The Voice

In the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, IABC Ottawa hosts  Anu Sharma  and  Aishwarya Chauhan  engage in a discussion with  Shweta Munjal , Chief Communications and CSR Officer at  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals . With over 20 years of experience across sectors including tech, retail, FMCG, finance, and healthcare, Shweta brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique cross-sector perspective to the conv...

In the latest episode of The Voice Podcast, IABC Ottawa host Anu Sharma explores the evolving world of internal communications with a focus on supporting new Canadians looking to enhance their communication skills. They are joined by two distinguished guests: Vaibhav Joshi, a consultant at Crestview Strategy, and Shruti Gupta, an experienced professional across various industries including technol...

Join  IABC Ottawa  hosts  Anu Sharma  and  Aishwarya Chauhan  as they explore the evolving world of internal communications in the latest episode of The Voice Podcast. In this insightful conversation,  Wemimo Onikan , an expert with over 13 years of experience in internal and external communications, shares practical strategies for effectively engaging employees, measuring communication success an...

Join IABC Ottawa as hosts Anu Sharma and Aishwarya Chauhan explore the critical role of Indigenous communications in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Métis leader Elizabeth Bunney, with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on amplifying Indigenous voices, cultural sensitivity, and reconciliation. She also provides a helpful list of Indigenous terminology and recommends Kim Clark...

In this episode, we will explore why inclusive and accessible communication is not just a goal but a transformative journey.  We are often immersed in the tangible aspects of our work, from project to project and client to client; the critical elements of ensuring our communication is truly accessible and inclusive can unintentionally take a backseat. This podcast serves as a deliberate pause—an i...

In today's fast-paced digital world, where people have shorter attention spans, crafting compelling stories is crucial to grab the audience's attention and deliver a lasting message. "The Voice" host Anu Sharma, had the privilege of discussing the art of storytelling with two seasoned industry experts: Emily Thorne, Vice President at Crestview Strategy, and Ashish Manchanda, Senior Group Head at A...

Discover the future of communications in the latest episode of The Voice from IABC Ottawa. In the episode "Evolving Communications with Emerging Technologies," our host, Anu Sharma, talks to Ross Monaghan and Paroma Datta, who share their insights into the dynamic world of emerging technologies like ChatGPT. In our next episode, we will discuss "Influence and Impact while Mastering...

Have you considered taking the leap from consultant to entrepreneur? Join us for a radically honest discussion about the fears, potential challenges and benefits to becoming your own boss, with IABC Ottawa’s own past President, Kelly Rusk of Kelly Rusk Consulting. You won’t want to miss this episode full of insights on how to prepare for taking the leap with a glimpse into what a future of owning...

Let’s talk government relations (GR). A lot has changed since our last GR episode in 2019, so it’s high time to revisit this sector. In this episode, we discuss changes within the sector due to COVID-19, and the evolution of what work looks like for GR professionals and stakeholders. Joined by Megan Buttle, President of the Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC), this is an episode with t...

What is ChatGPT? It's an Artificial intelligence (AI) language bot that can answer all your questions in a conversational tone. While still a fairly new tool, ChatGPT is taking over the internet with its communication abilities and demonstration of technological advancement. In this episode, we talk to Samuel Chen, the head of marketing at Fullintel, about how he’s using Chat GPT as a brainstormin...

In this year's first episode we sat down with long-time IABC member, Gold Quill judge, and Wavemakers Co-founder Krista Pawley to talk about the Metaverse and how to leverage it. Krista is a communications professional with more than 20 years of experience and a background that has taken her across sectors, industries, and timezones. Grab your headphones, keys, or workout gear and strap in for a d...

It's a podcast about podcasting! - Join us as we go behind the scenes of podcast creation with former The Voice host and industry expert Sherrilynne Starkie. As a well-seasoned podcaster and social media specialist, Sherrilynne provides valuable insights on podcasting best practices, faux pas, and continuously evolving technologies. In a market full of opportunity, Sherilynne guides us in how to h...

