The journey to tolerance involves acceptance not assimilation
It’s not surprising that after the recent U.S. Election results, my friends are talking about their fears for the future. Many Canadians are rethinking trips to the U.S. – some as their way of taking a stand against what they feel the results stood for…the acknowledgement and support of bigotry, sexism, misogyny, racism; others, because […]
So now what? It’s all a part of going through change.
So now what? It’s all a part of going through change. Many of us, especially those outside of the USA, are in a state of shock after the 2016 election results. We never thought that Donald Trump could realistically be the US President-Elect. Yet waking up this morning, we realize it wasn’t a dream (or […]
Communicator’s Toolbox #3 – Making Recognition Social
My relationship with Steven Green at TemboSocial began more than 10 years ago. At the beginning, he had a company called PollStream that provided polling solutions for websites. Its polling tool was used primarily by marketing and digital clients to create conversations with customers. When I first saw the tool, which provided a really user-friendly content management system and […]
Communicator’s Toolbox #2: Virtual Town Halls
Last week, I had a chance to sit down with Carl Mavromichalis, a management consultant for Converso Engagement Services. For the past few years, he’s been focused on bringing the Converso Virtual Town Hall Technology to Canadian organizations. It helps them turn phone systems into personal, interactive radio broadcasts that engage stakeholders. A phone? Yes you […]
Strategic Internal Communication Bootcamp – Limited Seats available for 2016 Toronto/Mississauga
Inner Strength Communication is proud to offer an Internal Communication Bootcamp designed for professional communicators and human resources professionals. This one-day course will help you move from a tactical communicator who implements programs to a communication strategist who uses the power of communication to impact business results. The Inner Strength Internal Communication Bootcamp provides communication training not […]
Linking the role of communication to business success
I was recently helping my kids with applications to leadership clubs at their respective new schools. With a big history of volunteering and involvement, they had plenty to brag about, but their initial reaction was that they didn’t want to sound too ‘bragadocious’….apparently that’s a word now. My advice was the same I give to […]
New blog series focuses on the Communicator’s Tool Box
Originally published on IC Kollectif on September 22, 2016 As a communication professional who started in the technology industry, I’ve always been fascinated by new and emerging technologies that had the potential to enhance our corporate communication efforts. That being said, I wouldn’t call myself an early adopter. I would first watch and listen. I then would […]
Employee Engagement doesn’t happen by accident
Those who know me, who’ve worked with me, and follow me know that I’m passionate about Employee Engagement, or simply engagement in general. I love that communication done right has the power to influence and engage your employees, your customers, your members and your communities. It’s magic that brings strategies and brands to life, helps […]
September is a good time to look at what’s left in your professional development budget
It’s also time to see what’s left in the professional development budgets for your organizations and teams. For communication professionals and HR professionals asked to deliver communication programs, many in-house courses teach you about finance and business (highly recommended) but don’t necessarily help you build upon your communication skills. Yet, limited budgets mean that only […]
What engagement looks like
Last week, I ran a well-received workshop on employee engagement and this week, I’m working with Mike Woroniak, Chief Creative Officer of Arcas Advertising to prepare a presentation for the IABC World Conference on the Behind the scenes of launching the IABC brand. I have to admit that I’m quite proud of the work we’ve […]
When employee volunteer grant budgets go unused
volunteer.ca/nvw2016 My husband and I just found out today that his company donated $1000 to our daughter’s elementary school in support of their robotics program and we’re thrilled. In the 28 years he’s worked for the company, it’s the first time he thought to apply. Having communicated similar grant programs with previous employers, it amazes […]
The Importance of Asking Questions
The importance of asking questions Yesterday, my ten-year-old expressed frustration that her older sister was entering a regional film festival in which her own elementary school wasn’t participating. My response? Ask the teacher why. At the end of the day, she was thrilled to announce that her teacher had never heard of the festival, and […]