May President’s Message
Happy May Day! In my work as an executive coach and organizational consultant, I use a philosophical approach called Appreciative Inquiry (AI). One of the primary tenets of AI is that “words create worlds.” I find it inspirational that by using words, we can recreate, re-imagine, and reinvent our world. And that’s why I am committed to the Association for Women in Communication. As skilled communicators, we have the potential to create communities and organizations that we want to be part of. I see the difference that good communication makes all the time: A nuanced conversation or well-written editorial bridges…
Healthy Self for Healthy Communication
Healthy Self for Healthy Communication: Improving Our Effectiveness Wednesday, February 1, 5:30-7:30 pm Canary Hotel 31 West Carrillo Street downtown Santa Barbara The post-holiday period is a time for renewed focus. We are at peak performance as communicators when we feel physically, mentally and emotionally fit. We tend to lose focus when we feel overwhelmed, lack energy, lose sleep or have physical complaints. Our expert panel will discuss steps each of us can take to improve our effectiveness. With their guidance, learn how to improve productivity, reduce stress, achieve better work-life balance and enhance joie de vivre. The panelists: Dr….
