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Despite making up 70-80% of the global workforce, deskless workers — such as retail associates, healthcare professionals, delivery drivers, and manufacturing staff — face unique challenges that are often overlooked by organizations. Ragan Decker, manager of Enterprise and Executive Network research at SHRM, shares key findings from SHRM and Fidelity Investment's latest research on this essential population.Discover actionable insights into how HR teams can refine their approaches to meet the needs of deskless employees, including rethinking traditional strategies to better engage and retain them.Resources from this Week's Episode - SHRM and Fidelity Investment's Shaping the Modern Workplace Research Series: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/shrm-and-fidelity-investments-shaping-the-modern-workplace-research-seriesSubscribe to the All Things Work newsletter to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/fg444d  ---Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

On today's episode, we continue our series with a discussion of the Central Executive Network, following our previous episode on the Default Mode Network.References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30250390/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4162869/https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13415-011-0083-5https://www.cell.com/neuron/comments/S0896-6273(06)00349-7https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18799601/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-021-01132-0

In this episode of Leadership Trademarked, we sit down with Josie Scioli, a trailblazing leader recently retired from her role as Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, at the City of Toronto. Josie has been instrumental in shaping a "customer first" culture and implementing transformational change across critical divisions, from Corporate Real Estate Services to Technology Services and beyond. With a distinguished career that bridges both public and private sectors—including senior roles at Bell Canada—Josie's expertise in customer service, financial accountability, and talent management shines through. Known for her commitment to empowering women and fostering workplace engagement, she has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network and the Sponsor of the Toronto Public Service Women's Network TONow. Join us as Josie shares her insights on employee engagement! 

Welcome back to the Back to Business Podcast, where we spotlight Calgary's industry leaders and delve into the heart of entrepreneurialism in our vibrant city!Milena Radakovic is President and Chief Visionary of Nexus Exhibits, Western Canada's one-stop shop for complete turnkey visual branding services. Aside from being an accomplished entrepreneur, Milena has over 25 years of experience as a transformational branding, marketing and business strategist who has worked with internationally recognized marque clients. Milena's mission is to alleviate poverty by educating, empowering, supporting and celebrating women. With her Charity ‘WEDO Canada' she's working with various government officials to proclaim November 19th as Women's Entrepreneurship Day in Canada, , with a goal to raise funds to give $1 million dollar in scholarships to female student entrepreneurs. Her commitment has been recognized with awards such as the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Business Leader in Calgary; Calgary's Most Influential Women in Business and others to name a few. Awarded RBC's Women's Entrepreneur for 2020, Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée Bombenon was inducted into the WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of fame in 2022 after being recognized for the 4th time. She is an active member of several organizations including YPO and International Women's Forum and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She sits on the Board of the UN Global Compact Network Canada and Chair's the Programming Committee. She is the Chair of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. Desirée is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network. Desirée is a CIAC Certified Strategic Leader and earned both an Executive MBA through Queen's Smith School of Business and her Certificate of Social Impact from Queens University. She is the recipient of the 30% Club Scholarship for Queens. Get Connected With Milena:https://ww.aspiHer.com/https://www.nexusexhibits.com/https://www.instagram.com/milena_radakovic/Get Connected With Desirée:https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireebombenon/https://www.instagram.com/desireebombenon/Visit www.calpeteclub.com for information on our next networking and membership opportunities.https://calpeteclub.com/https://twitter.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/calgary-petroleum-club-3a5868117/https://www.facebook.com/calpeteclubhttps://www.youtube.com/user/calpeteclub

In this episode, host Munir Haque interviews Melinda Park, a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, who made history as the first woman to chair the firm's board. With over 20 years of legal experience in corporate governance, securities, and capital markets, Melinda discusses how her career journey has been driven by a fascination with how corporate entities operate. She addresses the unique role of a corporate lawyer in boardrooms and explains to Munir how they provide objective counsel and help guide critical business decisions.Melinda talks about the importance of governance in corporate settings, particularly in preventing decision paralysis and effectively managing risks. Good governance provides a framework that allows boards and management teams to make informed decisions and work through complex issues, even when outcomes are not necessarily perfect. Melinda stresses the value of healthy tension, maintained by governance, between boards and management. She says that such tension ensures that decisions are vetted completely and not just passed without thorough consideration.Munir and Melinda explore the evolution of governance practices and Melinda highlights how important diversity is in boardrooms. She stresses that diversity of thought is needed, which comes from varied backgrounds and perspectives that include factors of age, experience, and gender. She argues that diversity is key to addressing modern challenges such as cybersecurity and AI. The conversation ranges from how governance has changed through the years, shaped by legal developments and case law, to why having policies is not the same as acting on them, to the importance of governance in ESG. Melinda enjoys these topics and is a passionate and informed speaker, making this interview an essential listen.About Melinda ParkMelinda has practised securities and corporate law for over 20 years, with a focus on securities, corporate finance and commercial transactions.She represents corporate clients on securities and corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions and reverse takeovers (RTOs), going public in Canada, and financings by way of prospectus and private placement offerings.She regularly advises boards of directors and committees of public and private companies.Melinda has extensive experience advising corporate clients and structuring business transactions. She regularly provides expertise on corporate governance and continuous disclosure for companies listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange and the TSX.Melinda is a senior member of BLG's management, and is the immediate past Chair of the firm's Partnership Board – the first woman at BLG to hold the position. She served on the board for six years.Melinda is also a member of BLG's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative. She was appointed to the King's Counsel in 2024.Melinda provides legal services through a Law Corporation.--Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development: Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedin: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Melinda Park: Website: BLG.comEmail: MPark@blg.comLinkedInPodcast Production:Recording:  PushySix StudiosProduction Assistance: Astronomic Audio--Transcript Melinda Park: [00:00:03] And I think unfortunately, when situations, especially when they get tense, everybody starts to think they need the perfect solution. Everybody is perceived either pro or con or this or that, and we don't really give ourselves the grace to act as human beings in a tense situation and then try and resolve it. What governance can do is provide some of the framework such that when things are tense, when things are coming at you that you couldn't have anticipated, it gives you a bit of a framework and a guide such that some of the bad and some of the really ugly can be avoided.Munir Haque: [00:00:42] Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Boardroom 180 Podcast. I'm your host, Munir Haque, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I have partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division. In each episode, we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms, where decisions shape the world around us.Munir Haque: [00:01:01] Hello, everybody. Today's guest is Melinda Park. Melinda is a partner in the Securities and Capital Markets group for the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Calgary. She's the first woman to serve as a chair of the firm's board in their history. She's practiced law for over 20 years, representing corporate clients on securities and corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, reverse takeovers, going public in Canada, and financing by way of prospectus and private placement offerings. She advises clients on structuring business transactions, corporate governance and continuous disclosure for companies listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange and the TSX. Melinda regularly advises boards of directors and committees of public and private companies. In 2017, the Women's Executive Network named Melinda one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. She's also been recognized in the 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada. And she has her ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. Welcome to the show, Melinda. Thanks for joining us.Melinda Park: [00:02:16] Thank you very much. Pleasure to be here.Munir Haque: [00:02:18] Maybe what we can do is start a little bit more about your background and BLG the law firm, what kind of services you provide.Melinda Park: [00:02:26] Oh, sure. Well, the beautiful thing about BLG, it's Borden Ladner Gervais, but BLG rolls off the tongue a little easier, is that we are one of Canada's largest law firms, and sometimes we are the largest. I think it all depends on how the numbers go on any given day and how many students we have, and that gives us the luxury of being able to provide our clients with access to legal advice all the way across the country, both our national and international clients. So even if you're regionally based, but you have something that gets impacted in another province, we can be there. And definitely if you're international, we can be there on a national platform. So that's a real, I think, valuable platform for me as an individual lawyer then, because when we're giving counsel to our clients, specifically when you know you have the whole team behind you in all areas of expertise, it makes it a little easier to go through the complexities that corporate clients are having nowadays.Munir Haque: [00:03:25] I can imagine that. I'm sure you didn't start out in corporate governance, or maybe you did, but what drew you to the corporate end or spectrum of the profession?Melinda Park: [00:03:36] So my career has been going for quite a while, a...

Lesley-Anne Scorgie is an author, speaker, personal finance consultant, and the founder of MeVest.ca. She's been a guest on Oprah and is a past winner of Avenue's Top 40 Under 40 and was also featured in Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in the Future Leaders category by Women's Executive Network. She has shared her secrets to achieve financial success with CBC, Breakfast Television, the Globe and Mail and more. She's the lead money columnist at the Toronto Star. Her latest book is The Modern Couple's Money Guide: 7 Smart Steps to Building Wealth Together. She's also the author of Well-Heeled: The Smart Girl's Guide to Getting Rich and Rich by Thirty: Your Guide to Financial Success. In my interview with Lesley-Anne, we discuss: What LA is writing about right now Considerations when upsizing houses What are people doing with their careers to afford houses? What are the money hacks to own a home sooner?

Welcome Behind the Grind. Joining us today is a Harlem Native who you can catch on 107.5 The Game Columbia and the Executive Network over YouTube. He's one of the OG's in the fantasy industry if you know what I'm saying. His writing has been featured With the who's who of sports media from Sports Illustrated to The New York Daily News to The Athletic, and Yahoo Sports just to name a few, please welcome Cory Parson. In this week's episode, we talk about the New York Yankees, the best college football traditions, and what the fantasy football industry has taught Corey about himself. https://x.com/TheFantasyExec The Fantasy Executive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Jbl0S0hC-f0iX2rlqFwTQ

Chris Mack and Joe Ostrowski recap and react to last night's thrilling Game #1 of the Eastern Conference Final, featuring the Celtics coming back to beat the Pacers, thanks to Jaylen Brown's clutch three at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime. Then, Corey Parsons of the Executive Network and 107.5 The Game in Columbia, South Carolina, joins the show, to discuss his favorite bets to make right now in a handful of sports including the NBA, NFL, College Football and more! The hour wraps going Off The Board, including the NBA heading back to NBC? What does it mean for Charles, Shaq, Kenny, Ernie and the rest of the Inside The NBA Crew? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Parsons of the Executive Network and 107.5 The Game in Columbia, South Carolina, joins the show, to discuss his betting insight across all sports including the NBA, NFL, College Football and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Parson of The Executive Network and 105.7 The Game in Columbia, South Carolina, joins the show, to discuss his favorite bets to make on tonight's NBA Card and the NFL Draft as well! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mack, Joe Ostrowski and Erin Hawksworth are joined by Corey Parson of The Executive Network and 105.7 The Game in Columbia, South Carolina, to discuss his favorite bets to make on tonight's NBA Card and the NFL Draft as well! Then, Host of The Fantasy Golf Degenerates Podcast, Kenny Kim joins the show, to discuss how he is betting The Masters, which will be returning this weekend! The hour wraps with our favorite bets to make on today's MLB Card. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, Fort McMurray Matters featured prominent women in the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo area. Day one featured Kristi Hines of the Women's Executive Network, Fort McMurray Cold Lake MP Laila Goodridge, and singer-songwriter Katie Williams.

Chris Mack, Erin Hawksworth and Joe Ostrowski are joined by Corey Parsons of the Executive Network and 107.5 The Game in South Carolina joins the show to discuss his favorite NBA and College Hoops bets to make, with the start of the NCAA Tournament right around the corner. Then, is there actually a chance that LSU Wide Receiver Nabers could get drafted over Marvin Harrison Jr. and the latest storylines coming out of Mock Drafts and the Combine. The hour wraps with the best golf bets to make for this weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitational.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Parsons of the Executive Network and 107.5 The Game in South Carolina joins the show to discuss his favorite NBA and College Hoops bets to make, with the start of the NCAA Tournament right around the corner.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Career Compass is brought to you by hosts Kevin Abbed and Demetrius Norman and features Executive Network member Donovan Mattole. Donovan shares his career journey and how his mindset has developed throughout his time in HR. Earn SHRM 0.5 PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.

Meet award-winning HVAC journeyman and instructor Brandi Ferenc. On this episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Brandi highlights her involvement in the skilled trades industry as an advocate and mentor who has received multiple awards for her work, including being recognized two years in a row as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network.Sponsored By:

Tracy MacNeal is an engineer, healthcare entrepreneur and medical technology investor. She previously served as President of Diagnostics and Digital Health for Ximedica, after serving in Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles at two successful medical technology companies. Additionally, Tracy served as the national Chair of Advamed's Women's Executive Network from 2019-2022 and recently joined the Executive Board of AdvaMed and the Payment Policy Committee, working alongside Materna's strategic acquirers in Washington DC on the issues that challenge all MedTech companies. Tracy received a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering at Cooper Union and an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business, graduating summa cum laude. hellomilli.comhttps://www.facebook.com/himillihttps://www.instagram.com/hellomilli_/https://www.youtube.com/@hellomilli_*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com

What're the three most important skills a leader can possess? How can you prompt your organization to destigmatize failure? How do you embrace your imposter syndrome? In this episode, Heather Tulk answers these questions and more. What You'll Learn: 1. 3 traits of every successful leader and how to apply them 2. The scarcest asset all leaders possess 3. The secret to destigmatizing failure within your organization 4. Premortem vs postmortem visualization 5. The absence of fear as an authentic leader 6. The 3 P's of contributing to your community: People, Planet and Profits 7. You're not there yet, but you're already enough mentality Who is Heather Tulk? Heather is an experienced CEO and Board Director accomplished in P&L management, business transformation, digital businesses, and leading through disruption. Heather recently joined Telus Business Solutions as their President of Commercial and Public Sector. Heather has received a number of industry awards, including being named to the Canada Diversity 50, Canada's Most Powerful Women's Top 100 through the Women's Executive Network and Canada's Top 40 under 40. Heather passionately believes in helping make communities better than we found them, and is involved in several causes for mental health, youth diversity and inclusion.  Follow Heather: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathertulk/?originalSubdomain=ca More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

“It's so very important to create the culture of your one team. And everyone adds value. Doesn't matter what they do for you, they add value.”-Nicole Bourque-BouchierFor 25 years, my guest Nicole Bourque-Bouchier has led her company to excellence through strong community and indigenous values. Starting her role at the company she co-owns with her husband David, Nicole never thought it would flourish as rapidly as it did - and she quickly developed her position from part-time helper to office manager, to CEO.Nicole's passion for community stems from her indigenous background, inspiring the company motto “Better Together.” Through employee recognition and appreciation events, she has built the company to over 1200 employees, by focusing on what everyone can accomplish together, as one.Nicole is also a philanthropist, and has even established a family foundation with her husband and five children, in order to give back to her community in a meaningful way. So if you're looking for inspiration and someone to aspire to, this is an interview you don't want to miss!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌How Nicole built her role and company from the ground up and became CEOThe importance of community and a giving focus within BouchierWhat the combination of indigenous and feminine leadership can do to positively impact community and global industryNicole Bourque-Bouchier is proudly a Mikisew Cree First Nation, born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories and raised in Fort McMurray, Alberta, where she resides with her husband and five children. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Influential Women by the Women's Executive Network in 2015, Nicole uses her traditional teachings, experience, and voice to advocate for Indigenous women's economic empowerment. Nicole's career serves as an inspiration to those around her, particularly as the recipient of numerous accolades.Highlights:‌00:01  Intro01:05  Introducing Nicole Bourque-Bouchier03:27  Meet Nicole04:10  Nicole's story07:19  The Chief Everything Officer09:04  Overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry13:14  Hiring for culture fit19:17  The importance of a giving focus23:31  What she knows now28:06  What's next ‌Links:‌ ‌Connect with Nicolehttps://www.ccab.com/awards/indigenous-women-in-leadership-iwil-award/  To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://theroadtoseven.comStay ConnectedLike what you're hearing? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up.I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I'd also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you!Instagram: @shelaghcumminsTwitter: @shelaghcumminshttps://facebook.com/ShelaghCumminshttps://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

