Category Professional Development

October Professional Development Event: “Stepping Out of the Box: Working Together to Communicate Effectively Across Cultures”

Join IABC Nashville on Wednesday, October 21, at 12:00 PM CDT on Zoom for an insightful conversation on communications and culture with Diana Sanchez-Vega, owner of Sanchez-Vega Communications. Diana will discuss acculturation’s reciprocal process – where host communities and newcomers often find themselves engaged in planned and serendipitous interactions- and how cultural humility can propel effective communication in any multicultural setting. Diana will also address the benefits of stepping out of the box when communicating with limited English proficient speakers to engage in mutually productive dialogue.

Attendees will learn more about the following:

  • How to effectively communicate across cultures in both professional and personal settings
  • How to confidently manage cultural barriers to achieve common goals
  • How to think more broadly in a multicultural scenario to ensure everyone feels included and respected

About the Speaker:

Diana Sanchez-Vega is a bilingual employee trainer, speaker, and Spanish interpreter/translator. She also coaches bilingual individuals to find work. Since 2003, Diana’s business, Sanchez-Vega Communications, facilitates interactions and learning processes to empower others to have more profitable and effective communications.

A twice nationally certified Spanish medical interpreter, Diana holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Studies and a Bachelor’s of Science in International Business. She also speaks intermediate Portuguese and is versed in French.

Raised in the duality of the Anglo-Argentine environment, Diana learned at an early age how to navigate between two cultures, two belief systems, and two social classes. Once in the US, Diana immersed herself in a true process of acculturation by engaging with the communities where she lived. She has served as an advisor for multiple local nonprofit and government organizations, and in 2007, Diana received Nashville Business Journal’s Women of Influence Award for nonprofit leadership.

Free for IABC Members and $15 for Non-Members

Reserve your spot today!

Recap: “Difficult Conversations: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure” September Professional Development Event

Thank you to those that attended our September professional development event, “Difficult Conversations: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure.” We hope you enjoyed learning some new strategies to maintain your composure and confidence during a conflict or awkward moments. This hour-long panel discussion covered practical strategies and techniques for maintaining your composure during these challenging workplace conversations, including:
 
▪ Protecting valuable professional relationships despite personal disagreements or challenging interactions
▪ Managing challenging discussions with peers, colleagues, and superiors in the workplace
▪ Taking accountability for our role in the direction and outcomes of difficult conversations
▪ Overcoming fear and misunderstanding about financial matters
 
Panelists:
  • Teresa Bailey, Wealth Strategist, Waddell & Associates
  • Kristin Story Baron, PHR, Director, HR Business Partner Corporate Shared Services, Loews Hotels
  • Judith Meyer, Assistant Vice President, Business Risk Solutions, HCA Healthcare
Moderator:

We are thrilled that the presenters have provided us with slides from the presentation, which can be downloaded in the link below. Also provided is a recording of the event just in case someone you know missed it.

 

Webinar Recording

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September Professional Development Event: “Difficult Conversations: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure”

As professional communicators, it is easy to advise others on how to respond in certain situations. But when we find ourselves in challenging conversations with clients, colleagues, or a crisis, are we equipped to react appropriately and set the right example for those who trust our expertise?
 
Join us Wednesday, September 23, from Noon – 1:00 PM CDT, for an in-depth panel discussion with respected communicators from various industries to learn practical strategies and techniques for maintaining your composure during these challenging workplace conversations. This discussion will include:
 
▪ Protecting valuable professional relationships despite personal disagreements or challenging interactions
▪ Managing challenging discussions with peers, colleagues, and superiors in the workplace
▪ Taking accountability for our role in the direction and outcomes of difficult conversations
▪ Overcoming fear and misunderstanding about financial matters
 
Panelists:
  • Teresa Bailey, Wealth Strategist, Waddell & Associates
  • Kristin Story Baron, PHR, Director, HR Business Partner Corporate Shared Services, Loews Hotels
  • Judith Meyer, Assistant Vice President, Business Risk Solutions, HCA Healthcare
Moderator:
Free for IABC members and $15 for non-members.
 

Reserve your spot today!

Recap: “Talk the Talk AND Walk the Walk” A Diversity & Inclusion Panel Discussion

Thank you to everyone that attended our August professional development event, “Talk the Talk AND Walk the Walk: A Diversity & Inclusion Panel Discussion.” In this hour-long panel discussion, the panelists shared their insights on ways of creating a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion while learning more about the racial injustices and prejudices that have impacted our modern world. 
  • Best practices on diversity and inclusion verbal and written communications
  • Strategies on building and working with diverse teams
  • Discuss actionable steps needed to create an inclusive corporate culture and maximize leadership team potential
  • Highlight the positive impact that a diversity strategy can have on an organization’s long-term success with its key stakeholders
Panelists:
Moderator:

We are thrilled that the presenters have provided us with slides from the presentation, which can be downloaded in the link below. Also provided is a recording of the event just in case someone you know missed it.

 

Webinar Recording

Download Presentation Slides

Diversity & Inclusion Panel Discussion “Talk the Talk AND Walk the Walk”

From starting as a social media campaign to transforming into the civil rights movement of this generation, Black Lives Matter has shifted our conversations about racial injustices from the boardroom to the dinner table. Business communicators from all over the world are releasing statements condemning racism, but how can we become better allies in implementing change beyond our words?

IABC Nashville would like to invite you on Wednesday, August 19 from Noon – 1:00 PM to join us in a conversation about creating a corporate culture of diversity and inclusion while learning more about the racial injustices and prejudices that have impacted our modern world. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts who will share their personal stories and invaluable insights including:

  • Best practices on diversity and inclusion verbal and written communications
  • Strategies on building and working with diverse teams
  • Discuss actionable steps needed to create an inclusive corporate culture and maximize leadership team potential
  • Highlight the positive impact that a diversity strategy can have on an organization’s long-term success with its key stakeholders

We encourage all business communicators and members of our online community to join us for this important conversation.

Free for IABC members, $15 for non-members

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