Got Opinions? How to Make Your Case, Get It Published, and Change the World February 2, 2022, at 5:30p.m. It’s easy enough to be an armchair critic of a current problem or issue, but it takes time, thought, and effort to suggest what to do about putting your passions on paper—by writing a letter […]
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Wednesday, April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. WorkZones Being comfortable on camera is about more than looking good. But what’s the best way to get your message across when you’re on video being interviewed or making a presentation? Join us in person on April 6, when Erica Schweitzer presents an array of video tips — from recapping
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The 2020(21) AWC-SB Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Connect4Good honoring Barbara Ben-Horin Luz Reyes-Martin has been rescheduled for Friday, April 30 via Zoom and it is free event.
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Raise a glass and exhale. Please join us at our annual holiday party as we gather to enjoy good company and celebrate the accomplishments of some exceptional local communicators. Our annual Holiday Party is a beloved AWC-SB tradition. This year, we are planning activities, games and surprises to make it special on Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
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A sizzle reel is a brief video that brings attention to something you want to promote–your work, an event, or a public relations campaign. Thanks to today’s technology, you don’t have to be a media pro to create this highly effective form of communication. On November 4th, AWC-SB board member Erica Schweitzer will outline the essential ingredients for a memorable sizzle video. She’ll showcase some exceptional sizzle reels. And she’ll introduce you to her favorite free and low-cost tools. To get the most out of the evening, think about something you’d like to promote. By the time the evening is over, you’ll have fresh ideas about a powerful new way to make an impression on the audience you want to reach.
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Solutions Journalism, a rigorous, evidence-based approach to reporting, goes beyond sky-is-falling headlines to showcase innovative ways people are solving serious problems. Learn how to write and identify stories to present through a solutions journalism-lens with Giana Magnoli and Michelle Faust Raghavan.
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Per executive coach Patricia R. Schwartz, the Emotional Immunity Experience is a self-directed state of enhanced immunity from your own and others’ reactivity… via the experience of your own positive feelings. Each time we have a pleasurable feeling from an action, the brain releases dopamine, which in the future will create a positive association with that action.
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“Words matter.” That tagline could be a mantra for AWC-SB members. It also appears on Nonviolent Communication, the August selection for AWCSB’s popular Books for Breakfast event. This classic book by Marshall Rosenberg promises to help readers “find common ground with anyone, anywhere, at any time, both personally and professionally.” Nothing could be more timely—or more relevant to professional communicators!
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Learn the best practices to help you make the most of LinkedIn. Find out how to build a profile that tells your professional story, and discover new ways LinkedIn connects you with opportunity. Rae Hoyt, manager of content production for technology courses at the LinkedIn Learning office in Carpinteria, leads this hands-on workshop. Bring your phone or laptop to follow along and strengthen your profile on the spot.
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