Cultivating Compassionate Communication to Catalyze Change

Arlene MITIRIGALAThe human experience is defined by change. People, organizations, and the communities they serve are always evolving. Communicators are called upon to drive major transformation in organizations amidst resistance, fear and distrust. 

In this conversation, we will focus on how cultivating a core of compassion strengthens our ability to guide communication strategies that help to counter resistance, catalyze change, and foster healthy environments.

Objective: Engage communication professionals in exploring the role of compassion in supporting individuals, teams, and leaders undergoing change.

In this 45-minute session, participants will gain:

  • A deeper understanding of the role that compassion plays at work.
  • A framework for strengthening self-compassion.
  • Actionable strategies for communicating with compassion when supporting individuals and teams through change.

About Arlene Amitirigala

Arlene Amitirigala (she/her) is principal & chief communications ctrategist at TrulyArlene Communications.  She currently holds the role of Director, Internal Communications at Enercare Inc. based in Toronto, Canada.

A communications strategist with expertise in internal communications, behavioural change, employee engagement, and building a culture of inclusive leadership, Arlene’s career journey spans several senior roles in marketing and communication in the private and public sectors across various industries including tourism, investment banking and manufacturing. 

Her experience includes co-hosting an award-winning national radio program, leading corporate communications for Diageo’s West Latin America business and working with clients such as UNESCO and the Caribbean Development Bank. She served on the Board of IABC/Toronto Board 2021-2022 and subsequently held the role of Co-Director of Communications on the Professional Independent Communicators Executive Team. 

Born in Jamaica, Arlene studied journalism at the undergraduate level. She holds a postgraduate certificate in Global Marketing Communication and Advertising from Emerson College, a Master’s in Communication from the University of The West Indies, and an MBA with distinction from the Solvay Management School in Belgium. 

Having lived for several years in South America and Europe, Arlene speaks both Spanish and French. She maintains a blog at www.TrulyArlene.com and hosts The Change Diaries Podcast

 

  • March 24, 2025 at 12:00pm – 1pm
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  • Rick Alcantara

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