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Coaching vs. Mentoring & the Pros and Pitfalls of a Website Redesign

January 18, 2017

Dine and discuss two important topics with fellow seasoned communicators: coaching vs. mentoring, plus the pros and pitfalls of website redesign. Continue reading

Jobs to be Done: Bundling and Unbundling Communications Consulting Services

January 19, 2017

Clients hire consultants to provide a service or “job” to be done …but once hired, the role often evolves or involves other services. How can consultants bundle or unbundle services to bring more… Read more

Reputation Management through Proactive Media Outreach

January 24, 2017

Join Patti Schom-Moffatt, Principal of PSM Ventures and former GM of Edelman Vancouver, to discuss reputation management through proactive media outreach at IABC/BC’s Health Communicators SIG. Continue reading

Internal Communications SIG – Employee Engagement

February 1, 2017

Join in on an open discussion on the role of internal communications in driving and measuring employee engagement. Continue reading

Digital Strategy SIG: Video Content Strategy Field Trip

February 9, 2017

For this Digital Strategy Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting, we’re taking a field trip to tour a local video production studio and discuss use of video in your content strategy…. Read more

How To Lead When You Are Feeling Burned Out

February 15, 2017

While some may think of leadership as a position, it is actually a choice we make every day. Leadership requires that we bring our best to every situation, a challenging proposition in today’s work world. Continue reading

Health SIG: Channel Strategies — Making Choices to Maximize Resources

March 8, 2017

In the next Health Special Interest Group (SIG), we’re diving into the ever-expanding world of social media. We’ll explore how to develop a channel strategy to ensure you’re reaching your… Read more

Independent Communicators SIG: Spring Cleaning Your Freelance Practice

March 29, 2017

If you could subcontract or delegate any aspect of your consulting business, what would it be? Continue reading

Standing your ground

April 20, 2017

Don’t miss IABC BC’s annual storytelling event. This year eight speakers share five-minute stories that recount when they’ve stood up for themselves or the profession. Continue reading

Senior Communicators SIG – Preparing Yourself for Cross-Generational Communication in the Workplace

April 24, 2017

Discuss the challenges of communicating with generations such as millennials before we discuss the importance of using mindfulness… Continue reading