Dr. Laura is joined by the brilliant Dr. Shawna Pandya - a Canadian physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS' Space Medicine Group. Dr. Pandya talks about the many facets of her career and what drives her to success and continued exploration.It is tempting to simply call Dr. Shawna Pandya superhuman and assume she is on a level of her own, but Dr. Laura delves into the very human side of what inspired Dr. Pandya to pursue space medicine, and what continues to keep her growing. Dr. Pandya talks about resilience and the ability to see failure as growth. She has wrestled with her own perceived failures and learned how perspective shifts things for the better. Dr. Pandya explains what being an aquanaut is, her record for days living under the sea, the importance of mentorship and role models in life, and who her own mentors are. From studying to be a neurosurgeon to testing the first commercial spacesuit in zero gravity, Dr. Pandya shares with Dr. Laura how she navigates her extraordinary life.“...so realizing the end is not guaranteed, but the journey is so incredible. Like if you told me as a kid I would get to be part of Mars simulations and get to command these missions and get to live under the sea and do really cool science as part of this and do really cool technology development, and even work with some of these companies like I do with Sonic or advise some of these companies, you know, that's a pretty cool dream to realize as an adult! And so the journey is just as important as that end goal.”  Dr. Shawna PandyaAbout Dr. Shawna Pandya, BSc (Hons), MSc, MD, CFPC, DMT, FAWM (candidate), FEWM (honorary):Dr. Shawna Pandya is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medicine Association, and Fellow of the Explorers Club. She is Director of IIAS' Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor for IIAS' Operational Space Medicine course, a host with the World Extreme Medicine's podcast series, Primary Investigator for the Shad Canada-Blue Origin student microgravity competition, member of the AIAA ASCEND Guiding Coalition, medical advisor at Astreas and Above: Space Development Corporation, and sessional lecturer for “Technology and the Future of Medicine,” at the University of Alberta. Dr. Pandya was on the first crew to test a commercial spacesuit in zero-gravity in 2015. She earned her aquanaut designation on the 2019 NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology and Underwater Exploration) mission. Her expeditions have been previously captured in the 2019 Land Rover short, 'Another World,' released with the Apollo 11: First Steps film, and in the 2022 FIGS Space Navy and Mauve space medicine themed campaign. She interned at ESA's European Astronaut Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Her publications include a paper on medical guidelines for commercial suborbital spaceflight, and book chapters on space technologies that have benefitted terrestrial medicine, psychological resilience in long-duration spaceflight, and reproduction and sexuality in long-duration spaceflight. In 2021, she was granted an Honorary Fellowship in Extreme and Wilderness Medicine and named to the Canadian Women's Executive Network's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Her work is permanently exhibited at the Ontario Science Center alongside Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman in space. In 2022, Dr. Pandya was named to the Explorers' Club's “50 Explorers Changing the World."Resources:Shawna Pandya, MD on LinkedInDr. Shawna Pandya at the IIAS (International Institute for Astronautical Sciences)WEMcast (World Extreme Medicine Podcast)Dr. Roberta Bondar“No Ego” by Cy Wakeman“An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth” by Chris HadfieldHouston, We Have a Podcast (NASA podcast) “Another World: A Film by Land Rover” short film on YouTube“FIGS Scrubs: Space Navy and Mauve” ad on YouTubeLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

“Success means working to your best and following your passion. Don't take any career that you don't believe in.” Milena Radakovic Women run fewer businesses and their businesses make less revenue than those run by men. For Milena success means helping the next generation of women entrepreneurs find their own success. Through WEDO she is pushing for change on a national level by providing scholarships and increasing recognition of the skills and expertise that women bring. Recently her work with WEDO was recognized by the Women's Executive Network. WXNs Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award. Milena was named one of WXNs Top 100 Women Most Powerful in Canada under the Canadian Tire Community Impact category. Join Bruno as he chats with Milena about what it means to be a woman entrepreneur and why she is so passionate about supporting the next generation of women entrepreneurs. Click the stamps below to enjoy our discussion and insights on: 00:00 Intro 00:18 Welcome 00:40 Top 100 Women WXN 01:55 Meeting the Criteria 03:09 How it Feels 07:00 Odds of Winning 07:44 Immigrating to Canada 09:58 the 1st Call A bit about our guest Milena is the Canada Ambassador of the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO), a non-profit dedicated to advancing women in leadership roles. She is also President and owner of Nexus Exhibits Ltd., one of western Canada's premier Visual Branding Solutions companies. And most recently Milena is the winner of the WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award. #yycbusiness #womenleaders #strongwomen #womenentrepreneurs #passion #careeradvice #volunteering #ChooseWOMEN To be our Next Guest on &B at YYC Business please follow this link https://form.123formbuilder.com/6233829/form About Bruno and &B Bruno Lindia has been referred to as the “Professional People” expert. He has interviewed over 150,000 professionals in all walks of life. Connect with Bruno at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-lindia-36a2931/ As an interviewer, Bruno is the ideal choice to help you market your company and build your brand. Promote your brand and story on &B and: · Reach a global audience via the YYC Business website and the MegaPixxMedia YouTube channel. · Gain additional viewers of your &B episodes through free publication on YYC Business social media platforms. · Download your &B episode to your personal and company social media pages. Website: https://yyccalgarybusiness.ca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySVptRPgzJJa9eBIWDxogQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calgarysbusiness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calgarysbusiness/ Instagram: @yyccalgarybusiness TikTok: @yycbusiness Filmed and edited by ENTA Solutions https://www.entasolutions.org The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. This video is for entertainment only.

Have you noticed the bright yellow and magenta book in bookstores titled Swagger - Unleash everything you are and become everything you want? Grab one before they are gone. The author Leslie Ehm is the undisputed Queen of Swagger who has discovered the secret to tapping into your authentic self and turning it into a superpower at work and in life. And no, this is not the old Swagger—that show-off, in-your-face, arrogant kind. This brand-new Swagger is unshakable, unstoppable, and utterly irresistible, and Leslie Ehm will show you how to unlock and unleash it.  Leslie also shares her life story; the only way to describe it is energetic, eclectic, and electrifying. Leslie offers powerful lessons from each step of her journey, including chasing her dreams of being a New Wave Punk Singer in her teens to England to becoming a songwriter, script reviewer, creative director, world-renowned corporate trainer, and best-selling author. Carmela Trombetta joins the show, and she is someone with a swagger. Carmela is recognized as one of Canada's most powerful women by the Women's Executive Network in recognition of her community involvement in Hamilton.   To buy Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want:    Indigo:    https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/swagger-unleash-everything-you-are/9781989603970-item.html Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1774582767?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9PNDAEXRKQZAKZXAJAD7   To connect with Leslie: LeslieEhm.com FB @LeslieEhmSpeaks Insta @LeslieEhmSpeaks LinkedIn @LeslieEhm      

Guest: Dr. Carla Prado, Nutrition expert in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta.

In this episode Ken speaks to Jenn Lofgren, Managing Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development and author of The Inspired Leader: A Reference Guide. As a Master Certified Coach, Jenn is one of only 5% with this certification in North America. With over 15 years experience in coaching, mentoring, gap analysis, and strategic development Jenn is fortunate to be a partner with the Women's Executive Network, contributor to the Forbes Coaches Council, MBA mentor through the Haskayne School of Business. She was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women (WXN) in 2018. Learn how being present is the best tool a leader can use and how even Jenn can get uncomfortable talking about money.Resources from this episode: incito.caDARE TO LEADThe Inspired Leader: A Reference Guide—We hope you enjoy the podcast. Remember to subscribe via Apple podcasts or Spotify, share the link with your friends and colleagues and you can always reach out to as at the following email address info@ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com.—Ready for the next step in your difficult conversations? You can buy the book on Amazon now.I Need To F***ing Talk To You! | The Art of Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations - Amazon | Owl's Nest Books| Shelf Life Bookshttps://www.ineedtof-ingtalktoyou.com/

Suzan Galluzzo is many things: a personal trainer, Reebok's official corporate trainer and brand ambassador, a nutrition specialist, an entrepreneur, a bikini bodybuilding competitor, a wife and mother of two.  She's also an unfiltered wellness myth-buster, unafraid to use her experience to dispel nutritional disinformation and through straight blunt talk, significantly improve her clients' lives. Suzan Galluzzo's online transformation program now has over 1,000 active clients nationwide and over 11,000 client successes.  Suzan was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2021 by the Women's Executive Network.  Her wakeup call applies to current trends in nutrition and the countless myths and fads that amount to a blur of misinformation and empty promises on the most basic pillar of wellness – how we fuel our bodies.   She recently founded the Pantry Project, a two-hour workshop teaching parents how to eliminate processed foods from their kitchens to raise healthy children who are equally educated about nutrition.

Suzan Galluzzo is many things: a personal trainer, Reebok's official corporate trainer and brand ambassador, a nutrition specialist, an entrepreneur, a bikini bodybuilding competitor, a wife and mother of two.  She's also an unfiltered wellness myth-buster, unafraid to use her experience to dispel nutritional disinformation and through straight blunt talk, significantly improve her clients' lives. Suzan Galluzzo's online transformation program now has over 1,000 active clients nationwide and over 11,000 client successes.  Suzan was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2021 by the Women's Executive Network.  Her wakeup call applies to current trends in nutrition and the countless myths and fads that amount to a blur of misinformation and empty promises on the most basic pillar of wellness – how we fuel our bodies.   She recently founded the Pantry Project, a two-hour workshop teaching parents how to eliminate processed foods from their kitchens to raise healthy children who are equally educated about nutrition.

Stuart is joined by Lorin MacDonald, human rights lawyer and disability advocate, for a conversation about accommodation and inclusion. For decades, human rights lawyer Lorin MacDonald has demonstrated leadership, passion, and commitment to accessibility and inclusion in her volunteer and professional activities, all informed by her lived experience as a woman born with profound hearing loss. Recognized as one of Canada's disability leaders, Lorin has made many aware of the challenges faced by Canadians with disabilities during COVID-19, in addition to her human rights and accessibility presentations.  For the past three years, Lorin has been a nominee for Canadian Lawyer magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in the Human Rights category, named to the list in 2021. Also last year, the Women's Executive Network included Lorin as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100. In May 2022, the Law Society of Ontario bestowed upon Lorin the Law Society Medal, its highest honour, for outstanding service in recognition of her work to make the profession more accessible and inclusive.

This week we were joined by Dr. Pasieka once again to talk about strategies to find stress and burnout as surgeons, especially in the context of COVID19. Check out her paper below! Links: 1. Shinrin-yoku, yoga and other strategies in the fight against COVID-19. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8405594/ Bio: Dr. Janice L Pasieka graduated from the University of Western Medical School and did her General Surgery Training at the University of Calgary. She then did two and a half years of Endocrine Surgical Training. The first year was spent in Dr David Hanley's lab at the University of Calgary, then a year at the University of Michigan, under the mentorship of Dr. Norman Thompson followed by time at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She then returned to Calgary and has devoted her clinical practice solely to endocrine surgical diseases. At the Tom Baker Clinic Center, Dr Pasieka was the driving force behind the development of a multidisciplinary clinic for Neuroendocrine Tumors as well as the Multidisciplinary Hereditary Endocrine Clinic. She is responsible for the development of the only Canadian AAES accredited fellowship program in Endocrine Surgery. Dr Pasieka has been Secretary-Treasurer of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and in 2010 she became the first Canadian and second woman to become President. She has served on the Council of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES), and in 2016 became the Secretary-Treasurer - a position she holds at the present time. Dr Pasieka was the Canadian James IV Traveling Surgical Fellow 2006 and recently was appointed to the James VI Board of Directors. In 2007, the Women's Executive Network named her as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women. Dr Pasieka recently completed her six year term as a Governor of the American College of Surgeons. Her areas of interests (besides running, mountain biking, cycling and hiking & snowshoeing with her dog Kocher) evolve around neuroendocrine tumors, adrenal disease, thyroid cancer and the study of surgical outcomes in patients with hyperparathyroidism. To date she has over 140 peer-review publications, has edited 3 Endocrine Surgical textbooks and written over 24 book chapters.

Molly speaks with Carolyn Childers, CEO of Chief, a women's professional network (01:26) about how their community stretches across digital and physical spaces, accelerating women's executive careers, growing with word-of-mouth as marketing (30:08), their $100M raise (33:22), augmenting Linkedin (39:18) and more.

Molly speaks with Carolyn Childers, CEO of Chief, a women's professional network (01:26) about how their community stretches across digital and physical spaces, accelerating women's executive careers, growing with word-of-mouth as marketing (30:08), their $100M raise (33:22), augmenting Linkedin (39:18) and more. (00:00) Cold open (01:26) Molly speaks with Carolyn Childers, CEO of Chief (a women's professional network) (11:09) Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, get a $1,000 credit at https://coda.io/twist (12:24) The SoHo club factor of Chief: how its spaces work (15:05) What does Chief's roadmap look like? (20:52) Dell For Startups - Apply and get up to 45% off at http://dell.com/twist (22:05) Carolyn talks about some of Chief's early investors (30:08) Word-of-mouth as marketing, reducing churn with an expensive ask (32:17) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist (33:22) How will Chief deploy their $100M raise? (36:20) What happens on the app? (38:35) Can you switch core groups in Chief? (39:18) Engagement: does Chief replace LinkedIn? Check out Chief: https://chief.com FOLLOW Carolyn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-childers-55b2642/ FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

Our very special guest today is Jennifer Bernard.Jennifer Bernard is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive that has held senior leadership positions within a variety of world-class organizations across the charitable and not-for-profit landscape, helping them achieve outstanding financial results and impacting communities nationwide.In December 2020, Jennifer was recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and presented with the Inclusion Vanguard Award by the Women's Executive Network.  This award recognizes an individual, regardless of their gender identity, who has made a profound, thoughtful and measurable impact on diversity within their organization and the broader community to achieve a stronger, more inclusive Canada. In 2018, Jennifer was also recognized as one of the 25 most influential women in Canada by Women of Influence, joining a list of trailblazing women who have had a significant impact on Canadian society.  In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time hiking trails, gardening and travelling.Time Stamp0:00 Introduction7:55 Positive Mindset0:00 New Job!11:00 What is a Capital Campaign?12:38 Fail Forward13:40 Encouragement14:43 Your hobbies are other people's careers15:44 Courage18:00 Bringing Awareness20:10 Who is your hero?30:30 Someone has to be first33:00 The path less travelled39:25 Live the planHosts:Shawn Acheampong, CEO Tumii TransformationsCarl Reid, CEO Catalyst ConsultingLearn how to manage your transformation initiatives.  Listen to hosts Shawn Acheampong and Carl Reid as 2 Digital Transformation Specialists who have implemented 'change and innovation' in Health Care, Retail, Grocery, Banking, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Energy, Government, StartUps and much much more.  You'll discover the best methods to be productive, a review of supportive tools, methods and hacks.  And also, find a mix of current topics, discussions, guests segments and sharing of personal experiences all related to personal growth, project/process development and innovative transformations.

