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SUMMARY:Design Your Growth: Mindset Shifts for Advancement - Thurs.\, Dec 11\, 5-6pmCT FREE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Join IABC/Chicago for this free interactive webinar with Michele Monte and Kevin Kowalick\, co-founders of Offshoot Coaching Professional Development\, also our Event Sponsor!\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/design-your-growth-mindset-shifts-for-advancement-thurs-dec-11-5-6pmct/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Get Your Communications Career Moving at the Speed of Change - Tues.\, Feb. 17\, Noon CT
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next career opportunity? Don’t miss this interactive lunchtime session with recruiter Lynn Hazan! \nCommunications careers have shifted dramatically in recent years and so has the way professionals get hired. \nJoin us on February 17 to learn how the career search marketplace is changing\, how to run a more strategic search campaign\, and how to position yourself for emerging opportunities. \nYou’ll walk away with clearer direction and practical ways to build visibility and connect with the right opportunities. \nLynn Hazan is the founder and president of Lynn Hazan & Associates\, Inc. (LH&A) — a woman-owned\, Chicago-based\, award-winning\, contingency-based recruiting firm established in 2000\, specializing in marketing\, communications\, and public relations placements.  The firm places full-time\, part-time\, temp-to-perm\, virtual\, and/or freelance candidates nationwide. By focusing on storytelling and long-term relationships across all stages of her candidates’ careers\, Lynn and her team have had great success helping her long-term clients with multiple hires.  \nLynn offers various career consulting programs focused on building candidates’ resumes\, LinkedIn profiles\, personal brands\, interviewing & negotiation techniques\, and job search strategies. In addition to running her award-winning recruitment agency\, Lynn sits on the Marketing Advisory Council at DePaul University and is a three-time performer for the StorySLAM competition. 
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/free-webinar-get-your-communications-career-moving-at-the-speed-of-change-tues-feb-17-noon-ct/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Ferris Bueller Guide to Smarter Storytelling - Wed.\, Feb. 18 - 11:00 AM CT
DESCRIPTION:What Ferris Can Do For You\nIf you want to sharpen your storytelling skills and help your people improve theirs\, look no further than the classic American film\, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” \nIn this engaging\, practical session we’ll unpack the movie’s most important storytelling lesson and learn how it can help us connect with\, captivate and compel any individual or audience to action — from customers and clients to colleagues and other key stakeholders. \nThat means: \n\nIdentifying and rising above the ordinary information (the data\, stats and info) that prevents us from delivering the big picture — the context\, meaning and perspective;\nDrawing out the best stories from our customers\, constituents\, members and others;\nCreating more captivating campaigns\, preparing winning pitches and presentations and extending our influence inside and outside the organization.\n\nCome prepared for a substantive and interactive experience. And remember\, the learning will come at you pretty fast — if you don’t stop and tune in you could miss it! \n \nWho is Rob Biesenbach?\nRob Biesenbach specializes in helping busy professionals capitalize on the power of storytelling to engage and influence their most important stakeholders. \nThrough his workshops\, speeches\, books and coaching he has helped tens of thousands of senior executives\, managers and other professionals become more effective\, persuasive communicators. He’s the author of the Amazon bestseller “Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts\, Change Minds\, Get Results.” \nRob has worked with great organizations including AARP\, Allstate\, Caterpillar\, Coca-Cola\, Deloitte\, Feeding America and Lockheed Martin. \nIn former lives\, Rob was a vice president at Ogilvy\, press secretary to the Ohio Attorney General\, and a nonprofit and association executive in Washington\, DC. \nRegister to attend: https://www.iabcphiladelphia.org/guide_to_smarter_storytelling \nMembers: $15.00\nNon-Members: $25.00\nStudents: $5.00
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/webinar-the-ferris-bueller-guide-to-smarter-storytelling-wed-feb-18-1100-am-ct/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T103029
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SUMMARY:Complimentary Webinar - April 16: Mind the Readiness Gap: Must-know trends from Gallagher’s 2026 Employee Communications Report
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nIn today’s rapidly evolving workplace\, organizations face an ever-widening gap between the risks and change they’re facing and their readiness to respond. Drawing from the insights of Gallagher’s 2026 Employee Communications Report\, this webinar will explore the most pressing trends shaping employee communications and organizational resilience. \nJoin the conversation with the Gallagher Communications team and discover what’s truly happening within the modern workforce and gain actionable strategies to help. \nIn this 60-minute session\, we’ll cover: \n\nThe top factors widening the readiness gap\, and what to do about them\nHow to close the line manager capability gap\nWhat to do about employee burnout and information overload\nHow to create human-centric communications for impact\nBuilding structure to support AI readiness\nPractical tips to boost engagement in a constant state of change\n\nRegister to attend today! \nSpeakers: \n \nMaddison Grigsby\nU.S. Leader\, Communications Consulting Practice\, Gallagher \nMaddison Grigsby is a strategic communicator and change leader with a passion for helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity\, empathy\, and purpose. With nearly 15 years in the marketing/communications space\, this is her ninth year in HR consulting. Her deep understanding of organizational dynamics\, plus a six-year stint as a songwriter\, has laid the foundation for her human-centered approach to any business challenge and storytelling skills. \nAs a SHRM and PRSA speaker\, Maddison has engaged audiences across the country on topics including employee experience\, effective communication strategies\, and practical leadership insights. Outside of work\, Maddison spends time volunteering with the local animal shelter\, playing pickleball\, finding the best frozen margarita in town\, and being an aunt to eight. \n  \n \nKristin Hart\nDirector\, Communications Consulting Practice\, Gallagher \nKristin connects people with ideas\, strategies and tools that empower them to overcome the barriers to effective communication. She uncovers communications needs\, assembles the right team and crafts tailored solutions that drive results. She believes communication weaves together all parts of an organization—and that good communication drives meaningful behavior change. \nBefore joining Gallagher\, Kristin led as vice president of sales and marketing at Ragan Consulting Group\, where she partnered with clients to address internal and external communication challenges through assessments\, consulting and training. She also produced industry conferences for Ragan Communications and honed her corporate communications experience as a communications manager at PepsiCo.\, supporting internal\, corporate and executive messaging for the global beverage company. A lifelong improvisor\, comedian and actor\, she also brings humor and energy to her work and the stage.
