“Our Story, Our Success” - WIL luncheon review
Last Thursday’s luncheon was a part of the WIL National Spotlight Speaker Series, showcasing female role models in business. This was one of those events you leave feeling empowered and inspired. Panel Speakers: Emcee: Rita Rogers, Senior Manager, Events, Canucks Sport & Entertainment Sandy Cimoroni, Senior Vice President, TD Waterhouse – Financial Planning. Debbie Butt, […]
Perfect is Freaking Boring: Words of Wisdom from Vancouver’s top female execs
Last Tuesday night, Y.E.S! Vancouver hosted its annual Speaker Series event at Level Furnished Living, featuring four of Vancouver’s top female executives in a panel discussion moderated by 2020 Communications’ CEO, Heather White. The panelists included: Susan Yurkovich, Executive Vice President, BC Hydro Janet Austin, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Zdenka Buric, Managing Partner, NATIONAL Public […]

Networking should be like an Easter Egg Hunt, Not a Dog Humping a Football
A couple of years ago I was honoured by the eWomenNetwork as one of the 12 finalists for their Emerging Leader of the Year award. I was flown to Dallas, received rock star status and treatment for four days of insane fun, and of course met and connected with so many amazing women – many […]

What makes a great “Elevator Pitch” by Guest Blogger, Jesse Bowness
Developing a Great Elevator Pitch Guest Blogger, Jesse Bowness “There are two pieces to business success that have been harped on a million times - now you can count 1,000,001 - the importance of a great elevator pitch and being visible in your network. I’m a rambunctious individual that thrives on change. The traits that […]