Podcasts about international women's forum

  Rob is delighted to talk with Anne Doyle, a global speaker, author, journalist, business executive, podcast host, former elected official and lifetime change agent who has been on the front lines of women's progress for decades. She is the author of POWERING UP! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders and the host of two podcasts: POWER UP WOMEN! and the Game Changers podcast of the International Women's Forum. She began her career as a trailblazing TV news and sports broadcaster in the 1970's and 1980's and was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame as one of the first female sports broadcasters in a major TV market and for her national leadership role in opening sports locker rooms to women journalists. Tune in, you won't want to miss this episode.   Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our website. Website: https://www.brightoncoc.org/   Guest Links Website:  www.annedoyleleadership.com Podcast:  POWER UP WOMEN:  POWER UP WOMEN! on Apple Podcasts – it is available on all major podcast platforms.  Podcast:  GAME CHANGERS:  Game Changers - International Women's Forum (iwforum.org) The name of the my book is:  POWERING UP! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders LinkedIn:  Anne Doyle: (28) Anne Doyle | LinkedIn

Brian interviews Anita Nowak. Anita, PhD is an empathy expert, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator and Fellow with the International Women's Forum. She is passionate about leveraging empathy for personal, organizational and social transformation. For the past fifteen years, Anita has held various leadership roles in higher education at McGill University dedicated to social innovation. She talked about her just-published book “Purposeful Empathy: Tapping Our Hidden Superpower for Personal, Organizational, and Social Change”. This book will swing you from cynicism to hope, selfishness to selflessness, and apathy to action.

In this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we're honored to host Carla Sands, former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark and current Vice Chair at the America First Policy Institute. She brings unparalleled insights into pressing global issues, including ambassadors' advocacy for Israel and the dynamic role of ambassadors in conflicts similar to those in Israel and Ukraine. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the risks associated with Biden's energy plan, featuring facts and figures that shed light on it all. Later in the show, we welcome back Attorney General Austin Knudsen, addressing his recent reelection bid for Attorney General, the constitutional implications of Hawaii's gun ban, and the support for a mother suing a school district for hiding her child's gender transition. Wrapping up, we have a special podcast feature with labor law and policy expert Vinnie Vernuccio, exploring deceptive salting loopholes in unions and their impact on the workforce. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where Kiley provides updates on the Idaho 4 murder case and reports on the suspicions surrounding the suicides of four Los Angeles Sheriff Department deputies within a 24-hour span on Monday. It's a power-packed episode you won't want to miss!-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsAmbassador Carla Sands is currently the Vice Chair, the Center for Energy & Environment, America First Policy Institute, and also leads AFPI's Pennsylvania Chapter. She previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark which includes Greenland, and the Faroe Islands from 2017-2021.During her tenure, she and her team increased U.S. exports to Denmark by 45% according to MIT's Observatory of Economic Complexity.  Her number one goal as ambassador was to increase U.S. national security by establishing a consulate in Greenland. By working with the inter-agency and Congress, her goal was realized in 2020.Additionally, she successfully executed trade and cooperation agreements with Greenland and the Faroe Islands to counter Russian and Chinese malign influence. In 2021 she was awarded the Department of Defense's highest civilian honor, the Medal for Distinguished Public Service.In 2015-2017 Carla served as Chairman of Vintage Capital Group and its subsidiary company Vintage Real Estate which specialized in the acquisition and development of regional malls and shopping centers across the country.Before an orderly wind-down of the company starting in 2018, Vintage Real Estate had a portfolio that included 13 properties with 4.3 million square feet invested in underperforming assets. The team was vertically integrated with in-house leasing, development, and property management.Early brief careers included film acting and practice as a 3rd generation Doctor of Chiropractic. Carla pursued her undergraduate education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Elizabethtown College where she studied pre-med and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College.Carla is currently a board member of the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum and serves on the advisory boards of Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, and the International Women's Forum. She has served on many charitable and philanthropic boards.-Attorney General Austin Knudsen grew up on his family farm and ranch just outside of Bainville (in the far northeast corner of Montana) where they grew wheat, sugar beets and raised angus cattle. Austin was a 4-H kid, raising steers to show at the fair, and volunteering at community events. He participated in Future Farmers of America (FFA) throughout high school. In fact, Austin met his wife, Christie, while they both served as FFA State Officers during their freshman year of college at Montana State University-Bozeman.Austin put himself through college in Bozeman working jobs at the local butcher shop and a hardware store, and each summer he returned to work on the farm and ranch. Austin and Christie were married shortly after graduation and moved to Missoula where Austin earned his law degree from the University of Montana. Their oldest daughter Leah was born in between Austin's first and second years of law school and they were later blessed with a son, Connor, and their youngest daughter, Reagan.After law school, Austin and Christie moved their family back to the farm and ranch where they knew they could instill in their children strong Montana values. Austin worked at a law firm in Plentywood before opening his own practice in Culbertson.In 2010, Austin was elected to serve as the Representative for House District 34, defeating a two-term incumbent Democrat in what was one of the most expensive State House races in Montana history. Having quickly noticed the extent of the disconnect between Helena bureaucrats and political insiders and the rest of the people across Montana, Austin took on leadership roles within his caucus and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore (deputy Speaker) in just his second session of service.-F. Vincent Vernuccio, president and co-founder of Institute for the American Worker, brings over 15 years of expertise in labor law and policy. Vernuccio holds advisory positions with several organizations, including senior fellow with the Mackinac Center. Vernuccio served on the U.S. Department of Labor transition team for the Trump Administration and as a member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel. Under former President George W. Bush, he served as special assistant secretary for administration and management in the Department of Labor. He has advised state and federal lawmakers and their staff on a multitude of labor-related issues, and testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and Labor Policy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Join host Joanne Neweduk on this captivating episode as she welcomes the extraordinary Patricia Gagic. Patricia is not your average artist; she's an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, author, musician and entrepreneur who has left an indelible mark on the world. In this episode, Patricia shares her incredible journey into the art world, including her transformative mentorship in France, and delves into the fascinating concept of "Karmic Art." You'll also learn about her heart-centered projects in Cambodia, making this episode truly inspirational.To connect with Patricia please visit her website:http://www.patriciakarengagic.comPatricia Gagic's Bio:Patricia Gagic has been internationally lauded for her work - as one of Canada's most exceptional communicators, as an award-winning contemporary Artist, Author, and successful Entrepreneur. Patricia is an etheric energy leader – founder of the “Karmic Art Experience” merging realism with soul. In 2017, she was presented the Excellence in the Arts for Courage and Commitment to Human rights, Dignity and Freedom Award by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. She is the recipient of the 2020 Lifetime Achievement award by Universal Women's Network. In 2013 she was Knighted as a Dame of The Order of St. George- Grand Priory of Canada.She is a four- time named WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. She is a member of the IWF, International Women's Forum and member of the Board of the Sir Edmund Hilary Foundation. Speaking engagements include the Harvard Club of Boston, Carnegie Hall, and NASDAQ. Recipient of the Salon National des Beaux-arts Gold Medal at the Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris, and Silver and Pewter Medal Academique Societe Arts Sciences Lettres of France. ATIM Art Tour International named Patricia Artist of the Year 2020 and 2023.

This week I have the indomitable Michele Hughes to guest who runs the "Timeless and Ageless" podcast where she interviews leading experts in anti-ageing to entrepreneurship to health and fitness.  Michele has tapped into the extraordinary knowledge of so many exceptional achievers and continues to learn and develop herself and share with her audiences. We both share a passion for longevity, anti-aging, entrepreneurship and learning from the best in the world and in this interview Michele shares her valuable insights. BIO Michele Hughes has 25 years of luxury real estate development experience primarily in resort locations like Las Vegas, Hawaii, Aspen, Baja, Idaho and San Francisco. She created a hospitality division of her real estate development company where many VIP/Celebrities selected her properties for their private vacations. Throughout her successful career Ms. Hughes has been an active spokesperson and volunteer for worthy causes. She is experienced in the media having both produced and anchored TV/Radio shows in Aspen and San Francisco that focused on good news media with inspiring interviews showcasing celebrities and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Michele has accomplished many of her goals exemplifying her commitment to well being in her life. Currently she is the host of the longevity focused Ageless and Timeless podcast featured on the Muscle and Fitness digital platform and United Broadcasting Network . City Sports Magazine featured her as a busy top executive role model for Fitness and Health. Arthur Ashe's National Junior Tennis League, The Regional Olympics Committee, The Buck Center on Anti Aging, Dr Barry Sears and Dr Stephen Sinatra's venture called The Zone Cafe, are advisory positions Ms. Hughes has held. Michele is a member of the most prestigious women's leadership organization called the International Women's Forum and she has received Glamour Magazine's award twice for their annual article  featuring The Top Ten Business Women.  A huge believer in philanthropy, Ms. Hughes has given her time and resources to numerous charities and causes such as the United Way, Wilcox Hospital, and Jazz Aspen. Ms. Hughes has a BA degree in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MA degree from Hofstra in NY, the core curriculum for an MBA at Golden Gate in SF and graduate study at Oxford England. Michele is an avid athlete and fitness enthusiast. She is single and divides her time between her home in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.   Health Optimisation and Life Coaching with Lisa Tamati Lisa offers solution focused coaching sessions to help you find the right answers to your challenges. Topics Lisa can help with:  Lisa is a Genetics Practitioner, Health Optimisation Coach, High Performance and Mindset Coach. She is a qualified Ph360 Epigenetics coach and a clinician with The DNA Company and has done years of research into brain rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases and biohacking. She has extensive knowledge on such therapies as hyperbaric oxygen,  intravenous vitamin C, sports performance, functional genomics, Thyroid, Hormones, Cancer and much more. Testing Options Comprehensive Thyroid testing DUTCH Hormone testing Adrenal Testing Organic Acid Testing Microbiome Testing Cell Blueprint Testing Epigenetics Testing DNA testing Basic Blood Test analysis She can help you navigate the confusing world of health and medicine and can advocate for you. 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Our guest is The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada. Kim is a powerhouse whose life has been a life of firsts: from the age of 16 when she became the first female student body president at Prince of Wales Secondary School, to the first female president for her freshman class at University of British Columbia, to holding elected office at all three levels of Canadian government and then becoming Canada's first (and only) female Prime Minister in 1993. Clearly, Kim has spent much of her life breaking barriers for women. She was the first woman to serve as Canada's Minister of Justice and Minister of National Defence, as well as the first woman to serve as Minister of Defence of a NATO member country. Ms. Campbell served as the Canadian Consul General in Los Angeles, taught at the Harvard Kennedy School and is a member of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of women of significant and diverse achievement, and served as its global president (2003-2005). She was inducted into the IWF Hall of Fame in 2008.     Kim Campbell is also a founding member of the Club de Madrid, now the largest international forum of former heads of government and state who work to promote democratic values. After serving as Acting President (2002), Secretary General (2004-2006), Vice President and a member of the Board (2007- 2011), she returned to the Board in 2019.  Among her involvement in international organizations focused on democracy and security issues, Kim Campbell chaired the Steering Committee for the World Movement for Democracy in Washington, D.C. from 2008-2015, and is a Trustee of the International Center for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) at King's College, London. Ms. Campbell became an international leader of leaders as Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders (1999-2003) and is currently a member and Chair Emerita. The Council's membership is composed of women who hold, or have held, the office of President or Prime Minister.  Ms. Campbell's most notable achievement in recent years has been the design and launch of a ground-breaking leadership program for undergraduates at the University of Alberta: The Peter Lougheed Leadership College. She served as its Founding Principal from 2014-2018.  In 2016 Kim Campbell was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as Chairperson of the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments, a role she has reprised three times since, most recently in spring 2021. In 2021, Ms. Campbell joined the board of Toronto-based Glen Gould Foundation (glengould.ca) and the advisory board of The Vancouver Anti-Corruption Institute. VACI is a project of The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR), which was created during Ms. Campbell's tenure as Minister of Justice. Also in 2021, Ms. Campbell accepted an invitation to become a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures and commerce (thersa.org), which was founded in 1754 in England. Additionally, Ms. Campbell received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the International Leadership Association (ILA), for her significant contributions to the understanding and practice of effective leadership which has had an exceptional impact internationally. Kim Campbell lives with her husband - pianist, actor, playwright, composer and producer Hershey Felder - in Florence, Italy. Join us as Kim Campbell speaks candidly on issues related to leadership, international politics, democratization, climate change, gender, Canadian/American relations and much more. By discovering how someone else has learned important life lessons from lived experiences, many times we can then apply these insights to our lives and unlock our own hidden potentials.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and also subscribe to our YouTube version of the podcast so that you'll know about this episode as well as the many Crazy Amazing Humans featured in all of our episodes. We're always here to remind you that any gesture of kindness has the potential to create a Crazy Amazing Human experience, one person at a time. You have the power to create that every day because YOU ARE Crazy Amazing!

