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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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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
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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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