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🎉Join us for our Gala on 14 November, an evening of fun, thought-provoking festivities to celebrate the communication industry and the amazing people who work in it - that's you! 👏👏 🍸Over drinks and canapés, you'll decide the winning team as comms pros from in-house, consulting, tertiary education, and recruitment go head-to-head, pitching the most compelling vision for the future of our dynamic profession. 🏆 Will it be Danny John, Anne Wickham and Megan Thomas? Or Patrick Armstrong SCMP, Angela Seitan and Lucy Newcomb? We'll also be celebrating this year's amazing🌟Gold Quill award winners, those in NSW who achieved the highest, global standard of excellence in communication. 👏🍾 👉 Get your ticket for an evening you don't want to miss! Free for IABC members. https://bit.ly/4dKMXeR A big thank you to our Gold Quill winning friends at Mahlab for sponsoring this year's Gala, and Comms Director, Em Donnelly who’ll be moderating the lively discussion 🙏

👏 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟕 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝s 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 Thank you Simon Banks for hosting such a fantastic workshop last night in Newcastle - the room was buzzing! Simon reminded us about the importance of storytelling to grab your audiences attention. Yes, you are likely loosing your your audience after the first 7 words! He shared some great insights and practical things we can do to transform a presentation into something engaging and gave us the time and space to get hands on and give it a go. Thanks once again to Simon for running the session and to Modus Brewing for having us and to everyone who joined - great to see so many comms, change and industry professionals from Newcastle and the Hunter Region connecting. To stay up-to-date with our events, subscribe to our Newsletters on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/ggh_pmTz

⏳ 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗔𝗕𝗖 𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! ⏳ There’s still time to register 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🎉 Join us on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟰 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 for an unforgettable evening. We’ll be celebrating the bright future of communications professionals with a spirited debate featuring industry experts and some of the best minds in our profession. Plus, we’ll honour this year’s Gold Quill winners! 🚀 Get ready for an evening of ideas, networking, and inspiration. 🔗 Register now https://lnkd.in/gbm7jCNG – it’s FREE for IABC members, Chapter members and PSA members! A big thank you to our Gold Quill winning friends at Mahlab for sponsoring this year's Gala 🙏 #IABCNSW #GalaEvent #CommunicationsProfessionals #Networking #FutureOfComms #GoldQuillAwards #SydneyEvents

Well, the #FutureIsBright for the communication profession going by the clever, talented and engaged students at University of Technology Sydney. IABC New South Wales joined forces with the UTS Society of Communications (UTSoC) for a special panel discussion on 'Careers in Strategic Communication'. The panel was introduced by Distinguished Professor Jim Macnamara and hosted by Aya Mizukami and Mahir Munot from #UTSoC. The panel included a cross-section of IABC members in various industries and stages in their career. Special thanks to panellists Lucy Newcomb, Chris Saxby, Sandra Hilmer and Calvin Lu for sharing your wisdom and insights with the students. Some takeaways: ✅ All experience is good experience. It doesn’t matter if it’s in communication. Employers are looking for early career professionals with work experience who demonstrate drive and show initiative. ✅ Put yourself out there. Build networks. These can be anywhere from work associates to family and friends. ✅ Say yes to opportunities. You never know where they could lead. ✅ Take charge of your career. Identify organisations where you would like to work and approach them. All they can say is no, but they may also say yes. ✅ Find mentors to give you career advice. People want you to succeed. ⭐ IABC NSW Mentoring Program ⭐️ Seeking Expressions of Interest Mentors are an excellent way to build long-term relationships with a trusted career adviser. In 2025, IABC NSW is launching a Mentoring Program. Students at the event were given the opportunity to express their interest in the program. Likewise, if you are a seasoned communication professional and #IABCNSW member looking to share your extensive experience with emerging talent, we’d like to hear from you. Please send us 200 words on why you would like to be a mentor to students and early career professionals. Tell us what you would like to get from the experience. Please email contact@iabcnsw.com by Friday 1 November. Megan Thomas Asha Oberoi Jeremy Hyman Calvin Lu Lucy Hose Sue Woodward Paula Batho Aleks Gorgievski Alicia Baertsoen Helen Pennock James Robson Patrick Armstrong

🌟 Join IABC NSW today and get 2 months FREE! 🌟 There’s never been a better time to become a member. Here’s what you’ll get: 🌐 Free entry to our 2024 Gala evening 🌐 Fantastic year-round local and global events 🌐 Over 200 on-demand learning courses, 50+ hrs free 🌐 Join Shared Interest Groups, gain a worldwide network 🌐 Discounted entry to Gold Quills, certification & lots more!   👉 Join now to expand your network, knowledge and career and get 2 months FREE! 🚀 Go to https://lnkd.in/dkgYQUb5

⏳ Final Call for Communications Pros in Newcastle & Surrounds! Register Now.⏳ If you work in communications in Newcastle or nearby, this is your LAST CHANCE to register for our Art of Storytelling event with @simonbanks, happening next Wednesday 30 October! Learn how to turn bland presentations into compelling stories that captivate and inspire. Plus, you’ll get to test out your skills in a fun, hands-on environment with fellow communications pros. 📅 When: 30 October, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 📍 Where: Modus Brewery, Newcastle Spots are filling fast—register now and get ready to unleash your storytelling potential! 👉 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/ggR_CV5G #Storytelling #CommunicationsProfessionals #IABCNewcastle #InteractiveLearning #CreativePresentations #CreativityInBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunicationsPros #PublicSpeaking #CreativityInBusiness

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𝗔 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 We’ve got an exciting event just for you! On 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, join us 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 for a special Art of Storytelling workshop led by creativity guru Simon Banks. If you’re from Newcastle or the surrounding areas, this is your chance to: • Learn storytelling techniques that engage and inspire • Bring energy and gravitas to your presentations Simon Banks, a seasoned speaker and creativity expert, has worked with heaps of leading organisations and their leadership teams. Now, he’s bringing his storytelling magic to Newcastle—don’t miss it! 📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Modus Brewery, Newcastle ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄 - https://lnkd.in/ggR_CV5G #Storytelling #CommunicationsProfessionals #IABCNewcastle #InteractiveLearning #CreativePresentations #CreativityInBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunicationsPros #PublicSpeaking #CreativityInBusiness

Say goodbye to death by PowerPoint. Learn how to transform dull content into something captivating and attention-grabbing. This interactive event, led by renowned storyteller and creativity expert Simon Banks, will provide you with storytelling techniques that capture your audience's attention, move their emotions, and inspire action. 

🚀 Unlock the Power of Storytelling 🚀 Calling all communications peeps in Newcastle and surrounds! Join us on Wednesday, 30 October, for an interactive in-person event led by Simon Banks! Whether you’re a seasoned communications professional or just looking to sharpen your storytelling skills, this session will help you: > Capture and hold your audience’s attention 🎯 > Present with confidence and gravitas 💡 > Tell stories that move people and inspire action 💥 📅 Date: Wednesday 30 October, 5:30pm to 7:30pm 📍 Location: Modus Brewery, Newcastle Say goodbye to boring presentations and hello to creativity and connection. Register today and bring your energy, curiosity, and imagination! 👉 Register Now! https://lnkd.in/ggR_CV5G #Storytelling #CommunicationsProfessionals #IABCNewcastle #InteractiveLearning #CreativePresentations #CreativityInBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunicationsPros #PublicSpeaking #CreativityInBusiness