Upcoming events
Polish Your Pitch: Job Hunting & Resume Secrets for Communicators
Join us for Polish Your Pitch on Thursday March 6th from 12:00pm - 12:45pm, the latest session in IABC Waterloo’s Lunch Hour Lab series, designed specifically for communications professionals looking to take their careers to the next level.
Led by Lauren Gerow, IABC Waterloo Past President and HR and Corporate Communications expert with over 15 years of experience in industries like technology, automotive, and marketing, this engaging webinar will provide invaluable insights into the art of job hunting in the communications field.
Lauren’s vast expertise in HR, strategic planning, and change management will help you position yourself as a standout candidate. From personalized resume tips to actionable job-hunting strategies, this session is not to be missed.
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Past events
crafting Award-Winning campaigns & submissions: A Deep Dive
IABC Canada East Region’s first PD event of the new year! Colleagues joined from across the country on Friday, January 24 to hear from 2024 Silver Leaf Excellence Winners Jennifer Williamson and Saira Husain. Together, they’ll delved into their winning campaign, "Don't Risk It - Hire an LEC."
crafting Connections with iabc waterloo
On Thursday January 16th IABC Waterloo hosted an inspiring Vision Board Creation Workshop, where they celebrated a fresh start to the New Year by setting powerful goals and intentions for the months ahead. This one-of-a-kind event combined creativity, self-reflection, and professional networking—all in the company of the local communications community!
UpSkill2: crafting award-winning stakeholder analysis
A five-part webinar series was designed to help strengthen an entry for the 2024 Gold Quill Awards, or a regional awards program such as the Silver Leaf Awards.
Even for those not planning to enter, each instalment helped upskill one’s day-to-day communication chops.
Blank space, bold moves: The Marketing magic of Taylor SWift
Let’s talk about someone who's not just a chart-topping artist but also a communications and marketing genius: the one and only Taylor Swift. With a career spanning over a decade, Taylor has not only been singing catchy tunes but has also been strategically shaking up the marketing world. Let's delve into how she's been schooling us all in the art of communications over the past few years.
upskill1: the problem with ‘creating awareness’
UpSkill1: The problem with "creating awareness" was the first session in our five-part series of sessions focused on boosting your comms skills and strengthening your IABC award entry.
Even if you’re not planning to enter an award, this series will help upskill your day-to-day communication chops whether you’re a longtime pro or starting your career.