The Voice IABC Ottawa

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 intentional effort to bring these vital considerations to the forefront, encouraging us to make inclusivity an ingrained part of our daily communication practices. 
We are joined by two inspiring guests making strides towards inclusive communications: Sacha Jackman⁠, Account Manager at Vision2Voice, and ⁠Sajandeep Johal⁠, Accessibility Tester at Indigenous Services Canada.

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 AdFactors PR India.

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 the Art of Storytelling" If you have any questions or suggestions for our host, please send an email to vpdigital@ottawa.iabc.com.

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 your own business could look like through her journey.  

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 transferrable tactics you don’t want to miss. 

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 brainstorming tool for communications work. We talk about what it can do, what it can’t, and what communications professionals should keep in mind if they’re incorporating ChatGPT into their work. If you're a comms professional or curious about technology and where it's headed, this is definitely an episode for you!