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 […]
Wed. April 6: How To Get Your Message Across — On Camera! Read More »
Do you ever feel taken aback or tongue-tied when asked what you do? Tune up your 30-60-second elevator pitch with tips from storyteller, speaker coach, and an AWC-SB Woman of Achievement honoree Kymberlee Weil—and then use it to network with a stellar group of communications professionals.
Weds, Sept 8: Hone Your Elevator Pitch, and Practice It! Read More »
AWC-SB presents Books for Breakfast, an informal summer discussion group of books that will help us become Better Communicators. Two events are taking place on July 14 and August 11 in downtown Santa Barbara. Meetings are open to AWC-SB members & non-members. No-host, you buy your own beverage/breakfast. No need to RSVP, just show up.
July and August: Drop-in to Books for Breakfast Read More »
On Wednesday, May 12, AWC-SB members and guests gathered via Zoom for our monthly meeting, an educational presentation by Sara Caputo, Santa Barbara workplace effectiveness coach and consultant: “Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind.”
Recap: Clear to Be Kind—The Importance of Clarity in Communication Read More »
If you are not yet a member of AWCSB you can join now until May 21 and $50 registration fee will be waived for Executive, Professional, and Entrepreneur members. AWCSB helps local communicators stay at the top of their game with presentations on important developments in the technology, practice, psychology, and ethics of communications.
Spring Membership Drive Extended – Save $50* by joining by May 21 Read More »
Winston Churchill is quoted as saying, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Fake news, alternative facts, or just misleading memes—there is so much information coming at us all the time, it’s easy to lose track of what is truly, well… true. On Wednesday, April 7, AWC-SB members and guests gathered via Zoom for our monthly meeting and an eye-opening presentation by Starshine Roshell, “Truth Decay—The Battle to Prevent Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality.” Justine Sutton has a recap of this popular event.
Recap: Separating Lies from Truth in The Media Read More »
Inspired by Amanda Gorman’s electrifying poem at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration, AWC-SB’s March monthly meeting/presentation was on poetry—what it can teach us as communicators, and how it can infuse our work with new energy. Wednesday, March 3, members and guests gathered via Zoom for the meeting, always a good chance for connecting, networking, and learning!
Recap: The Power of Poetry—Express Yourself! Read More »
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.
RSVP Now: Friday April 30 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Read More »
