee Chats are not recorded (so that attendees have a safe space to drive connection and conversation) we […]
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As an Internal Communication consultant, I’ve seen exponential growth in iComms technology platforms that help organizations connect with their employees. From email enhancement platforms like Bananatag, Contact Monkey and Poppulo to integrated intranet and mobile app tools like Staffbase, Sparrow Mobile, Workplace by Facebook, Dynamic Signal and Social Chorus, these platforms allow for easy dissemination, […]
Making Sense of Chaos
Photo by Priya Bates With so many friends going through challenges last year, I shared a story about my mother’s Natraj on facebook. Although a personal one, I thought my LinkedIn audience would appreciate it as well. The Natraj represents the god Shiva in the Hindu religion. He dances surrounded by flames and balances on […]