• PIC presents: AI for Indies

    Tuesday, October 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., on Zoom Unleash the power of artificial intelligence with communications expert Lisa Gibson, founder of Ignite Communications and former chief of staff and head of communications for Microsoft Canada. In this interactive session, Lisa will take us through: • AI tools and use cases for independent communicators […]

  • RECORDING – PIC Presents: AI for Indies

    Recorded on October 1, 2024 Unleash the power of artificial intelligence with communications expert Lisa Gibson, founder of Ignite Communications and former chief of staff and head of communications for Microsoft Canada. In this interactive session, Lisa takes us through: • AI tools and use cases for independent communicators • The art of the prompt […]

  • PIC Presents – Strength in Numbers: Effective Freelance Partnerships

    Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 to 6 p.m. ET, Zoom Are you looking to scale your business and deliver more to your clients or are you overwhelmed with your workload and need some help? Join us Tuesday, November 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for a dynamic session that will show you how to unlock the power of collaboration and supercharge […]

  • PIC Presents: Delighting Clients & Wowing on Zoom: The Communicator’s Guide to Professional Presence

    Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Zoom In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, strong client relationships and a polished virtual presence can set you apart. Join us to learn the art of client connection and virtual professionalism, so you can build long-term client relationships. Melody Gaukel, Senior Vice President, Proof Strategies, will discuss […]

  • Spring Twist: a networking social for independent communicators

    Duke of Cornwall 400 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m. Duke of Cornwall (St. Ives Room) Join IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) for a casual evening of networking, engaging conversation and collaboration with fellow independent communications professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, make new connections or explore potential partnerships. We’re adding […]

  • PIC presents: Unlocking the Art of the Proposal

    Tuesday, October 21 2025, 4:30 to 6 p.m. ET on Zoom How do you design proposals that truly stand out and keep them moving once the client says “yes”? Join industry leaders Yvonne Catty and Nat Korol as they share proven strategies and insider tips to design proposals that win attention, build buy-in, and avoid the dreaded “proposal in […]

  • PIC Presents: Negotiation Strategies with Fotini Iconomopoulos

    Negotiation is part of your work every single day, whether you’re setting your fees, scoping a project, navigating client expectations, or advocating for your value. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to an upcoming IABC Professional Independent Communicators webinar featuring negotiation expert Fotini Iconomopoulos. Fotini is known for helping professionals “get what they want” in […]

  • Contracts with confidence: Essentials every independent communicator should know

    Wednesday, April 22, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET, Zoom session Contracts can feel intimidating, yet they play a big role in setting clear expectations and supporting strong client relationships. If you're ready to refine your contracts, join us for an upcoming IABC/Toronto Professional Independent Communicators webinar featuring contract lawyers Adam Freedman and Shoshanna Lebovits for a practical, down-to-earth conversation on […]

  • Media Relations in 2026: What’s changed and how to adapt

    Tuesday, May 26, 12 to 1 p.m. ET Zoom session Media relations no longer works the way it did even a few years ago. What’s delivering results now? Join IABC Toronto and Professional Independent Communicators for a practical, candid conversation on how practitioners are navigating today’s media landscape. Our panel of experts - Natalia Smalyuk, […]