Northern Voice 2011 Review by Guest Blogger: Shannon Richardson
Northern Voice 2011 Review Blog Post by: Shannon Richardson Northern Voice is a personal blogging and social media conference that has been going strong for the past 7 years. It started out in the basement of UBC with 100 local bloggers and has grown to now encompass social media, podcasting and photography. This two-day conference […]
Not Failure but LOW AIM is the crime!
Success is the Ability to Make Wise Decisions Blog Post by: Jen Schaeffers, Founder NetworkinginVan.com I have been to my fair share of networking events, but one group which I hadn’t had the chance to check out yet is The Pacific Club. Thanks to one of our guest bloggers, Jesse Bowness (President of The Pacific […]
“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 […]
What the heck is BNI and Meetup?
To me the word networking means relationship building. In my opinion it doesn’t make much sense to go to one-off events in hopes of getting business. What is BNI? This is why I joined BNI and why the system is so powerful. I have been a member of BNI Amplify for 2 years and just […]
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Speaker Series. Guest Blogger: Jessica Doherty
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific are currently running a free speaker series for the next 6 months in Vancouver. Topics range from Sport Sponsorship to the Legacy of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. These speaker series’ are aimed at professionals in the sports industry, including athletes. Stay tuned for the next date and topic, in […]
Are you a Linchpin?
Seth Godin is a favourite of mine. He is a speaker, best-selling author, blogger and all around brilliantly quirky guy. I think he is a genius. I have read a few of his books, including one of his latest “Linchpin“. I love this book review by Hugh McLeod which I wanted to share with you. […]
