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May 14, 2024

Collaboration is key to success

In a brick- and window-lined space, a diverse group of six people appear to discuss what is on a laptop screen. Text reads, “The Buzz. Your source for everything Indie.” The PIC and IABC/Toronto logos appear on the top left and a “Join PIC” button is top right.

In the May issue of The Buzz, IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) take a closer look at collaboration.

Two (or more) heads are better than one, says PIC Chair and VP Special Interest Groups Marie-Lauren Gregoire Drummond, SCMP. She calls collaboration essential to our success.

Four PIC members were among the chapter experts collaborating on the #FindYourPossible Career Expo on May 9. PIC members Yasmine El Shafei, SCMP; Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC; Kathryn Hollinrake; and Sabita Singh, ABC, share their tips for career success.

With Canadian Jewish Heritage Month currently underway, Sharon Aschaiek says it’s time for communicators to collaborate and address anti-Jewish racism.

Heather West describes the joy of “busting out of our home offices” to collaborate in person with colleagues at the Portraits & Productivity event in April.

In this issue, you’ll also learn how our PIC Personality, Catharine Heddle, started her business and why it’s called Lamplighter Communications. And we’re continuing to celebrate PIC’s 25 years with kind words from Sarah L. Manley Robertson, ABC.

Want to comment on the issue, make a suggestion or ask about volunteer opportunities? Connect with any of the PIC executive (scroll to the bottom and find our names) on LinkedIn, follow the PIC LinkedIn business page or email toronto-sig@iabc.to. We’d love to hear from you.

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