You could say Anne Miner has the unique ability to see possibilities. She is a serial entrepreneur, a skilled facilitator, a trusted CEO advisor, and a sought-after coach. She has led executive teams through change, small and large, and she excels at bringing clarity and vision as well as a strategic framework for implementation. Anne helps people and companies realize their full potential through collaborative and continuous improvement through her work with The Dunvegan Group, an organization that specializes in business retention. She is also an international speaker, author of several books on Customer Relationships and Customer Experience, and, in her commitment to supporting fellow women in business, she is Chair of the Toronto Chapter of the International Women's Forum.This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Casey Hanisko, a passionate advocate for women's leadership in adventure travel and tourism. Casey is a leadership and business coach and adventure travel marketing and sustainability consultant.As former president of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and an executive in the private travel industry, Casey has a history of seeking ways to uplift and spotlight women+ leaders in travel. Her endeavors include leading ATTA's women's leadership initiative, organizing women's leadership forums, and mentoring women+ personally and through Camber's Ann Krick Mentorship program. Casey is a member of the International Women's Forum and Washington Women's Foundation and has written and spoken about women+ leadership throughout her career.Casey helps women+ in the adventure and outdoor industries be great leaders and build great businesses. As an advocate for women's advancement in the industry, she collaborates with women+ to support their leadership growth with creativity, empathy, and accountability. Tapping into passion and purpose, she focuses on helping women+ bring their whole selves to work and embrace their natural leadership style, giving it value and a voice.Christine and Casey discuss:Gender equity in tourismLeadership in travel and tourismExperiences with and influences of masculine leadership in adventure travelEntrepreneurship and aligning business with our whole selvesJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Casey Hanisko.

In this episode, Nathan and Desirée discuss: How mentorship at an early age can unlock young people's potential Leveraging the education you get in all areas of life, not just within the classroom The benefits of having a purpose-driven company and social enterprise, going beyond business How to attract and retain young talent within your organization through a defined purpose-driven approach The intention behind money - how does it become the support system of your values and impact on the world    Key Takeaways: One's childhood is pivotal, it has the potential to determine how a person's growth journey will unfold. It is a time when people may meet a teacher, a coach, or a mentor that ignites that spark for them to go on to do great things.  McKinsey's research says that 70% of people say that they define their purpose through their work. People are now associating their personal brand with their place of work and the career they have.  Having a purpose-driven company that's focused on initiatives such as corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices will not only attract and retain talented recruits, they will also attract investors.  The purpose of money isn't just to make more. The money that we earn allows us to leave the world a better place. Money enables us to leave a legacy that helps the world and gives back to others.    "It's really important to understand that these days in order to attract and retain young talent, you have to have some type of purpose behind what you do. " —  Desirée Bombenon About Desirée Bombenon: Desirée Bombenon is the CEO and Chief Disruption officer of SureCall Contact Centers Ltd. She has over 30 years of business operational experience and strategic leadership. 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 was named WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2020, 2017, & 2016. She is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO and International Women's Forum and has chaired several industry boards and focus groups.    Connect with Desirée Bombenon:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DesireeBombenon  Website: https://www.surecallcc.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireebombenon/?originalSubdomain=ca    Connect with Nathan Mersereau:  Phone: 248-645-1520 Website: www.dayinacanoe.com Email: nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com Twitter: @NathanMersereau LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009     Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

We are delighted to be speaking with Danet Linares today!  Danet is a powerhouse in the commercial real estate world and an influential leader in championing women's empowerment!  As the Executive Vice-President of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, based in the vibrant state of Florida, Danet brings an impressive track record of 25 years in the industry! Her impact also extends far beyond her professional success. She is President of the International Women's Forum and has dedicated herself to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women around the globe.  Join us as we dive into Danet's captivating, inspiring, and empowering journey!  Danet's Bio: Danet Linares is Executive Vice-Chairman of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the leading independently-owned commercial real estate firm in Florida, and has more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry. On behalf of the firm, Ms. Linares leads the leasing of several significant office projects such as MiamiCentral, 1450 Brickell, The Plaza Coral Gables, 396 Alhambra, The Main Las Olas, Royal Palm Office Park, and others. She is an integral part of the Blanca CRE team and has been involved in several of South Florida's largest real estate transactions, including the Miami Herald's relocation to Doral, and has served as a real estate advisor to notable companies, including Blockchain.com, Knight Foundation, Miami Foundation, White & Case, Lydecker Diaz, Aterian Investment Partners, Endeavor Miami, and NovoPayment. Since joining the firm, Danet has played a key role in the strategy development and leasing of more than 7 million square feet of office lease transactions throughout South Florida on behalf of owners and users of commercial real estate. Before joining Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Ms. Linares served as Senior Vice-President at Foram Group. She served as Vice-President for Blue Capital, where she led the leasing and marketing strategy for Miami Tower and successfully brought the building from 74% to 97% occupancy within four years. Before that, Ms. Linares held the position of Senior Leasing Manager at Shorenstein, where she managed leasing and marketing for Southeast Financial Center, the tallest office tower in the state of Florida with over 1.2M square feet of office space, and increased the occupancy to 97%. Ms. Linares attended St. John's University in New York.  She is an active leader in the South Florida community and fluent in Spanish and English. Danet's story Danet Linares's remarkable journey traces back to her Cuban roots and the courage of her parents, who fled Castro's regime in the late 1960s. Sponsored by Danet's aunt, her parents settled in New York City. Despite the bitter cold of December 1966, they embraced their challenges head-on. Her father tirelessly worked three jobs to support his family, while her mother, with a growing belly, sewed in a nearby clothing factory. Danet inherited her parents' unwavering work ethic, learning from their example right from the beginning. Their resilience and determination shaped the trajectory of her life, instilling in her a deep appreciation for hard work and setting the stage for her future accomplishments. Doing whatever it takes to succeed Danet emphasizes the importance of doing whatever it takes to succeed, even when starting at the bottom. Her journey in commercial real estate began when she found a job as a secretary in downtown Miami's Southeast Financial Centre, the largest office building in the state. With determination and willingness to learn, she seized an opportunity to work exclusively with the leasing agent when a significant portion of the building became available. She obtained her real estate license and devoted herself 24/7 to the job, earning the respect of the brokers' community and tenants through her integrity, hard work, and expert negotiations. While her focus was on achieving results rather than seeking credit, starting from a lower position enabled her to gain a comprehensive understanding of building management and the intricacies that shape lease negotiations. This knowledge empowered her to make informed decisions for the benefit of both the landlord and the tenants, earning her a reputation as a trusted and capable professional. Mentorship Danet had the privilege of being mentored by a leasing director who recognized the underrepresentation of women in commercial real estate. He encouraged her to identify inspiring figures in the field, leading her to admire Tere Blanca. Danet now works alongside Tere as her partner at Blanca Commercial Real Estate, marking a fulfilling full-circle moment.  Blanca Commercial Real Estate Blanca Commercial Real Estate is proudly women/minority-owned and stands as the foremost independently owned commercial real estate company in Florida. Competing with global brands, they have consistently secured over 30% market share for the past six to seven years, solidifying their position as a formidable presence in South Florida. The International Women's Forum The International Women's Forum (IWF) is a prestigious and exclusive network organization comprising over 7,500 exceptional women leaders from 33 countries and 74 local forums. It was established to create a space where women could support and inspire each other's successes. Founded in 1974 in New York, the organization was born out of the need for a platform that provided professional and personal support to women breaking glass ceilings and achieving significant milestones. It has a diverse membership, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, astronauts, philosophers, and professionals from various industries worldwide. The IWF believes that diversity is its strength in all aspects, fostering a sense of unity among its members and enabling them to thrive collectively. The pandemic opened the floodgates in South Florida The floodgates opened in South Florida during the pandemic as people's perspectives and behaviors shifted. Initially, there were concerns about the worldwide impact of the lockdown and the transition to remote work. However, the situation led many executives and professionals to realize they owned vacation or winter homes in South Florida. They started migrating to the region, knowing that they could work from anywhere as long as they had a stable Internet connection and access to communication tools like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.  South Florida is experiencing significant growth South Florida is experiencing significant growth and remains an attractive market, despite the ongoing trend of working remotely. Many corporations in the South Florida region have downsized their office spaces, leading to available vacancies, which have been absorbed quickly by numerous new companies entering the market. High-quality office spaces, particularly Class A properties, have an impressively low vacancy rate of less than 10%.  South Florida has the advantage of being positioned as a direct connection to Latin America, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe.  The advice Danet would give to her younger self: Be proactive in seeking opportunities because they can lead to career advancement.  Work hard and maintain your integrity to build trust with others. Be honest and transparent because people like to work with those they can trust.  Never give up and follow your gut instincts.  Be nimble and be ready to change course when necessary.  Do not get stuck in your ways.  Maintain a positive attitude. Always be willing to take on new challenges and find solutions. The uncertain future of commercial real estate Changing interest rates have led to some uncertainty regarding the future of commercial real estate. Despite those concerns, Danet is optimistic and believes the situation may not become as dire as some anticipate. She advises people to make the most of the situation until 2025 because credit markets may improve significantly by then and banks prefer finding solutions to make things work instead of repossessing buildings. Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Danet Linares On LinkedIn  Blanca Commercial Real Estate International Women's Forum Books mentioned: Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg

When one considers that most of our media is controlled by conglomerates it's indeed a pleasure to find a local, family-owned organization that gets it right at the community level.Hi, I'm your host Bob Williams and I'm very pleased to welcome Emily Walsh, president of The Observer Media GroupIn this episode, you'll learn ...One thing most people don't know about Emily.What it was like preparing to lead the family business her parents started.How she separates family from business.Where Emily is taking the Observer Group.... and much...much... more!Thank you for stopping by today as it is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!Emily Walsh is a fourth-generation newspaper woman and President of the Observer Media Group, a family-owned multimedia company that publishes 10 newspapers, five magazines, five web sites, mobile apps and multiple social channels in Florida. Previously, Emily served as Publisher, Chief Digital Officer and Social Editor. Emily also was a professional ballerina with the Sarasota Ballet from 1995 to 2000. Emily serves as a member of the Board of Directors of America's Newspapers, Ringling College Library Association, Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, Bay Park Conservancy, Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's Disease and American Jewish Committee – West Coast Florida Chapter. She currently serves as the Chair of Florida Press Association and Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Emily is member of Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class XXXIV and the International Women's Forum.FacebookInstagramLinkedin

I had the honor of sitting down and interviewing one of my mentors. Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising.   We first met back in my Red Sox days when Donna served as a consultant who later went on to win the first Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox.  I was always and still am in awe of Donna starting and running a successful business. Not to mention the added layers of being a black woman in Boston!   Listen in as we dive head-first into: How race impacted how she approached building her business  How she learned not to take things personally and lived by a philosophy of if someone told her “no” they really weren't talking to her Why and how she has four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship Rings How she got a contract with the Boston Red Sox three years into her business Her inspiring advice on the power of living outside your bubble  And you know there is so much more.    Connect with Jahaan:  Learn more about working with Jahaan and see if it's the right fit for you: https://JahaanBlakeAppointmentScheduling.as.me/LetsTalk Join Jahaan's VIP Email List: https://bit.ly/3yccwAP  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahaanblake/ Email: jblake@jahaanblake.com Website: https://jahaanblake.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahaanblake/   Links: Cantu Beauty: https://www.cantubeauty.com/  Maria Tallchief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tallchief    Connect with Donna: Email: dgittens@moreadvertising.com Website: https://www.donnalatsongittens.com/  Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising in Watertown, left a successful broadcasting career at WCVB-TV to pursue her long-time passion for launching a media and marketing firm to promote critical social issues and support mission-driven public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Her firm, located in Watertown, is known as “The Agency of Change” and focuses on social marketing campaigns to promote changes in behavior and attitude. Gittens launched the company following a ground-breaking, twenty-year career as a corporate executive at WCVB-TV (Boston's ABC affiliate) an innovator in community programming. Donna's public position, activism, and expertise in social change prompted countless invitations for her to chair or join panel discussions, present keynote speeches, and participate on numerous committees. She is a Board member of The Village Bank, Newton; also serves on the Executive Committee of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and is a member on the Cummings Foundation Final Grant Selection Committee. Her professional associations include The Boston Club and the International Women's Forum of Massachusetts. Donna's numerous awards and honors include: the Pinnacle Award for Achievement in Entrepreneurship presented by the Women's Network of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; the 1st Annual Jackie Robinson Award for Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner from the Boston Red Sox and Major League Baseball; The Boston Club Women in Business Racial Equity Award; Alex Cora Leadership Award presented by the Boston Area Church League, a program of the Boston Red Sox; and winner of the 1st Annual Shark Tank competition held in 2014 by the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.  She is also an enormously proud owner of four Boston Red Sox World Series Championship rings. Ms. Latson Gittens holds a BA from Park University, an MBA from Northeastern University, and an honorary doctorate degree from Elms College in Springfield MA. She is a frequent keynote speaker, host, and moderator for corporate and community organizations. (donnalatsongittens.com) Her passion is mentoring young women and female entrepreneurs.    Music By:  Quanzaa 

Brian speaks with Anita Nowak. Anita, PhD, is an empathy expert, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator and Fellow with the International Women's Forum. She is passionate about leveraging empathy for personal, organizational and social transformation. For the past fifteen years, Anita has held various leadership roles in higher education at McGill University dedicated to social innovation. She teaches Leadership, Ethics in Management and Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation. She was named Professor of the Year in 2014 and 2019. Tonight Anita Nowak talks about her recently published book: Purposeful Empathy. A perfect topic for Easter Monday.

