IABC Chicago

Respect your employees by writing for the reader, not the approver
2021-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join IABC/Chicago and Crescenzo Communications on Thursday, May 20, 2021, to learn how to become an effective writer.
Great writing is at the core of everything we do: articles, social media, e-mail, bulletins, even videos. Unfortunately, most “corporate writing” just isn’t good enough. Nobody wants you to “shift their paradigm” or “leverage their core competency.” We need to harness the power of what works in the real world. This webinar is all about the fundamentals of powerful, effective writing. You’ll learn:

How to strip the jargon out of your writing once and for all
How to write in a conversational fashion while still being professional
The power of headlines, leads, quotes, and verbs
Writing for the modern Web
How to “write tight” and respect your readers
How to write for the reader, not the approver

Register now!
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom meeting.
Price: Members: Free
Non-members: Free
Students (with valid student ID): Free
RSVP: Register now!

About the Presenter:
Cindy Crescenzo
Cindy Crescenzo is the President of Crescenzo Communications and brings over 15 years of experience to the communications industry. Cindy specializes in research, measurement and strategic planning.
Her passion for numbers and audience research have helped thousands of communicators all over the world transform their roles in their organizations by teaching them how to get the ammunition they need to build successful communication strategies that deliver results.
In addition to speaking at numerous conferences throughout the year, she and her business partner and husband, Steve Crescenzo, co-present their often sold-out workshop, Internal Communications Master Class.
Cindy has worked with hundreds of communicators around the world, including
3M, Bayer, Bob Evans, Boston Medical Center, Carlson Wagonlit, CGI Technologies, Discover, John Deere, La-Z-Boy, Novartis, Roche, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, Target and Wells Fargo.

Steve Crescenzo
Through his work as a consultant, writer, speaker and seminar leader, Steve Crescenzo has helped thousands of communicators around the world break the habit of creating boring, formulaic, jargon-ridden corporate content.
Using proven strategies, tactics and best-practices, he’s shown communicators how to take the ‘corporate’ our of corporate communications and replace it with ‘creative’— and at the same time — create content that is linked to the strategic goals of their organizations.
Steve has been voted the #1-rated speaker at the International Association of Business Communicators World Conference seven times, including three years in a row. He has also received top ratings at numerous IABC chapter and regional events throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Along with his wife and business partner, Cindy Crescenzo, he teaches their popular and often sold-out workshop, Internal Communications Master Class.
Steve has worked with numerous communicators around the world, including those at Abbott, American Express, Bayer, Blackrock, Boeing, Chevron Corporation, Conoco-Phillips, Discover, FDA, General Motors, Hewlett Packard, Intel, IRS, Lockheed Martin, Mayo Clinic, McDonalds, Nokia, Rockwell Collins, Social Security Administration, Standard Chartered Bank, Target, The European Investment Bank, The European Training Foundation, and Wells Fargo.

How to use the art of persuasion and influence to learn how to move ideas forward in the organization
2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC/Chicago and Ragan Consulting Group on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to learn how to become a more persuasive and influential communicator.
Communications became more relevant than ever before during the pandemic. With so much to be done, it’s time to harness your access and influence to push your organization forward. During this session, you’ll learn:

How to build influence in your organization
The psychology of persuasion
The importance of knowing your numbers before pitching a new idea
How to determine your credibility and rapport among your peers and leaders

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Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Time: noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom meeting.
Price: Members: Free
Non-members: Free
Students (with valid student ID): Free
RSVP: Register now!

About the Presenter:
Joe Friedman, consultant with Ragan Consulting Group
Joe has 30+ years of sales, sales management and training/consulting experience. Joe started his career at Northeastern Illinois University’s business school, teaching sales and marketing courses and classes in management, finance and personnel. In 1993, Joe co-founded Zehren Friedman Associates, which teaches the “persuasive arts” of selling, presenting, negotiating and influence. As CFO, Joe oversees client development, program delivery and people development. He conducts 100+ days of training annually. He previously worked at First National Bank of Chicago and at The Executive Technique, a firm specializing in presentation skills training.

