Action gets results, but clarity creates success. Have you ever been so busy that you haven’t had time to think? Do you take the approach that, as long as you’re moving, something good will happen? If so, you’re not alone. We are an action-oriented culture. We embrace and idolize busy schedules, we actively seek out […]
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Public Speaking: Gracefully Receive a Round of Applause
This Tuesday I had a pleasure to participate in a public speaking workshop which was a part of Women In Leadership mentorship program. In addition to spending the evening in a company with remarkable women, it was an amazing up-level for my public speaking skills. This year my first breakthrough in understanding myself as a […]
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 […]
Building your Tribe Online
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 […]
The College Life: How to save your social life
I’m going to state in advance that thisvar link = document.getElementById(‘link2736′);link.onclick = function(){document.location = link.getAttribute(‘href’);} blog post is more targeted towards women and buildingvar link = document.getElementById(‘link2736′);link.onclick = function(){document.location = link.getAttribute(‘href’);} their confidence; I suppose I got some inspiration from my excitement for the Power of Women event on Friday. However, men please feel free […]
Does your Elevator Pitch match your Brand? By guest blogger, Tracey Rossignol
Does your Elevator Pitch match your Brand? By Guest Blogger: Tracey Rossignol Earlier in the summer I attended a Board of Trade event, geared to small business, with some great round table sessions. The round tables, after the lunch presentation, provided everyone an opportunity to introduce themselves, who they are and what they do. We […]
Building Your Personal Brand
Many of us think of networking as being time or place specific. We go to “networking events” after work, during breakfast, or over lunch and hand out our business card, hoping to make a connection. But, where networking actually begins is with building your personal brand. When it comes to professional development, nothing is more […]
Don’t be sloppy - The Art of the Business Card
Have you ever met someone and before you’ve even started chatting with them they are shoving their business card down your throat? Everybody has met this person and they obviously have not been taught any business card etiquette. It seems simple, right? After all its just a business card, but if this is your first […]
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 […]
