It's not enough to be smart, you also have to be strategic. And we've got you covered on the communications front. New workshops just announced, but registration is limited to 10 (more interaction, more personal feedback, better learning outcomes), so sign up now!
Award-winning author, speaker and advocate who delivers impactful and inspirational keynotes and programming to amplify the voices of women in all their diversity to make Canada more equitable and democratic
Is it just me, or do you find it discomfiting to be asked, “What’s your superpower?” The things I’m good at in no way compare with the other-worldly abilities that allow comic book characters and action heroes to fly, move objects with their minds, or make themselves invisible. I’m not denigrating my strengths; I know their value: they’ve allowed me to earn a comfortable living and given me a profoundly gratifying career. But writing clear and persuasive prose, speaking authentically to engage or inspire, and supporting others in doing the same? These are not superpowers confined to an elite few; they’re #teachable #skills. Anybody who really wants to develop them probably can. Yes, doing so may require concerted study, good coaching and repeated application, but it’s not magic. In fact, Informed Opinions was founded on these assumptions: - Subject matter expertise alone is often insufficient to achieving success; - In many professions, strong communication skills are a necessary condition to advancement; - Even people who develop strong skills by osmosis, or trial and error, benefit from studying the underlying principles and getting feedback on their execution. Although most of the workshops we deliver are commissioned by clients (private companies, universities, nonprofits), we also convene training sessions open to individuals able to invest in their own professional development. We offer these #workshops on a sliding scale, and are building a reservoir of bursaries to support women and gender diverse people without the resources to pay for an individual workshop even at the reduced rate. Click the link below to explore our fall offerings and consider how you might increase your own #impact with insights into how to communicate more strategically. #communication