Failure: a part of every creative endeavor
2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:00
Gravity Labs, a fully integrated ad agency based in Chicago and built for the new economy, embraces the idea of failing fast. Getting to better ideas, faster, means learning what works and what doesn’t, sooner, and applying the right resources against the winning direction.
But, Gravity Labs didn’t arrive at those answers overnight. It took years of testing, learning, pivoting, failing, scraping their knees and getting back up again.
Learn from their journey as they present some of their biggest lessons learned to date. Hopefully, you’ll not only learn from their mistakes but will glean new insights to thrive in the current marketing landscape.
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Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM CT
Location: Zoom
Price: Free!

About the Speakers:
Davin Power, President
A native Australian, Davin Power is a 25-year global ad industry veteran who has worked at the world’s top 10 agencies like BBDO, Grey & Ogilvy, in Perth, Sydney, New York and Chicago. Davin’s brand experience includes American Express, BP, ExxonMobil, Hyatt, P&G, SC Johnson, Sprint and Toyota. Davin was most recently the Managing Director of Digitas Chicago, the global network’s third largest office with 430 staff.
davin@gravitylabsinc.com

Mike Roe, Chief Creative Officer

With more than 25 years in the industry, Mike’s portfolio of work has been recognized by every major creative and effectiveness award in the world. He grew up in the traditional world before pivoting to the digital space where he was most recently Regional Executive Creative Director at Razorfish overseeing the network’s Chicago and Austin offices.
roe@gravitylabsinc.com
About Gravity Labs
A new kind of advertising agency, Gravity Labs takes the craft of a branding agency and blends it with a fluid process from the digital world. They believe in getting further, faster™ with deep collaboration, pivoting on a dime and being confident, but never precious, about the work.
Twitter: @gravitylabs_us
LinkedIn: @Gravity Labs

Meet your IABC Chicago Board!
2021-09-21 17:00 - 19:00
Join IABC Chicago for our first IN PERSON event in nearly two years! Meet our 2021/22 board members and connect with fellow IABC members during happy hour on the RiverWalk.
Limited spots available, R.S.V.P. now! Members and Non-Members welcome.
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. CT
Location: Island Party Hut, 355 East Riverwalk South (between Lake Shore Drive & Columbus on the Riverwalk)
Price:
Members: $20
Non-members: $25
Students (with valid student ID): $15
Ticket price includes one specialty beverage drink ticket and appetizers. Please bring a valid ID, mask and proof of vaccination.
Event subject to change or cancellation. In the event of cancellation, payment will be refunded in full. Online R.S.V.P. will close at 12 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2021 or once event capacity is reached.
REGISTRATION LINK

Belonging. It Matters!
2021-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Chicago and our Take a Bow Award Winners, Victor Villanueva & Tamara Fletcher, as they discuss the creation and impact of their DEI campaign, Belonging. IT Matters.
FREE! Members & Non-Members Welcome. Discover more about the campaign before the webinar!
Register for the webinar.

A Look Ahead, Communications in 2022
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
If there is one thing we have learned, it is that we can’t predict the future! But what we can do is anticipate outcomes, ask questions, collaborate with others and share dialogue. Join IABC Chicago Sponsors Steve & Cindy Crescenzo of Crescenzo Communications for an open discussion as we look ahead to the future of communications.
Bring your questions so we can discuss what content can be created to drive engagement, reinforce the corporate culture, and connect employees to each other and leaders in the post-pandemic future.
Be sure to follow IABC Chicago on LinkedIn and submit your questions in advance!

Location: Virtual- Zoom Meeting
Price: Free- Members & Non-Members Welcome
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Career & Life During the Pandemic: Leadership Skills of Challenging Times
2021-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Complimentary webinar for IABC members and guests
Dr. Alyssa Westring, a researcher/educator/coach/professor and working parent, provides evidence-based, practical guidance on how to gain a greater sense of purpose, control, and connection as you strive to meet the demands of remote and hybrid work and life during these turbulent times. In an engaging and interactive one-hour session, you will learn how to clarify the values that guide you through difficult times; engage with the people who matter most in fresh, meaningful ways; cultivate a community of caregiving and support; and experiment with ways to live and work in our new reality.
Before the webinar, DePaul University will present information about educational opportunities available to members of IABC Chicago.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021
Time: Noon – 1 PM (CDT)
Sponsor & Host: DePaul University
Location: Virtual- Zoom Meeting
Price: Free- Members & Non-Members Welcome
IABC Event Moderator: Sara Burcheri
RSVP: grad.depaul.edu/register/2dec2021IABC
For more information contact Mona Asra at mona.asra@depaul.edu
Please visit go.depaul.edu/IABC to learn more about the IABC Chicago | DePaul University Education Partnership

