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Welcome to WindWord Communications Inc.
The WindWord Communications blog:
Getting Your Story Told
http://windwordcommunications.blogspot.com
We offer communications consulting, coaching, training and editorial production services. Specializing in media skills and presentations, we help you to prepare for an interview or a business presentation, with a workshop, a seminar, a small-group session, or one-on-one coaching, focused on a polished, confident performance. We can also develop a communications plan, clarify your theme and core messages, write the material to express them, suggest improvements to your "last draft", and/or help you to deliver your message.
On the page, on any stage, on line, or on the air -- your words should soar.
Send us an email if you'd like to receive our regular tipsheet on Media Skills, Communication and Presentations.
NEWS
Please visit our NEWS page for more details
May 2012 - Gail will be speaking at the end of the month at the Canadian Library Association Annual Conference on Choosing and Training Your Media Spokesperson
March 2012 - WindWord Communications publishes The Media Communications Tool Kit: General Edition, a book that covers the basics of media planning, public relations, advertising, social networking, interview skills, and news release writing.
February 2012 - Gail Hulnick designs and presents PreConference workshop titled "In the Spotlight: Your Media Spokesperson" for The Ontario Library Association Super Conference, Canada's largest education event for library professionals
January 2012 - Cannexus 12 underway in Ottawa, Gail presents a workshop on "Boost Your Media EQ"
December 2011 - Gail Hulnick to speak at Canadian Library Association 2012 National Conference in June
November 2011 - The Media Communications Tool Kit for Small Business now to be carried by the Bookstore of the American Council of Engineering Companies
October 2011 - Alberta Library Association requests two workshops for its 2012 Conference, to be held in Jasper in April
October 2011 - Gail speaks in Dallas to international gathering of Meeting Professionals International Chapter Leaders
September 2011 - Small Business BC launches The Media Communications Tool Kit, Small Business BC Special Edition, written and produced by Gail Hulnick and WindWord Communications Inc.
September 2011 - Gail invited by Meeting Professionals International to join short list of trainers, consultants, and speakers under consideration to provide recommended programs to chapters across the continent and around the world
August 2011 - WindWord Communications designs, writes, and publishes The Media Communications Tool Kit, soon to be made available on this website and through organization conferences and training workshops
July 2011 - The Ontario Library Association invites Gail to deliver a session at its Super Conference 2012 on Library Marketing: From Social Media to News Media and a PreConference Workshop on Getting Your Story Told: Choosing and Training your Media Spokesperson
July 2011 - Gail presents a session on Interview EQ for the 2011 Global Career Development Conference of the National Career Development Association, a division of the American Counseling Association
June 2011 - Advertising agency Hot Shop Communications retains WindWord to provide media skills and presentation tips in a two-day workshop/commercial shoot for their client, the Insurance Brokers Association of BC
June 2011 - Fraser Valley Regional Library books Gail to deliver a workshop for staff on media skills and strategies
May 2011 - Gail speaks in Indianapolis to monthly Luncheon Meeting of the Indiana Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
May 2011 - Horseback riding lessons for adults. Group buying website aggregator. Fashions for the young and trend-conscious. Assistance for newcomers to Vancouver. International cell phone service -- just some of the products, services and industries represented at a recent WindWord Communications workshop at Small Business BC.
April 2011 - BC Trucking Association launches Media 101 seminar series for its members, with WindWord Communications providing curriculum design and speaking services. Webinar series to follow, in May
April 2011 - Gail Hulnick runs Preconference Workshop titled In the Spotlight:Choosing and Training Your Media Spokesperson at the BC Library Association Annual Conference
March 2011 - The Meeting Professionals International chapter in Indianapolis invites Gail to deliver a presentation for its members.
March 2011 - The BC Maritime Employers Association consults regarding business communication skills.
March 2011 - WindWord Communications wraps up a ten-month project conducted for Small Business BC, involving consulting on media plans, providing training to regional partners, and producing a book of tips and checklists to support and extend the training sessions.
February 2011 - Gail provides input to the 28th Annual Academic Chairpersons Conference, a gathering of U.S. university and college department leaders
February 2011 - WindWord Communications provides media skills workshop for the marketing and sales department of Mount Seymour Resorts Ltd.
