Upcoming Workshops
Our workshops are open to women and gender-diverse individuals only
Informed Opinions is a charitable organization committed to amplifying the voices of women and gender-diverse people for the benefit of all. Workshop revenues are invested in future training, research and resources.
We also offer customized workshops for organizations. If you’re interested in offering professional development workshops for your staff, check out the list of workshops we offer.
Storytelling to Increase your Impact
Date: April 22, 24 & 26, 2024
Time: 12:00-1:15 pm Eastern
Stories make almost any content more compelling and more memorable, allowing people to connect with your message on a deeper level.
Learn how you can use stories in any professional context to captivate, educate and persuade your audiences to take action.
Write Compelling Commentary
Date: May 6 & 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern
Research shows that op-eds are an effective means of shifting people’s attitudes about key issues that affect their daily lives.
You’ll leave this workshop having learned proven strategies to enhance your ability to engage a broader audience through written commentary.
Translate your Research and Advocacy into Policy Impact
Date: May 21 & 23, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern
Translating your work into practical advice for policymakers requires a different skill set than the ones you use regularly to conduct your research.
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Amanda Parriag has successfully leveraged her research into advocacy and policy impact. This highly-rated session captures what she’s learned.
Develop your Media Interview Skills
Date: June 4 & 6, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Eastern
Do you feel hesitant about speaking to the media?
Gain the confidence to turn media interviews into education and promotion opportunities.
COMING SOON:
We’re developing a new online version of our Increase Your Ability to Persuade workshop.
You’ll be able to learn the research-supported strategies from engaging video modules and short quizzes and assignments on your own time, and sign up for a one-hour, small-cohort coaching session to get candid and supportive feedback from me and a few others.
To be notified when the new a-synchronous course is available, click here.