Professional Communication Academic Spotlight
2021-12-08 17:30 - 18:30
Join Doctor Matt Ragas in conversation with a representative from the Graduate Admissions office, as they discuss the benefits of study in the Professional Communication Master’s program at DePaul University and where their degree can take them after graduation.
Attendees will learn details on program components; hear the ins-and-outs of the application process and have the opportunity to engage lively in a Q&A format with program representatives while learning about this new, online, accelerated graduate program in DePaul University’s College of Communication.
Register for this event here.

IABC/Chicago Morning Coffee Club Sessions
2022-02-03 07:30 - 08:30
Join IABC/Chicago for our morning Coffee Club sessions.
Grab your morning java, tea or hot chocolate and join us February 3rd.
We will use this one-hour to chat about current Hot Topics impacting our field. We will start with a trending topic, and open it up for conversation to learn from each other, ask questions, and gain guidance. Topics will change each time – watch for upcoming sessions in February, April, and June.
Sometimes it’s not just about who we learn from, it’s who we learn with! Register for the event.

First Hot Topic Coffee Club
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am via Zoom
Date: Thurs., Feb. 3, 2022
Topic: Culture & the Workplace
Moderator: Julie Bjorkman, PhD, Director, IABC/Chicago Member Services

Elevating Internal Communications in the New World of Work - Panel Event (sponsored by Simpplr)
2022-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Soho House Chicago, 113-125 N Green St, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
We’re excited for the return of in-person events! Join IABC Chicago and Simpplr on April 28 for “Elevating Internal Communications in the New World of Work.” Bekie Hogsed, Community Manager at Envestnet, Inc; Michelle Press, Senior VP at KemperLesnik; and Astrid Greve-Spencer, Global Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications at Wolters Kluwer Enablon, will serve as panelists for a discussion about strategies, trends and best practices in adapting to the new world of work. Space is limited; register today!
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28
Where: SoHo House of Chicago, 113-125 N Green St, Chicago
Cost*: IABC Member – $20, Non-member – $25, Student – $15
*Includes beverages and heavy appetizers.

Business Writing Basics and Brush-Ups - May 19, 2022, 12-1pm
2022-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
Improve your writing! IABC Chicago has partnered with Jill O’Mahony Stewart, adjunct faculty at DePaul University, to bring you this business writing session.
This webinar looks at common pitfalls even otherwise-good writers produce. Using a combination of exercises, reminders, and refreshers, as well as some new tips and techniques, Jill Stewart takes an organic look at what makes writing “good” and how everyone can sharpen their own writing game. From getting started – aka writer’s block – to exploring “what’s-in-it-for-me,” and all-too-common errors, webinar content will provide ways to make written products cleaner, clearer, more concise and ultimately more effective in achieving their intent. In addition, she will provide resources to participants so they may continue to explore ways to enhance their writing skills and build on the webinar’s “lessons learned.”
Jill O’Mahony Stewart is a writing teacher and coach. From 1986-2008 she managed Stewart Communications, a PR firm devoted to “issues that matter.” The StewComm team served clients on assignments ranging from improving end-of-life care and planning, to affordable housing, to fire-retardant building materials — all with the common theme of providing targeted audiences with important information that would enhance and influence their daily lives, their well-being, or their business decisions.
Register Now! Webinar log on provided after registering.

Coffee Club: Content Creation - May 26, 2022, 7:30am-8:30am
2022-05-26 07:30 - 08:30
Grab your morning java or tea and join our morning chat, hosted by IABC Chicago President, Sara Burcheri, to discuss this month’s hot topic, Content Creation. Come ready for an open conversation to learn from each other, ask questions, and gain guidance. Sometimes it’s not just who you learn from, it’s who you learn with! Exclusive to IABC Chicago members.

