Write Compelling Commentary with Communications Expert Shari Graydon (Online)
Date: February 20 and 27, 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm Eastern
Homework will be assigned and due for the second session.
Our workshops are open to women and gender-diverse individuals only
- The ability to own and articulate your authority as an expert (through recognizing and addressing the entrenched undervaluing of women’s expertise by both society and women themselves);
- An understanding of the essential elements and format of newspaper commentaries, including how to build a concise, persuasive and accessible argument that is likely to engage a lay audience;
- The knowledge of how to increase your publication prospects by linking your expertise to the news and enhancing the relevancy and timeliness of your knowledge
Facilitator Shari Graydon has spent more than 30 years engaging media to draw attention to issues she knows and cares about. Now she motivates and trains others to do the same, developing and delivering highly-rated conference keynotes and practical workshops across the country. The Catalyst of Informed Opinions, she’s an award-winning author and women’s advocate. Since 2010, she has helped amplify the voices of thousands of women across Canada, supporting them in sharing their insights with a broader public.
Here’s what past participants have said:
“Informed Opinions’ workshop was informative and highly productive. My op-ed was translated into multiple languages and was the most-read story across all Vice networks worldwide for a full day. The feedback has been phenomenal and exciting opportunities have emerged from it.”
– Naila Keleta-Mae, Professor of Theatre and Performance, University of Waterloo
“The Informed Opinions workshops have been game-changers – they are full of actionable insights and have taken my career to new heights. Engaging with the Informed Opinions community and content has provided me with the confidence to unlock my leadership potential and accelerated the impact I have had on policy and public affairs in Canada and beyond.”
– Anjum Sultana, MPH, Director of Youth Leadership and Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada
We’re a charitable non-profit that offers pricing on a sliding scale.
Receive up to 50% off if you’re an employee of a non-governmental organization with 10 or fewer employees, self-employed, a student or retired.
To maximize engagement, our workshops are limited to 10 participants. Enroll now to reserve your spot!
Workshop Bursary Fund
We’re pleased to offer a limited number of full and partial bursaries to people from equity-deserving communities experiencing financial barriers to accessing our training.
Have questions about this workshop? Email us at info@informedopinions.org
The people we have trained and supported have published hundreds of commentaries. Click here to read some of the analyses they’ve contributed.
Have questions about this workshop? Email us at info@informedopinions.org
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.
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