Carol's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Activator, Communication, Woo, Belief & Connectedness Kim's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Learner, Achiever, Analytical, Responsiblity & Relator  In this episode we have the  first ever cousins podcast! Think about this.....2 rockstar cousins  born and raised in Houston 10 min apart each decide to make a mark on the world. One of them chosen as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business. A graduate of Stanford and Harvard Business School.   She (Kim) has held a variety of leadership, strategy and general management positions at Charles Schwab including President of Charitable giving & Co.  She also serves on the board for Students Rising Above and is a member of the International Women's Forum. Kim  is married to Steve and they share a blended family of 5 kids.  The second  is a graduate of the University of Texas, has spent 40 years in collegiate ministry thru CRU and Athletes in Action with her husband in the U.S. and in Costa Rica. She also is a life coach and Carol started/ pioneered ENCORE, an organization for Empty Nest women (50+) who are ready to “take the stage,” impacting our world and their communities through their God-given passions and desires. Carol has 3 grown children and one son-in-law with her husband, Stuart. Granbaby #1 coming in April 2023...... iFind out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

118. Jill Campbell - Own Your Career “You have to own your own career.” - Jill Campbell “Be humble.” - Jill Campbell “Be really mindful that there are a lot of other people in your life, and in the organization, that got you where you are. Pay back that good grace you got from everybody else.” - Jill Campbell Jill Campbell Guest Bio: Jill Campbell is the President and Chief People and Operations Officer for Cox Enterprises, a private, family-owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with nearly $20 billion in annual revenues and nearly 50,000 employees. In her role, she leads the people solutions,real estate, aviation, facilities, security and corporate affairs departments.   Previously, Campbell served as Chief Operations Officer of Cox Communications. In this role, she oversaw the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring company-wide alignment with competitive strategies to enhance marketplace execution and grow the company's nearly 7 million residential and business customers. Campbell joined Cox in 1982 as Director of Communications in Oklahoma City, where she also served as Customer Service Manager and acting General Manager. She later served in several roles for Cox operations, including Vice President and General Manager for Cox's Bakersfield, California, and Santa Barbara, California, operations; vice president of customer operations for Cox in Phoenix; and vice president and general manager for Cox's Las Vegas operation. In 2001, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Division, and in 2011, she expanded her role to oversee operations for the company's entire field operations. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell also earned an MBA from Oklahoma City University. She is currently on the board of directors for the Atlanta History Center and Georgia Power and is a member of the International Women's Forum. Jill is a member of the International Coaching Federation and is also a Certified Master Coach. She previously served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations, including United Way, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, Woodruff Arts Center, Girl Talk and the WICT Foundation. She also served on the boards of the California, Arizona and Nevada cable television associations. In April 2017, Campbell was inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame. In 2004, Campbell received the Atlanta Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Woman of the Year Award, and in 2008, she was honored by WICT as its national Woman of the Year. She was ranked number two in Cablefax's 2015 Most Powerful Women in Cable. In 2020, Campbell was honored with the Alumni of the Year Award from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She is married with three children and two granddaughters. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Have your own career path and plan. Make your intentions known. Know you're always on stage. Find a sponsor. Don't assume that people know what you've done (Share your successes). Take time to mentor others. Be aware of your surroundings, be kind. It's not all about you. It's about the team. Be humble. Resources: Jill Campbell on LinkedIn (ln/jillcampbell2) Article on Jill Campbell - Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create a Fantastic Work Culture Jill Campbell to Receive Fearless Leader Award The Wict Network Article on Jill Campbell - Jill Campbell Fearless Leader Award Network Diversity Index Quiz Coming Next: Episode 119, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Topic: Behavioral Style Adaptation  Credits: Jill Campbell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

Beth Chesterton welcomes Jennifer Vigne to the ABC to CEO “Preparing for the Possibility” Podcast. Jennifer Vigne is the President and CEO of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. She has won numerous awards and is the perfect person to provide advice for young women with great aspirations!In this episode, Jennifer shares a wealth of knowledge about reaching your potential, finding your passion and striving for excellence, not perfection. Tune in to be inspired and ready to tackle what comes next!  Connect with Jennifer Vigne: Email LinkedinAbout Jennifer Vigne, M. Ed., CFRE:Jennifer Vigne is a fifth-generation Floridian whose love for her community and state runs deep and long. She is committed to strengthening Sarasota County and passionately believes that education has the power to change lives and contribute to the community's prosperity. Guided by a strong value system, Jennifer believes that all students can learn and succeed and thereby participate in their own personal and professional growth as well as the community's success. Jennifer joined the Education Foundation of Sarasota County in November 2015 as Executive Director and was appointed President in January 2017 and Chief Executive Officer in 2019. She brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. She holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Florida State University, a master's in Educational Leadership from University of South Florida, and she is a Certified Fundraising Executive.As an avid advocate for the principle that the strength of a community lies in each person's ability and willingness to give generously with the best skills, talents and resources they can offer, Jennifer demonstrates her desire to make meaningful impact through her community and statewide service. She currently serves as Membership Chair for the Florida Consortium of Education Foundations, a statewide membership organization focused on building the capacity and effectiveness of local education foundations. She is immediate past board chair of Tiger Bay Club of Sarasota County, a forum to promote community understanding of current political and social issues through public discourse and the free exchange of ideas. A graduate of and class representative for Leadership Florida Education ClassIV, Jennifer also is a graduate of Leadership Manatee, Leadership Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. She is a member of the International Women's Forum, Sarasota Women's Alliance member and past member of the Sarasota County Commission Human Services Advisory Council, past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southwest Florida Chapter, past executive member of the AFP Florida Caucus, and is a recipient of the Sarasota Chamber Impact in Action Leadership award and the SRQ Women in Business Leadership award.Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband of 28 years, participating in sports fitness, hiking the great outdoors or boating the Florida waterways. They are blessed with three grown children and most particularly love their dog, Finley.Follow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast is produced by Amanda Taran.

In this week's episode, we talk talent, recruiting, and, retention. Lisa Alvarez-Calderón is the founder of Shine Consulting, dedicated to advising leaders on people strategy, global organization effectiveness, leadership development and building high performing, inclusive cultures. Lisa is an executive coach who helps people connect, share and accomplish big things so we can thrive and shine. Lisa is a dynamic leader with extensive global human resources experience working across diverse sectors and geographies. Lisa was Chief Human Resources Officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, where she worked closely with the foundation's executive leadership team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa lived in Chile serving as HRVP for BHP in the mining sector and Academic Director for the University of Chile ́s Center for Organizational Engineering. She developed her career in the pharmaceutical sector as HRVP for Johnson & Johnson in the United States and Asia, including living in Singapore and leading HR across 14 countries; and with Bristol-Myers Squibb as HRVP for Research & Development, and HR and talent roles in Latin America and US commercial operations. Lisa began her career as a leadership trainee with CIGNA and spent the first decade of her career as an HR business partner and talent management specialist in the insurance industry. Lisa serves on the Board of Trustees of Trinity College and on several Advisory Boards including Enspira, a strategic human resources consulting firm; Untapped Potential, a social enterprise dedicated to attracting professionally trained women caregivers (i.e., Moms) back into the workforce; and The Company of Dads, a community platform for Lead Dads and an advocate for more open and productive work environments for parents. Lisa is an active member of the International Women's Forum, a global network of accomplished women dedicated to advancing women's leadership and championing equality worldwide. Lisa is known for building trust and connecting with people to help them perform, learn and grow. She brings passion, courage, authenticity, integrity, asense of adventure and joy to all she does. Lisa knows that If it's not energizing, it is probably not worth doing. Lisa received an MBA with Distinction from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Lisa and her husband have raised two grown sons and divide their time between Seattle, Washington and Chincoteague, Virginia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

Michelynn “Miki” Woodard serves as President and CEO of Texas Women's Foundation. A 25-year business and social- impact veteran, she is a respected national voice who has dedicated her career to championing equity, cultural diversity and social justice. As the leader of one of the largest women's funds in the world, Miki works alongside a talented group of multicultural and multigenerational leaders to drive Texas Women's Foundation's enduring focus on its mission – to raise funds for statewide research, advocacy and grantmaking to unlock economic and leadership opportunities for Texas women and girls. Since its founding 37 years ago, the organization has awarded $57 million in grants and programs, including $43 million since 2011. In addition, the Foundation's assets of over $40 million are invested in its innovative 100% mission-aligned gendered portfolio providing both financial returns and social benefits to women and girls. Miki brings to her role at Texas Women's Foundation a long history of working across industries and geographies leading multimillion-dollar equity, cultural diversity and social justice impact investments, philanthropic programs and advocacy initiatives. Most recently, she served as Head of Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion for Bad Robot Productions, Inc., and Senior Advisor of the Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation. In 2016, Miki co-founded The Artemis Agency, one of the first 100% women-led social impact agencies, partnering with high-profile celebrities and influencers to execute sustainable social impact strategies and social change initiatives. Prior to that, she was President and CEO of the multimillion-dollar non-profit charitable foundations of two high-profile television celebrities, where she led national programs and advocacy efforts benefitting children and families. During her tenure as Vice President, Philanthropy at JCPenney, Miki managed a $30 million global corporate giving portfolio and oversaw disaster relief, volunteer programs, grant administration, employee hardships, corporate sustainability, and military affairs. Before that, she served as Managing Director for Be the Change, Inc., organizing coalitions of non-profits, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, private sector leaders, academics and citizens to address national issues. Miki began her career as an executive with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), working as a philanthropic advisor to prominent celebrity clients. A passionate philanthropist and volunteer, Miki is a board member for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Community Coalition, Dallas Regional Chamber and The Challenger Foundation. She is a founding board member of The Papa John's Foundation and sits on the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Black History and Culture Advisory Board. In addition, she is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, International Women's Forum and Chief, where she is part of a community of c-suite leaders. For more information visit www.marcyllecombs.com

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Michelle Loader about the Future Board Scholarship – a scholarship program aimed at building in a capability lens to bring diversity forward.Michelle is on the Board of Future Leadership and on the advisory boards of CEDA (Committee for Economic Development Australia) and Committee for Melbourne. She a former board member ofGlobal International Women's Forum - Co-Chair IWF Global Conference International Women's Forum Australia - Founding Director & Vice President Chandler MacLeod Group - Director Cornerstone Global Partners - Director AHS Hospitality - DirectorMichelle is a board and executive specialist. She is an inclusive and resilient leader with an endless curiosity to ask ‘why?' which is diligently followed up by an abundance of energy to make change happen. Her extensive experience in collective talent and performance enables her to guide teams to future focused solutions and accelerate team performance. Michelle has deep experience in people services, having worked in all areas of the human resource pipeline from Planning, Sourcing, Assessing, Developing and Managing talent and workforces. She is a specialist in the changing world of work the impact of Artificial Intelligence and is passionate about changing the Human Resource Sector with Technology and Services for the future.Michelle graduated from Harvard Business School Boston, and her versatility has been demonstrated as an Owner, CEO and Director. Michelle is a former Telstra Business Woman and founding director of the Australian chapter of The International Women's Forum, she is also an ambassador for the Global Movement jargonfreefridays.com and is committed to accelerating boards and lifting others as a coach to many established and emerging leaders.Links and ResourcesJo Fisher Future Board ScholarshipThe Future Leadership Capability FrameworkMichelle LoaderUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can feel the power of Mariam's presence through this conversation, and it's a beautiful thing. Mariam arrived in Melbourne from her Somali homeland as a refugee in 1998 with her husband, four children and a fifth on the way. Her story begins well before this however and we explore some pivotal stories, memories and lessons learned from this time. Having settled in Brighton, Melbourne, Mariam cofounded RAW-Resilient Aspiring Women in 2012, a not-for-profit organisation focused on building community and social spaces for women to connect in.She launched her autobiography, A Resilient Life, in 2012, and continued to share her experience and commitment to improving refugee's lives by sitting on the board of Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, serving as an ambassador for Refugee Council of Australia and a Director at Family Peace.Mariam continues to share her experience and commitment to improving refugee's lives by sitting on the board of Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, serving as an ambassador for Refugee Council of Australia and a Director at Family Peace. She is an International Women's Forum member and co-founder of Space2b, an art and design based social enterprise established to support asylum seekers, refugees and newly arrived migrants. She was recently awarded the Ambassador of Peace award from the Universal Peace Federation – in recognition of her on-going work promoting social cohesion amongst Melbourne's culturally diverse population. She is regularly invited to speak to different community groups and featured in national Australian TV, radio and press.We conver so much ground in this conversation and we go deep early. We discuss:Growth, transformation and evolution through challengeCatalysing grief into graceIntegrating stories and experience into wisdomElderhood and the desperate need for the wisdom of eldersA profound story her grandmother shared with Mariam, this metaphor was a highlight of the conversation for meI hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, my heart was full and I hope you feel the warmth and presence this conversation generated. For more information and to follow Mariam's work:Website: www.mariamissa.com.au Instagram: @mariamissaofficialTo subscribe to A Satisfied Mind Journal and read previous entries, check it out here. Thanks for listening,Michael