Using Improv to Build Your Communication Culture! - September 21 Luncheon
2022-08-08 08:00 - 17:00
Using Improv to Build Your Communication Culture!
Wed., Sept 21, 2022, 11:30am – 1pm
Maggiano’s Naperville
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Join IABC/Chicago as we return to in-person luncheons!
“Yes, and” is perhaps one of the most practical and direct applications of improv in the workplace. It’s also commonly misunderstood. Many people think “yes, and” means you have to agree with everything and there’s absolutely no room for conflict. Incorrect! “Yes, and” is a powerful leadership tool because it allows for affirmation and collaboration: two major traits in today’s leaders. So how do we incorporate “yes, and” into workplace culture and leadership communications?
Learn to apply the principles – and not to mention the fun(!) – of improv comedy to help create stronger relationships, foster more productive collaboration, and unlock more powerful creativity for your team.
This will be an interactive event where you will learn how to build trust and confidence in yourself and others all while having fun and a good laugh!
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, September 21
Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 1847 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL
Cost: $35 members/$45 non-members/$20 students with ID

Tues., Aug. 9, 12:30 p.m. CT - Smart Brevity: How to make leader messages sharp, clear and unmissable
2022-08-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
The premium on smart, clear communication — especially at a leader level — has never been higher. Over 120 emails will hit a staff or stakeholder’s inbox today, making it harder for them to find or stay focused on what really matters.
Layer on shrinking attention spans and the compounding clutter that meetings, messages and inefficient communication add, and it gets tougher for any team to stay aligned, engaged and productive.
Smart Brevity® will help you break through. This modern communication style, built on brain science, is used inside 300+ organizations to capture and keep attention.
Join us with our sponsor, @axios senior director of content, @EmilyInverso, on August 9, 12:30pmCT, for an IABC-exclusive look at techniques and strategies communicators can use to make any leader message a must-read. Save your seat for free here – Register Now!

Fall Calendar Available!
2022-09-21 11:30 - 13:00
Date & Time
Event
Topic/Speaker

Wed., Sept 21, 11:30am – 1pm
In-Person Luncheon
Maggiano’s Naperville
Using Improv to Build Your Communication Culture!
Jeff Ash
Westside Improv

Wed., Oct 5, 7:30am – 8:30am
Zoom Coffee Club
Cybersecurity Communications
Lauren Westbrook, IT Communication Specialist
Red Hat

Wed., Nov. 16, 12 – 1pm
Zoom Webinar
Registration Now
Positively Negative
Stephen Krempl

December 13, 5 – 8pm
Member Holiday Party!
Registration is Open!
Rosetta Italian
1 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Positively Negative: How To Turn Negative Messages Into Positive Ones - Wed., Nov 16, NoonCT SOLD OUT
2022-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Join IABC/Chicago for this Free Webinar!
Being able to articulate your thoughts and solutions clearly is a critical skill for anyone looking to make it in the business world. However, those who know how to articulate unpleasant messages when interacting with their management are the ones that stand out and win in the work world.
In this session, Stephen Krempl will help us understand the mindset and techniques needed to be seen as someone with solutions, suggestions and recommendations while avoiding becoming that hostile, whining complainer, company leaders remember for the wrong reasons. Mastering being positively negative has been proven time after time to make all the difference.
Stephen Krempl is an international trainer, global speaker, bestselling author, and corporate communications coach.
He has worked with thousands of leaders in over 30+ countries. He is an expert on how leaders can stand out and get noticed in their corporations, even in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

December Coffee Club: Make an Impact on Your Culture at Your Holiday Party – Wed., Dec. 7, NoonCT
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
The holidays are coming which usually brings the holiday office party – whether it’s in-person or virtual. What would happen if your conversations could have a greater impact on your culture while having fun? Join WorkingBetterTogether for some fun, tips and open discussion on how you can maximize and build on the relationships with your teams and leave everyone fresh and ready for 2023.
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Holiday Party - Mix & Mingle with IABC/Chicago! December 13, 5pm
2022-12-13 17:00 - 20:00
Join IABC/Chicago for a fun networking night to kick off the holidays!
Tues., Dec. 13
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Rosebud Rosetta Italian
1 S. Dearborn, Chicago
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Type
Fee