In this blockbuster first episode of season 2, I interview Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician, scientist-astronaut candidate, researcher, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, skydiver, pilot-in-training and currently the VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies. She was named one of the Women's Executive Network's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2020. Dr. Pandya is a passionate STEM advocate, and a frequent speaker at schools, universities, scientific conferences and science centers. We discuss how she navigated through different roles in her professional life, and also get some deep insight into how she built upon her personal resilience to accomplish her many successes as a South Asian woman in STEM. We are also introduced to the field of Space Medicine, and how it's making space exploration more accessible and inclusive for all.

Desirée Amanda Bombenon has over 30 years of business operational experience, and strategic leadership. Awarded Ernst & Young 2019 Entrepreneur of the year for the Prairies in Communication Technology, she is a bold innovator, futurist, and purpose driven leader. Her portfolio includes business strategy, social enterprise, and culture building. Desirée is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO (formally Young President's Organization) and International Women's Forum, and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups. She is a past director of the National Music Centre, is a past Chair of YPO Alberta Chapter, and a past Chair of YPO Canada Region. Desirée currently serves as Chair of the Governance & HR committee for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Chair of Governance, HR & Nominating committee for Children First Canada, and Vice Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She also currently Chairs the YPO International Wine Network and is an Executive Committee member of the YPO Sustainable Business Network. She is a cohort for Singularity University and a Harvard Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative 2017 Cohort. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network. Desirée has earned her B Admin, CIAC Certification as a Strategic Leader, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and is currently enrolled in Queen's University EMBA program through Smith School of Business. Under Desirée's leadership SureCall has been recognized for numerous industry awards for service excellence, ethics, and integrity. The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development, in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, recognized Desirée as a transformational leader naming her "Champion of Sustainable Development" and honouring her with the ‘Enabler of Vision' award at the 2017 UN Summit in New York. Desirée has pivoted her company into a social enterprise and through the "GoodCall" program has established SureCall as a "purpose driven" organization. SureCall became a Certified Benefits corporation (B Corp) in April of 2019 and was named a ‘Best For the World' Honouree in 2019, rounding out Desirée's vision of utilizing business as a Force for Good. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Lindsay Nahmiache is recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by the Financial Post and is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning public relations agency and is  the Chief Marketing Officer of Songtradr Inc. the world's largest B2B Music Licensing Marketplace. We talk about her early work in Mumbai, her investment strategies and what she would have done differently when starting a business. Lindsay spoke about the importance of creating an advisory board sooner, rather than later, explained the world of influencers and what she attributes to the success and sale of her business. For more information… An ambitious entrepreneur, Lindsay returned to North America to start her first business after six years working abroad for E! Entertainment in London, UK and Contiloe Films in Mumbai, India (a.k.a. Bollywood). With over 17 years of integrated communications experience, Lindsay works with a variety of iconic and aspiring iconic brands including Virgin Radio, Granville Island Brewing, Juan Valdez Coffee, eOne Films and Meow Wolf among others. She is an adviser for St. Paul's Hospital Foundation's Future Leaders, co-founder of the not-for-profit Projecting Change Film Festival and a mentor for WXN (Women's Executive Network) and CPRS. Lindsay is also one of the founding members of Legacy 8, an early stage venture capital fund that focuses on the intersection of science and consciousness. One of Lindsay's biggest passions is fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy in youth. She built a financial literacy app for kids aged 2-4 and wrote a book that teaches them the importance of saving (Pogo Pig Savings). She has an honours degree (summa cum laude) from the International University of London, UK, an Entrepreneurial Strategy certificate from Harvard Business School and is an insatiable travel junkie. Where to Find LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynahmiache/ (Lindsay Nahmiache) SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by http://www.entireproductions.com/ (Entire Productions)- Creating events (both in-person and virtual) that don't suck! and http://www.entireproductionsmarketing.com/ (Entire Productions Marketing)- carefully curated premium gifting and branded promo items.  PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE on APPLE PODCASTS “I love Natasha and the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast!”

With all the talk of the Great Resignation, some companies are actually laying off people and today's guest, Brian Hinchliffe, helps those professionals navigate the recruitment landscape.In his conversation with Mike, Brian asserts that, at least in the case of his job-seeker clients, expectations haven't changed: they are looking for positions where they can grow professionally.They talk about those expectations, which employers are most likely to retain quality talent, and the impact of technology on job interviews. They also discuss what employers should look for in an outplacement relationship.About our Guest:Brian provides outplacement and career transition services at Keystone Partners in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. He specializes in outplacement, career coaching, recruiting, staffing, as well as talent and organization development.Known for a global and multi-cultural perspective, Brian has varied international and U.S. experience in industries including chemicals, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, airlines, professional services, financial services, and consulting.Brian was previously CEO of Kurru, LLC, a Texas-talent consulting firm he co-founded, since in 1999. Recently, he led the Executive Career Transition practice of Career Partners International (CPI) LLC in Texas and Louisiana, building a strong Executive Network. As Senior Recruitment Consultant with Performance Search Group, he recruited for difficult-to-fill C-level, Executive, Managerial, and Engineering Technical positions for client companies. As VP Senior Consultant with Right Management in North Texas, Brian provided career and executive coaching.Brian is a certified CPI Senior Career Transition Consultant, a Certified New Horizons Coach, and is certified in the CPI Facilitator Manager as Coach Learning Series®.Brian had international experience as an organizational change consultant and has previously sold HR technology. He holds an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and a BS in Psychology from the University of Sydney. www.keystonepartners.comGood Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit goodmorninghr.com.

In this important episode, Haleh is riveted by her conversation with Tracy MacNeal, President and CEO at Materna Medical, a medical device company devoted to improving women's pelvic health through technology and empowerment. The two discuss the historical lack of medical research specifically done on women, the embarrassment associated with pelvic conditions, and the role technology is playing to transform women's health care. Do you know the signs of woman having a heart attack? Listen and learn, because it is not the same as a man's symptoms! Holding a BE in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union and an MBA from Duke, Tracy has over 20 years in pharmaceuticals, digital health and medical devices. A deep believer in the importance of contribution and collaboration within our shared healthcare ecosystem, she also serves as national Chair for Advamed's Women's Executive Network, amplifying the voices of women leaders who are creating the future of healthcare. Did we mention she's a North Carolina native…born and raised?

Marcia Anderson, MD, is Cree-Anishinaabe whose roots go back to the Norway House Cree Nation and Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. She graduated with her M.D. from the University of Manitoba in 2002 and has since served in a variety of leadership roles, including as head of the Section of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Health; medical officer of health for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; a past president of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada and executive director, Indigenous academic affairs, Ongomiizwin-Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.As a medical resident, Dr. Anderson found the opportunity to connect with her cultural identity through experiences with healthcare for indigenous peoples. This journey also showed her firsthand the racism that is systemic in healthcare and how it can have marginalizing and even life-threatening effects on minority peoples. Dr. Anderson shares with the Center Stage audience her efforts to combat discrimination against and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for indigenous peoples, their knowledge, and their traditions. She also challenges us to think about our biases and make ourselves uncomfortable in the pursuit of inclusiveness in our organizations and communities. Dr. Anderson is an advocate, researcher, and leader in the areas of Indigenous health, primary health care, and medical education. In 2016, she presented a TED Talk on Indigenous Knowledge to Close Gaps in Indigenous Health. In 2018, she was named as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women by Women's Executive Network.

Professor Blair Feltmate, from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, shares his proven methods for generating interest in research to influence policy, create lucrative partnerships with industry, and inform the public through the media. Six women from UWaterloo are among the Women's Executive Network's 100 most powerful women in Canada. Vivek Goel will be officially installed as the University's seventh president and vice-chancellor November 8. Links in this episode: Women's Executive Network: https://wxnetwork.com/page/2021Top100AwardWinners Powerful Women: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/2021-canadas-most-powerful-women Presidential Installation: https://www.ticketfi.com/event/4291/vivek-goel-presidential-installation-livestream Student Mental Health Conference: https://uwaterloo.ca/thrive/events/student-mental-health-research-conference-2021 WatITis: https://uwaterloo.ca/watitis/ WatITis registration: https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/events/e386/registration TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY: uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/pod…st-listener-survey

This episode features John Neil, Chief Physician Executive Network Strategy Officer at HonorHealth. Here, he discusses his pride in the HonorHealth System, how his thoughts around competition and strategy are evolving, and more.

Two out of every three children have a fear of needles. For many of these children, the fear may actually get worse as they get older. One out of 10 adults has a fear of needles so significant that it impacts their willingness to engage with medical care—a reality that can contribute to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.At a time when vaccines are on the minds of so many parents, clinical psychologist and child pain management expert, Dr. Christine Chambers, joins Dr. Lindsay Malloy to discuss how we can help manage needle pain and fear our children may experience. (Pro Tip: Many of these strategies work for adults, too!) Dr. Christine Chambers is a clinical psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children's Pain, and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University. She is also the Scientific Director of a national knowledge mobilization network, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), whose mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration.Included in this episode about vaccines, shots, and needles:- How can we best prepare our children for receiving vaccines?- What should I do if I or my child is afraid of needles?- What strategies can we use to reduce the pain from shots?- How do parents' emotions and anxieties about needles impact their children?Dr. Christine Chambers is a clinical psychologist, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Children's Pain and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience & Pediatrics at Dalhousie University. She is also the Scientific Director of a national knowledge mobilization network, Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP), whose mission is to improve children's pain management by mobilizing evidence-based solutions through coordination and collaboration. Her research, based in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at the IWK Health Centre, is aimed at improving the management of children's pain. She has published over 185 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and was identified by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Her award-winning #ItDoesntHaveToHurt initiative for parents generated over 150 million views worldwide, trended on social media, and was featured in national and international media. She is a leader and innovator in patient engagement, partnerships, and the mobilization of health research.

This episode features John Neil, Chief Physician Executive Network Strategy Officer at HonorHealth. Here, he discusses his pride in the HonorHealth System, how his thoughts around competition and strategy are evolving, and more.