January 2011 - Gail Hulnick delivers a Presentation Skills workshop for participants at Cannexus 11, the annual National Career Development Conference organized by the Canadian Education and Research Insitute for Counselling
December 2010 - Small Business BC regional partners in Community Futures and Chamber of Commerce organizations receive small-group and one-to-one news media relations coaching
November 2010 - BC Trucking Association Board development program includes presentation on news media communication
October 2010 - WindWord Communications workshop at Alberta Literacy and Learning Symposium focuses on gathering positive attention for adult learning initiatives
September 2010 - Gail Hulnick speaks at Canadian Society of Association Executives annual conference
August 2010 - BC Trucking Association selects WindWord Communications as its Media Training provider
July 2010 - Canadian Career Development Association invites Gail to facilitate a workshop on presentation and speaking skills for participants in its 2011 Annual Conference (Ottawa)
July 2010 - Gail delivers presentation on Media Skills and Strategies to participants in National Career Development Association Global Conference 2010 (San Francisco)
June 2010 - Career Convergence magazine publishes "7 Steps for Career Development Professionals to Take When a Reporter Calls" by Gail Hulnick
June 2010 - BC Chamber of Commerce Executives 2010 Conference to feature WindWord Communications workshop in Media Strategic Planning
June 2010 - Getting Your Story Told workshop in Media Strategies scheduled for Alberta Literacy and Learning Symposium in October
June 2010 - Gail Hulnick selected to provide Pre-Conference Professional Development workshops in Communication Skills at the American Library Association Conference in June 2011 in New Orleans
June 2010 - Gail delivers presentation on Media Strategies for Libraries Today at the Canadian Library Association Annual Conference
May 2010 - WindWord Communications Inc. to act as communications and media consultant to Small Business BC in federal/provincial project to raise awareness of province-wide education services for small business owners
April 2010 - Gail Hulnick invited to speak on Getting Your Story Told: A New Approach to Media Relations Strategy at the Canadian Society of Association Executives National Conference
March 2010 - BC Career Management Association includes WindWord workshop on Presentation Skills as part of its Annual Conference
March 2010 - Small Business BC presents WindWord seminars on Advertising and on Media Communications
February 2010 - National Career Development Association to include Gail as a speaker at its Global Conference next summer
January 2010 - WindWord Communications to work with national financial advisory firm on communications development
December 2009 - Gail to speak on Media Strategies at Canadian Library Association's 65th Annual Convention and Trade Show
November 2009 - BC Career Development Association invites Gail Hulnick to present for a third time to its annual Conference
August 2009 - Tourism BC adds Gail to its roster of WorldHost® Training Services workshop trainers
August 2009 - Leading edge health care provider polishes communications message with WindWord assistance
July 2009 - Presentation on "Working with Your Speakers" provides advice to international meeting of conference planners, destination management companies, convention & visitors' bureau managers, and hotel industry representatives
June 2009 - Gail Hulnick delivers presentation to psychologists and human resources executives at international conference on emotional intelligence
June 2009 - WindWord Communications invited to return to present workshops at Small Business BC during upcoming Summer Intensive Series
May 2009 - Business owners pick up new ideas for finding customers during WindWord seminars on advertising and media communications at Small Business BC
March 2009 - Lawyers learn presentation techniques useful in conference and courtroom contexts
Sectors we serve:
- Ski, Snowboard, and Winter Sports Resorts
- Business and Employer Associations
- Commercial Transportation
- Financial Services
- Law
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Architecture/Engineering/Construction
- Health Care
- Natural Resources
- Human Resources and Leadership Development
- Education
- Media
- Meeting, Conference and Convention Planning
WindWord Communications Inc. delivers communications consulting and skills development to clients in business, government and the not-for-profit sector. Gail Hulnick offers 20 years of experience in the media and 13 years in business, and also draws on a network of affiliates with specialized expertise in photography, graphic design, public relations, and event management.
Coaching and Training
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Media Skills - We make sure you're strong on the basics, giving you techniques and guided practice that will help you "raise your game" when it comes to media interviews. Our presentation Boost Your Media Smarts provides insights that will improve your performance, increase your confidence, and help you to be heard. We can also assist in developing a media relations plan that will allow you to draw on the power of the media to supplement your marketing budget, bring in more business and grow the top line, build the brand over time, communicate with the public during a crisis, or establish a new, long-term communications channel. Getting Your Story Told is a workshop that suggests media strategies that are tailored to your industry and your specific requirements.
- Presentation Skills - The ability to deliver a compelling presentation is a valuable skill in many occupations and professions. It can become a productive tool for your company, as you work to raise revenue in an increasingly competitive business environment. Working the Front of the Room is a WindWord Communications workshop that assists you in turning every presentation into an opportunity for building profile and establishing recognition for your brand or your ideas.
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Public Speaking - Making a toast at a wedding or a dinner. Introducing or thanking a guest speaker. Standing to ask a question at a meeting or a convention. Taking part in a committee or club. Rise to the occasion, with your nerves under control and a smile on your face, after the workshop or coaching series Well Said: Public Speaking and Other Fundamentals.
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Voice and Visuals - Concentrate on two of the essential elements of a powerful presentation. Whether a speech, an interview, a podcast, or a business presentation, we can work with you to develop the right sound and make a strong impression.
In all of the skill areas mentioned above, we also design workshops or coaching sessions customized for the particular requirements and priorities of a company, organization, event, or individual.
Speeches, Breakout Sessions, Facilitation
Gail Hulnick delivers keynote speeches and interactive workshops at conferences and meetings around North America. She is also available as an MC.
Consulting
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MRM - We develop and help you to execute a Media Relations Management Plan that is adapted to the size, culture, goals, and specific dimensions of your organization.
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Social media - We help you explore the world of online networking and identify networking applications that make sense for your organization.
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Strategic communications planning - We analyze your needs, your current profile, your goals and objectives, then design a plan that meets the communications requirements for your organization. Alternatively, we can take a role as part of your team and work with you as you move through the planning process.
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Message development - Whether positioning a brand, crafting a speech, or identifying priorities, we can help you to clarify your thinking and communicate the essence of your ideas.
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Crisis communications - When an emergency arises. a thoughtful, decisive response is required. We can help design a plan and train your spokespeople.
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Communications project counsel - We can facilitate the planning and implementation of a project, large or small, either by leading, coordinating, or providing a sounding board.
Content
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Business Writing - We deliver brochures, articles, reports, newsletters, speeches, websites, scripts, grant applications, or manuscripts that meet your communications goals.
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Editing - We provide substantive editing and copy editing services to bring clarity and impact to the finished material you present to your audience of readers, listeners, or viewers.
WindWord Communications Inc. is based in the Vancouver area.
Please send an email to discuss your communications requirements.
gail@windwordcommunications.com
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