Member
$30.00

Non-Member
$45.00

Students with ID
$15.00

Who are the people in your neighborhood? A persona-based approach to employee engagement - Jan 25, Noon Webinar REGISTRATION IS FULL!
2023-01-25 12:00 - 13:00
No matter the organization, data and insights show our people are flooded with information. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach when we engage with our people. Using personae is about finding a way to communicate messages to a global audience that are designed with a specific someone in mind, rather than a generic ‘everyone.’
Join Carla Guest from IABC/Toronto for this interesting session on how Siemens Energy used this approach to research, develop and implement persona-based employee communications. It will highlight internal ‘best practices’ of implementation in partnership with business stakeholders (Human Resources, Chief Diversity Officer, Chief Data and Analytics Officer).
REGISTRATION IS FULL!

Effective Data Storytelling– Wed., Feb, 15, 2023 – Noon – 1pmCT
2023-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Turn your Canva and Tableau into the best story structures to fit your audience. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture—it’s just as important to engage your audience with a memorable and persuasive story. Narratives are more powerful than raw statistics, more enduring than pretty charts. Effective Data Storytelling teaches you how to communicate insights that influence decisions, inspire action, and drive change. Gain practical advice for communicating research results that you can immediately apply in your day-to-day communications.
Featuring Tony Cheevers, Researchscape
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Hindsight 2028 with Lynda Carlisle, Partner, CS-Effect: Wed., March 22, Noon Webina
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00
Wed., March 22, 12 – 1pm Webinar. $10
Where will the communication field be in the next five years? What would we want our future selves to know, learn and develop to get us there?
Join IABC/Chicago for this future visioning discussion with IABC/Chicago & Regional board member, Lynda Carlisle, as she walks us through trends and insights for us to consider.
Lynda is both a member of IABC/Chicago and the IABC Pacific Plains Regional Board. As a trusted communications advisor to senior level executives, she is a partner at CS-Effect, leading strategic communications campaigns for notable organizations, including Girl Scouts, NorthShore University Health System, Experian, Alere, Egon Zehnder, Leadership Greater Chicago and CSX Transportation, among others.
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Understanding ESG Reporting: Best Practices and Evolving Expectations - Wed., April 19, Noon Webinar
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is a critical tool for telling your company’s sustainability story in a transparent and compelling way in order to satisfy stakeholder demands and comply with new regulations. Whether you’re just getting started on your ESG journey or ready to take a leap forward, this session is for you. We’ll cover:

What’s included in ESG reporting and why it’s a business priority
Evolving regulations and frameworks
Setting goals and tracking progress to meet stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements
Essential components of ESG reporting
Beyond the report: ESG storytelling internally and externally

Join IABC/Chicago as we welcome Cathy McCarron, Practice Lead, ESG Reporting & Sustainability Communications, with Pivot Strategies out of Minneapolis.
Cathy brings more than 30 years of experience to the Pivot team, including running her own communications consulting business for 18 years after working in corporate and agency roles. Cathy’s broad expertise includes over a decade leading CSR and ESG reporting projects — ideal background for her role as Pivot’s ESG Reporting and Sustainability Communications Practice Leader. She is a strategic, versatile communicator adept at delivering targeted communications and reporting solutions for clients across a variety of industries.
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$10 to register & attend

Tues., May 9 - Networking & Establishing a Leadership Brand - Pinstripes, Chicago - 5-7pm
2023-05-09 17:00 - 19:00
Springtime in the City! Join IABC/Chicago on May 9 for a fun networking event to reconnect with your coms colleagues! We have Pinstripes reserved and the first drink (or two) is on us!
We will mix & mingle, and then turn it over to Alyssa Cox, the founder of Blue Swift Consulting, who will work with us on identifying our leadership brand as we work the room with intention, and then we have more time to mingle!
Registration is open!
$30 Members
$45 Nonmembers
$15 Students (undergrad & grad)

Too Hot to Handle: Regulation, AI and ESG Webinar: Aug. 9 – 12pm – 1pm
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our first webinar of the IABC/Chicago programming year!