In today's episode, I welcome Patricia Karen Gagic! Patricia has had an absolutely amazing journey, getting to learn from some of the most highly-acclaimed artists in the world, including Monsieur Dragic, who mentored her in France for years. Now, she combines her love of fine arts and education in mindfulness to create Karmic Art Experiences for her clients. (Fun fact: the cover image for this episode is a photo of Karen herself!)   Get in touch with Patricia Karen Gagic: www.patriciakarengagic.com | www.inspiredtoberewired.com | patgagic@gmail.com  Enroll in Lindsey's dance and wellness courses: www.elevateart.thinkific.com  Support Artfully Told: www.paypal.me/elevateart Artfully Told links: www.facebook.com/artfullytold | www.artfullytold.podbean.com | elevateartskc@gmail.com Get a free audiobook through Audible!  http://www.audibletrial.com/ArtfullyTold Schedule your own interview as a featured guest with Artfully Told! https://calendly.com/artfullytold/podcast-interview     Episode 63 - Patricia Karen Gagic Lindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to Artfully Told, where we share true stories about meaningful encounters with art. [00:00:06] Krista: I think artists help people have different perspectives on every aspect of life. [00:00:12]Roman:  All I can do is put my part in to the world. [00:00:15] Elizabeth: It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. It doesn't have to be perfect ever really. I mean, as long as you, and you're enjoying doing it and you're trying your best, that can be good enough. [00:00:23] Elna: Art is something that you can experience with your senses and that you just experiences as so beautiful.  [00:00:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi friends, whether you are just getting started or you're a seasoned professional looking to up your game, I have an exciting opportunity for you. Did you know that I am actually the creator of 10 different courses online that range from ballet, jazz, tap. They also include a mindset detox course and two Stretch and Tone courses. So if you're looking to start a new hobby or get a little bit fitter, or you're looking to do a deep dive into your mindset, really perform a true detox, I have the course for you, and I would love to help you out with that. So if you go to elevateart.thinkific.com, you will see all of the different courses I've created. [00:01:26] You don't have to step in a classroom to take your first dance class. I teach a signature 20 Moves in 20 Days course that allows you to learn 20 steps in just 20 days. It's a lot of fun. We have a great time together. And I think you're going to absolutely love the different courses. And artfully told listeners get a little something from me. So if you go, you'll sign up and use the promo code "artfullytold," all one word, and when you do so you'll get 15% off the purchase of any and all your favorite courses. All right, listeners, enjoy that. Again, it's elevateart.thinkific.com. See you there. [00:02:11] Hello, and welcome back to another episode of Artfully Told. I'm your host Lindsey, and I am absolutely delighted to have as my guest today, Patricia Karen Gagic. She is an international contemporary artist, an author, and the chief visionary officer of a nonprofit charity. And she has such an amazing background and wealth of experience in the arts. So I'm just so thrilled to be able to talk art with her today. Thank you so much for being here, Patricia. [00:02:43] Patricia Karen Gagic: Oh, hi Lindsey. Oh my goodness. I'm thrilled to be here with you as well. Thank you so much. Amazing opportunity to talk art. [00:02:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course! And I would love if you wouldn't mind sharing just a little bit about yourself, maybe how you got started and, and take us from there. [00:03:00]Patricia Karen Gagic: Sure. So I've been a always curious person and when I was very young, I thought, "Well, I want to be a fashion designer." And I think I was probably about three years old when I started actually drawing Elizabethan ball gowns. I had never seen one. I have no idea. My family could never figure out how I was drawing these, but there was something inside of me, just this intuitiveness that I just love drawing. And then that catapulted into, you know, me pen in hand wanting to do something different. But as I went through school, I realized I needed to have a career and my family really wanted me to do something more astounding with my life, even though I thought, "You know, having being an artist would be amazing." But you remember the old saying, "artists are poor," so it's not really going to be the way you're going to manage your life. [00:03:58] So I, I did actually become involved in finance and I joined the bank and by the ripe old age of 25, I was probably one of the first female bank managers here in Canada. And I ruled with, you know, 92 employees and I sort of was climbing the ivory tower, but at the same time, I was still doing these more surrealistic ink drawings, sort of the Salvador Dali style. And, and then my world just, you know, kept going and going until I finally said, "You know, I want to be a painter." And that's the moment that I really fell in love with art, with actually with painting. So that, that's sort of the beginning of the journey. [00:04:46]Lindsey Dinneen: Perfect. Yeah. And so then you, so you had your career in finance, but you obviously still had this passion and wanting to continue doing art. So what led you to your next step in the journey? [00:05:00] Patricia Karen Gagic: Well, I thought, you know, not having any lessons in art, you know, in painting, that I should probably, yeah-- get myself involved in, you know, an art school. So there, we do have something here. It was McMaster University, and I enrolled myself in a program. And then the, there was the Burlington Cultural Center. And I had an opportunity to be actually taught a master program with an artist who is quite revered in Canada. His name is Tony Urquhart, and he was also teaching at the University of Guelph. So he had invited me one summer to come out, and as they were doing different tutorials and what, I was really feeling, you know, this, this place that I felt very comfortable in. [00:05:48] And then it was not until 1999 when my husband decided that we should take a trip to France, and that was really the beginning of my, my most synchronistic part of my life. In order, there was a little apartment called the Sunflower Apartment and they always had an ad in the newspaper and my husband called the ad and he said, "You know, we'd like to go and stay." The gentleman who owned the home said, "Sure. Have your wife come and see me, pick up the keys, I'll share everything about it." So we did. And I, I went to his home and, "Oh my goodness." It was an art gallery basically. He had three floors of amazing paintings and said, "Would you like a tour?" I said, "Yes!" [00:06:32] I see this painting up on the wall. And it's this very abstract white horse, which would've never really, you know, attracted me because my brain was more in the Jackson Pollock style. And but I looked at the name on the painting and it said, D R A G I C. And that's and I said, "Oh, Dragic," because it's a Serbian name, and this gentleman looked at me and he said, "No, no, no, no, no, this is Dragic, and he's in the top 10 percentile and a wonderful artist." And in that moment, I don't know why, but he said, "You know, and it's about three or four hours away from where you will be." and I went, "Okay, I want to meet this guy." Why I even thought that I have no idea, but it was just that auspicious moment. [00:07:18] So we managed to get ourselves to France and made the phone call to le Monsieur Dragic, and he said no. He said, "No, I'm not seeing anybody. I'm not interested." And I was devastated and I went, "Oh my goodness. I've come all the way here. Now I'm on a mission. I definitely want to meet this, this man, this artist." And then finally we called back and he agreed. And we went to a little fifth century village in Provence. And when we met him, I sat in complete, absolute disbelief because when we got up into his Italia, he was showing me pictures of himself with, you know, very famous artists. And he had also exhibited in some of the most beautiful galleries in in the south of France in Avignon, as well as Grenoble and with Christo and Picasso. And he knew all of these people and he, he was part of that top 10%. [00:08:22]So I, I was realizing that this man had made an entire life, his whole entire career to flawlessly dedicated, you know, to art and the study of art. And that inspired me. So as we were leaving back to our car, he said, and he does not speak English, only French and Serbian. So thank goodness I had some high school French, but my husband speaks Serbian, so we were able to communicate quite easily. And he said, he said three things. He said, "What does she want? Does she want fame? Does she want money? Or does she want the truth?" And you know, in that moment, the response of course was, "The truth." And he invited me to come back six months later for a week, and this is back in 1999. [00:09:10] And he said, "But you're going to have to learn to speak some better French so we can really communicate and talk about the art." So I spent 38 hours over the course of those few months with a tutor trying to upgrade my French. And and then we arrived and that was the beginning of a long, 20 plus year relationship. I've been back and forth to France many, many, many, many times each year studying with him. And just could not even begin to tell you how precious that decision was and how, you know, accepting he was of me. [00:09:49]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh my goodness. What an amazing story. I love the way that, oh my goodness, all came together, but I just-- kudos to you for being so bold and brave and really putting yourself out there. I mean, that's, that's fantastic, but I, you know, my goodness just to see that painting and then go, I need to meet this person and, and be persistent about it and then. Wow. Good for you. And then what an amazing opportunity to learn from somebody like that. I mean, my jaw just sort of dropped when I, you were talking about, you know, all of the, basically his circle of influence and friends. I mean, you're learning from masters. Like how cool is that? [00:10:36] Patricia Karen Gagic: Well, the, the shock for me was that he, who he was, you know, at that time, you know, very revered and I thought to myself, there's just no way that I even, why should I fit in? And yet, you know, it's that very precise feeling that we just have, that intuition, and it sits in our gut that if I'm here, I meant to be here. And that's for me that karmic piece. And I also realized after, you know, the first week I was with him, he had never actually taken anyone under his wing. Bozart had invited him in Paris and other schools to teach and he had refused. He's actually quite an eccentric person. Of course he would have to be. [00:11:23] And in that period of time, I was so humbled, but he really took me to a place of like tabula rasa, where it was like the blank slate. He basically said to me, "Patricia, you know, you might think you know what you know about art," but he said, "in order for me to actually give you the truth," he said, "and, and, and share all of this with you, you have to go to zero. And if you can't do that, if you're going to fight me along the way, it's not going to work." So I, no matter what anyone can say, when you are in front of a master at this level, you close your eyes and you say, "You got it." And I did that. I, I really forgot everything I knew. And what he did was he started teaching with the Matisse palette, which he had been taught himself. And this Mattise pallet, he had manipulated. So basically he had created his own version of it. [00:12:27] But in order-- this is sort of interesting-- it was always Rembrandt paint oil is how we started and we never spoke about the colors. Everything was done by the number. So for example, if he wanted me to combine two particular colors, we would always say just the name, the number. So it'd be 231 and 156, or 568 and 231 and 107. So I, I had to really memorize the pallet by virtue of the numbers. And then we were able to, you know, to work. So it was, it was quite a challenge. I do recall going there one particular time, and he had an opening at one of the galleries and we went to the opening and then I spent a few days in the Italia with him and he had given me pastels. And I had never used pastels before. And he gave me a book where it was one of his books that was filled with his own, his own work. [00:13:24] And he pointed to one of the paintings and he said, "Here are six crayons, I'm going to show you quickly how to use them with a razor blade and, and whatnot." And he said, "and here's the paper. And tomorrow I want you to bring me your version of this particular piece." I thought I was going to die. I mean, he gave me six crayons and I looked at all the colors and I thought there's no way under the sun. So I, we finished our work with him that day. And I started working and it was probably four or four-thirty in the morning when I finished the piece. [00:13:59] I had pastels all over the table, the floor, it was a mess and we rolled it up and that morning went back to the Itali around nine o'clock and he opened it and looked at it and he closed it and put it aside. And I thought, "Oh my goodness," like I've done a terrible job. And I was really, really kind of upset because he didn't say anything. And at the end of the week, he actually gave it back to me and he handed it to me with basically saying he was so shocked that he couldn't tell the difference between his and mine. And, and that's when he made the decision that he wanted to continue teaching me. And then he asked me, that was probably the next trip there to write a --was either-- I can't remember how many thousand words or 2000 words could have been more-- in French. [00:14:55] And he wanted me to write exactly what I felt art was about to give my own dissertation and, but I had to do it in French. And again, I stayed up the whole time. And I wrote every conceivable thing. I had dictionaries, I had whatever translation like couldn't think of in French, I was making up words and then I took it into him and of course he read it. And, but we, we are the very, very best of friends. And I just, you know, I just feel this beyond, just beyond a blessing in life. And I think about in 2012 or 13, he invited me to have an exhibition with him. The two of us, it was the only time I've exhibited with him in Seoul. And we had yeah, it was just one of those, you know, perfect moments in your life when you have exhibited with the master. [00:15:52]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh my goodness. Those are incredible stories. Ah, I'm just enthralled. Oh my goodness. Okay. So I'm just really interested because you mentioned that, you know, he's never done this before and conceivably, maybe not since either. So I'm wondering, what about it, what about you was, do you think, was that he saw this spark that he was like, "yes, she has what it takes. Or she has the dedication." I mean, obviously you had already gone out of your way to meet him, but I'm just so curious because, you know, and obviously you have, you had talent, but I'm just wondering, like what spark was it that he saw, do you think? [00:16:37] Patricia Karen Gagic: Yeah. [00:16:38]Lindsey Dinneen:  I need to teach her. [00:16:40] Patricia Karen Gagic: Yeah. In fact, that's a really great question because about two years ago, of course, you know, I've, I have, I have won many awards for my work, and I've been recognized by different organizations and, and one of them had asked me to provide do I have anything like a, you know, a curation or anything from Monsieur Dragic? And I said, "No, I don't." So I called him and I said, "Would you mind writing something about, about me, about my work?" And he said, "Of course." So he did. And I, it, it, it was quite long. And the translation was basically that he had never met anybody who was, as they said, first of all, humble, but that had such a desire. And my passion exceeded everything around me. And he said just the way I, my temperament was one thing. He said, "you're, you're very wise and calm," but mostly he said "you were, you were so in love with the knowledge, just wanting to know what all the, you know, the bits and pieces of, of life are actually about that." [00:17:51] He said it was a trigger for him in his own life. He changed his style once or twice while over the past few years. And he said he was, he was actually influenced by my career. And he also said, because I was female, believe it or not, he did have a, a group of psychiatrists that were also painters from Germany that used to come every year, every two years that he would host a few days and give them some support and lessons, but he'd never taken on one individual at any point in time for the full length. Pretty much half my life. So I think I was pretty humbled by, by his words, but more than anything, it was this passion. He said he, he felt it. And he, as the first trip and the second trip and the third trip and the fourth trip went by, I didn't provoke him. I, I didn't push any buttons. I was a sponge and that's what really, I think, fueled even more because then he started to introduce me-- oh, this is a good story. You'll like this, Lindsey. [00:18:56] One, one of the visits he wanted me to meet Pierre Humbert. So in the south of France, of course, there's this click of, you know, the, the older artists now, many of them were famous at that time, but as history has gone on, they lose the profound. They don't always stay in that highest rank because there's new artists. There's gallery changes, you know, the history and the south of France changed in the art world, but certain people make certain choices. And he invited me to meet Pierre Humbert. Pierre Humbert was actually one of the gentlemen who, who entertained some of the other artists there, including Picasso. [00:19:40] So when we went to his home, which was out in the, you know, in the beautiful Passage, we had a lunch and he said, "I want you to sit in this particular chair." And I did. And they were, he had another couple of artists with him that came to meet me as well. I was a bit of a novelty to everybody. And I remember sitting in the chair and the first thing Pierre Humbert says to me, he goes-- and they do not speak English. And he said, "Ah, Patricia," he said, "You know, this is  Picasso's chair. This is where his bum would sit and no one sits in this chair and you can sit now and you can feel all of the energy from Monsieur Picasso, but also open your eyes and look at the land." And it's, I mean, it is the Passage, it's rolling hills. And he said, "Do you see this particular, you know, area?" And I said, "Yes." And he goes, "This is wherePicasso those saw the blue nude, it was the rolling hills of this, this land that was the impetus for him. He, the inspiration." [00:20:50] And so they sat and shared many stories that, you know, I can't repeat them because I don't remember them. And I, you know, they were just of the moment, a lot of jokes and songs and things that they would do. And then I went into the Italia of Pierre Humbert. And again, you're standing in it, you're standing in the source of history where A) it's a privilege, because I know there are probably, if there's a handful of people on the planet who have ever been stepped into those rare, iconic, you know, caves where all the genius exists, it's like I was in the most perfect think tank. I, I couldn't, I had to pinch myself to even imagine I was the person standing here. And that, you know, sharing that story just kind of makes me again, think about the influences. [00:21:39] And I became really interested through Dragic's eyes with an artist by the name of Xiao Qi. And Xiao Qi passed away in 2013. He was born in Beijing and decided that he wanted to become an artist probably by the age of 10, but he went to Paris. And he studied in Paris and he actually traveled with some of the more, very, very like Pierre Soulages. He was friends with Pierre Soulages and he traveled to New York with him in the fifties or sixties. And that's when he changed from sort of a calligraphy to this abstract calligraphic work, and I, for the very first time that I ever saw his work, I was insanely smitten. I mean, I it's like you walked into, I could walk into his, his painting into the, into the words. So I've spent the last 20 years studying most of  work and trying myself to develop my style based on that influence. And that's where I'm at right now. [00:22:45] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Oh my goodness. This is just the coolest thing. I, I'm just so inspired and in love with these stories that just, wow. Wow. What amazing opportunities.  I'm so intrigued and, by sort of his methods and how he was teaching you and sort of, you know, even the stories, like 24 hour challenges or whatever you want to call them. But you know, like here's this, this somewhat impossible task, go do it. And you figured out a way to do that. And it's interesting to me, you know, you were, you were talking about in his own words, he was talking about, he appreciated your passion, your humility and everything. I'm sure so much of that is so, so much of that is the willingness on your part to also be a blank slate, because I think on some level that could have been challenging. You know, you, you've come in with a certain set of experience, but you were so willing to-- you put that aside just to learn from a master. And so, you know, also kudos to you because that, I mean, I guess that is humility, but, you know, but that could be hard. So I think that that's really commendable that you were just like... [00:24:00] Patricia Karen Gagic: Yeah. You know, Lindsey, we, we all have ego. I mean, that's, that's who we are. And unless, you know, you, you come to this world ego-less, which I don't think that's the case for, for us as humans. When you're dealing with somebody who has such a high IQ and his, his ability, I mean, he's a master chess player that he's, he's beyond well-read, speaks many languages, has studied every single artist living, dead. And, you know, just as an example, one day we were in the Italia, and he said, "Let's just do something a little bit different." And he, he opened up a book and I don't remember whose painting it was.  And he chose one portion of the painting that was sort of like a white area, like a white creamy area. [00:24:54] And he said, "You know, you know how simple things look when you, when you examine them?" I said, "Yes." And he goes, "Let's try and create that color." And I said, "Like off the painting?" And he goes, "Yeah," he says, "You have the palette." He said, "Go to it." Lindsey, if you ever wanted to shoot your self sometimes... I spent from nine o'clock until noon. And I, he came in once or twice and it was "Zero," you know? And that's how he would speak to me. "Zero. No, Patricia." I was like, "Are you kidding me?" I've got titanium white. I've got to think white. I'm adding 568. I've got this. And I'm, I'm just going out of my mind, could not, I could not figure out how to create that particular color in that painting. We went to lunch, came back after two o'clock because we always take two hour lunches, and said, "Keep going." [00:25:50] So I did. And it had to have been like from two to five o'clock. And I could not, I could not make that color. And I was every combination, a little bit more of this, a little bit more of that, a little less of this, a drop of black. It did not matter. I was, I was caught. And then at the end of that, he said to me, he goes, "You know," he said the greatest lesson that one has to learn is the true appreciation for the palette and the depth by which any, any artist chooses to make it their life effort. And we became, you know, the appreciation for every painting, for every aspect of every painting for the colors. You know, when you look at some of the paintings, you know, again, I'm in, this is the simple part of this. Like you look at Roscoe or you look at, you know, where there's only one or two, it appears that there are just a very, you know, one color painting. And yet in order for them to have created that particular color, the complexity, the combination, or the recipe of, of that is it's, it is genius. [00:27:03] And knowing what belongs to what. So I think, you know, the frustrations that I-- and I have had many frustrations, of course you'd have to over the course of all these years. But the appreciation I have, I think is what endured and the challenges that were put in front of me opened my eyes, I think, to, to really appreciating every single person who makes the attempt or, or decides that they want to examine, study, become historians of art. It's just a passion beyond a passion for those that do it. And, you know, I guess, yes, I, I feel I have an extraordinary heritage, you know, lineage by being part of a Dragic's world. [00:27:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. That's just so cool. And goodness gracious. Yes. I can imagine wanting to rip your hair out in that moment of trying to figure out, oh my gosh, this magic combination. Oh jeez. [00:28:11] Patricia Karen Gagic: The craziness about it is that it's it's in every single painting that you look at. There's always going to be from, from any-- it does not matter-- there will always be a color that, you know, you think you can just repeat that. And he proved to me, you know, your, until you become a true master, your eyes will trick you. [00:28:32]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that's powerful. Oh my goodness. Okay. So your, your, background is just amazingly rich and, and just fantastic. And I'm sure your future trajectory is going to be exactly the same, as far as their richness of it. So I'm just curious, what are you up to now and sort of, where do you envision your art going next? [00:28:57] Patricia Karen Gagic: Well, we probably could have another hour conversation. I have this very unique past. I became extremely interested over the course of, you know, the last 30 or 40 years with studying different things. And that includes, oh, everything from physics, from different religions, from Buddhism. Just looking at the iconography of, of different things and I studied at the University of Toronto Applied Mindfulness and Transformative Mindfulness while I was still doing all of this with my art and, and business. And I felt that the mindfulness piece in the meditation was, was really, really important and vital to the methodology of my work. And then I, I decided to create something that I could offer people, sort of like a program, and I'm only doing sort of beta testing right now. I, I've done a few and they've turned out quite lovely. [00:30:00] It's not really art as healing, but there is a, a refined inspiration. So I basically take people through a two to three hour session where we do a bit of meditation and at the same time, then depending upon the group that I have, I will then tailor it to that. So for example, I did the Can150, which is mostly the female Canadian Olympians and sports, sports women. And I did the "Finding Your Inner Hero" basically. And I took them through a two to three hour session where they all had paint and, you know, we put the layers on the paint and then I, I walked them through questions to inspire them to, to dig deep inside as to how they feel, where there are no mistakes. But I like to think that people don't give themselves permission to experience their own wisdom and that when they do the results are life-changing. So everyone so far who I've done this with has, has really pushed me and encouraged me to, to offer it. So it's the Karmic Art Experiences what I'm calling it. [00:31:12] And I was, I've been very fortunate also in my life having an opportunity to help people and serve people. And I was recognized by the it's the WXN, the Women's Executive Network in Canada, the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. It's the organization that I have actually been nominated to and I've won four times. So I've been a three, three time, four time nominated and winner of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. And then in 2018, I was inducted into the hall of fame. And when I, when I got that, thank you. When that happened, Sherry Stevens, who was the owner of, of WXN, she said to me, "Patricia, do you think you would do a WXN art experience for us?" [00:31:55] So I did. So I had, you know, quite a few of the top 100 women in Canada on the, on the Zoom call. And I took them through the Karmic Art Experience, and I cannot even explain how, how deeply profound I recognize that self-care is really needed, especially with women who are in high profile positions. You yourself would know this and that you sometimes work yourself really hard and you don't, you don't stop long enough to actually give yourself permission to, to have a play date with yourself. So by doing the Karmic Art Experience, I'm encouraging people that once they've done it, they, if they want it to continue with my program, which I'll probably create maybe a six week program. But if not that they should still endeavor and push and give themselves that time to find what makes them happy, how they can be happier. And it is as, as complicated as, you know, our minds and our lives can be. It's that complex simplicity that is really needed. [00:33:05] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yes, absolutely. That's that's so cool. Well, and congratulations on that. That is a huge accomplishment and obviously you've super deserve it, but just congratulations on that. Awesome. Yeah. And what a cool real experience. I love, I love what you're doing. I love that you're helping women, especially, but I'm sure people in general, just, yeah, like you said, have that play date, have that self-care that's like you said, it's, it's vital. And so thank you for, for doing that. And I'm excited to see, you know, if that does end up becoming a course or how that sort of plays out in the future, but speaking of that --while I'm sure that there are listeners who would love to see some of your artwork, maybe hear more about this new experience-- is there a way for them to connect with you or to see some of your work? [00:33:58] Patricia Karen Gagic: Yes, I, I'm very approachable and I always like to give my email out to people because I, I feel that's a communication tool that, you know, sometimes you have, you do have more control over. So patgagic@gmail.com. So patgagic@gmail.com. And then my work is, I'm represented by a couple of galleries. 13th Street Gallery is in St. Catherine's and there's also my website, which is patriciakarengagic.com. And I also have inspiredtoberewired.com. And that talks a little bit, I have a project in Cambodia that I started in 2006, and there's some information on that as well. [00:34:49]Lindsey Dinneen: Perfect. Thank you. [00:34:51] Patricia Karen Gagic: Thank you. [00:34:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, I, yeah, well, I am just incredibly inspired by your stories and I just think what an amazing, oh my goodness, what an amazing life that you've had so far, and it's just only going to continue to be, I'm sure, wonderful. And I appreciate how much you are, are open and, you know, willing to share with everyone and that. Thank you for that. And thank you also for what you're doing now, because I know that's making a difference in people's lives. And so I think it's really special that you're using a passion and a skill that you have to, to help others. So thank you for that. I commend you for that. [00:35:31] Patricia Karen Gagic: Thank you. [00:35:31]Lindsey Dinneen: Well, and I do have three questions that I always like to ask my guests, if you're okay with it. [00:35:37] Patricia Karen Gagic: Okay, sure. I'll try it. [00:35:39]Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. You'll be great. First of all, how do you personally define art or what is art to you? [00:35:45]Patricia Karen Gagic:  Oh, okay. I think art is liberating and it is the, probably the most relevant document of history that exists. [00:36:01]Lindsey Dinneen:  Yeah. Okay. Love it. And then what do you think is the most important role of an artist? [00:36:09] Patricia Karen Gagic: I think it's liberation, freedom, total expression, and to help shift the misconceptions of, of reality. And it's an opportunity to interpret whatever it is that you, as a human being are here, are here in your own path to experience. And yeah, it's, it's the artist journey. [00:36:36]Lindsey Dinneen:  Yeah, absolutely. And my final question, and I'll define my terms a little bit, but do you think that art should be inclusive or exclusive? And what I mean by that, inclusive referring to an artist who puts their work out into the world and provide some context behind that, whether it's a title or show notes or just context somehow, it's the inspiration. Versus exclusive referring to an artist who puts their work out there, but doesn't provide context behind it and basically leaves it solely up to the viewer to determine what they will. [00:37:13] Patricia Karen Gagic: Wow. That's a powerful question because that's like chicken and the egg. [00:37:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Indeed. [00:37:19] Patricia Karen Gagic: Yeah. I I'm in, I'm in both of those mindsets. So first of all, I, I oftentimes think that a piece of work that I've completed deserves a title because yeah, I want to express and acknowledge the, that moment so I will do it, but I'm also in the, in the family of, it's my expression. I, if I wanted to write a book about something, I should write the book. The art should stand alone. It is its own word document, and it's for the person to choose, see with their eyes and interpret. So again, that's yeah. I said, I'm sorry, I can't give you one or the other. Both. [00:38:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, no, that's completely fair. I love it. Okay. Well, thank you so much again, Patricia, for being here today and just for sharing all of your stories and I I'm just really blown away. I loved listening to everything that you've done, and I'm just so excited for, for this new venture that you're, you know, really embarking on now. And I just think that, you know, you bring so much beauty to the world and I just appreciate it. And I really appreciate you being here today. So thank you so much. [00:38:41] Patricia Karen Gagic: Thank you, Lindsey. No, I've, I've loved our, I've loved this so much. It's nice to be able to share, you know, my past, some of that. So thank you for this opportunity. You're great. Thank you. [00:38:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Aww, thank you. Yes. And thank you so much to everyone who has listened to this episode. And if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I would love if you would share this with a friend or two, and definitely check out Patricia's work, and we will catch you next time. [00:39:11]If you have a story to share with us, we would love that so much. And I hope your day has been Artfully Told. [00:39:20]Hi friends. I wanted to share with you another podcast that I think you're going to fall in love with just as I have. It's called Harlem with a View, and it is hosted by Harlem Lennox, who was a previous guest of mine on Artfully Told and a dear friend. Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it is. There is so much that goes into the work of your creative. She wants to know how the artists got into their line of work, what inspires them, but most importantly, what keeps them going? She'd asked them about how they make it through the blood, sweat, and tears. She wants to know what it's like to live this creative life: the good, the bad, the ugly, and even the magical. So she goes behind the scenes with creatives, from different genres and she explores their history, their take on life and talks about the business of art and the dedication of making art. She has a brilliant, brilliant platform. I think you will fall in love. I highly recommend that you search for Harlem with a View. Thanks!