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to WORLD CITIZEN author Jane Olson about Eleanor Roosevelt, Nicaragua and Uganda, Greta Thunberg and why she remains optimistic about young people making the world a better place. ABOUT JANE OLSEN: Jane Olson has worked as a volunteer for many decades to promote peace and justice through international human rights and humanitarian organizations. She chaired the International Board of Trustees of Human Rights Watch from 2004 to 2010 and served as co-chair of the Women's Refugee Commission. As founding board chair of Landmine Survivors Network/Survivor Corps, she gave leadership to LSN for 12 years.  Extensive travels with those and other humanitarian organizations took Jane to Nicaragua and El Salvador during the Contra Wars and to the former Soviet Union beginning with trips to Ukraine in 1989 and 1990, a time of revolution. As the former USSR fell apart and wars broke out, she participated in investigative trips to the former Yugoslavia during “ethnic cleansing” of Bosnia, and to the Caucasus countries of Azerbaijan and Armenia. Jane is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a board member of both the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and Direct Relief, based in Santa Barbara, CA. She is a board member of The Trusteeship, the Southern California chapter of the International Women's Forum, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Pacific Council on International Policy.  Jane grew up in rural western Iowa and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She lives with her husband, attorney Ronald L. Olson, in Pasadena, California. They have three children and eight grandsons. Her latest book is "WORLD CITIZEN: Journeys of a Humanitarian" (2023) ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the fashion industry become truly sustainable? Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss with Janice Wang, Alvanon CEO, what sustainability means in a fashion context, how to adapt to shifting demographics and changing body types, and why efficiencies like 3D and digital technologies are already revolutionising the market. Janice Wang, CEO Janice Wang is CEO of Alvanon and Chairwoman of the Board at MOTIF, the online professional development platform for the apparel industry. She is a Member of the Board of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited, a Member of the Advisory Board for The Mills Fabrica, and Director of the Board, Hong Kong Chapter, for the International Women's Forum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is the first-panel discussion with the Lady Leaders Book Club and continues our cross-over event with Leslie Vickrey's The Edge Podcast. We could not have 3 better leaders discuss how to make the most of your career growth and career. Our guests include Adecco's Joyce Russell; RemX, and EmployBridge company, & Kelly Boykin, of Real Staffing. The group also focuses on: Gratitude focusing on your superpowers (aka your strengths) the importance of goal setting This episode is brought to you by ClearEdge Marketing, Kyloe Partners & Leap Consulting Solutions Please remember to rate, review and share the episode wherever you tune in. Bios: Joyce Russell is a 30+ year veteran with the Adecco Group and led the largest business unit of the Adecco Group North America. Today, she is president of the Adecco Group US Foundation whose mission is to make the future work for everyone. Joyce is a panelist and participant at the World Economic Forum and Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summits. She is on the Board of Directors of the American Staffing Association and Dress for Success International. Joyce is a recipient of the Committee of 200's Luminary Award for Corporate Innovation and is a former board member of C200. A founding member of Paradigm for Parity, she is also a member of the International Women's Forum and Women Corporate Directors. Joanie Bily brings over 25 years of experience in professional and commercial staffing, including executive leadership roles with two of the world's largest employment firms. In 2019, Joanie was named to the board of directors of the American Staffing Association and in 2020 became an officer on the board. She was named to the Women in Staffing Global Power 100 and North America 50 by Staffing Industry Analysts for five consecutive years. Joanie has a Bachelor of Science with the Highest Distinction from the State University of New York, She is a mom of two wonderful children and spends her free time running, exercising, decorating, and remodeling homes. Kelly Boykin is the Head of MSP at Real Staffing, an SThree company, managing partnership strategy with the worlds best and largest Managed Services Providers around the world. She is a 25 year veteran of the staffing industry and began her career leading sales and recruiting teams across North America, working with top Fortune 500 brands. Kelly is active in the staffing industry, including the American Staffing Association (ASA) and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). She is particularly passionate about supporting women in the industry. Kelly is the Chair for the Women in Leadership Council for the American Staffing Association, and also mentors women in staffing through the ASA Mentoring program. She has been recognized for the past three years by Staffing Industry Analysts on the Global Power 150 Most Influential Women in Staffing. She was recently named one of Pride Global's Trailblazing Women for promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and advancing opportunities for women.

Brian speaks to Anita Nowak. Anita, PhD, is an empathy expert, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator and Fellow with the International Women's Forum. She is passionate about leveraging empathy for personal, organizational and social transformation. For the past fifteen years, Anita has held various leadership roles in higher education at McGill University dedicated to social innovation. She teaches Leadership, Ethics in Management and Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation. We discuss several books on empathy including her own about to be published.

Lucille Desjonquères, Fondatrice et Présidente de Leyders Associates, nous parle de son parcours professionnel. Après avoir occupé un poste de directrice marketing pendant 15 ans, Lucille décide de quitter son poste et de rejoindre son mari pour une grande aventure entrepreneuriale. Animée par le désir de féminiser les conseils d'administration, Lucille est aussi la Présidente du réseau International Women's Forum et La fondatrice du réseau “Femmes au Coeur des Conseils”.

This week, on the podcast, host Eva Hartling speaks with Isabelle Menard, TD's Region Head, Quebec and Atlantic for Private Wealth Management. We talk about women and financial literacy when it comes to building and managing wealth, as well as the reality of being a woman executive in the banking industry. Isabelle has built a successful career over the past two decades, at TD and other institutions, and her and her team are dedicated to always support women better when it comes to managing their investment. Isabelle is a champion for women within and outside her organization, including through her participation in the exclusive International Women's Forum. ........This season of our podcast is brought to you by @td_canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Martha Boudreau is AARP's chief communications & marketing officer. She is responsible for setting enterprise brand and communications strategy and unifying AARP's voice throughout the organization's extensive channels: social, digital, earned media and paid media along with AARP's leading publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. She is a leader in the Washington, D.C., communications industry. Before coming to AARP, she served as president of the mid-Atlantic region and Latin America for FleishmanHillard, a leading global communications consulting firm. She served on the company's global management committee and was a key figure in growing the firm's presence in the Middle East and its expansion into Latin America. In addition to her financial and client service responsibilities in the Washington office, she was central to the global coordination of client work and new business efforts. During her tenure as general manager of FleishmanHillard's Washington office, she led the efforts to change its offerings to reflect a rapidly evolving communications landscape. She established the firm's government communications practice, which quickly positioned FleishmanHillard as the largest public relations provider to the U.S. government. For the diplomatic community, she spearheaded a “Digital Diplomacy” team that trained ambassadors and embassy staff on using social media to support their traditional outreach efforts in Washington. She represented FleishmanHillard at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and was an active participant in regional WEF events as well as the forum's Global Gender Parity program. Her teams in Latin America handled media and executive communications for WEF events in Peru and Mexico. Martha Boudreau is a native of Detroit and received her B.A. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is a member of the International Women's Forum and serves on the Advisory Council for Washington Women in Public Relations. She also has served on the boards of several organizations in Washington, including the National Press Foundation, the American Heart Association's mid-Atlantic affiliate, the American Bird Conservancy and The Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing. Chapters 00:37 - 02:10 - Martha Boudreau on the value of the AARP demographic 02:10 – 13:48 - Martha shares her thoughts on her 18 years at FleischmanHilliard 13:48 - 16:35 - The pace of change in public affairs 19:26 – 19:26 - The missed marketing opportunity of brands 26:30 – 38:34 - Ageism in the workplace 38:34 - 41:15 - How AARP is targeting the African-American and Hispanic communities 41:15 - 43:12 - Martha's thoughts on ageism Recorded content structured by Snackable.AI

In this episode of the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast, BC Epilepsy Society Executive Director, Deirdre Syms, is joined by Dr. Judy Illes to discuss Seizing Hope - High Tech Journeys in Pediatric Epilepsy, a mini-documentary by Neuroethics Canada. Seizing Hope is a mini-documentary that aims to ask the question “Can new technology bring hope to children who have drug-resistant epilepsy?” and documents the stories of four Canadian families in their journey to learn, understand, and explore the ethical trade-offs and decision-making values around modern technology for the brain. These families guide viewers through their journey towards hope, trust, and empowerment in times of darkness for a better quality of life for their children who have drug-resistant epilepsy. For more information on Seizing Hope, please visit https://www.seizinghopefilm.com/. About our Guest: Dr. Illes is Professor of Neurology, Distinguished University Scholar, and UBC Distinguished Professor in Neuroethics. She is the Director of Neuroethics Canada, and faculty in the Centre for Brain Health and at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. In addition to her primary appointment in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC, Dr. Illes holds associate appointments in Population and Public Health and in Journalism at UBC, and in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, USA. She is the Vice Chair of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Advisory Board of the Institute on Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction, Director-at-Large of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and co-Lead of the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (www.canadianbrain.ca). She served as Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Ethics of CIHR from 2013-2021. Dr. Illes held the Canada Research Chair in Neuroethics from 2007-2021. She received her PhD in Hearing and Speech Sciences, and in Neuropsychology at Stanford University, and is a pioneer of the field of neuroethics formally established in early 2000. Dr. Illes received the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest awards for citizens, in 2017. She was elected to the Royal Society of Canada (Division of Life Sciences), and the American Association of Advancement of Science (AAAS, Division of Neuroscience) in 2012.  She is also an elected member of the International Women's Forum, an organization of more than 7000 women leaders around the world. Her latest books, a series on Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics, feature pain, global mental health, do-it-yourself brain devices, and neuro-law. She writes frequently for the Vancouver Sun and Canada's The Conversation Canada, and hosts community outreach about challenging ethical problems involving biomedicine and the brain throughout BC and across the country. For more information on Neuroethics Canada, please visit http://www.neuroethicscanada.ca. You can also view infographics on epilepsy created by Neuroethics Canada at https://neuroethics.med.ubc.ca/res/nih-epilepsy-resources/.

Beth A. Brooke, VERITY NOW Co-Chair Beth A. Brooke retired as the Global Vice-Chair – Public Policy at EY and a member of the firm's Global Executive Board. Ms. Brooke had public policy responsibility for the firm's operations in over 150 countries and was the global sponsor for EY's Diversity and Inclusiveness efforts.During the Clinton Administration, she worked in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she was responsible for all tax policy matters related to insurance and managed care.  She played important roles in the healthcare reform and Superfund reform efforts.Ms. Brooke serves on the board of The New York Times Company, eHealth, Beta Bionics, Tricolor Holdings, and SHEEX.  She is also a member of the Board of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality, The Conference Board, The Aspen Institute, and Out Leadership. She is a member of the inaugural class of the Henry Crown Fellows of The Aspen Institute, the Committee of 200, and the International Women's Forum. Ms. Brooke is a prominent voice around the world on Diversity and Inclusion, including most prominently on LGBT inclusion and women. She has been named eleven times to the list of Forbes “World's 100 Most Powerful Women“. In 2017, she received the Theodore Roosevelt Award, the top individual honor bestowed by the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  She has also been inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.Company bioIn the United States, women are over 17 percent more likely to die and 73 percent more likely to be seriously injured in a vehicle crash than men. VERITY (Vehicle Equity Rules in Transportation) NOW unites people to fight for equality in vehicle safety by educating on, and advocating for, crash testing standards that protect men and women equally to make cars safer for all.Connect:Twitter: @BethBrooke_EYTwitter: @Veritynow_LinkedIn: Beth A. BrookeLinkedIn: VERITY NowFacebook: VERITY Now Coalition

Lucille Desjonquères, présidente France du réseau International Women's Forum, était l'invitée de Christophe Jakubyszyn dans Good Morning Business, ce mardi 28 juin. Elle s'est intéressée à la question de la parité hommes-femmes dans les entreprises sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Ce mardi 28 juin, Audrey Maubert et Christophe Jakubyszyn ont reçu Jean Cristofari, président du Spinergie, Lucille Desjonquères, présidente France du réseau International Women's Forum, Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, directeur du Centre Énergie à l'Institut Jacques Delors, et François Asselin, président de la CPME, dans l'émission Good Morning Business sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Guest, Mila Golovine Graduate of the first class of the University of Houston (UH) Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship (WCE) at Bauer College of Business, Ludmila (Mila) Rusakova Golovine, years later, runs the global language solutions company she presented in her class business plan and then started in 1993.  She has grown MasterWord into a world-ranked Top 50 multi-million-dollar company that delivers language access and enables success of international organizations, projects, and initiatives in over 400+ languages. Golovine, who speaks Russian, French and English, is the driving force behind MasterWord's mission to Connect People Across Language and Culture.  She is respected nationally and internationally for her innovative management processes and industry-leading client solutions.  As a professional translator, interpreter and business leader, she has guided MasterWord's scope and capabilities, understanding the complexities of the global marketplace and providing her teams the tools to hone razor-sharp plans of action that generate successful results. She excels at providing clients innovative solutions based on creative thinking, strategic planning, the latest in technology and doing business with heart. After graduating with a double major in Finance and Marketing from UH Bauer College, Golovine completed her Masters coursework in Entrepreneurship at the UH Wolff Center, where she continues to participate as a mentor and guest lecturer. She was recognized with the Outstanding Young Alumni of UH Award in 1997 and decades later featured as a most prominent alumnus of the UH Bauer College in the Bloomberg Business Week profile. In 2014 she was the first WCE alum to endow a scholarship at her alma mater and in 2014 and 2015 achieved the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) “Cougar 100” for Top 100 UH Alumni businesses. Her work has been recognized by the following awards and rankings: HBJ Outstanding CEO of a Medium-Sized Company (2017); EY Entrepreneur of the Year Gulf Coast Area Finalist (2017); Enterprising Women magazine “Enterprising Women of the Year” (2016), Certificate of Congressional Recognition G7 “Excellence in International Service award (2015), Houston Woman magazine “Savvy Sister Award” (2013), “Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2017” Houston Woman Magazine, “Top 100 Women Owned Businesses” in Texas and “Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses” in the U.S. (DiversityBusiness.com), one of “15 Largest Language Services Providers in North America” and one of “50 Largest Language Services Providers Worldwide” (Common Sense Advisory). Throughout her career Golovine has prioritized community service by heading initiatives and generating support for Friends of Integrative Medicine at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Greater Houston Partnership, Jung Center – Houston, Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research and Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (founding member). She serves on the Board of the Rothko Chapel, Advisory Board for the Mind, Body, Spirit Institute of the Jung Center, chairs the Advisory Subcommittee for the Translation and Interpretation Program at the Houston Community College, is the Chapter Manager for the Texas Chapter of Women in Localization and a member of the International Women's Forum, Charter 100, and Women's Business Enterprise Alliance. Golovine contributes to the arts and fields of mindful leadership, multicultural workplaces, entrepreneurship and social justice/human trafficking as a patron, speaker and writer for UH Bauer College, The Entrepreneurship Institute Presidents' Forum, national and local professional interpreter & translator associations, among others, and as a member of the National Speakers Associatio

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire is CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards™, the global education and advocacy campaign committed to accelerating gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. She is also CEO of Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search in Los Angeles. She is the author of two books, "The Board Game: How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors” and “Winning the Board Game: How Women Directors Make the Difference.” Both books offer real-world guidelines and profiles of women corporate directors for helping women seek board positions as their ultimate career goal.Betsy led the successful campaign to secure the passage of SB826, effective September 2018, the first and only law in the U.S. requiring every public company headquartered in California to have at least three women directors on a board of six or more, before year-end 2021. Formerly, she was the statewide president of the National Association of Women Business Owners of CA (NAWBO-CA), founding SoCal chair of WomenCorporateDirectors, member of National Assn of Corporate Directors (NACD), and International Women's Forum. Previously Betsy served on the boards of the Southern California Leadership Network, UCLA Medical Center, and the consumer advisory board for SoCal Edison.