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/complimentary-webinar-april-16-mind-the-readiness-gap-must-know-trends-from-gallaghers-2026-employee-communications-report/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development Luncheon,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T103029
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SUMMARY:Webinar - May 5th: How to Clearly Communicate Your Value
DESCRIPTION:Each of us has had moments throughout our lives and careers that have shaped who we are. Yet when faced with a simple question\, “Tell me about yourself\,” many of us struggle. The challenge isn’t a lack of experience. It’s that we haven’t taken the time to fully understand ourselves—to recognize the moments that have shaped us\, make meaning from them\, and see the patterns that reveal the value we bring. \nIn this interactive workshop\, communications advisor and career coach David Polmer helps participants uncover those defining moments\, make sense of them\, and articulate their\nvalue in a way that feels clear\, grounded\, and natural. The goal isn’t to sound more polished. It’s to communicate with clarity and confidence—so your value comes through without\nhaving to perform. \nParticipants will: \nRecognize the moments that have shaped who they are\, personally and professionally \n 	• Identify the patterns and themes that emerge from those moments\n 	• Clarify the value those patterns reveal about who they are and how they show up\n 	• Shape a clear\, authentic way of communicating that value in conversation\n 	• Practice sharing their story in a way that feels natural\, not rehearsed\, and refine it through feedback\nWho It’s For\nThis workshop is designed for communications professionals who want to more clearly understand and articulate their value in a way that resonates in networking\, interviews\, and\nleadership conversations. \nAs communicators\, many of us know how to tell stories about organizations\, leaders\, and brands. But when it comes to talking about ourselves\, we often default to listing what we’ve\ndone and the skills we have—sounding more like a job description than a person. This workshop helps participants move beyond that\, so they can communicate not just what\nthey’ve done\, but who they are and the value they bring. \n 	• Mid-career communications professionals preparing for their next leadership step\n 	• Communications leaders who want to express the broader impact of how they show up and lead\n 	• Independent consultants and advisors who need to clearly position their perspective and expertise\nParticipants Will Leave With \n 	• A clearer understanding of who they are and the through-line that runs through their experiences\n 	• A grounded articulation of the value they bring—not just what they’ve done\n 	• A simple\, flexible way to communicate their value in real conversations\n 	• Greater confidence in responding to “Tell me about yourself” without sounding scripted or rehearsed\n 	• Practical experience sharing their story and refining it through feedback\nWorkshop Structure \n 	• The challenge: why talking about ourselves is harder than it should be\n 	• Recognizing defining moments that have shaped who you are\n 	• Making meaning from those moments\n 	• Identifying patterns and themes across your experiences\n 	• Clarifying the value those patterns reveal\n 	• Shaping a clear\, authentic way to communicate your value\n 	• Testing your narrative (breakout pairs)\n 	• Group reflection\n 	• Carrying your narrative forward\nRegister today \nMembers: Free\nLite Member: $5\nNon-Member: $10
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/webinar-may-5th-how-to-clearly-communicate-your-value/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:Spring Coffee Chats Around Town - May 21 at 8:00 am
DESCRIPTION:IABC Chicago’s Coffee chats are back for Spring and now in 4 locations on Thursday\, May 21st from 8-9 am. \nConnect with fellow communications pros in a fun\, relaxed setting. These casual chats are perfect for sharing ideas\, tackling challenges\, and expanding your network while enjoying your morning cup in your choice of: Chicago\, Oak Park\, Northbrook\, and Wheaton. \nWhether you’re a newbie or a seasoned expert\, there’s a seat at the table for you. Don’t miss out on this laid-back\, low-pressure get together with IABC Chicago. \nFree for members\n$12.45 for non-members \nRegister for your preferred location:\nChicago: Milli by Metric – 3110 N. Kedzie\nOak Park: Addis Cafe – 810 S. Oak Park Ave.\nNorthbrook: Bean Bar – 1901 Cherry Lane\nWheaton: Summer Moon Coffee – 811 Butterfield Road
URL:https://chicago.iabc.com/event/spring-coffee-chats-around-town-may-21-at-800-am/
CATEGORIES:Networking
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