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Meet Kristine Leadbetter, Producer and Host of “Lead Better with Kristine” (TV show and Podcast), Founder of the “Women's Leadership Network”, and Business Development and Marketing Manager for Gowling WLG Hamilton. Kristine was also the Founder and former Host of the “DeGroote Women's Professional Network”. Kristine is a passionate leader with an innovative style that has allowed her to spearhead significant transformational initiatives throughout her roles. Kristine has over 13 years of experience specializing in marketing, communications, relationship development, brand and reputation management, strategy, and University advancement. Kristine's research specializes on women's networks, leadership, reputation, and social capital. Since earning her Master of Communications Management in 2018 (McMaster ON, Syracuse NY), Kristine has been accepted for publication in JPC and accepted into the 2019 BledCom conference in Slovenia. Kristine speaks on panels centered on leadership, change leadership and management, women's empowerment, and mentorship. Kristine has been nominated three times for the Women's Executive Network's Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women awards (2017, 2018, 2019). Connect with Kristina via social https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristineleadbetter/ https://twitter.com/KrisLeadbetter https://www.instagram.com/kristineleadbetter/ www.kristineleadbetter.com 10+ TIPS YOU NEED KNOW FOR LINKED IN Our guest Kristine tells us her story and how she realized that linked in was a key component to her digital presence. 4:16- A conversation in discussing linked in. 5:35 – How social channels are powerful tools so you can connect with people and reduce barriers. Linked In is great for personal brands and business brands. 6:07 – How Linked In is a social channel but different than Facebook and Instagram. Plus, how Linked In has grown to offer more connectivity. 7:23 – Kristine's advises everyone to limit how many social channels you use, but pick Linked In. She further explains why she is passionate about picking Linked In. 8:42 – Kristine gives us tips in what you need to consider on Linked In. 9:13 – A conversation about Linked In being the most trusted social channel and how endorsements build creditability. 9:39 - Create an All-Star Profile and some things you should know. 12:36 – Top 4 areas in Linked In: 1. Head Shot 2. Header Photo 3. Name 4. Title 17:50 – Personal URL on profile discussion 20:20 – Kristine offers great suggestions on what you should include in your headline section. 24:05 – Tips on the ABOUT section. 31:05 – Skills and Endorsement section tips. 34:09 – How to increase your credibility is discussed. 37:47 – Conversation about Linked In not only for B2B businesses.

In Episode 6: Life as Physician, on The Med Survival Guide series, we dive into what it's like to be a physician with Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg. Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg is a metabolic geneticist and distinguished professor in the Department of Pediatrics & Child Health and Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Rockman-Greenberg was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2018 and was in the Top 100 of Canada's Most Powerful Women in 2012 by the Women's Executive Network. To watch the sixth and final episode of The Med Survival Guide on our YouTube channel visit: https://youtu.be/AemTuPPVqeU Together, let's declassify the classified!

 Dr. Shawna Pandya MD, is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, and pilot-in-training. Dr. Pandya is also the VP of Immersive Medicine with the virtual reality healthcare company, Luxsonic Technologies, Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Construction (a company building the world's first rotating space station providing the first artificial gravity habitat), clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, podcast host with the World Extreme Medicine's WEMCast series, Primary Investigator (PI) for the Shad Canada-Blue Origin student micro-gravity competition, member of the ASCEND 2021 Guiding Coalition, Life Sciences Team Lead for the Association of Spaceflight Professionals, sesional lecturer for the “Technology and the Future of Medicine,” course at the University of Alberta, and Fellow of the Explorers' Club. Dr. Pandya also serves as medical advisor to several space, medical and technology companies, including Mission: Space Food, Gennesys and Aquanauta, as well as the Jasper Dark Sky Festival Advisory Committee. Dr. Pandya holds a Bsc degree in neuroscience from University of Alberta, a MSc in Space Studies from International Space University, an MD from University of Alberta, and a certification in entrepreneurship from the Graduate Studies Program at Singularity University. Dr. Pandya is currently completing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine (Academy of Wilderness Medicine), was granted an Honorary Fellowship in Extreme and Wilderness Medicine by the World Extreme Medicine organization in 2021, and was one of 50 physicians selected to attend the 2021 European Space Agency Space Medicine Physician Training Course. Dr. Pandya was named one of the Women's Executive Network's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2021, and a Canadian Space Agency Space Ambassador in 2021. Dr. Pandya was part of the first crew to test a commercial spacesuit in zero-gravity in 2015. Dr. Pandya earned her aquanaut designation during the 2019 NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology and Underwater Exploration) mission. She previously served as Commander during a 2020 tour at the Mars Desert Research Station. Her expeditions were captured in the Land Rover short, released with the Apollo 11: First Steps film. She previously interned at ESA's European Astronaut Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Dr. Pandya's publications include book chapters on space spin-offs for medical benefit, psychological resilience in long-duration spaceflight, and reproduction and sexuality in long-duration spaceflight. In 2019, Dr. Pandya's career and trajectory were captured at the Ontario Science Center's “Canadian Women in Space,” exhibit, where Dr. Pandya is permanently exhibited alongside Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canadian woman in space (and Dr. Pandya's idol growing up). 

In this 32nd Episode of the #100MasterCoaches Show, Mel interviews Jenn Lofgren, MCC. Jenn is the Founder of Incito, an executive leadership coaching, and development firm in Calgary, Canada. A Master Certified Coach, Speaker and Facilitator, Jenn has worked with executives and entrepreneurs across Canada and worldwide, helping them grow into inspired, authentic leaders. Jenn is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources, a SHRM Senior Certified Professional, and been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women (WXN) and an outstanding Alumni by Mount Royal University. Jenn is fortunate to be a partner with the Women's Executive Network, a regular contributor to the Forbes Coaches Council, and an MBA mentor through the Haskayne School of Business. She also serves on numerous boards supporting struggling youth, the arts, the community, and local businesses. Jenn is a champion of local enterprise, an ally to women in business, and an actively involved citizen, and a passionate member of the global business community. Become a Certified Coach like Jenn, by starting your journey here at Catalyst Coach www.catalystcoach.live

Daniel Bland, American living in Brazil, talks about the Fleet Latam Conference 2021, fleet and mobility managers, business opportunities, best practices from Latam Fleets. Free Registration. www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bland-0bba0a1b www.fleetlatam.com

Ainka Jess is one of the top 100 most powerful women in Canada according to Women’s Executive Network.   WXN, a powerful network of professional women in Canada, awarded Ainka the prestigious title in their Arts, Sports, and Entertainment category.Ainka, who was a season #1 guest here on Run It Like a Girl, formed an organization called She’s4Sports after hearing about the negative experiences of some female sports fans, and seeing a lack of diversity in sport media coverage.  She’s4Sports works to address gender equity and inclusion in sport, and in society in general.On this episode of Run It Like a Girl, Ainka talks about the business side of She’s4Sports entrepreneurship, time management, and forming authentic partnerships, and she has tons of advice for those starting out.Learn more about Ainka and She's4SportsWebsite: https://www.shes4sports.com/Twitter: @Shes4SportsInstagram: @Shes4SportsFacebook: facebook.com/shes4sportsAlso, check out this awesome looking upcoming event: Register hereJoin She’s4Sports and Canadian Women and Sport on March 10, in celebration of International Women’s day. Our panelists will share their journeys in sport with moderator Ainka Jess, Founder of She's4Sports. The discussion will focus on how leaders in sport are using their platform to drive change and challenge barriers that prevent women, girls and people from marginalized spaces from participating in sport. 

Dr. Shawna Pandya talks about project PoSSUM, neuroscience, and search for space Medicine. Dr. Shawna is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Fellow of the Explorers' Club. She is also Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Chair of Strategic Directives for the PoSSUM13, a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, a newly appointed podcast host with the World Extreme Medicine's WEMCast series, Primary Investigator (PI) for the Shad Canada-Blue Origin student microgravity competition, session organizer for ASCEND 2020, Life Sciences Team Lead for the Association of Spaceflight Professionals, and serves as medical advisor to several space companies, including Orbital Assembly Construction and Mission: Space Food. Dr. Pandya holds degrees in neuroscience (BSc Hons. Neuroscience, University of Alberta), space (MSc Space Studies, International Space University), and medicine (MD, University of Alberta), and certification in entrepreneurship (Graduate Studies Program, Singularity University). She is currently completing a fellowship in Wilderness Medicine (Academy of Wilderness Medicine), and was named one of the Women's Executive Network's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2020. Her publications include book chapters on space spin-offs for medical benefit, psychological resilience in long-duration spaceflight, and reproduction and sexuality in long-duration spaceflight. She previously interned at ESA's European Astronaut Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Dr. Pandya earned her aquanaut designation during the 2019 NEPTUNE (Nautical Experiments in Physiology, Technology, and Underwater Exploration) mission. She previously served as Commander during a 2020 tour at the Mars Desert Research Station. CONNECT WITH SHAWNA: ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnapandya ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnapandya​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ShawnaPandya --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spaceexplr/support

In the last episode of Season 1 of SPARK After Hours, episode, Komal and Mehak talk with Stephanie Thompson. Stephanie Thompson is a Professional Engineering Team Leader at General Motors of Canada and CEO of STEM by Steph, a social enterprise that breaks down barriers for women and youth in STEM. In 2020, Stephanie was named Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network. Throughout the episode, we discuss her experience as an engineer of 20+ years at General Motors, empowering women in STEM, and if cereal or milk goes first!

