Did I get your attention? Ok, so this isn’t an article featuring some new “speed dating” service in Vancouver :). I was actually invited to attend a Y.E.S! Vancouver event by the Chief Connector and Networking In Vancouver founder, Jen Schaeffers. Jen asked me to attend the event to write an “unbiased” review of Y.E.S! […]
I’m going to state in advance that this blog post is more targeted towards women and building their confidence; I suppose I got some inspiration from my excitement for the Power of Women event on Friday. However, men please feel free to continue reading if you’d like to understand a gal’s networking perspective. 🙂 In […]
BC Construction Roundtable Event Review by Guest Blogger: Tracey Rossignol As a consultant I get to attend a pretty diverse group of networking events from marketing to women in leadership to entrepreneurship to blogging.  And with one of my clients I get to add engineering and architecture events to that list. In June this included […]
Last night I attended the Vancouver Board of Trade (VBOT) new members orientation. I joined VBOT about a month ago as I figured it would be a wise investment to help grow my network and client base for my new Linkedin Training business. The Vancouver Board of Trade is the largest business association in Vancouver with over 5800 members. […]
Event of the month: How to Generate Free PR for your business by Cameron Herold Event Review by: Desiree Dupuis Partner, Corporate Insurance Specialist at Three Sixty Financial Group The catalyst for bringing Cameron Herold to town was an answer to this question posed by Byzhub Owen: “Who would you like to see speak at […]
FARP Your Way to Better Networking By Guest Blogger: Jesse Bowness Mortgage Specialist, Scotiabank It’s pretty simple. Say hello to someone new at a networking function and it should be obvious to them what a charming, engaging, trustworthy, competent and generally lovely person you are. It’s a persistent shame that reality has it differently. It’s […]
Vancouver Enterprise Forum Event Review By Guest Blogger: Lisa Dalla Vecchia With its mission to advance technology entrepreneurship through networking forums that educate and motivate, the Vancouver Enterprise Forum (VEF) is known as the premier networking forum for technology entrepreneurs On Tuesday June 28th, the VEF hosted a sold out and much anticipated, yet casual […]
“I have always dreamt of…” My second favourite conversations start with those five little words. The conversations usually occur at a time in our lives when we realise we are no longer satisfied with what we have created and start asking ourselves “there must be some other way.” There seems to be a path that […]
There is really no point in attending a networking event if you are not prepared, don’t have the time or aren’t willing to do the follow up. Attending the event is the spark to light what can grow to be a mighty flame, but only when you add the fuel of your follow up. As […]
Vancouver Enterprising Moms Network – Event Review By Guest Blogger: Tracey Rossignol One of my favourite networking groups is the Vancouver Enterprising Moms Network (Van EMN).  I find the monthly meetings of female entrepreneurs, many of us moms, nice and intimate at 20-30 women per meeting. I really enjoy the mix of existing members and […]
Speakers: Jennifer Schaeffers (@jenu2): Marketing & Communications Director, Sport BC Trevor Turnbull (@trevorturnbull): Sports Business Consultant, T3 Connect Sports Marketing Kevin Jagger (@kevinjagger): Long Track Long Shot Ryan McKee (@ryanmckee): Marketing Manager, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Tina Rogers (@tinarogers): Marketing & Creative Services Coordinator, Vancouver Canucks Nicole van Zanten (@nicolevanzanten): Social Media Coordinator, Vancouver Canucks Kudos […]
Networking with a purpose: Volunteer! By Guest Blogger: Lindsay Thom I don’t know about you but not too long ago, the idea of showing up at a “networking event” on my own terrified me. It was not uncommon for me to drag a work colleague, friend or even my mom (yes my mom) to an […]
Networking is not a one-off event By Guest Blogger: Desiree Dupuis, @threesixtyfg The key to networking is building long-lasting solid relationships, this doesn’t happen over night and it definitely does not happen by attending one event one time. Being a good networker means being consistent and following up. Here are my top 5 tips to […]
Can a girl be a Waterboy? BC Lions Annual Waterboys Breakfast at Hastings Racecourse Blog post: Jen Schaeffers, Founder, NetworkinginVan Coming from a career in professional sports I have heard rumblings of the infamous BC Lions Waterboys breakfasts for a long time…and no, I am not talking about Bobby Boucher. For those of you that […]
Last week, a former classmate of mine from UBC emailed me after learning I worked for BCIC. She’s moving back to Vancouver and thought I could give her some insight into Vancouver’s tech scene. Specifically, she asked me which blogs she should follow, where she should go as she begins her job search and more […]
The Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CSCPacific) & The Vancouver Sport Network host a monthly networking series and panel discussion called “The Sport Performance Speaker Series” for sport professionals, athletes, coaches and students. For a city that is seemingly flooded with networking events across a number of industries, the sports industry is one that has yet […]
To Live Tweet or Not to Live Tweet By Guest Blogger: Tracey Rossignol Independent Consultancy – Branding Strategist and Marketing Consultant and Fashion Forward 40 – Blogger I recently missed a local fashion event because I was sick. I was particularly disappointed as I had been really looking forward to the event and networking. So […]
Tweetups are Serious Business By Guest Blogger: Shannon Richardson Account Manager, 6s Marketing Yes, the word Tweetup sounds ridiculous and really how are people supposed to take you seriously when you tell them you are going to a Tweetup? But Tweetups are fantastic ways to network and be a part of the community! First of […]
“Kaizen” is a Japanese term that means “continuous improvement.” At Better Your Best Coaching we believe that continuous learning is one of life’s greatest opportunities.  This improvement must be integral for all leaders to drive business and to develop a team. There are many ways to do this, such as coaching, mentorship, forum groups and […]
The Forgotten Network Guest Blogger: Carly Fairhurst The Headhunters, Senior Recruitment Consultant What is prompting you to look for a new job? This is one question that I ask all of my candidates. A few common answers are: “there is no room for growth”, “others are getting promoted over me”, or “I am not getting […]
