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Three Productivity Tips from the Octopus Lady
OK, I just gave myself the nickname “the Octopus Lady.” But really, I don’t look or act like Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.” I don’t even own an octopus. I promise. It just feels like I’m going in eight ...
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Apply to be an AWC Clarion Awards Judge
About AWC Judging The AWC Clarion Awards entries are judged by professional communicators who have considerable experience in each category. As a judge, you can indicate which categories you would like to judge – and which ones you do not ...
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Enter the 2022 AWC Clarion Awards Now!
What’s the Big Deal About Clarion Awards? The AWC Clarion Awards have been around for 49 years – one of the longest running awards programs in our industry. Winning an AWC Clarion Award is nationally recognized and prestigious. Every year ...
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Best Practices
5 Ways to Reduce Burnout, Boost Resilience & Tackle Turnover
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve experienced change like we’ve never seen before in our lifetimes. We’re in an environment of what feels like constant disruption. Nothing is predictable. Decisions you make today may need to change next week, ...
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Time NOT on Your Side? Learn to Master Time.
Once upon a time (not that long ago), I had a to-do list that was three pages long. I was working a big job, travelling for work regularly, commuting two hours a day, actively mentoring, and moonlighting as a coach. ...
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AWC Book Club Feeds Love of Reading; Offers New Perspectives
At 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, along with millions of other Americans, I packed up my computer, about half a dozen file folders and some personal belongings; locked my office door; and drove home, fully expecting to return ...
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Put first things first. Audience is #1
Remember the 5 Ws of reporting? Who, What, When, Where, Why? And their tagalong, How? We know the list was born to help journalists build effective and efficient news articles. But this simple, disciplined approach can help any communicator achieve ...
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Get Your News Noticed: How to Write a Press Release
Spreading the word about news and other noteworthy developments at your company or with the organizations you work with can be as easy as writing a press release. WIth many of today’s newspapers and other media outlets short-staffed, there’s ...
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Meet Your 2022 National Board of Directors
Your AWC National Board of Directors works diligently behind the scenes to keep our organization flourishing. Meet your team below. Anita K. Parran, National Chair, Kansas City, MO Anita K. Parran, is the Chair of the Association for Women in Communications. Parran, ...
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Give Yourself Permission
I’ve never been much of a risk-taker. I’m the “play-it-safe” kind of girl, falling in line with the rules and pre-determined expectations… never having the courage to step beyond my comfort zone or do something unexpected. But then the pandemic ...
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