As I type this on a Sunday evening (when I probably should already be in bed), I am already feeling anxiety. This week is my last week of “work” (in an office) for the next 9 months or so. Eeeeeek. I am going on maternity leave #2. I am due in 2 weeks. Did I […]
Author Archive | Jen Schaeffers
Y.E.S! Vancouver: 2012 Signature Panel Event, by Feature Writer: Natalie Wise
Y.E.S! Vancouver: 2012 Signature Panel Event Feature Writer: Natalie Wise On Wednesday night I had the pleasure of attending one of Y.E.S! Vancouver’s Signature Speaker series on “Building Brands in BC,” featuring 4 highly-respected panelists: American transplant Aaron Magness, the VP of Marketing at ClearlyContacts.ca; Cynthia Enns, owner of Naramata boutique winery “Laughing Stock;” Dennis […]
Develop the Leader in You by: Lisa Dalla Vecchia
Develop the Leader in You By: Lisa Dalla Vecchia CanWIT BC recently hosted a signature lunch event at the Segal Graduate School of Business, where award-winning keynote speaker Dr. Nancy MacKay, CEO and Co-founder of MacKay & Associates and co-author of the book The Talent Advantage, spoke on the topic “The Talent Advantage: How to […]
Let’s support companies who give back to the community! BCAIM Luncheon - by Jen Schaeffers
Let’s support companies who give back to the community! Reflection and summary of BCAIM Luncheon on Community Marketing By: Jen Schaeffers, Founder, NetworkinginVan.com Yesterday I attended the BC Association of Integrated Marketers (BCAIM) luncheon on Community Marketing. I am a big fan of BCAIM event’s. They have had a history of STELLAR President’s (two of […]
Social Media? It’s Like A Party - Minus The Cocktails - By: Liz Sauvé
If you have ever used social media on behalf of an organization, then I am sure you have wondered how to create meaningful online dialogue with engaged users. I recently began hosting social media in my professional career, and are slowly figuring this out myself. Here is my relatively novice theory: Hosting a Facebook page […]
The Importance of Self Care in Business & Life
The Importance of Self Care in Business & Life By: Jen Schaeffers, Founder, NetworkinginVan.com Until a friend of mine brought up the concept of “self care” a few months ago, I honestly never really thought about it. I take care of myself, I would like to think. I try to make time for me…occasionally. I, […]
The Pursuit of Life Balance: Pink Tank’s Latest Event on Work-Life Integration, Feature Writer: Katie Jeanes
The Pursuit of Life Balance: Pink Tank’s Latest Event on Work-Life Integration Feature Writer: Katie Jeanes Founder and CEO, A Little More Good Last Thursday I got to attend Pink Tank’s latest event, Balance: How to Bring Balance to Your Work and Personal Life. Featuring the fabulous life coach, Erika Dolnackova, the evening focused on […]
Build your network before you need it
Build your network before you need it Jen Schaeffers, Founder, NetworkinginVan.com Early on in my career I had a pretty narrow view of networking. I thought networking was only for people who needed jobs. I loved my job so why waste my time? I was going to be in that job forever, it was my […]
You are only as great as your network - Feature Writer: Liz Sauve
You are only as great as your network Feature Writer: Liz Sauve Aspiring Communications and Public Relations Professional As you learned in my last post, I am relatively new to the professional networking world. However, I am quickly learning that in a city as small as Vancouver, you are only as great as your network. […]
Mixing two worlds to find a healthy balance - Feature Writer: Jason Sarai
Mixing two worlds to find a healthy balance Feature Writer: Jason Sarai Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities When I made the move from health to wealth there was a significant shift in my day to day activities. I was working for a Personal Training company and was planning on attending Chiropractic school. Health and fitness […]
The importance of core values in both your personal and professional life - Feature Writer: Liz Sauve
The importance of core values in both your personal and professional life Feature writer: Liz Sauve Resident student blogger and aspiring PR professional The world of networking and networking events is something relatively new to me. Having recently completed my Certificate in Public Relations and ventured into the exciting world of professional volunteerism (shout out […]
Mentoring and why it’s important
Mentoring and Why It’s Important By: Jen Schaeffers, Founder NetworkinginVan I’ve had a lot of people asked me in the last year how mentoring has benefited me. This is a hard question to answer - and an answer that might require dozens of blog posts on all the different things I have gained from these […]
Live@YVR: The Anatomy of a Successful PR Campaign, Feature Writer: Lisa Dalla Vecchia
Live@YVR: The Anatomy of a Successful PR Campaign Feature Writer: Lisa Dalla Vecchia Career Management Centre at Beedie School of Business Manager, Corporate Communications & Outreach I’ll admit… I enjoy networking, learning, and sharing. And Networking in Vancouver allows me to do all three. I hope you enjoy and benefit from reading the information below. […]
Why I quit The Bachelor, Real Housewives and other $hit reality TV
Why I quit The Bachelor, Real Housewives and other $hit reality TV By: Jen Schaeffers, Founder NetworkinginVan.com Disclaimer: I feel the need for this at the front end of this blog since some readers might read this blog post title and think I am one of the following: a prude, take myself too seriously, am […]
Networking for a good cause! Feature Writer: Jess Robson
Networking for a good cause! A Little More Good spreads the goodness Feature Writer: Jess Robson lululemon athletica, leadership and development coordinator We all have ‘people, places and things’ about our lives in Vancouver that we can classify as ‘so very West Coast’. And, with Vancouver vying to be the greenest city by 2020 , […]
Wednesday, March 28th
Name + title: Sue Paish, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd. The importance of supporting other women: Over the last generation there has been tremendous progress relative to the role and contributions of women in the workplace and in society generally. This progress is not necessarily measured only by the number of women in […]
Tuesday, March 27th
Name + title: Michelle Pockey, Lawyer and Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and Founder and National Chair, Professional Women’s Network On supporting women: I first realized the importance of supporting women in business and the professions (and everywhere else, for that matter) when I made the transition from being a law student (where at least […]
Monday, March 26th
Name + title: Lisa Martin, Executive Pathfinder and Leadership Coach Tweet! @LisaMartinInt On supporting other women: I strongly believe the adage “United we stand, divided we fall” is the underpinning of women’s success. This maxim is often used in battle. It means if you fight as a group you have a chance to survive and […]
Sunday, March 25th
Sunday, March 25th Name + title: Angela Calla, AMP, Mortgage Broker, Dominion Lending Centres 2009 AMP of the Year by CAAMP, Host of “The Mortgage Show” on CKNW AM980 Tweet! @angelacalla On supporting other women: It’s essential to support each other in order to ensure women feel empowered. We need to embrace the wonderful women […]
Saturday, March 24th
Name + title: Carolyn de Voest, Principal at Better Your Best Coaching Tweet! @betteryourbest Importance of supporting other women: In general I think that men do a better job of leaving it on the field and going for a beer after to discuss their next business opportunity. It’s my vision to see an increased presence […]