Allies are an essential part of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) process, bringing attention to the experiences of marginalized, often underrepresented groups when their voices are not being heard. I had the privilege of speaking to one such ally, who has been advocating for positive social change and creating spaces to hold authentic and courageous conversations. Cynthia Hansen is the EVP and President of Gas Distribution and Storage (GDS) at Enbridge Gas. In addition to being responsible for the overall leadership and operations of GDS, she is a passionate advocate and ally for EDI. Cynthia's leadership has had a ripple effect on the entire organization, and has helped embed EDI in Enbridge's DNA. The impact of her work truly shows, in fact, Enbridge has been recognized as one of Canada's best diversity employers in 2020. Cynthia goes above and beyond to mentor and sponsor talented individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. She has shown herself to be an inclusive leader in every sense of the word, and has been named as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women's Executive Network, and was recognized as a Canadian Business Leader by Catalyst Canada.

Next Pathway is the automated cloud migration company that the Globe and Mail recently named one of the hottest cloud start-ups. Today I am joined by Chetan Mathur and Clara Angotti in a conversation about the importance of cloud migration and how the cloud can provide a competitive advantage. We also discuss why companies with the agility of the cloud will be set up for long term success and how businesses are using the cloud to reduce cost and increase operational efficiency. Chetan Mathur is the Chief Executive Officer of Next Pathway Inc., the Automated Cloud Migration company, named Canada's hottest cloud start-up by the Globe and Mail in 2019. Mr. Mathur is responsible for providing senior leadership and counsel to ensure the company is at the forefront of the ever-changing technology landscape. In addition to Next Pathway, Mr. Mathur has established and grown two other information technology firms. He founded Sage Information Consultants in 1992, an international technology integrator that specialized in complex financial services software. Mr. Mathur oversaw Sage's growth to become a leading supplier of IT consulting services for global banking and financial institutions. He negotiated the sale of Sage in June 2000 to a NASDAQ listed company. Clara Angotti, President, and Founder of Next Pathway Inc. has been named a recipient of the prestigious Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award by the Women's Executive Network. She received her award in the "Entrepreneur" category. This is the second time Clara has been recognized as a Top 100 Award Winner; Clara received this award previously in 2011.  

Numerous studies have found that the large majority of women in Canada and elsewhere have been adversely affected by the pandemic, with the majority of those women concerned about their ability to progress in their careers. My next guest is Pamela Jeffery, Founder of Women's Executive Network, and The Prosperity Project - a new organization for women. She has an impressive career and is a visionary. She magically seems to create exactly what is needed for women in Canada.An inspiring message from Pamela Jeffery at 23:02 min in "I have something on my desk that I'm looking at this very moment. And it reads, what would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? And that has led me to create the Women's Executive Network, and most recently create The Prosperity Project. We can't afford to fail as a country when it comes to keeping women in the work force. We can't afford to fail as a country not having flexibility provided to working parents. We need our economy to recover as much as possible."The Fearless Women Podcastfearlesswomenpodcast@gmail.comThe Beacon AgencySponsors:BDCLockheed MartinExport Development Canada  

Caroline Tutakiewicz is the Director, Product Strategy and Innovation with RBC Ventures where she helps early stage ventures build and scale.  Before that, she worked in the bank's Terrorist Financing and Organized Crime departments. Caroline has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network and was recognized as a LGBT+ Furure Leader Role Model by InvolvePeople.org.  She is a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and have given back to many causes including serving as Vice President of the Toronto chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.   Caroline is currently on the Board of Directors of Sherbourne Health and Start Proud.  In this episode host Jamie Allison talks with Caroline about how she decided to make significant career change, how a near-death experience now shapes the way she approaches opportunity and her thoughts on we can become more aware of privilege and remove systemically reinforced barriers through new approaches and support.   Tell Caroline and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!            Refresh and plan for 2021!  Find out more   www.bigideabigmoves.com/enrichment   Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves              Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves          Check out Impact Magazine's newest edition www.impactmagazine.ca      Talk to us about partnerships    https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages

Welcome back! This week I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Rumeet Billan. Rumeet is an award-winning, internationally recognized entrepreneur, learning architect, speaker, author, and humanitarian. She is the President and CEO of Viewpoint Leadership and an expert on Psychological Capital. Rumeet has been twice named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network and has been featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, and The Financial Post. Her talk on The Future of Education at TEDx was highly lauded and later adapted into a workshop for Ontario students. Through her work, Dr. Billan provides a platform that encourages youth, women, communities, and organizations to envision what could be possible. In this amazing conversation we talk about resilience, self-awareness, self-confidence, and the mental skills you need to be able to perform at your best while getting mentally healthy at the same time. You can learn more about her at her website rumeetbillan.com. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

In celebration of TTREB, The Toronto Real Estate Boards's 100th Anniversary, and in recognition of all of her personal successes, this week on the show I am joined by TTREB President – Lisa Patel.This Episode of The MindShare PodCast is sponsored by KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems, and The Buzz Coneference, and is a Founding Member of the Industry Syndicate Media Network.From her childhood, she has had an entrepreneurial spark. Her parents created and ran a number of businesses, including motels, hotels, department and convenience stores, restaurants, and more across Ontario—and she followed in their footsteps. As a child, she began her own entrepreneurial ventures selling giftwrap and bubble gum to her school friends and running a candy shop. She is now an award-winning Real Estate professional, entrepreneur, and social activist. Her successful brand has been included by McGraw-Hill in an educational textbook and studied by students in business, business professionals and entrepreneurs. The National Post featured her on “the Art of Networking.” And in 2009, Ryerson University recognized her as a Top 30 Under 30 and named by Ryerson University as the “Art of Diversification.” She was also a former host for a television show with Rogers TV: A Greener Durham.Over the past 15 years, she has volunteered with numerous community organizations, she has worked with several groups, including the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (now known as Futurpreneur Canada), for close to 15 years as a mentor and coach to assist young entrepreneurs meet their business goals. She is a mentor for the University of Information and Technology, assisting young leaders in their career endeavours, as well as a Director at the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade.  She has shared her knowledge and experience with many organizations, speaking on topics such as human connections, transformation, entrepreneurship, and women in business. She has spoken to a number of audiences, including University of Toronto's Women in Business group, Speakers Slam 2018, Royal LePage Signature on Success, WXN Women's Executive Network, and Ryerson University. A promoter of lifelong learning, she has a diverse background in education, including Public Administration and Government, Public Relations, Project Management, Finance, Marketing & Communications, Leadership, Life Coaching, Metaphysical Teachings and Adult Education. She continues to use this skill set today to offer her clients, community and her mentees the best of her wisdom. Please subscribe, rate the show, and share your thoughts by leaving a review. You can also get more #MindShare on Facebook @MindShare101 and Instagram @davidgreenspan101. Check out YouTube #MindShare101, and https://mindshare101.com/While on my site, be sure to download your free copy of The 7 Ways To Communicate eBook. It will help you know how to deliver the right message to right audience across the right channel, so you can build more MindShare. AND if you want to be part of our Private MindShare Community where we meet 2x's a month live to share ideas, tips, tricks, and to motivate each other, where our MindShare Masters get access to our private VIP Q&A with our Special PodCast Guests each week, and where you get daily marketing & sales tips delivered right to you, plus the opportunity to motivate, learn, and network with a whole bunch of people just like you, just click here to join - https://mindshare101.com/plans/group-coaching/ If you would like to be a guest on the show, or know someone that should be a guest on the show, and/or  if you would like to Sponsor the show, please send us a message to info@mindshare101.com 

Episode #005 What makes other people successful, while others falter? It's important not to dwell too long on the disappointments and adversities that you face. It's also necessary to give yourself room to grieve your losses and move forward. Don't let them overtake you. Acknowledge your options, and know the consequences of your choices. If you fall down, get back up. What matters most is that you enjoy and focus on the experience, rather than the destination. Get out there, develop that experience, and keep learning. In this episode, Jenn Lofgren details her dynamic approach to business coaching, and how you can achieve your goals even in these trying times. A Bit About Jenn: Specializing in Leadership & Executive Coaching, Jenn Lofgren is a Master Certified Coach who's become a thought-partner for evolving leaders. While leadership coaching is her specialty, Jenn doesn't believe in one-size-fits-all coaching. Real people simply don't work that way. Jenn wants leaders to have a positive impact on those around them, which is why she leads from a place of curiosity and choice. In this way, she supports you in uncovering what's holding you back, enabling you to create the shifts you need to become a bold, inspiring, and magnetic leader. Jenn is one of 3 Master Certified Coaches in Calgary (out of 54 total in Canada). With over 15 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, gap analysis, and strategic development, Jenn has an insatiable drive to learn new concepts. This allows her to understand the bigger picture of leadership, becoming a more impactful and confidential thought-partner for your needs. She is fortunate to be a partner with the Women's Executive Network, a contributor to the Forbes Coaches Council, MBA mentor through the Haskayne School of Business, and a member of numerous boards, councils, and committees. She was recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women (WXN) in 2018, as an outstanding Alumni by Mount Royal University in 2019, and named Entrepreneur of the Year by Distinctive Women's Magazine (2014). Among these accolades, one of her most significant and rewarding accomplishments is volunteering with the Calgary Youth Justice Society, helping at-risk youth become community leaders. Credentials aside, when not working with inspiring leaders, you can find her being a wife, mom, fearless skier, and aspiring golfer. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Jenn works with leaders across the world, inspiring and empowering leaders worldwide.   Website: https://www.incito.ca/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennlofgren

For this week's Inspirational Leadership Podcast I spoke with Dr. Sarah Saska, the Co-Founder and CEO of Feminuity. Feminuity is a global strategy firm that partners with leading technology startups through to Fortune 500 companies to build diverse teams, develop equitable systems, and design inclusive products and company cultures.Prior to co-founding Feminuity, Saska led pioneering doctoral research at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Her research highlighted the need for companies, namely those in the technology and innovation sector, to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into the core of their business.  Sarah has twice been named amongst the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and on Culture Amp’s list of “21 Diversity and Inclusion Leaders You Should Know.” She speaks internationally, is a TEDx speaker, and has been featured on CBC’s The National, as well as in Fast Company and The New York Times.⇢ Get full show notes and more information here: https://kristenharcourt.com/2019/08/13/social-justice-in-the-workplace-dr-sarah-saska-ceo-of-feminuity/

Zahra Al-harazi is the co-founder of Skillit (www.myskillit.com) and Author of What it Takes. Skillit is an experiential marketplace for skills. The founder and CEO of Foundry Communications, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning marketing and communications firm based in Calgary, Al-harazi was selected at Chatelaine's Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year, named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women's Executive Network, and voted one of RBC's Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. Al-harazi, an internationally sought-after speaker and consultant for leading organizations around the world, also served as the Canadian ambassador for UNICEF. The Women Leadership Nation, Breaking Barriers Podcast is committed to helping women break barriers through the power of storytelling, self-awareness, and knowledge sharing. We started this podcast as a platform for women to share their journeys, experiences, and insights so that we can learn and grow from one another. We hope you enjoyed this episode and would love for you to subscribe to our podcast! Also, we hope you will follow us on our journey thru Instagram at @LadouceurJennifer! Thanks for listening and welcome to the Women Leadership Nation community!  Together we can break barriers! www.WomenLeadershipNation.com  

As lead up to the September 15, 2020 Women Leading Innovation event presented by Inventures Unbound and SHEinnovates, our guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Cannon. Elizabeth talks with us about women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics; what it takes to succeed and to be a true leader; her goal of supporting women-led business and the important role she feels mentorship plays in helping one another succeed.BIODr. Elizabeth Cannon is former president and vice chancellor of the University of Calgary. She is a professional engineer and previously served as Dean of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. Her technical expertise is in positioning and navigation systems with a particular focus on Global Positioning Systems.Elizabeth is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering as well as an elected foreign associate of the National Academy of Engineering. She served as co-chair of the Business-Higher Education Roundtable and is a past chair of Universities Canada. Previously, she was a member of the federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development's Science, Technology and Innovation Council in addition to many other boards and advisory councils.In 1998, Dr. Cannon was selected as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 and in 2006 was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network. Dr. Cannon holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in mathematics from Acadia University as well as a BSc, MSc and PhD in geomatics engineering from the University of Calgary, and has received honorary degrees from the University of Ottawa, Acadia University, the Université de Montréal and SAIT. 

Political polarization isn't a new phenomenon. Our institutions have a propensity to define political movements and actors on a spectrum, rather than evaluating them for whether their policy positions are the best for the people they represent. Join a dialogue on lived experiences fighting against the inclination to defer to polarizing policy solutions. Panelists will discuss the following, along with providing their experiences and insights on forming a new political centre inside and outside of our political systems. SPEAKERSDiana Rodríguez Franco is the Secretary for Women for the city of Bogotá (Colombia). She holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Sociology from Northwestern University, and a J.D. and B.A. in Economics from the University of Los Andes (Colombia). Previously, she was Deputy Director at the Center for Law, Justice and Society (Dejusticia) and head of its Environmental Justice division. She has been a lecturer at University of Los Andes. In 2018, she was an Advocate in Residence at Yale University. Her publications include Radical Deprivation on Trial: The Impact of Judicial Activism on Socioeconomic Rights in the Global South (Cambridge University Press, 2015, coaut.), “Internal Wars, Taxation, and State-Building” (American Sociological Review, 2016), Environmental Peace: Challenges and Proposals in the Post-accorde (Dejusticia, 2017); “Dependency Theory” (Oxford Handbook on the Politics of Development, coauthor, 2016) and “Globalizing Intellectual Property Rights: The Politics of Law and Public Health” (Routledge, 2012). Elena Landau is an economist with an outstanding performance in the implementation of structural reforms in the Brazilian state, in the mid-1990s, she migrated to the field of Law, becoming a reference voice mainly in issues related to the Brazilian electrical sector. Elena was advisor to the presidency of BNDES and, later, director of the area responsible for the National Privatization Program, during Fernando Henrique Cardoso's government. Michelle Rempel Garner is the Member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill. In government, Michelle held the positions of Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment. In opposition, Michelle is the Shadow Minister for Industry and Economic Development. Previously Michelle served as the Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and was the Vice-Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. She is a member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. Previously, Michelle built a strong reputation for successfully promoting innovative academic and business research partnerships, serving in a senior managerial capacity at the University of Calgary. She also worked in the technology commercialization division of the University of Manitoba, where she assisted in administering commercialization strategies for a portfolio of over 200 emerging technologies. Prior to this, she was engaged as a managerial consultant in Calgary, applying her knowledge of intellectual property management within a professional service framework in the areas of strategic planning, project management, process reengineering, and marketing where she gained insight in the health and educational sectors. Michelle holds a degree in economics. Highlights of her many honours include being named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network, Calgary’s “Top 40 under 40”, and being named twice by Maclean’s Magazine as their Parliamentarian of the Year – Rising Star calling her “one of the government’s most impressive performers.” Michelle is also a Young Global Leader, invited to be so by the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum calls the Forum of Young Global Leaders a “unique and diverse community of the world’s most outstanding, next generation leaders."" Rempel was also recently named one of ""Alberta's 50 Most Influential People"". Michelle is considered to be one of the Conservative Party of Canada’s top performing MPs. She has accomplished much for Canada as a policy maker, both in government and in opposition. Michelle is also sought after writer, speaker, and commentator, and has one of the most prominent social media presences of any Canadian politician. Michelle’s volunteer work has made a difference in Calgary. She has planned events, raised tens of thousands of dollars, and acted a volunteer leader for numerous local not-for-profit organizations including the Children’s Wish Foundation and the Northern Hills Community Association. A Maple Leaf Award winner, Michelle has been extremely active in the Conservative Party in many important roles as a volunteer, organizer and leader. She was co‐chair of the Conservative Party’s National Policy Committee, co‐chair of the Alberta’s CPC President’s Council and co-chair of the inaugural Alberta Congress, the Conservative Party’s policy forum for Alberta CPC members. Michelle was co-chair of the enormously successful Conservative Party Convention in Calgary in 2013.