We’re presenting a session to cover a variety of major issues affecting our industry. With rapid advancements in AI and interrelated fights regarding privacy and copyright, coms professionals are running on fumes. Add to that, one of the burgeoning fields in our industry, that being ESG has now been engulfed in “the culture wars” as many commentaries have described.
To help tie these issues together and explore these topics, we’ve invited James Rubec, the head of product at Fullintel and a former PR professional to share the facts, and some stories about these tumultuous times.
What We’ll Cover:

Copyright Government Fistfight
AI Says “Hold My Beer”
ESG In The Hot Seat

Head of Product at Fullint el, James is one of Canada’s top leaders in PR technology and strategy. His unwavering commitment to transforming groundbreaking concepts into viable products has empowered Fortune 500 brands to better understand their public image, enabling them to seize unseen opportunities and further their growth. Rubec’s commentary has been featured in USA Today, CBC’s The National, Yahoo Finance, Variety Magazine, and the Financial Post, and his analyses are included in publications like The Conversation and Wired Magazine.

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$10 to register & attend

Designing Success Together: How Communication Consultants Can Positively Influence Decision Makers & Secure Right-Fit Opportunities – Wed., Sept 27 Webinar – 12pm – 1pmCT
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00
Featuring Angelique Rewers, ABC, APR
CEO & Founder, BoldHaus
As a strategic communications expert, you know that effective communication can make or break mission-critical business initiatives. But how are you leveraging communication strategies that foster trust, credibility, and openness in your own marketing and sales efforts?
In this content-rich session – which received rave reviews at this year’s IABC World Conference in Toronto – you’ll discover refreshingly simple approaches to deepen rapport with your prospects, lay the groundwork for a truly collaborative “sales” process, and yield better results for your clients – all while avoiding the most common headaches for yourself.
You’ll also learn how to create:

More 1:1 meetings with senior decision makers.
More long-term, transformational client engagements (versus once-and-done, check-the-box type of engagements).
More follow-on work with each and every client you enjoy working with.

This session caters to solo communication consultants, CEOs and owners of communication firms, and anyone with business development responsibilities in a strategic communications firm. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll gain actionable strategies, scripts, and shortcuts that will enhance results for both you and your clients.
Angelique Rewers is a small business growth expert, and CEO of BoldHaus®, recognized as an Inc. 5000 company. With 25+ years of experience, she’s widely recognized for her no-nonsense approach in helping small and diverse businesses to win corporate clients.
Angelique’s expertise has earned her recognition as “the undisputed champion at helping small businesses land big clients” in Inc. Magazine and a “Fierce Champion for Small Business Owners” on the cover of Business Digest Magazine.
Under Angelique’s leadership, BoldHaus has trained 10,000+ small businesses in 72+ countries, and its groundbreaking global conferences have brought entrepreneurs together with Fortune 500 brands to help them work more effectively together.
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$10 to register & attend

Ask the Career Coach: An Unscripted Conversation with Darcy Eikenberg, PCC - Oct 25
2023-10-25 12:00 - 13:00

Your Leadership Brand, 2.0 – In Person Luncheon – Wed., Dec 6, 11:30am – 1pm
2023-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Banquet Facility, 516 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Back in May IABC/Chicago came together to to host a networking event and talk about crafting your leadership brand with Alyssa Cox, BlueSwift Consulting. This December, we’re bringing Alyssa back to dive into how to put that leadership brand to move beyond subject matter expertise to direction-setting leadership, sitting at the center of strategic decision-making.

All leaders have a brand – the defining characteristics of their leadership style that characterize both how they operate and how they are perceived. Taking the time to articulate that brand for yourself is a key first step in living into that brand with intentionality and ensuring that the way you are perceived aligns with your values.
Alyssa Cox is the founder of Blue Swift Consulting, host of The Change Artist podcast, and a respected organizational effectiveness strategist with 14 years of experience helping clients make the leap from subject matter expert to strategic leader.
Register Today!
$35 Members
$45 Nonmembers
$15 Students

Top 10 Trends in Internal Comms with Trish Nicolas: January 23 Webinar, 12 - 1pmCT
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:00

How to improve relationships at work through better communication with Jenni Field: February 27 Webinar, 12 - 1pmCT
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00

April 17 Noontime Webinar: Gen Z+ Decoded: Engagement Strategies for the Next Generation
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
Save the date on Wednesday, April 17 for a noontime webinar as Luke Goetting joins us to explore the motivations and dynamics of each generation, and a better understanding of how to build a positive work culture and enhance employee productivity.
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