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November 2022
Understanding Six Change Personas™
Presented by Professional Independent Communicators Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Zoom During times of change, whether driving it or being affected by it, we adopt one of six change personas. Learn the good and dark side of each and how to become more strategic as change makers in this engaging Zoom workshop with speaker Edmond Mellina. Edmond will be joined by a panel of PIC members who will share practical insights. You’ll: Explore the “Six Change…
Find out more »December 2022
PIC presents: Holiday social at Hotel Ocho
Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come out and toast the fabulous members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators at our holiday social! Join us on Tuesday, December 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hotel Ocho (Queen and Spadina). We're leaning hard into the festive season and invite you to wear your best (ugly or over-the-top) festive sweater to be entered in a holiday sweater contest. If you like, opt in to a “white elephant” gift exchange…
Find out more »March 2023
PIC presents: Get social, get your Problem Solved!
Tuesday, March 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Duke of Cornwall, 400 University Ave. (south of Dundas St.) The next gathering of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC), on Tuesday, March 21, will be a combination of business and social. We’re looking forward to an evening of conversation and collaboration with PIC members and friends. Over a drink, appetizers or a meal at the Duke of Cornwall (at University Ave. and Dundas, St. Patrick subway station), we’ll gather in small, informal groups…
Find out more »April 2023
PIC Presents: Pricing Secrets from the Pros
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom Independent professional communicators won’t want to miss this next professional development event. Our panel of successful independents will share their strategies for pricing services, negotiating rates and communicating their value to clients. You’ll learn more about: • Subtle techniques that can make a big difference thanks to the psychology of pricing • Hourly rates versus project prices versus retainers, and everything in between • Value-based pricing and the bounty that lies…
Find out more »May 2023
Postponed: Beyond “pinkwashing” to organizational change
This event has been postponed. Watch for details on a new date coming soon.
Find out more »September 2023
PIC’s Silver Social
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m. Duke of Cornwall, 400 University Ave, Toronto (University and Dundas) IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators group turns 25 this year! Join the celebration, meet some original members and hear about their challenges and successes over the years. Light appetizers will be served and drinks are on your own tab. Fees: Free to IABC members $15: Non-members ($16.95 with HST) We are at maximum capacity for this event. Registration is now closed.
Find out more »October 2023
Go beyond ‘rainbow-washing’ to create an inclusive organization year-round
Thursday, October 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom This joint PIC-IABC/Toronto event is for anyone who wants to take real action to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for International Coming Out Day (October 11), Pride Month and beyond. Raising a rainbow flag during Pride Month is not enough. Luis Augusto Nobre (he/him), Senior Communications Coordinator, and Hanna Haddad (he/him), Business Development Coordinator, both from Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada, will share research, business cases and…
Find out more »RECORDING: Go beyond ‘rainbow-washing’ to create an inclusive organization year round
Recorded on October 12, 2023 This joint PIC-IABC/Toronto event is for anyone who wants to take real action to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for International Coming Out Day (October 11), Pride Month and beyond. Raising a rainbow flag during Pride Month is not enough. Luis Augusto Nobre (he/him), Senior Communications Coordinator, and Hanna Haddad (he/him), Business Development Coordinator, both from Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada, share research, business cases and best practices. Fees: $15: IABC member rate ($16.95 with…
Find out more »November 2023
Tools of the trade: A crowdsourcing session for indie communicators
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Zoom Have you ever wondered what tools other indie communicators use to do their work? Do they create graphics with Canva, get ideas from ChatGPT, keep information on Evernote? Join us at this interactive session on Zoom and find out! Learn the secret weapons of your fellow indie communicators and share your own recommendations. We'll crowdsource your favourites across these categories: • Professional services (lawyer, accountant, insurance, banking, coaching, etc.) •…
Find out more »January 2024
PIC Presents – Becoming a Unicorn: how to make yourself a category of one
Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Zoom Join us on Tuesday, January 30 for a masterclass on positioning with brand and story coach Greg Monaco of Fearless Brands. Greg helps people tell magnetic stories so they can attract the work they love. Greg will reveal a simple template to help you turn yourself into a "category of one" so you can get known and recognized for something special. • Discover what makes you a one-of-a-kind • Get known…
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