Nigel Travis, chairman of the board for Dunkin' Brands, had led several iconic brands as CEO and on the board. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, he draws on his roots in HR and discusses why businesses need pushback and a challenge culture. (length 24:57)

An Interview of Andrea Robertson, the CEO of STARS in Canada. I talk to Andrea about the history of STARS, their program services, air medical services in Canada, and COVID-19. Andrea has been the President & CEO of STARS since March 2012. She served as the Chief Operating Officer from June 2011. Before joining STARS Andrea held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Alberta Health Services.Andrea is a board member of the Calgary Airport Authority and the CP Railway. In 2014 she was awarded and recognized as one of the Top Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network. Andrea has degrees from the University of Calgary and Central Michigan University. She also holds an Executive Fellowship from Wharton.

An Interview of Andrea Robertson, the CEO of STARS in Canada. I talk to Andrea about the history of STARS, their program services, air medical services in Canada, and COVID-19. Andrea has been the President & CEO of STARS since March 2012. She served as the Chief Operating Officer from June 2011. Before joining STARS Andrea held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Alberta Health Services.Andrea is a board member of the Calgary Airport Authority and the CP Railway. In 2014 she was awarded and recognized as one of the Top Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network. Andrea has degrees from the University of Calgary and Central Michigan University. She also holds an Executive Fellowship from Wharton.

Dr. Janice L Pasieka graduated from the University of Western Medical School and did her General Surgery Training at the University of Calgary. She then did two and a half years of Endocrine Surgical Training. The first year was spent in Dr David Hanley’s lab at the University of Calgary, then a year at the University of Michigan, under the mentorship of Dr. Norman Thompson followed by time at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. She then returned to Calgary and has devoted her clinical practice solely to endocrine surgical diseases. At the Tom Baker Clinic Center, Dr Pasieka was the driving force behind the development of a multidisciplinary clinic for Neuroendocrine Tumors as well as the Multidisciplinary Hereditary Endocrine Clinic. She is responsible for the development of the only Canadian AAES accredited fellowship program in Endocrine Surgery. Dr Pasieka has been Secretary-Treasurer of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and in 2010 she became the first Canadian and second woman to become President. She has served on the Council of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons (IAES), and in 2016 became the Secretary-Treasurer - a position she holds at the present time. Dr Pasieka was the Canadian James IV Traveling Surgical Fellow 2006 and recently was appointed to the James VI Board of Directors. In 2007, the Women’s Executive Network named her as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Dr Pasieka recently completed her six year term as a Governor of the American College of Surgeons. Her areas of interests (besides running, mountain biking, cycling and hiking & snowshoeing with her dog Kocher) evolve around neuroendocrine tumors, adrenal disease, thyroid cancer and the study of surgical outcomes in patients with hyperparathyroidism. To date she has over 140 peer-review publications, has edited 3 Endocrine Surgical textbooks and written over 24 book chapters. In this episode, we get Dr. Pasieka’s thoughts on conferences, gender equity and Dr. Pasieka’s approach to surgical education and training. Links: 1. American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES): https://www.endocrinesurgery.org/ 2. Chernobyl on Netflix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7366338/ 3. Norm Thompson: https://americansurgical.org/transactions/Fellows/Memoirs/NormanWThompson.cgi 4. Kindred spirits of the endocrines: The training of the future endocrine surgeons. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jso.20176

Rob Chesnut, former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb, thinks business is in need of an ethical revolution. By promoting intentional integrity and making ethics personal, leaders can move their company forward. In this interview with Lisa Connell, Executive Director of SHRM's Executive Network, HR People + Strategy, Chesnut explains why ethics matter more today than even before. (length 22:48)

Dr. Lois Nahirney is the President and CEO of dnaPower Inc. She is passionate about empowering people to make smarter diet, fitness and health decisions based on their unique genetic makeup. She solved years of personal health problems by discovering simple diet weaknesses in her genes that helped her regain her health and lose weight, and is committed to bringing this knowledge to others. In this episode Lois goes through what genes can affect your ability to lose weight. What your genes can tell you about your ability to detoxify from toxins. How well you can break down certain hormones and if you are prone to certain hormone imbalances. What are the best exercises based on your genetic profile. What foods your body does best on and so much more! Lois also walks us through Karen's own DNA test results. Get $50 off your DNA kit when you use this link here use coupon code karenmartel Lois has a doctorate in business, has held a number of senior executive roles and has been honored with awards including Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100. She is highly active in the community and serves as the Co-Chair of WE for SHE and the Women’s Executive Network. She has identical twins (one transgender) which led to a fascination in genetics and epigenetics and how it impacts our lives. If you have a question for our next Q&A please fill this form out. Women's Wellness Shop for bioidentical hormone therapy and supplements.  This episode is sponsored by Letsgetchecked. Get at home testing through Letsgetchecked. Test lipid panel, hormones, thyroid panel and more! Get 20% off your first order when you use coupon code: KAREN at checkout! Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones are stopping you from losing weight.  Order your hormone kit today and get a FREE 30 day Hormone Detox meal plan.  Karen Martel Nutrition

Sherri Stevens is the Owner and CEO of Women’s Executive Network

Patricia is an accomplished International Contemporary Artist. She is the President of Patricia Karen Gagic Art Enterprises Inc. represented by Gallery on the Bay in Hamilton, Ontario, Artworld Fine Art in Toronto, Art Productions New York, F@CEC in France and Paul Fisher Gallery in West Palm Beach and Miami. Patricia has exhibited her art in many countries around the world such as Britain, Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland. In 1999, Patricia began her studies with master artist Dragan Dragic in Savoillan, France. In 2007, she was an Honorary Commissioner at the 52nd Venice Biennale in support of Transcendental Realism – art of Adi Da Samraj.In December 2018, Patricia received the Gold Medal in Photography from the Salon Nationale Beaux Arts (SNBA) at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. She is also the recipient of the Silver Medal by the Societe Academique Arts, Sciences and Letters of France and she is recognized as a Top 60 Masters by ATIM in New York. In addition to her artwork, Patricia is an award winning author. She has written the books “Karmic Alibi” and “Karma and Cash”. Karmic Alibi received the 2017 Book Excellence Award, was an award finalist in the 2014 USA Best Book Awards, and a finalist in 2015 International Book Awards, all in the non-fiction narrative category. She is currently in the process of finalizing the following publications: “The Black Snowflake”, “Thirsters and Quenchers”, and “The Mind of an Artist” with an expected release sometime in 2020. She has co-authored in several best-seller books including: “The Voices of Inspiration”, “RockStar Success Stories”, “Rock Your Life”, and “Sexy without Boundaries”. Patricia has spoken on stages including the Harvard Club of Boston and in September 2019 at Carnegie Hall in New York.Patricia is a dedicated humanitarian with projects in Haiti and Cambodia. She is a member of the Ontario Cabinet for Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a member of the Sir Edmund Hilary Foundation Board of Directors and an Advisor to AiDa, Academy of Imagination and Dramatic Arts. Due to her involvement in many categories, Patricia is the recipient of many awards, nominations, and recognition. In 2013 she was knighted as a Dame of the International Order of St. George Grand Prior of Canada.She has won and been nominated by the “Status of Women’s -Woman of the Year”, “YMCA Peace Medal”, “YWCA Women of Distinction and the Award of Excellence by the Toronto Women’s Expo”. Patricia was recognized by Women’s Executive Network as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, awarded the BMO Arts and Communication category in 2015. In 2016 Patricia was the WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada recipient in the Royal Bank Champions category. She received the WXN Top 100 award in the BMO Arts and Communication category in 2017. In 2018 Patricia was inducted into the WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame. When Patricia isn’t painting, writing, or leading humanitarian projects, she loves to meditate. She is a Certified Meditation Specialist/Facilitator completing her Certification in Applied Mindfulness and Transformative Mindfulness and Mindfulness without Borders from Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto https://parkbench.com/blog/patricia-karen-gagic-art-enterprise-ltd-gallery-on-the-bay-art-photography-mill-pond-richmond-hill-patricia-gagic

Emily Mills is a mother, a wife and the award-winning founder of How She Hustles, one of Toronto's leading networks that connect diverse women through social media and special events. She's a journalist that created HERstory in Black, a digital photo series profiling 150 inspiring Black women that became 1-hour TV documentary on CBC. Emily has hosted a women's roundtable with Canada's Prime Minister, she was listed on Women's Executive Network's Top 100 of Canada's Most Powerful Women and her latest project, Startup & Slay, a digital video series profiling six Canadian startups by diverse women entrepreneurs. Emily has also delivered talks for Twitter Canada to the United Nations Association in Canada. Making an impact matters more to Emily than making headlines. Stay connected with Emily online: Website: https://howshehustles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howshehustles/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/howshehustles Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/howshehustles Stay connected with us online: Facebook- http://bit.ly/2CkjhqV Instagram- http://bit.ly/2OszRfs Twitter- http://bit.ly/2RU9tcz Youtube- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmithYoutube LinkedIn- http://bit.ly/2IZZZIm Website- http://bit.ly/2PvRRSu Books- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmith Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff! http://bit.ly/2AVKNJM Send questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com    

Sherri Stevens took a risk, and it paid off. Her decade long dream of being a flight attendant had fallen flat. After a couple of years in the industry, Sherri discovered, it was definitely not the profession for her. With no job and no money, Sherri left Toronto to live with her mother in a small apartment in her hometown of Woodstock.Desperate to find work, Sherri, noticed that there was only one staffing service in the small southwestern Ontario city. Sherri started Stevens Resource group, which eventually evolved into an international workforce training and development company, with offices in Canada and the United States.Sherri is a two-time recipient of the Women’s Executive Network Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada award, and now she actually owns WXN, an organization that works to advance, develop and recognize professional women in Canada.On this episode of Run It Like a Girl, Sherri tells us, that as her business took off, some lessons were learned the hard way.

Jodi Kovitz is the founder and CEO of #movethedial, a global movement that she launched in January 2017 and is dedicated to advancing the participation and advancement of all women in tech. In 2017, Jodi was recognized by the Women’s Executive Network as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women; and in 2018 as Women of Influence's one of Canada's Top 25 Most Powerful Women as one of Adweek’s Toronto Brand Stars. Links Twitter Move The Dial Credits Music by Jeff Kaale (1, 2, 3, 4) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yfm/message

Interestingly enough, I met today's guest in a bookstore after overhearing her conversation with another patron and joining in! It was such a fruitful and incredible conversation… in the business and self-help section.   Jodi Kovitz is the CEO and founder of #MOVETHEDIAL, an organization that is committed to creating inclusiveness and a voice for women in the technology sector. She has galvanized literally tens of thousands of women as part of this organization and she is a true leader and entrepreneur!   In this episode, Jodi speaks about the need for her organization, #MOVETHEDIAL, and shares why she decided to take on this incredible mission! She also explains the importance of inclusiveness for women in technology, some of the biases that have historically existed in the creation of technology when women are not at the table, and how she recommends parents speak with their children and daughters in regards to career possibilities in technology.   This message that Jodi is spreading is incredibly powerful and I'm excited for you all to tune in to learn more!   Key Takeaways: [1:08] About today's episode with Jodi Kovitz! [2:27] Welcoming Jodi to the podcast! [2:45] Jodi gives us some background on who she is and how we met! [4:23] Jodi explains the need for #MOVETHEDIAL and why she decided to take on this mission. [7:13] Why does Jodi think that there are fewer women in the tech ecosystem? [9:10] How did Jodi manage the phase in her life where she was balancing her career and her young children? [13:22] Jodi speaks about the themes around inclusiveness for women in technology that she is addressing through #MOVETHEDIAL and her upcoming summit. [16:38] Jodi comments on some of the areas where bias has historically existed in the creation of technology — in particular with A.I. — and what happens when women aren't at the table. [19:45] What kinds of conversations does Jodi have with her daughter in terms of careers in technology? How does she recommend other parents open up that conversation to their children? [23:22] Jodi speaks about the kinds of kids programs they have at #MOVETHEDIAL. [25:47] About our upcoming Impact LIVEs Event! [27:17] The importance of galvanizing our community and elevating each other as women. [29:20] Jodi shares how you can learn more about her upcoming #MOVETHEDIAL Summit! [31:21] Jodi's key performance indicators!   Mentioned in This Episode: #MOVETHEDIAL David Ossip Ceridian Pat Krajewski Peerscale Leagh Turner Girls Who Code Book Series Making Simple Robots, by Kathy Ceceri Canada Learning Code Actua Impact LIVEs Event — Get Your Tickets Here! Jodi@movethedial.com Sheryl Sandberg Reshma Saujani Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder, by Reshma Saujani Girls Who Code My Life, by Golda Meir Dear Founder: Letters of Advice for Anyone Who Leads, Manages, or Wants to Start a Business, by Maynard Webb with Carlye Adler Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, by Gabrielle Bernstein Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss with Tahl Raz Jessica Robertson, Co-Founder of Modo Yoga   More About Jodi Kovitz Jodi Kovitz is the founder and CEO of #movethedial, a global movement dedicated to advancing the participation and leadership of all women in tech. Leveraging Jodi's leadership, wealth of experience, and passion for advancing the full talent pool in the new economy, #movethedial has attracted prolific champions and advisors from around the world who are leading the way in the technology industry.   In 2017, Jodi was recognized by the Women's Executive Network as one of Canada's  Top 100 Most Powerful Women; and in 2018 as one of the Top 25 ‘Women of Influence' by Women of Influence Canada. Jodi serves on the advisory boards for a number of Toronto based tech companies and co-chaired Mayor John Tory's re-election campaign, which has a mandate to build the narrative for Toronto's tech ecosystem on the global stage. Jodi has an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School and an HBA from Ivey Business School.   Connect with my Guest: Website: #MOVETHEDIAL Social Media: @jodilynnkovitz (Twitter), @jodikovitz (Instagram), & Jodi Kovitz (LinkedIn)   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION We want to know what you're doing to inspire the next generation of women (and all genders) in technology! Are you teaching your kids about the possibilities of careers in the tech space, encouraging other parents to expose their own children to tech, or being that role model to children? Follow-up with us on The Entrepology Podcast Facebook page and let us know what you're doing to expose the next generation to careers in tech — because when you're accountable, you're helpable!  