Join Anne Doyle and Katana Abbott as they discuss:- The impact of the U.S. Women's Soccer victory for equal pay and the fight for equality in other sports. - Ukrainian women on the front lines. - The International Women's Forum this May and in 2023.Anne Doyle is a Hall of Fame journalist, business executive, author of POWERING UP: How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders; host of the POWER UP WOMEN podcast, a global speaker, and a member of the Global Board of the International Women's Forum. She has been on the front lines of progress for nearly five decades and a passionate supporter of the importance of women helping to lift other girls and women. Her mantra, "Every woman for herself is a losing strategy."To learn more about Anne, visit www.annedoyleleadership.com

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

This week we revisit our conversation with  Marilyn Gist; she is the author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. Marilyn helps others become the leader everyone admires by creating thriving organizations and great results.  She asks us to Imagine a world in which all leaders feel and display a deep regard for others' dignity.  This is what humility means, and it helps leaders resolve conflict, increase engagement, and optimize performance.  Marilyn speaks and consults widely, based on experience as a scholar, teacher, trainer, and senior leader.  Formerly Associate Dean, Professor of Management, and Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Formation at Seattle University, she began her academic career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She later joined the University of Washington, where she held the Boeing Endowed Professorship of Business. Marilyn earned her BA from Howard University and her MBA and Ph.D. from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of the Academy of Management, American Psychological Association, and the International Women's Forum.

Debbie Peterson runs a speaking and coaching business to help her audiences and clients develop a focused mindset for fulfilling professional results by harnessing the power of their thoughts. Her audiences and clients have shared that they experience more clarity of career direction, producing better self-aligning decisions; an increased focus for clearer, consistent action; and more momentum, keeping them motivated and achieving the next level of success on their terms. Debbie has 25+ years in Corporate with experience in Administration, Project Management, and Investor Relations. She is a certified Trainer of NLP at the Master Practitioner level and has spent over 10 years studying, designing, and delivering keynotes, workshops, and corporate trainings using Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) as a foundation. Debbie has presented to thousands of employees, leaders, and clients at various sized organizations. Debbie is the creator of Career Success Circle Mastermind, and The Way Forward in Career and Life Mastery Program, for women leaders and emerging leaders who want to create next level success without the sacrifice. She is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, Women's Speakers Association, and an author with her book, Clarity: How Smart Professionals Create Career Success on Their Terms, released in 2019. Debbie has long been an advocate for professional women, and in 2015 she stepped on to the board of ATHENA International, a global organization committed to supporting, developing and honoring women leaders. She is also a member of the International Women's Forum, Women's Business Collaborative, and Network of Executive Women. LINKS: Debbie Peterson website Debbie Peterson Linkedin Debbie's book -- Clarity: How Smart Professionals Create Career Success Debbie's YouTube Channel Schedule time with Debbie

Brian interviews Anita Nowak. Anita, PhD, is an empathy expert, two-time TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator and Fellow with the International Women's Forum. She is passionate about leveraging empathy for personal, organizational and social transformation. For the past fifteen years, Anita has held various leadership roles in higher education at McGill University dedicated to social innovation. She teaches Leadership, Ethics in Management and Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation. She was named Professor of the Year in 2014 and 2019.

With a winning combination of experience and innovation, Tana Gall is a leading voice in senior living. Listen to her insights gleaned from Merrill Garden's 70 communities across 20 states, with 4,000 staff members and 7,000 residents, and her vision for moderately priced senior housing. About Tana Tana Gall is responsible for all aspects of operations and growth at the 70 Merrill senior living communities in 20 states – Merrill Gardens and Truewood by Merrill. Gall has over 20 years of experience in senior living leadership roles, and she is focused on creating a culture where the team members and residents thrive. Under Gall's leadership, the company is recognized as one of the most respected providers of senior living in the country. Gall recently led the launch of the Truewood by Merrill communities with a focus on seniors in the underserved middle market. Gall is an industry icon, serving as a member of the Argentum Board of Directors, and she was previously the head of the Argentum Executive Director Leadership Institute. She is focused on bringing new leadership to the industry and was instrumental in the establishment of the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living at Washington State University. Based on her career accomplishments, Gall was asked to join the Bellevue College Healthcare Management and Leadership Advisory Board. She was also invited to join the International Women's Forum, and was named a Woman of Distinction for 2021 by McKnight's Senior Living, an award that honors women in senior living who inspire and impact the lives of residents and team members. Key Takeaways Acquiring real estate at low rates is a must to make moderately-priced housing work. Limiting serving times and food options control labor costs for middle market dining. Customized wellness offerings are an expectation for the next generation of senior living residents—not only a gym, but access to personal training. There are many benefits to cross-training employees, including cost savings and increased staff satisfaction.

As an award-winning marketing and communications leader, Holly Humphrey had put her talents to work for some of the biggest companies in the world. But in late 2019, Holly decided to reassess and make the leap to start her own brand communications firm, HH Communications. In this interview, Holly talks with Lina Taylor about what it takes to make that jump! With 20 years of experience working alongside global C-suite executives, she has managed strategic corporate sponsorships and brand programs for the Rio 2016 Olympics, Aspen Ideas Festival, International Women's Forum, Women Athletes Business Network, Great Places to Work Institute, World Bank Private Sector Leaders Forum and many others. Her communications leadership and management roles in both the public and private sector include Americas Brand & External Communications Leader for EY (Ernst & Young), Americas Talent Communications Leader for EY, Public Information Officer for the City of New York Department of Homeless Services, and multiple positions at leading PR firms in both Atlanta and New York City. Holly has also provided marketing and communications support for multiple nonprofit organizations. She has traveled extensively around the world for both work and pleasure. At the intersection of science, business, and elite sports, two-time Olympian Lina Taylor helps leaders and teams create a culture of resilience, opportunities, and success. Learn more at LinaTaylor.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lina-taylor/support

Ellen Snee has worked at the forefront of women's leadership development for more than 25 years. But for the first 18 of those years, the front line of leadership wasn't an Ivy League MBA program or a high-end consulting firm: It was an international order of Catholic nuns.During her time in the order, Ellen was surrounded by smart, educated, committed, and fun women who held roles of authority that were uncommon for women in the 1970s. She gained a number of essential — and, happily, transferable — skills: How to discern a call or deep desire, how to work collaboratively with other women, and how to be a savvy operator within male hierarchies. This experience laid the foundation for Ellen's guiding passion: to become an expert in women's leadership development and to change the world one woman at a time.  Ellen left the convent while still in graduate school, receiving her EdD in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University in 1994. She turned the conceptual frameworks from her dissertation on women in roles of authority into the launch of a successful consulting firm, Fine Line Consulting. Before long, she arrived in the corporate sector running leadership and coaching programs for executive women in Fortune 500 companies such as Pfizer, Schwab, Marriott, Goodyear and many others. For 15 years she provided one-to-one coaching to high potential and executive level women across the country.A move to California in 2001 led to work in Silicon Valley at the major tech companies such as Apple, Cisco, KPG, and Citrix. In 2009 Ellen was hired by global technology company VMware as VP Leadership Development and Organizational Consulting. She went on to lead Global Talent Development and in 2013 launched VMwomen, a business initiative designed to attract, retain, develop, and advance talented women.She has spoken extensively at corporate conferences including the Conference Board, Catalyst, California Governors Association, Marriott, Pfizer, Panasonic, Amgen, as well as Boston College, University of Michigan and Presidio Business Schools. Ellen is a member of the International Women's Forum, an invitation-only organization of global women leaders. She is an advisor to She Can and Rise Up, organizations that empower young women in Africa and Asia to become leaders. She is a global advisor for How Women Lead and a Limited Partner with How Women Invest venture fund. Ellen is the author of Lead: How Women in Charge Claim Their Authority (She Writes Press), in which she shares her wisdom and experience with all talented women seeking to accelerate their careers. Lead differs from other management and leadership books in several important ways. The locus of authority throughout is women's experience within 3 vital perspectives: personal, relational, and systemic. Ellen's Self-Others-Systems model recognizes that women are always in simultaneous relationships with themselves, others, and the systems in which they live and work. All of these relationships overlap and interact dynamically when someone exercises their leadership in a role of authority. Full of insights, examples, and stories, Lead is firmly grounded in psychological research. She has her experiences and illustrated them in such a way as to be both inspiring and instructive to women on their way up. Along the way, Ellen urges women to find and speak with their unique voice and claim their personal power. In 2015 Ellen returned to the work she loves, accelerating the career advancement of talented women through executive coaching. Based in the San Francisco Bay area, she continues to coach and advise women leaders and executives around the world, and to speak at companies, academic institutions and leadership conferences.

I am gleeful and proud to introduce you to one of my very best friends and today's guest on the podcast, Kate Tellers. The Wall Street Journal calls her “a storytelling guru.”  Kate is on the leadership team at The Moth – one of the preeminent storytelling organizations in this country – she travels the globe to teach the art of storytelling. Isn't that so cool?!? Her past clients include some of the brightest non-profits in changemaking: International Women's Forum, Kellogg Foundation, Ashoka, and Melinda Gates, as well as companies like Spotify, Google, and the U.S. State Department. There are a buttload of reasons why a big company like Nike would pair with The Moth to incorporate storytelling into their brand, but the big takeaway for Brian Breaks Character listeners: Storytelling can drive the bottom line for profit and impact. I believe all creativity is storytelling and I believe this episode is one of our very best. Kate does not hold back in this masterclass in storytelling:    Surprise! Your aim in storytelling isn't to entertain, but to get the truth in your story Your story matters, no matter what… but it's gotta matter to you (my Agent Goals students know this all too well!) Bring a strong POV or no one cares, no one cares Kate walks us through her 3-step process to prep before telling a story or hosting a show How to get involved... there's probs a Moth StorySlam near you!   Storytelling is the heart of what we do as creatives and I just know this intimate and honest conversation will inspire you (oooooooooh, and listen til the very end to hear some off-the-record Kate-n-Brian chit chat that will def make you LOL) Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character!   If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   Want to learn more? If you're an actor and your goal is to have a fabulous representation, come watch Make Agents Want You for free (https://www.makeagentswantyou.com). That way, you can get off the hamster wheel of reaching out and focus on the acting you were born to do. CONNECT WITH KATE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thekatetellers/ Website https://themoth.org/stories/but-also-bring-cheese How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide for Memorable Storytelling from The Moth - Pre-Order Now: https://themoth.org/how-to-tell-a-story?   Subscribe To The Podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Need New Representation? Get In On This Free Training: https://makeagentswantyou.com   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat   Episode Transcript https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/EP25+-+Kate+Tellers+-+Transcript.pdf

Michell Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA and a member of IWF Georgia, joins us on the International Day of the Girl Child to focus on the urgent and unique challenges that girls everywhere face related to living healthy and fulfilling lives. She shares: Trends and statistics on the current state of girls globally Lessons from the crisis in Afghanistan A story that gives her hope for the future of girls The importance of women running for public office Key issues like education, climate change, and gender based violence     To learn more about the International Women's Forum visit iwforum.org.