Kicking off this season on a high note we take a deep dive into how you can stay competitive in an industry that is growing and forever evolving. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional you won’t want to miss this alluring conversation with Darian Kovacs, Founder of Jelly Digital Marketing & PR, and Founder of Jelly Academy. As well as Jelly Academy’s Operations Manager,...

Argyle, one of Canada’s largest communications firms, added an Ottawa location to its list of offices this year. In this episode, President and CEO Daniel Tisch joins us to talk about the company’s expansion, communicating in a time of decreased public trust, and leadership. Plus, volunteer of the month Megha Jha joins us for the lightning round and shares her goal for the summer.

Hybrid events can offer the best of both worlds by accommodating virtual and in-person needs. But they also create new challenges and opportunities for communications professionals and organizers. In this episode, we talk to Samantha White and Lisa Hewston of Invest Ottawa about their experience running hybrid events at Bayview Yards. Hear their advice on how to know when a hybrid event is the rig...

In this episode, we talk to government relations and communications leader Kristina Martin about how and when to make the decision to become your own boss. Kristina shares how she went about launching her new PR firm, Kit PR , and offers advice to anyone thinking about becoming an entrepreneur in the communications industry. Plus, volunteer of the month Pricilia Kabengele explains what she loves a...

Whether you are starting your communications career as a recent graduate or switching into your first communications role as the next step in your career, there are some key skills that can help you along the way. In this episode, early-career professional Erica Principe and digital marketing professor Karen Kavanagh join us for a joint interview about how to get started in the communications indu...

Did your organization, business or school create a diversity, equity and inclusion committee recently? In Episode 135, host Sherry Aske asks how communicators can keep the conversation going. Sherry is joined by Pamela Bishop-Byers, a strategic communicator and member of IABC Toronto’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee . Pamela shares personal experiences of questioni...

Hootsuite’s Head of Content Sarah Dawley joins us to talk about the social media trends you need to know to plan your 2022 strategy. Hear how social media is expanding beyond the marketing department and advice for how to get buy-in for your next social strategy. Plus, the Lightning Round is back! Volunteer of the month Dozie Anyaegbuna joins us to share his favourite communications resource.

On the latest episode of The Voice, Sherry Aske talks with National Gallery of Canada corporate relations officers Chelsea Osmond and Dina Groulx, as they explain how an innovative collaboration with IKEA Ottawa helped the Gallery engage new families and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic and bring thousands of people back through its doors. Check out the Gallery’s Rembrandt-inspired living roo...

On the new episode of The Voice, Sherry Aske talks with Andrea Greenhous , President of Vision2Voice Communications , an Ottawa-based Strategic Internal Communications Company, about communications and the future of work, specially how organizations and companies are communicating with their employees right now about the evolving work situation. Voice2Vision Communication: https://www.faceboo...

We wrap up the season with IABC Ottawa President and Startup Canada CEO Kayla Isabelle and a look back at the highs and lows of managing a volunteer board of directors during the global pandemic. Kayla reflects on how IABC Ottawa worked to engage volunteers and support members during a demanding and unpredictable year. 

How do we build resilience during the global pandemic, at a time when we’re worn out, isolated, and the communications industry we’re part of is moving at a grueling pace? In this episode, Tara Sutorius, a leadership and wellness coach and communications director at Export Development Canada, joins us to discuss building resiliency, why it matters, and how it can benefit communicators. She shares...

Landing your first job in the communications industry can be challenging at the best of times. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a whole new set of challenges for both graduates and employers. We talk to Elif Zaimler, a recent communications graduate, about her experience job hunting during the pandemic, as well as Olivia Nixon, a recruiter and communications specialist for the Marler Search Group...

As we approach the one year anniversary of the shift to working-from-home, so much about the world we live and work in remains in a state of flux. How can communications professionals work and plan effectively during the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode, Tammy Scott, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Export Development Canada, shares her takeaways from the past y...