Today we welcomed our first guest to the show, George Murray. As an expert networker and presenter, George discusses the power of networking, sharing strategies and tactics on how to be successful in any situation. As an executive, networking isn’t just for when you are searching for your next opportunity, it’s a way to establish your reputation, exchange knowledge, and is a way to keep your recruiting pipeline full.George Murray is currently the VP, Operations & Corporate Officer for Rudolph Technologies a $600M-publicly traded semiconductor equipment manufacturer. He found himself in two transitions in less than three years. During this time, he developed a proven “Day in the Life” process for successful networking that he discusses further in this episode. Through his experience, George now also consults for businesses that are looking for strategic growth, profitability improvement, and/or culture improvements.Contact Scott Peterson Contact Steve Yakesh Contact George MurrayAbout Versique Inside Executive Search

As a student at Ryerson University, Rhiannon drew the attention of a founding board member of the Economic Club of Toronto, a prestigious hub for the who’s who of Toronto businessmen. She was invited to meet the Club’s president to talk about an entry level job. After six months on the job, Rhiannon worked up the courage to approach the club’s CEO about some ideas she'd been working on to modernize the organization. The re-brand from the Economic Club of Toronto to the Economic Club of Canada, with a national focus, had been one of Rhiannon’s key ideas. She advanced through the ranks of the organization, and when the CEO left the company to run for public office, Rhiannon, at the age of 28, took charge of the club. The Economic Club of Canada provides a platform for discussion and dialogue, often featuring world leaders and influencers such as Michelle Obama and Amal Clooney. The club’s audience includes some of the most senior and influential leaders in Canadian business, industry and government. Rhiannon has been named, twice, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Women’s Executive Network.

As partner at Grant Thornton, a leading accounting and business advisory firm operating in 130 countries, Ms Oner is the co-lead of the global Innovation & Investment Incentives practice and elected member of the Partnership Board. Martha helps clients attain funding for innovation, hiring, and market expansion. A recognized trailblazer with drive, leadership, and passion, Martha was a Protégé in the Top 100 Wisdom II Program (Women’s Executive Network), has achieved the European Quality Award coaching designation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, and was a member of CPA Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development Symposium Advisory Committee. Ms Oner is regularly featured on radio, television, and in print to promote research and development across Canada. She has contributed to organizations including Toronto Board of Trade, Communitech, and Business News Network. In addition to her volunteer roles as a Director of Kawasaki Disease Canada, Junior Achievement mentor, and recreational soccer coach, Martha is a very proud mom of two future UW students.http://www.grantthornton.ca/

Patricia is an accomplished Canadian artist, award winning author, and humanitarian. On top of that, she‘s had a successful banking career, and has been recognized four times as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network.

Takeaways Plan Your Target Accounts: Too many sales reps take the shotgun approach when it comes to prospecting. To me, it feels like that’s the reason we get so many shitty emails and generic LinkedIn connection requests. Take the time to plan out who you’re going to target over the next 90 days. Whether that’s 100 accounts or just 30, you’ll be able to actually customize your outreach to each person individually, or better, work to find a common connection to make an introduction. Role Play with Your Companies Executives: Think about who in your company has served in the role of your target buyer. Whether that is by title or just responsibility, they have likely faced the same issues you’re trying to sell into. Practicing your cold call or pitch with them could provide great insight that you wouldn’t be able to get from a prospect. Gain Mutual Feedback on Losses: You all know how passionate I am about coaching — I mean, it is how I make a living after all. But, I can’t tell you how important it is to be able to first coach yourself. If you’re not willing to take the time to breakdown a call or a meeting and tell me the top three things you think you did wrong or what could be improved, well, the reality is, you’re not going to listen to anything anyone else has to say about it either. Full Notes https://www.salestuners.com/anthony-monroig Book Recommendations Sales EQ by Jeb Blount Way of the Wolf by Jordan Belfort Sponsor Costello - What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

Jennifer Reynolds is the President and CEO of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA), a Toronto-based public-private partnership dedicated to promoting the area’s financial services sector and positioning it as a prominent leader in the industry worldwide. She is the current Director on the Boards of two organizations: the Canada Development Investment Corporation and the Women’s College Hospital Foundation. She has extensive experience in investment banking, venture capital, and global risk management and has received multiple awards and recognition including being named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network in 2015 and 2017 respectively.    Jennifer joins me today to share the many initiatives the TFSA are focusing on to help bring more business and talent to the financial services sector throughout Canada. She explains why understanding your risk tolerance is critical when considering your investment options and why it’s important for new investors to speak with multiple industry experts to make strong, educated decisions about their investments. She also discusses the current changes occurring throughout the financial services industry that are impacting consumers and the workforce, the key skills young financial services professionals will need to develop to create a successful future in the industry, and the public misconceptions about industry.    “There’s a lack of understanding of the connection of what we do in the financial sector to how it impacts every single person in the economy.” - Jennifer Reynolds    This Week on Young Money:  The importance of being tenacious about achieving your goals.  Understanding your risk tolerance when beginning your journey into investing.  The importance of talking with multiple financial services experts when deciding to start investing.  Changes occurring in the financial services industry and how they will impact consumers and the workforce.  Skills young professionals need to develop and hone for a future career in the financial services industry.  Debunking misconceptions about the industry.      Top Skills Financial Services Employees Will Need in the Next 3-5 Years:  Emotional Intelligence  Communication Skills  Ability to Influence  Problem-solving Skills  Innovation Skills      Resources Mentioned:  Episode 021 - Banking in the Digital Economy with Neil Parmenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Bankers Association  Episode 039 Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Demystified with Alan Wunsche  Episode 047 Adventures with Crypto - 5 Lessons Learned with Digital Wallets and Buy Transactions  Unlocking the human opportunity Future-proof skills to move financial services forward   Ontario Student Perceptions of Financial Services Careers  The changing faces of cybersecurity closing the cyber risk gap    Connect with Jennifer Reynolds:  Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA)  TSFA - Aspire  TFSA on LinkedIn  TFSA on Twitter  Jennifer Reynolds on LinkedIn    Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making   Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!    Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our Linkedin Company Page, or by visiting our website.

Barbara Orser is an award-winning professor and expert on women in business. She’s been recognized as one of the top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Women’s Executive Network, and has also been recognized by the International Alliance for Women for her work.... The post Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs with Barbara Orser – September 20, 2018 appeared first on Startup Canada.

As a student at Ryerson University, Rhiannon drew the attention of a founding board member of the Economic Club of Toronto, a prestigious hub for the who’s who of Toronto businessmen. She was invited to meet the Club’s president to talk about an entry level job. After six months on the job, Rhiannon worked up the courage to approach the club’s CEO about some ideas she'd been working on to modernize the organization. The re-brand from the Economic Club of Toronto to the Economic Club of Canada, with a national focus, had been one of Rhiannon’s key ideas. She advanced through the ranks of the organization, and when the CEO left the company to run for public office, Rhiannon, at the age of 28, took charge of the club. The Economic Club of Canada provides a platform for discussion and dialogue, often featuring world leaders and influencers such as Michelle Obama and Amal Clooney. The club’s audience includes some of the most senior and influential leaders in Canadian business, industry and government. Rhiannon has been named, twice, as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Women’s Executive Network.

  In this episode I cover a strategy for assessing and building your own powerful senior executive network both inside and outside your current business.  In the busy-ness of modern corporate life it can be so easy to let yourself get isolated from not only external trusted advisors but also high quality senior executives within your own organisation. The truth is most of us underestimate just how powerful an ambassador in your corner can be for pushing through key projects, cutting through red-tape and attracting new career opportunities. At the same time we discount the power of detractors that end up closing doors and resisting everything we do.  Here is a simple strategy to define your networks current state so you can take precise action:  Draw a map of your current network internally Rate them as Critical, Important or Neutral for your projects and career Rate their level of support for you as an Ambassador, Neutral or Detractor (and colour code them Green for Ambassador, Amber for Neutral, Red for Detractor) Take action on the most important people Repeat the process for your external network  [SECRET TIP: Put on the executives that don't currently have a relationship but you should or would like to have a relationship with] Now that you have a heat-map of your network it can help to assess why some of the key people are red, why others are amber and others green. Think about these five factors for each relationship: Know: Do they know you well, can they put a face to a name and do they know your story Like: Are you a likeable person around the office, are you interested in other people's stories (including theirs), are you trying to help them and others so business isn't always about your agenda Trust: Are you authentic and do you overtly demonstrate integrity Capable: Can you get the job done and lead change Reliable: Do you turn up all the time not just some of the time Some tips on how to get access to key executives that you don't know yet:  Hint - find ways to cross paths at conferences / meetings Ask if they are open to meeting to discuss your career (how to get and keep a CEO mentor) Like and share their content on social media If they are doing small workshops / 1:1s at conferences then buy-it Get into a mastermind of other senior professionals Remember, building a powerful executive network takes a long-term consistent effort. You have to keep giving without counting the cost and help others achieve their dreams and goals. Once your network is activated you'll come to realise the amazing benefits of the world paying you back for all you've done. It's a magnificent way to do business.  Stay epic

Jenn Lofgen has been fortunate to be a partner with the Women’s Executive Network, contributor to the Forbes Coaches Council, MBA mentor through the Haskayne School of Business, and named Entrepreneur of the Year through Distinctive Women’s Magazine (2014). Among these accolades, one of her most significant and rewarding accomplishments is volunteering with the Calgary Youth Justice Society, helping to build leaders out of at-risk youth enhancing their strengths, not weaknesses. Credentials aside, when she is not working with inspiring leaders, you can find her being a wife, mom, fearless skier, aspiring golfer and brand new piano player. Thank you for generously being one of more than half a million Living Fearlessly Podcast Subscribers! Deeply grateful to each and every one of you! Uplifting you to fear less and to live more! http://livingfearlesslywithlisa.com/event/423915/ #Grateful #Radio #Podcasts #CSuiteRadio #CSuiteNetwork #CTRN #HaltonHonda #Forever #LivingFearlessly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie is a passionate explorer with a focus on the stars. An engineer currently on the team designing a Mars rover for the ESA 2020 ExoMars rover program. Natalie’s pursuits have earned her membership in The Explorers Club and she is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society. A prominent champion of the women in STEM movement in Canada, Natalie has received accolades from the Women’s Executive Network, and recently Forbes magazine. Growing up in the Canadian Rockies fuelled her desire to spend her days exploring and pushing the boundaries of technology. She has visited many remote locations in Canada and abroad to feed her desire to explore and lives by the mantra “dare to achieve the impossible”. Learn more about Natalie at www.thepanekroom.com

Lisa Lisson is one of Canada's leading CEOs and public speakers, she is known for being the first female and first Canadian President of FedEx Express Canada and as a powerful advocate for women's advancement. She leads a team of over 6,000 employees. Throughout her career Lisa has represented FedEx through numerous speaking engagements and media appearances. In her spare time, Lisa shares her personal story and life lessons through her new book, Resilience: Navigating Life, Loss and the Road to Success, and through her blog, and print, radio and TV interviews. Lisa is passionate about access to quality healthcare for all children and, in 2013, she joined the Board of the Sick Kids Foundation. Lisa is an inductee to the Women's Executive Network's Hall of Fame as one of Canada's most powerful women. Visit http://lisalisson.ca Get the Inclusion Revolution CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating.  Visit our website at www.AmericaMeditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Breakthroughs can take our work to new and exciting places, yet they rarely happen as often as we’d like. Are there ways to prompt these kinds of moments, so we can create them more often? Olivia Fox Cabane and Judah Pollack tell us how in their book, The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking. Olivia is the former Director of Innovative Leadership for Stanford StartX and bestselling author of The Charisma Myth. She has worked with companies like, Google, MGM, and Deloitte, and she has lectured at Harvard, MIT, and Yale. Judah Pollack is a former faculty member at Stanford StartX and a lecturer at University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. He has worked with organizations like Airbnb, IDEO, and the U.S. Army Special Forces. In this interview we discuss: How breakthrough thinking requires two systems in the brain: the Executive Network (the net) and the Default Network (the butterfly) How we need off-task time in order for the Default Network to engage and create breakthroughs The 4 types of breakthroughs: Eureka, Metaphor, Intuitive and Paradigm How Eureka Breakthroughs are sudden insights that are fully formed, when everything seems to fall into place That we are predisposed to certain kinds of breakthroughs and how it helps to honor our natural style That no one style of breakthrough is any better than another How Metaphorical breakthroughs help us see topics in new ways How Intuitive breakthroughs seem like just the beginning and less easy to trust, requiring us to have faith in the process How Steve Jobs had an intuitive breakthrough that the iPhone needed to be made of glass That our brains our physical objects that need to build new neurotransmitter receptors in order to construct new knowledge How our practice with exploring new experiences in the brain affects our ability to make breakthroughs How surfing the net for new things or watching new movies can help with building the brain plasticity that helps to make breakthroughs How curiosity enlivens brain plasticity How fear negativity affects the Default Network and works against us having breakthroughs Why our best ideas may come to us in the shower How our inhibitions can cause us to feel like imposters or make us overly critical, either of which can hinder breakthrough thinking How the placebo effect can be used to our advantage Ways we can practice failure in order to normalize our feelings about it Three supertools that can help us achieve breakthroughs How the journey toward topic mastery create preconditions for breakthroughs How implementing these practices can affect us down to the gene level How to find the balance between our fast-paced, hyper-focused work world and the slower, more diffused approach needed for breakthrough thinking Links to Topics Mentioned in this Podcast Olivia Fox Cabane Judah Pollack The Net and the Butterfly: The Art and Practice of Breakthrough Thinking The Charisma Myth Stanford StartX University of California Berkeley The Executive Mode Network of the brain The Default Mode Network of the brain The Arab Spring The Revolutions of 1848 Occupy Wall Street Steve Jobs Think Wrong Neuroplasticity Impostor Syndrome Inner Critic Placebo Effect Meditation If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it on iTunes - your ratings make all the difference. For automatic delivery of new episodes, be sure to subscribe. As always, thanks for listening! Thank you to Emmy-award-winning Creative Director Vanida Vae for designing the Curious Minds logo, and thank you to Rob Mancabelli for all of his production expertise! www.gayleallen.net LinkedIn @GAllenTC

Natalie Panek is an inspiring young innovator, with dreams of playing a dynamic role in the future of space exploration. A rocket scientist, she was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, a Forbes 30 under 30 2015, and “a vocal advocate for women in technology” by The Financial Post. In her spare time she has designed and driven a solar-powered car across North America, and builds space robotics.

Natalie Panek is an inspiring young innovator, with dreams of playing a dynamic role in the future of space exploration. A rocket scientist, she was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, a Forbes 30 under 30 2015, and “a vocal advocate for women in technology” by The Financial Post. In her spare time she has designed and driven a solar-powered car across North America, and builds space robotics.

Show 51 discussed Gender, LGBT+ and BAME Diversity within communications and business in general. Russell Goldsmith's guests in the studio were Iain Anderson, Executive Chairman of Cicero Group and newly announced Ambassador for Stonewall; Sarah Stimson, Chief Executive at the Taylor Bennett Foundation (at the time of recording) and one of the Foundation's alumni, Toni Adeola, who is now an Executive at Brunswick Group. They were also joined on the line from Toronto in Canada by Lisa Kimmel, President & CEO of Edelman Canada and Global Chair of the company's Global Women's Executive Network. You can donate to the Taylor Bennett Foundation at https://www.justgiving.com/taylorbennet-foundation CIPR Members receive 5 CPD points for listening to this podcast if they log it at their 'My CPD' at https://ladder.cipr.co.uk