Kate Isler is an author and the Co-founder and CEO of The WMarketplace, an e-commerce platform that promotes women-owned businesses. She is also the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Be Bold Now, an annual event to celebrate women, and a Board Director for Girl Rising, which works for girls' education and empowerment worldwide. Her book, Breaking Borders, details her 20 years of experience with executive leadership in business, telling the stories of her time working internationally in Dubai, London, Munich, and Africa. Kate graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2018 with a bachelor's in Business Administration and Management. She is an active member of many women's groups, including as a mentor for the International Women's Forum. In this episode… How can a gender-balanced business learn to grow, no matter the industry? What can you do to optimize your strategies in the e-commerce market? During the pandemic, Kate Isler noticed a disproportionate effect on women's businesses. On a mission to change the outcome, she began a course to empower women-owned businesses and equip them with the tools and services to scale their brand. Kate is building success at The WMarketplace. By collaborating with and building awareness for gender-balanced brands, she's attracting and retaining customers, sellers, and service providers. To Kate, business is more than just numbers: it is an opportunity for women to scale to new heights and achieve success. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox is joined by Kate Isler, Co-founder and CEO of The WMarketplace, to discuss the disproportionate roles of women in entrepreneurship. Kate talks about creating the opportunity for women-owned e-commerce businesses to scale, evolving digital strategies for success, and developing a growth mindset to develop a fulfilling life.

In this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Deanna Horton, Rob Wright, and Gordon Houlden about Canada-China relations now that the two Michaels have been released Participant Biographies: Deanna Horton is a Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, focusing on interactive mapping projects and related research. Ms. Horton is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia-Pacific Foundation, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum, the International Women's Forum, and Quadrangle Society of Massey College.  https://www.cgai.ca/deanna_horton Professor Gordon Houlden is Director Emeritus of the China Institute, Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, and attended the University of Calgary where he received his B.A., and subsequently did graduate work at Carleton University in Ottawa, and at the University Nacional in Lima, Peru. https://www.ualberta.ca/china-institute/about/people/director-emeritus.html Rob Wright served as Canadian Ambassador to China from 2005-2009. He served as Ambassador to Japan from 2001-2005. He has also served as a Director of Export Development Canada (EDC), Chairman of the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) and Commissioner of the Northern Pipeline Agency. During his appointment in China he was concurrently accredited as Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia. He retired from public service in 2009. In addition to enjoying retirement, he writes, lectures and consults on Canada's relations with China and Japan and on Canada's foreign and trade policies. https://www.cgai.ca/rob_wright Host biography Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson R&R Evening in the Palace of Reason by James R. Gains – https://www.harpercollins.ca/9780007156610/evening-in-the-palace-of-reason/ Aftershocks by Thomas Wright and Colin Kahl– https://www.brookings.edu/books/aftershocks-pandemic-politics-and-the-end-of-the-old-international-order/ A Spy Among Friends by Ben MacIntyre – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/227649/a-spy-among-friends-by-ben-macintyre/9780771055522 A Mistress of the Art of Death Novel Series by Ariana Franklin – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/BRC/a-mistress-of-the-art-of-death-novel Recording Date: 29 Sept 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In this episode of Commitment Matters, Mary speaks with Diane Tomb, CEO of ALTA. Diane can be reached via email at: dtomb@alta.orgDuring their conversation, Diane or Mary mentioned:ALTA quickly worked to ensure Title and Settlement was designated as an essential business when the pandemic hit.Shortly after the pandemic shut down, Diane and her team were able to present an aggregation of COVID resources and build out an informational library for Remote Online Notarization and eClosings.Simultaneously, ALTA was developing the SECURE Notarization Act.Diane mentions it's important to tell our story well. Here's more on that initiative.In fact, ALTA's Advocacy program was a topic of conversation throughout the interview. Check out ALTA's Advocacy page to learn more.Introverts or not…ALTA Members are plentiful. Check out the Member Database.Are you up to speed on the Safe Banking Act and 1031 Exchanges? Both are critical legislative conversations right now.Diane is a member of the International Women's Forum of Washington DC and once worked for the National Association of Women Business Owners. For more on the topic, Mary loves this memorable article on women in the workplace.Mentoring is important to Diane and Mary…but how can you find a mentor? Plus, joining ALTA and networking through its committees and events is a great way to find a mentor (and build your peer network).ALTA ONE offers a virtual option this year…if you can't make it to New Orleans, you can still be part of the experience.Mary noted the conference schedule is robust with many timely topics. Review the schedule here.ALTA Education opportunities abound. Do you know about all the resources available to your business?ALTA ONE will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside – and the staff can't wait to see everyone. The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation is just over a year old! Learn more about it here, and apply for a charitable grant for your business!Mary mentioned a previous episode of Commitment Matters with ALTA's General Counsel, Steve Gottheim.Diane noted Representatives Madeline Dean and Kelly Armstrong introduced the ALTA SECURE Notarization Act on the House Floor. And, Senators Mark Warner and Kevin Kramer introduced the companion bill.Want to check in on the Reconciliation Bill Diane and Mary mentioned?Mary pointed out Diane's unique background – read her ATLA bio.Here's more on the Appropriations Restrictions.The ALTA ONE conference kicks off Oct 12th in New Orleans.As Diane noted, ALTA is dedicated to doing all they can to present a COVID-safe experience. Learn more about their protocols.If you need help preparing a pitch to attend a professional conference, check out this article and put this template to use!If you'd like to contact the Commitment Matters podcast, email podcasts@ramquest.com. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit RamQuest.com/podcast to download the latest episode. Lastly, we love to see when and how you're listening. Share our posts, or create your own and tag them: #CommitmentMattersPodcast

In this episode of The Global Exchange, you will hear Deanna Horton, Meredith Lilly, Hugh Stephens, and Eric Miller on how Canada can engage economically with Taiwan This episode is an extract from CGAI's webinar on Canada-Taiwan relations, made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, and thanks to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Read our Taiwan series: https://www.cgai.ca/2021_taiwan_series Participants Bio: Deanna Horton is a Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. She is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia-Pacific Foundation, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Ontario Museum, the International Women's Forum, and Quadrangle Society of Massey College. https://www.cgai.ca/deanna_horton Meredith Lilly is an Associate Professor at Carleton University where she holds the Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs focused on trade policy. Dr. Lilly is a national award-winning researcher with extensive experience in public policy development and executive branch decision making. https://www.cgai.ca/meredith_lilly Eric Miller is a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. He focuses on issues related to North America, trade, technology and security. He is also is President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group, a cross-border consultancy that advises clients on government affairs, economics, cybersecurity and geopolitical developments. https://www.cgai.ca/eric_miller Hugh Stephens has 40 years of government and business experience in the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, he is currently Vice Chair of the Canadian Committee on Pacific Economic Cooperation (CANCPEC), Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Executive Fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. In addition, he teaches in the MBA program at Royal Roads University as an Associate Faculty member. https://www.cgai.ca/hugh_stephens Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Recording Date: 17 August 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

BJ Leber has been President & CEO of Adagio Health since September 2014. She previously served as President & CEO of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foundation, as well as Interim CEO for the YWCA, Chief of Staff for Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor and VP & Station Manager for WQED - Pittsburgh's Public TV and Radio Stations. In 2016 she was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to serve as Chair of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. She was appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to the PA Commission for Women. She is a member and past president of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the International Women's Forum. She serves on the Board of the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics' Elsie Hillman Civic Forum Advisory Council, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Board, and The Highmark Caring Foundation Board.

In this episode of The Global Exchange, you will hear Winston Wen-yi Chen, followed by The Hon. John Manley, Meredith Lilly, VAdm (ret'd) Bruce Donaldson, and Maureen Boyd discuss Canada-Taiwan relations. This episode is an extract from CGAI's webinar on Canada-Taiwan relations, made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics, and thanks to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Read our Taiwan series: https://www.cgai.ca/2021_taiwan_series Participants Bio: Winston Wen-yi Chen assumed his duties as head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Ottawa in June 2018, becoming the tenth Representative in Canada since the Office was established in 1992. Previously, he served in Ottawa (1992-1996) when the office was first established and in Toronto as Director-General of TECO from 2011 to 2013.   The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., is the chair of CGAI's Advisory Council.  Mr. Manley is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. He was first elected to Parliament in 1988, and re-elected three times. From 1993 to 2003 he was a Minister in the governments of Jean Chrétien, serving in the portfolios of Industry, Foreign Affairs and Finance, in addition to being Deputy Prime Minister. An Officer of the Order of Canada, Mr. Manley has received honorary doctorates from Carleton University and the universities of Ottawa, Toronto, Western Ontario and Windsor. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#Manley) Meredith Lilly is an Associate Professor at Carleton University where she holds the Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs focused on trade policy. Dr. Lilly is a national award-winning researcher with extensive experience in public policy development and executive branch decision making. She previously served as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and oversaw within the Prime Minister's Office the conclusion of Canada's free-trade negotiations with the European Union, South Korea, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership among other files. Her current research is focused on international labour mobility and Canada-US trade relations. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#MeredithLilly) Vice-Admiral (Retired) Bruce Donaldson served for 36 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Royal Canadian Naval Officer. Bruce was the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff from July 2010 until his retirement in September 2013. Since retiring from the CAF and relocating to Victoria BC, Bruce has worked with CFN Consultants, a leading consultancy firm specializing in defence and security issues. He is also one of two Board-appointed members of the Royal Roads University Board of Governors, and he chairs the Salvation Army Advisory Board in Greater Victoria. (https://www.cgai.ca/advisory_council#BruceDonaldson) Maureen Boyd is the Founding Director of Carleton University's Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement, where she provides outreach and policy orientation to parliamentarians and diplomats, including orientation for newly elected Members of Parliament and annually for newly arrived diplomats to Canada. She is chair of the Parliamentary Centre and a member of the International Women's Forum and of Politics and the Pen. She is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal. (https://www.cgai.ca/maureen_boyd) Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat, and Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Recording Date: 17 August 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

French sailor Alexia Barrier, who grew up beside the sea in the south of France, recently completed a solo, nonstop, around the world yacht race. The Vendée Globe is considered the ultimate challenge in ocean racing; she is the first woman to complete the race for the benefit of science. I interviewed Alexia for the Game Changers podcast of the International Women's Forum.  In our conversation she shares: her experience spending 111 days alone at sea; how we can each play a role in protecting our oceans; the challenges that women still face to achieve opportunities to hone and test their sailing skills at the highest levels, and the scale at which plastics are negatively impacting the environment of planet Earth. 

Alexia Barrier was the first woman to attempt a single-handed around-the-globe tour for the benefit of science. In this episode she shares:   her experience spending 111 days alone at sea  how you don't need the best equipment to perform at the highest caliber how we can each play a role in protecting our oceans, and the scale at which plastics are impacting the environment   About the Guest: Alexia Barrier is a professional sailor, top-level match racer, founder of 4myplanet and member of IWF France. She recently completed the Vendée Globe, a solo, nonstop around the world yacht race.    To learn more about the International Women's Forum visit iwforum.org.

FLOWING WEAVER OF WORDS AND WORLDS - At the age of 82, Jean Naggar published her first novel. Join me as we discuss her journey from Editor to Writer. Jean Naggar is an accomplished writer, editor and translator. She established the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency in 1978 in NYC. She has been responsible for selling a wide range of award-winning titles and best selling books in both Fiction and Non-Fiction. She is a member of the International Women's Forum, the Women's Media Group, PEN and AAR- Association of Authors Representatives. Jean is originally from Alexandria, Egypt and grew up in Cairo. She and her family left Egypt in 1957 following the Suez Canal Crisis. Her first published novel is a memoir, SIPPING FROM THE NILE, and her second book is FOOTPRINTS FROM THE HEART, a novel. Her themes of dealing with leaving one's country for good epitomizes the immigrant experience and shows how determination and persistence can lead to success and happiness. She is a true role model for those of us who may think we are too old to start on that long awaited dream. Jean lives in Manhattan with her husband, Serge, and is the mother of three and grandmother of seven. Listen to her inspiring journey. Take notes. There is a lot of wisdom here. Visit www.jeannaggar.com for more information, buying her books and blog.Follow us on FACEBOOK and Instagram@TerraceTruthTalkin - for more info, pics and updates.Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream www.ameliasdream.comCreated by Joanna BonaroProduced by BrainyBeauty Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Guest Mentor Mary Jo Potter, a preeminent leader in strategic corporate guidance. Mary Jo is an entrepreneur, venture investor and a highly regarded board director with a successful career that spans several decades. Having sold a software-as-service company to McGraw Hill, she became active in Angel investing by joining Keiretsu Forum, where she has been a member for 20 years. Mary Jo currently serves as the Founder, CEO and Managing Director of Healthcare Angels, an investment and advisory firm focused on promoting innovation in healthcare; a GP in Keiretsu Capital, where she has been on the investment committee for five years; and a member of Keiretsu Forum's Investment Committee, which screens healthcare investment opportunities. In addition she is an LP in Purple Arch Ventures (Northwestern University's venture fund), an LP in Portfolia, and a member of Band of Angels and Skydeck. Mary Jo is on several boards, and she has helped six companies to IPO or acquisition. She is a member of Women Corporate Directors and treasurer of the International Women's Forum. Mary Jo Potter was also a transformative Chairperson at Dignity Health and a board member for Catholic Healthcare Initiatives. The two entities later combined to become one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the world. The topics on today's episode will span healthcare and the pillars of success for a start-up. Listen to the episode with Mary Jo Potter below... Find Show Notes here ... Listen to this and other episodes of THE MENTORS RADIO for FREE on any mobile device or platform -- Apple, Google, iTunes, Spotify and all else -- subscribe (free) here.

Ambassador Roberta Lajous shares her unique perspective on democracy, including: what she perceives as the greatest threat to democracy today what European governments offer their citizens that is particularly useful for women how the world views democracy in the U.S. in light of recent events advancements of women in politics in Mexico, and  how the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis inspired her lifelong passion of foreign relations and international affairs.   About the Guest: Roberta Lajous has been the Mexican Ambassador to Spain, Cuba, Austria, and Bolivia, as well as a Representative of Mexico to the UN. She is the former President of IWF Mexico.   Learn more about the International Women's Forum by visiting iwforum.org.  

