Do you have important research or knowledge the public should know about?

Do you work for a non-profit and have a cause to advocate for? 

Learning Outcomes

Leave this workshop with: 

  • 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 on how to increase your publication prospects by linking your expertise to the news and enhancing the relevancy and timeliness of your knowledge.

Why Informed Opinions?

  • Safe & Supportive Environment

    Our workshops are delivered to women and gender-diverse individuals only. This creates a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment, which leads to better engagement and learning outcomes for participants.

  • Small Class Size

    We limit our workshops to 10 participants to ensure everyone has a chance to speak and receive individualized feedback.

  • Specific to Women & Gender-diverse individuals' Experiences

    Our training is specifically designed and delivered by women for women and gender diverse individuals; we provide informed perspectives to address the nuanced challenges these groups face in being heard.

Your Facilitator

Shari Graydon, Catalyst of Informed Opinions

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.
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What past participants have said:

“My published op ed generated 7 interview requests, including two TV tapings and national print exposure. I would not have responded to these without the motivation, guidance and support provided by Informed Opinions.”

“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.”

“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.”

We're a charitable non-profit that offers pricing on a sliding scale.

$400 (regular price): Employee in private, government sector or NGO with 25+ staff

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$300 (25% discount): Employee in NGO with 11-24 staff

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$200 (50% discount) : Employee in NGO with 10 or fewer staff OR self-employed OR student

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