How to Think Like a CCO (Even Without the Title)

Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am UTC-05:00

Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery | Kansas City

KC IABC
Publisher/HostKC IABC
How to Think Like a CCO (Even Without the Title)
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This talk will challenge you to stop waiting for a title and start acting like the strategist you already are.
About this Event

You don't need a C-Suite title to operate like one. In fact, some of the most strategic communicators do their best work without the corner office, because they've learned to think differently about their role, their relationships, and their influence.

In this session, you'll walk away with practical tools and mindset shifts to help you plan strategically, build trust across your organization, and show up as the communications leader your team needs — no matter where you sit on the org chart. Whether you're a team of one or part of a growing department, this talk will challenge you to stop waiting for a title and start acting like the strategist you already are.
Breakfast will be provided.



Meet the Speaker

Julie Masson

Julie Masson spent 18 years working her way from social media manager to Chief Communications Officer in the nonprofit sector. And now she helps communicators and organizations put that experience to work. She's the founder of the Nonprofit Comms Club, a professional development community for nonprofit communications leaders who want to think and operate more strategically, and she consults with nonprofits and churches on one of the most high-stakes decisions a leader can make: hiring the right communicator for the job.

Julie is based in Kansas City and is passionate about helping nonprofit communicators lead well from wherever they sit on the org chart.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-masson-507874211/


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery, 1624 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, United States

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USD 13.76 to USD 43.10

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