Broadcaster, entrepreneur, and human rights campaigner Norah Casey was formerly a Dragon in the popular television series Dragons' Den and is a well-known radio and TV personality. She is the author of Spark!, the presenter of several TEDx talks, and the creator of Planet Woman, a digital learning platform that seeks to empower women. She serves on the European Board and is a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices, as well as the founder of the Women's Irish Network and a member of the International Women's Forum. In addition to owning Harmonia Publishing Ltd., the journalist and former nurse holds many awards including but not limited to the Woman of the Decade Award, the Publisher of the Year award (five times), and the Lord Mayor of Dublin Award. Her work can be viewed at norahcasey.com. Today, Norah talks with me about courage and the willingness to face your fears. We talk about how adversity can deliver post-traumatic growth with new perspectives, and we discuss how resilience can come from taking risks, once you're less afraid of failing than you are of succeeding. We also explore the positive contagion impact and the power of giving your time and energy. “It's not really what I've done in life–it's what life has done to me that has defined me. Some of the events devastated me, but it didn't destroy me.”– Norah Casey This week on In the Doctor's Chair The importance of Norah's background as a nurse Norah's experience of leaving her abusive first husband The power of adverse experiences The power of kindness Growing in resilience In the Doctor's Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor's Chair, the show where you'll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post Norah Casey on Courage and the Willingness to Face your Fears appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Broadcaster, entrepreneur and human rights campaigner Norah Casey was formerly a Dragon in the popular television series Dragons' Den and is a well-known radio and TV personality. She is the author of Spark!, the presenter of several TEDx talks, and the creator of Planet Woman, a digital learning platform that seeks to empower women. She serves on the European Board and is a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices, as well as the founder of the Women's Irish Network and a member of the International Women's Forum. In addition to owning Harmonia Publishing Ltd., the journalist and former nurse holds many awards including but not limited to the Woman of the Decade Award, the Publisher of the Year award (five times), and the Lord Mayor of Dublin Award. Her work can be viewed at norahcasey.com. Today, Norah talks with me about courage and the willingness to face your fears. We talk about how adversity can deliver post-traumatic growth with new perspectives, and we discuss how resilience can come from taking risks, once you're less afraid of failing than you are of succeeding. We also explore the positive contagion impact and the power of giving your time and energy. “It's not really what I've done in life--it's what life has done to me that has defined me. Some of the events devastated me, but it didn't destroy me.” - Norah Casey This week on In the Doctor's Chair The importance of Norah's background as a nurse Norah's experience of leaving her abusive first husband The power of adverse experiences The power of kindness Growing in resilience In the Doctor's Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor's Chair, the show where you'll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify

CEO of the Motown Museum, Robin Terry, is keeping the family legacy of Motown alive. For World Music Day, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look into how one of the most beloved music brands around the world came into existence and fostered talent ranging from Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder. She discusses key women involved in making Motown what it is today and what's next. To learn more about the International Women's Forum visit iwforum.org.  

Welcome to our focus and celebration of public service! I have tremendous fondness and appreciation for my time in public service and the invaluable lessons I learned about leadership, people, community, and giving back in a meaningful way! Our theme for June-July: "A Call to Public Service: A Leadership Journey" Today's guest is Marie C. Johns is CEO of PPC-Leftwich, a minority/woman-led firm with deep roots in Washington, D.C. She focuses on management consulting, business development, organizational effectiveness, and public policy consulting. She has been a leader in business, civic, and government service for more than 30 years. In 2009, Marie was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Following her Senate confirmation, she was responsible for management of the nearly $1 billion agency and development of SBA programs and policies, including leading the effort to implement the more than 60 provisions of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Marie is a member of the Greater Washington Business Hall of Fame and one of Washingtonian magazine's “100 Most Powerful Women.” Marie is also a Howard University Board of Trustee member. In addition to being founding chair of the Washington DC Technology Council, she has served as a board member, president, or chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce, the Federal City Council, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Economic Club of Washington, Leadership Greater Washington, and the International Women's Forum of Washington, D.C. Listen as Marie shares the value and importance of small businesses and being in service to others. You'll "lean in" for the captivating story of the phenomenal legacy of her paternal grandparents and the impact their determination and business savvy has had on her life. Tremendous life lessons for entrepreneurs and all professionals! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-l-d-bennett1/message

Anne Doyle is a global speaker, author, journalist, business executive, podcast host, former elected official and lifetime change agent who has been on the front lines of women's progress for nearly five decades. She is the author of POWERING UP! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders and the host of two podcasts: POWERING UP! and the Game Changers podcast of the International Women's Forum.

Anne Doyle is a global speaker, author, journalist, business executive, podcast host, former elected official and lifetime change agent who has been on the front lines of women's progress for nearly five decades. She is the author of POWERING UP! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders and the host of two podcasts: POWERING UP! and the Game Changers podcast of the International Women's Forum.

Linda Rabbitt and John Coe Bio Linda Rabbitt founded rand* construction in 1989 and was one of very few female leaders in the industry at the time. She is still an active leader as Owner and Chair of the Board of Directors, and serves as a resource to the new CEO, leadership, and management teams as they work to advance the vision and strategies for rand's future. Under her leadership, rand grew from being a small tenant interiors firm into a $400+ million national multi-market construction corporation. Her knowledge of the industry and professional experience has enabled rand to deliver award-winning work for a vast client base. With a focus on networking, innovation, quality, and customer service. Linda serves on the Board of Directors of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, acting as a Trustee of George Washington University, and working as a Director of the International Women's Forum, she served on the Federal Reserve Board – Richmond, and on the Board of Directors for Brookfield Properties. Furthermore, she is a Horatio Alger Award winner and is featured by sponsoring a program at Harvard Business School teaching women to excel in business and how to join corporate boards. Named as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in DC” by Washingtonian Magazine and “Outstanding Director” by the Washington Business Journal, Linda continues to push the bar for Women's causes and achievements in business. A graduate of George Washington University with a Master of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, she is at heart a teacher and a visionary for advancing the next generation of leaders through education. She enjoys philanthropy, history, traveling the world, and spending time with her five grandsons. Show Notes Current Role Founder Planning to make company “multi-generational” comparing to other contractors- Clark, Hitt and Davis (4:30)She is the strategist (5:00) Origins & Education Childhood- Born and lived in Suburban Detroit (5:45)Grosse Pointe Woods and then Bloomfield Hills, MI (6:00)Father immigrated from Germany in 1925 and became an automotive engineer working for Chrysler Corp. (6:15)19 patents with Briggs and ChryslerMother was a 2nd generation immigrant from Italy (7:20)Parents met at Briggs Corp (predecessor of Chrysler Corp.) (7:55)Father was very disciplined and Mother was the networker and social person (8:40)Diligence from Father and people skills from Mother (9:00)High School at Bloomfield Hills H.S. (10:00)Attended University of Michigan (10:30)Mot

Linda Rabbitt and John Coe Bio Linda Rabbitt founded rand* construction in 1989 and was one of very few female leaders in the industry at the time. She is still an active leader as Owner and Chair of the Board of Directors, and serves as a resource to the new CEO, leadership, and management teams as they work to advance the vision and strategies for rand's future. Under her leadership, rand grew from being a small tenant interiors firm into a $400+ million national multi-market construction corporation. Her knowledge of the industry and professional experience has enabled rand to deliver award-winning work for a vast client base. With a focus on networking, innovation, quality, and customer service. Linda serves on the Board of Directors of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, acting as a Trustee of George Washington University, and working as a Director of the International Women's Forum, she served on the Federal Reserve Board – Richmond, and on the Board of Directors for Brookfield Properties. Furthermore, she is a Horatio Alger Award winner and is featured by sponsoring a program at Harvard Business School teaching women to excel in business and how to join corporate boards. Named as one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in DC” by Washingtonian Magazine and “Outstanding Director” by the Washington Business Journal, Linda continues to push the bar for Women's causes and achievements in business. A graduate of George Washington University with a Master of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, she is at heart a teacher and a visionary for advancing the next generation of leaders through education. She enjoys philanthropy, history, traveling the world, and spending time with her five grandsons. Show Notes Current Role Founder Planning to make company “multi-generational” comparing to other contractors- Clark, Hitt and Davis (4:30)She is the strategist (5:00) Origins & Education Childhood- Born and lived in Suburban Detroit (5:45)Grosse Pointe Woods and then Bloomfield Hills, MI (6:00)Father immigrated from Germany in 1925 and became an automotive engineer working for Chrysler Corp. (6:15)19 patents with Briggs and ChryslerMother was a 2nd generation immigrant from Italy (7:20)Parents met at Briggs Corp (predecessor of Chrysler Corp.) (7:55)Father was very disciplined and Mother was the networker and social person (8:40)Diligence from Father and people skills from Mother (9:00)High School at Bloomfield Hills H.S. (10:00)Attended University of Michigan (10:30)Mot

Business time management tips from special guest Elizabeth Sutherland can help you and your team get more done in less time…and with less headache. Hear insights about: How Elizabeth and her business partner merged their competing agencies to create Sutherland Weston What sets Sutherland Weston apart from its competitors, and how understanding Maine and the communities they serve help them stand out in the market Why watching the organization's macro and micro finances at all times proved vital for their growth, and what business time management tips have made the most difference What common financial mistakes agency owners often make when they're growing their businesses, and why Elizabeth believes it's crucial to think broadly and with bold vision Why it is crucial to be willing to take risks as a business owner, as long as you're focusing on the right risks How Sutherland Weston prides themselves on being a “one-stop shop” full-service agency that doesn't need to outsource work very often How the outbreak of the global pandemic has impacted Sutherland Weston, and what key pivots and transitions the organization made to navigate the challenges What business time management tips and strategies Elizabeth uses to accomplish more during her day that help her move the needle for her business Why effective time management is a crucial skill to develop, regardless of what industry you're operating in Business Time Management Tips Elizabeth Sutherland is the CEO and Brand Strategy Director of Maine-based marketing agency Sutherland Weston. In merging and growing her agency, Elizabeth has learned many important skills and strategies that have helped her excel in her role, including business time management tips that have allowed Elizabeth and her team to get more done and really differentiate themselves from their competitors throughout Maine. The Importance of Time Management No matter what kind of agency you run or what industry you operate in, time management is a crucial business skill that you must develop to be a successful leader. Especially in today's highly competitive and ever-shifting market, time management is one of the crucial ingredients you need to be able to swiftly adapt your business to overcome its challenges, especially in the age of pandemic. One of the biggest business time management tips Elizabeth shared during our conversation is the importance of focusing on the right priorities. It can be very easy to get distracted by the little things and lose sight of the big picture. As Elizabeth explained, her organization at one point had a bookkeeper who was extremely focused on tracking and managing all of the small office expenses, down to how many paperclips the team was going through. However, the bookkeeper was spending so much time on the little expenses that she wasn't getting all of the billing done. She lost track of the big picture stuff by wasting too much time on less important priorities… and this in turn impacted the overall success of the agency. Business Time Management Tips for Moving the Needle One of the key strategies Elizabeth employs is that she takes time out each week to make a fresh list of major priorities. It isn't a simple “to-do” list but rather a high-level view of her week and where she can best spend her limited time. At the end of each evening, Elizabeth writes down the three most important things she needs to accomplish the next day, and the next morning she works hard to ensure that those three key priorities are accomplished before noon. This way, Elizabeth is preventing herself from losing track of the things that matter amidst the many small things that are trying to shift her attention away throughout the day. I hope you enjoy this week's episode of the Progressive Agency podcast with Elizabeth Sutherland. Her business time management tips and thoughts on vision and risk-taking are sure to help you in your own work. If you'd like to learn more about Elizabeth Sutherland and her team at Sutherland Weston, please visit their website. And as always, please visit me at https://craigcodyandcompany.com/agency-podcast/ for more informative, money-saving podcast episodes like this one. Additional Resources: FREE COVID Loan Grant Calculator Download Website: www.theprogressivedentist.com Twitter: @CraigC2742 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcodycpa How to Connect with Elizabeth Sutherland: Website: www.sutherlandweston.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/esutherland/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/sutherland-weston Facebook: www.facebook.com/SutherlandWestonInc/ Twitter: @SWMC_Inc About Elizabeth Sutherland: Elizabeth Sutherland, APR is the Sutherland of Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications. Originally from Maine's largest and most northern county, Aroostook (affectionately known as “The County”), after college Elizabeth worked for the United States Senate, the American Red Cross, and Northern Light Health in increasingly complex public relations and marketing roles before launching out to create her own firm in 2003. She is a graduate of the Bangor Region Leadership Institute and winner of the Mobilize Maine Momentum award in 2014, the 2016 G. Clifton Eames Leadership Award and the Girl Scouts of Maine 2017 Juliette Award for Leadership. She serves on several non-profit boards and in leadership roles for a variety of local and state-wide organizations including the International Women's Forum, Bangor Symphony Orchestra, United Way of Eastern Maine, the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors' Board, and the Advisory Board for Bangor's Cross Insurance Center. Elizabeth is an experienced marketing professional with expertise in campaign strategy development, budgeting, research, and measurement. She is also an avid reader, writer, runner, mother of two teenage boys and wife to a radio-talk-show host. As a Maine entrepreneur, Elizabeth directly understands the challenges many Maine-based businesses face and has made it her mission to help grow Maine's economy whenever she can. Sutherland Weston is a Maine-based integrated marketing and advertising firm. With a staff of 17, Sutherland Weston strives to provide strategic and creative approaches to their clients' toughest business issues. Elizabeth believes the key benefit Sutherland Weston can offer its clients is to provide practical advice on how to be persuasive and prepared to achieve measurable results.

Karina Awad es Directora Corporativa de Recursos Humanos en Coca-Cola FEMSA Cuenta con más de 28 años de experiencia en Recursos Humanos en diferentes industrias, como #telecomunicaciones , #manufactura , servicios financieros, #Retail y otros. Durante los últimos 15 años, ha liderado áreas de #RecursosHumanos con enfoque en el posicionamiento estratégico del área de #PERSONAS , la transformación cultural, la #evolución que las #relacioneslaborales en las #empresas , el desarrollo #digital y los nuevos requerimientos de los talentos, entre otros. En Febrero del 2021 es incorporada como socia del International Women's Forum, México. El IWF cuenta con más de 7.000 mujeres alrededor del mundo y busca avanzar en el liderazgo femenino, promoviendo y defendiendo la igualdad en todo el mundo. Karina ha recibido múltiples reconocimientos, tanto en #Chile como en #México , por su trabajo y su rol en lo que a #liderazgo femenino se refiere y también por su aporte e influencia en el mundo de #rrhh a nivel latinoamericano.   ¡Gracias por unirte a la conversación! 

Fiona Bennett ist die erfolgreichste, und auch die außergewöhnlichste Hutmacherin Deutschlands. Ihre Hüte zierten das Cover der Vogue, alle großen Modemagazine veredeln Fotostrecken mit ihren Kreationen, Prominente weltweit tragen Bennetts Modelle. IhreVision kennt keine Grenzen, sie ersinnt Kostüme für Theater und Film, erschafft Skulpturen, gestaltet Räume und ist als erfolgreiche Unternehmerin Mitglied des „International Women's Forum“. In Fiona Bennetts unbeirrbarem Weg spiegelt sich die Geschichte ihrer Stadt.In der heutigen Episode sprechen wir über:wie Fiona auf die Berufswahl der Modistin kamwas eine Modistin macht, und warum der Beruf früher Putzmacherin hießdas ihre Berufswahl eine Leidenschaft ist, eher als ein Beruf mit dem man das große Geld machtüber ihre Kooperation mit der Sendung Babylon Berlin, für die sie nun schon in der 4. Staffel die Hüte für die Hauptdarsteller kreieren darfwarum sich Fiona schon als Kind in die  bunte Künstlerwelt flüchtetedie Veränderung der Stadt Berlin, Grenzöffnung, neues Atelier in Mitte, und wie sie das als Künstlerin inspiriert hatihr Buch 'Vom Locken der Federn' in dem sie über diese spannende Zeit berichtetstetige Transformation, auch in der Phase in der wir uns jetzt gerade befindenwie sie plant, ihr Handwerk zu digitalisierenein Archiv, das sie aufbauen möchte, um ihre Klassiker zum Verleih anzubietenihre Begeisterung für ihre internationalen KundenHugh Jackman, der zum Einkauf kam, als nur die Auszubildende da warPressearbeit, die sie bisher noch gar nicht gemacht hatdie größte Herausforderung in ihrer Karriere ist eigentlich, dass sie immer neue Herausforderungen hateiner ihrer persönlich größten Erfolge ist die Gestaltung der Toilettenräume des Wintergarten-VarietéFiona's Tipp für die Selbständigkeit: nach der eigenen Leidenschaft zu suchen. Wo liegen meine Talente, wo fange ich Feuer?und vieles Spannende mehr.Es lohnt sich reinzuhören.Hier geht's zu den ShownotesWOMEN IN FASHION MENTORINGMöchtest auch Du mit Deinen vorhandenen Potenzialen, Fähigkeiten und Kenntnissen Deine unverwechselbare Marke im Fashion- und Lifestyle-Segment aufbauen? Ich helfe Dir gerne bei der Gründung Deiner eigenen Marke, und biete Dir meine Erfahrungen, meine Plattform, und den Zugang zu meinem exklusiven Netzwerk.TRIFF JETZT DEINE ENTSCHEIDUNG und vereinbare Dein kostenfreies Vorgespräch mit mir. Vielen Dank für Deine Treue!Herzlichst,Sibel Brozathttps://womeninfashion.de/www.linkedin.com/womeninfashion.dewww.instagram.com/womeninfashion.dewww.facebook.com/womeninfashion.deTelegram Gruppenchat

El curriculum de Helena Guardans podría ser presentado en diversos tomos. A modo de resumen, creó su primera empresa en 1994, con tal éxito que fue adquirida por Sellbytel, que a su vez fue adquirida por WebHelp y pasó a ser su directora en España. Hoy supervisa la labor de 4.500 empleados desde la presidencia, y es también socia del International Women's Forum en España y miembro del consejo de administración de Fira de Barcelona y parte del consejo de Ashoka.

About the Podcast The Stevens Group has been presenting the PR Masters Series Podcast for almost two years now.  This series is part of the ongoing partnership between The Stevens Group and CommPRO to bring to PR, digital/interactive and marketing communications agencies the wisdom of those who have reached the top of the PR profession.  Today's special guest is Christine M. Barney, APR, CEO & Managing Partner, rbb Communications.     About Our Guest Christine M. Barney, APR CEO & Managing Partner rbb Communications Christine M. Barney is CEO and managing partner of rbb Communications. rbb is a triple threat repeatedly recognized as champions in the field of PR, Digital/Marketing and Creative Services.  In 2020 alone, rbb was among Top Five Global Creative Agencies of the Year, the PRovoke US Small Agency of the Year, named to the Forbes Top PR Firms and took home campaign honors in every competition entered.  rbb is a certified women-owned business with a diverse team across a broad spectrum of crafts including healthcare, consumer services/products, luxury lifestyle, B2B/professional services, real estate and travel. Barney is the author of “The Breakout Brand ™ Strategy: An Evolutionary Approach to Creating Customer Passion” and her firm, headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Los Angeles and New York is known as the Champion of Breakout Brands ™. Barney's innovative management style and “employee-driven workplace” philosophy makes the firm a repeated winner in “best place to work” rankings.  She is active in her home state having served as founding chair of the South Florida Business Council, past chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Orange Bowl Committee, board member of the Beacon Council, member of the International Women's Forum, Leadership Florida, 2020 Florida Influencers Series and the Florida 500. She is a member of The Page Society and is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) where she received the 2016 Bill Adams PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award. She is a married mother of three and new grandmother. www.rbbcommunications.com https://twitter.com/cmbarney @cmbarney https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmbarney

A lo largo de nuestras carreras tenemos suerte de conocer a un sin fin de personas de quienes vamos a lo largo del tiempo. Con algunos tenemos la oportunidad de trabajar de cerca y por muchos años, mientras que otras tenemos la suerte de solo tener unas breves interacciones. Sin embargo, cuando somos tremendamente afortunados, aún si el tiempo es limitado, conocemos a personas que van dejando un impacto claro con su trabajo en cada cosa que hacen. Ese es el caso de mi invitada hoy. Conocida y apreciada por miles en la industria del marketing y comunicación, mi invitada hoy ha construido una brillante trayectoria por los últimos 30 años, conocida por muchos por su increíble trabajo de poco más de 25 años en Procter & Gamble, enlistada como una de las mujeres más poderosas en México por CNN Expansión, Integrante del International Women's Forum, integrante del boar de dirección del P&G Almuni Network, una reconocida desarrolladora de grandes equipos y grandes profesionales, acompáñenme a aprender de la extraordinaria Laura Tapia. Laura en verdad que GRAN privilegio tenerte hoy aquí en Entre MentorES #DLC.

Follow Inez on twitter @InezFeltscher Work of note: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-equality-act-makes-women-unequal-11614123263 Learn more about the International Women's Forum: https://www.iwf.org Support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboyce Sip the Nuance! https://www.teespring.com/boycemug Join me on alternative video sites: https://odysee.com/@BenjaminABoyce https://www.bitchute.com/channel/benjaminboyce/ And on Twitter @BenjaminABoyce

Spurred by heightened activism in 2020 against persistent racism in the U.S., many business leaders are engaged in a reckoning of their own policies, behaviors and corporate culture to determine how those might be contributing to systemic inequity and exclusion. Marsha Sampson Johnson, a leading diversity advocate and veteran corporate leader, has advice for those undertaking this work. “Diversity and inclusion can never just be a program. It can never be a department. If it is not incorporated into every aspect of the organization, it will never be successful.” Sampson Johnson, a retired senior executive from Fortune 200 energy giant Southern Company, has had an extraordinary career as an executive, mentor, writer and international speaker. In this trenchant conversation with Futuro Health CEO Van Ton-Quinlivan, she shares insights gained from decades of providing leadership in HR, Talent Management and Diversity, discusses the impact of the pandemic on women in the workforce, and touches on the value of leadership development programs such as those sponsored by the International Women's Forum where she spent many years as a Global Director.

Doris Naisbitt is my guest on this episode of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Doris Naisbitt is an observer of global social, economic and political trends. She is Director of the Naisbitt China Institute, author and co-author of bestselling books, and columnist in German, Chinese and Nepalese media. In addition to her research on future global developments Doris Naisbitt is dedicated to foster personal growth. Her personal experience to start a successful career later in life has inspired audiences and encouraged people to reinvent their own life. How to make the most of your talents is the red line of Doris Naisbitt's biweekly column in China Youth Daily, China's second largest newspaper. The official press agency of China called her the “global philosopher for China's youth.” Doris Naisbitt holds professorships at prestigious Nankai and Jilin University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Yunnan University and Skolkovo Open University Moscow as well as a honorary Doctor of South Korea's Pukyong National University. She is also a member of IWF, International Women's Forum. Doris Naisbitt has a distinguished career in publishing, serving as head of the Austrian publishing houses Austria Press and Signum Verlag. During her tenure she established Signum as a player in the broader German Language market. Among Ms. Naisbitt´s international renowned authors was John Naisbitt. His book Megatrends Asia, published 1995, became a bestseller in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Doris and John Naisbitt were married in 2000. They are working in close collaboration in public lecturing and translating books, among them works for the German publishing houses Hanser, Bertelsmann and Frankfurter Allgemeine Buchverlag. Since the couple became co-authors in 2006, they speak to audiences inAsia, Latin America, Africa, Europe and the US and have appeared on many television programs, written for first-tier publications, and addressed numerous government and policymaking institutions. Ms. Naisbitt was also working in the production of television documentary for Walter Davy. She studied theatre in Vienna under the tutelage of Susi Nicoletti and Paula Wessely, two of Austria's most famous actresses. Doris and John Naisbitt live in Vienna, Austria and China. Doris & John Naisbitt Books: Co-author: Mastering Megatrends November 2017 Co-author: Creating Megatrends China's New Silk Road, May 2017 Co-author: Global Game Change 2015 Co-author: China's Megatrends 2010 Co-author: The China Model 2011 Co-author: Innovation in China 2012 Author: How to get where you want to go 2015 Author: Mei-Lin My China 2012 Columns: China Youth Daily Youth Digest WirtschaftsBlatt Frankfurter Rundschau China Business Focus Ta Kung Pao Himalayan News Naisbitt China Institute was founded as an independent, not-for-profit organization in 2007. Its goal is to analyze China's economic, political, social and cultural transformation with local teams in China's cities and provinces.

Listen in on how powerful leadership is changing our future with Wellington and his guest Desirée Bombenon. Desirée is the founder and CEO of SureCall Contact Centers as well as Desirée Imports. Desirée transformed this telecommunication company into much more than a contact center but a purpose driven business that provides global services. She wanted to share her passion for the wine business by bring great, socially responsible wines to Canada. Desirée has been a part of multiple organizations that are helping lead change through community involvement as well as addressing gender parity. Desirée believes in giving everyone equal opportunities through a profiling program no matter what one's background is. She is invested in elevating her team through a certification system in-house and mentions that if you take care of your team, they will take care of your customers. She also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with successful and positive people, who care and want to make a difference. Now is the best time for opportunity and it starts with multiple pain points and problems to solve but Desirée encourages entrepreneurs to keep being creative and persevering.  About Desirée: Desirée has over 30 years of business operational experience and strategic leadership. 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 was named WXN Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women for 2020, 2017, & 2016. She is an active member of a number of organizations including YPO 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 for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair for Children First Canada, and Chair with CAMX, the Canadian Call Management Association. She is an Executive Committee member of the YPO Sustainable Business Network, a cohort for Singularity University, and a Harvard University Alumni for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. She is involved in mentorship programs in her community and through Women's Executive Network (WXN). Desirée is also a member of the WXN Diversity Board, she is a CIAC Certified Strategic Leader, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and has a Queen's University Executive MBA through Smith School of Business. She has also earned her Certificate in Social Impact from Queens University. She is the recipient of the 30% Club Scholarship for Queens. Resources discussed in this episode: https://www.womenofinfluence.ca/2020/10/16/meet-desiree-bombenon-ceo-of-surecall-and-2020-rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-rbc-momentum-finalist/https://businessincalgary.com/top-news/leading-lady/ connectFirst Credit Union: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedInDesirée Bombenon / SureCall: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn