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AVANTI WOMEN & SENECA COLLEGE PRESENT
CAREER & NETWORKING EXPO
Your guaranteed recipe for success
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Doors Open at 9:00 AM
Register at avantiwomen.com
8 The Seneca Way, Markham, ON L3R 5Y1
PREMIUM PASS
• Goddess Lean In Circles- Hot topic discussions
• Information sessions
• RE-charge station & networking
• Swag bag & lunch
• Vendors & giveaways
$29
PRO PASS
Includes Premium Pass and...
Register for the VIP
PASS for $99 and bring
a friend for FREE!
Includes activities from all three passes,
a value of $350!
Register at www.avantiwomen.com
Then have your friend register for FREE by
using discount code “AW-VIP” at the checkout
and enter YOUR name in the “Additional
Details” section to secure your pass.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER 10:00AM
Claudia Harvey
Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of
Dig It Apparel Inc.
• Career development workshop
• Mock Interview Room: resume, cover letter +
job posting review with HR professional
• Opportunity to win Free coaching sessions
& Harvard Business Publishing courses
VIP PASS
Includes Premium Pass, Pro Pass and...
• Speed Networking with 5 Master Mentors &
25 women based on your Career Track:
1) Start of My Career
2) In Transition
3) Advancing My Career
• Access to VIP room with all speakers
GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES
Participate in Women’s Personal &
Professional HOT topics:
• Getting that dream job
• Making a career transition
• Living a balanced & healthy lifestyle
Contact: [email protected]
$49
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$99
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Interactive Info Sessions:
• How to use storytelling to land your next job
• Three secrets to turbocharge your confidence
• Creating & marketing your personal brand
AVANTI WOMEN & SENECA COLLEGE PRESENT
CAREER & NETWORKING EXPO
Your guaranteed recipe for success
Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Registration Opens 9:00 AM
Register at avantiwomen.com
8 The Seneca Way, Markham, ON L3R 5Y1
CONTACT: [email protected]
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
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Self-branding: The key to your success
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
11:00-12:00pm
Svetlana Lazareva
Educator- Ontario
Nurses Association
Learning Objectives:
• Find yourself and your passion
• Discover your niche and be unique
• Create and build your own personal brand
I have been successful in my career endeavors because I was able
to discover my niche, be unique and create a personal brand. I was
born in Russia and have demonstrated that a non-Canadian born
immigrant can be successful in Canada.
My book, “The Sky is No Longer the Limit” – a plan to success for
immigrants with big dreams, is about breaking through barriers and
overcoming self-imposed limitations.
Mentoring VS. Coaching: What’s the difference?
12:00-1:00pm
I am entrepreneurial, creative and resourceful in building learning
tools and programs for all employees to perform at their highest
potential.
Learning Objectives:
• Differentiate between coaching & mentoring
• Determine when to utilize coaching or mentoring skills
• Practice applying coaching & mentoring models
Experience developing learning programs for the entire employee
life cycle including onboarding, performance management, high
potential development and coaching.
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
Kristina Proctor
Learning & Development
Professional
Get Away to Find your Way: How Travel & Career Navigation really works
1:00-2:00pm
I am a Success Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer at YIJ Group and
I discovered that the foundation behind success in Life & Business
is built around the 3 Pillars To Success.
Learning Objectives:
• Using travel to understand your true passions and
create your life, career and business accordingly
• Understanding that you need to balance your focus
and strategies for true success
I combined 27 years of the corporate business-world life & biz
lessons, education, expert insights, business knowledge with my 21
Day Journey to Success© to help clients live inspired lives.
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
Anita Heidema
President: YIJ Group Inc.
Three Secrets to Turbocharge your Confidence
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
2:00-3:00pm
Johanne Pitre
Professional CoachJohanne Pitre Coach
Learning Objectives:
• Growing confidence in your career
• 3 secrets every career women needs to know
• Speak up, success is not a reaction
Business Communication Strategies for Women
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
3:00-4:00pm
Diana Kawarsky
President- The Soft Skills
Group Inc.
Learning Objectives:
• How to communicate your message successfully
• How to create your image and perpetuate it
• Ensure communication options work for you
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I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master
Practitioner, & COR.E Wellbeing Specialist as well as a member of the
International Coaching Federation.I specialize in helping professional
women in career, business and life to imagine and negotiate
extraordinary outcomes.
As a former executive in manufacturing I have also held different
key positions in the male-dominated construction industry. I have
unique insight and understand the challenges facing women leaders.
My expertise in negotiation, change management and project
management provides a rich foundation to my passion for helping
women tap into their confidence by overcoming self-doubt, secondguessing and people pleasing.
I am a specialist in facilitating learning for professionals to hone
their interpersonal and intrapersonal skill sets. I’ve worked with
more than 15,000 business professionals, effectively improving
their management communications skills.
I also specialize in business communications for Schulich’s
Executive Education Centre (SEEC) of York University and based on
feedback from my learners I rank within the top 3% of all teaching
faculty.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
One session included in Pro Pass & VIP Pass. Additional sessions can be purchased for $20 each.
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Powerful Conversations: Adapting Your Communications to Effectively Connect with Others
11:00-12:00pm
Siobhan Brown
Practice LeadTIdalShift Inc.
Learning Objectives:
• Determine your own communication style
• Adapt your leadership communication when
encountering diverse style preferences
I am a dynamic speaker, published author, and an expert in change
management and leadership.
My creativity, energy, results-driven attitude has earned me a wellearned reputation for motivating and inspiring client groups to
work more collaboratively.
Beyond the Resume: Tell the story of your future career
Kate Hodgson
Producer- 9to5 Narrative
12:00-1:00pm
I am a professional trainer and coach and I train others on skills
such as, presentation, delivery, and storytelling.
Learning Objectives:
• Grab the attention of hiring managers with
a professional narrative that makes you a
memorable and compelling candidate
By having an established narrative, personally or professionally,
there is a purpose and direction that comes from it. Seeing the
cause and effects that are at play in our lives, brings about a
personal transformation, greater understanding and confidence.
Be Heard the First Time! An Introspective Look at Your Communication Style
1:00-2:00pm
Liza Provenzano
Principal- SparkHR
Learning Objectives:
• Identify your own preferred approach to communication
• Learn to easily recognize the styles of others
• Leverage the strengths of even the most diverse team!
Create and Market your own brand!
I am a seasoned human resources professional whose career has
spanned the non-profit, public and private sectors.
2:00-3:00pm
Veronica Utton
Managing DirectorV.Utton & Associates
Learning Objectives:
• Create a personalized 30-second commercial
• Learn how to optimize LinkedIn
• Learn how to leverage your Predictive Index style
Career By Design: Create your road map for success
3:00-4:00pm
Jane Lavelle Farris
CEOWork. Well. Done., Inc.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the concept of “Right Livelihood”
• Assess your skill set and build an experience profile
• Plan to create a career road map and strategy
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I am an experienced HR professional, bringing 20 years of insightful
HR perspective to the solutions that SparkHR offers. SparkHR, a human
resources firm focuses on helping Canadian businesses to be more
successful through the performance of aligned, capable and engaged teams.
Prior to starting SparkHR, I spent approximately 7 years at Canadian Tire
as a member of the HR senior leadership team delivering HR support to
the supply chain organization and contributing through corporate HR
development roles.
As a leadership and transition coach, I have the privilege of closely
working with diverse clients through career management and
transition options, applying my credentials as a Certified Predictive
Index (PI) Analyst, a Certified Career & Life Options Retirement Coach,
along with my hands on experience leveraging effective offline and
online marketing tools.
I am a corporate coach and my ‘Right Livelihood’ is empowering
others to be their personal best. As Founder of Work. Well.
Done. Inc., a Toronto based consulting firm I help organizations
like Blakes LLP, Alcon and Tangerine Bank meet their corporate
objectives.
I am a highly respected coach, facilitator and change expert
who draws on twenty years’ experience as a performance and
leadership specialist, writer and broadcaster.
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PERSONAL GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
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Walk Boldly and Confidently into your purpose - you are more than enough
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
11:00-12:00pm
Nikkie Wright
Certified Life Coach
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
12:00-1:00pm
I am an energetic facilitator, transformational coach, survivor, and powerhouse
speaker who is fiercely committed to inspiring women to live a fabulous life.
During my weekly Monday Mindset Makeover sessions, I create a safe place (no
judgment) for women to become their authentic selves, empowering them to get
the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live the life they deserve and
desire. I am certified in voice and speech delivery, and have been using my voice
to bring my message to the world. My mission and commitment is to empower
women to do the same so they, too, can be free.
Surprise Guest Speaker!
Jane Doe
Secret Lean In Circle
The Key Principles to living a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
1:00-2:00pm
I am an accomplished IT professional with over 16 years of diversified
experience across a variety of industries including Government,
Healthcare, Insurance, Banking, Telecommunications and Manufacturing.
An outgoing, results focused leader who enjoys motivating and inspiring
others. I have a passion for Health & Wellness and strongly believe in
the importance of work/life balance and how it positively contributes to
healthy, productive work environments.
Kathie Stiner
Business & Lifestyle
Consultant- SheBiz Solutions
The Power of Networking
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
2:00-3:00pm
I am a passionate, results-driven HR professional with a breadth of
experience particularly as it relates to talent acquisition and direct
sourcing of qualified candidates.
I am pleased to count among my recent clients Caledon Capital
Management, Boston Consulting Group, Flat Iron Construction, The
Toronto Port Authority, Everest Funeral Planning and Concierge, the CFO
Centre, Sears Canada, Rubbermaid-Newell, BMO, CIBC and CUMIS.
Alice Gofferdo
Founder- Gofferdo
Consulting Group Inc.
Crafting your own Brand- A live Brandstorming work plan
I am an accomplished senior marketing communications professional
with over 12 years of experience in corporate and service sectors.
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
3:00-4:00pm
Lisette Edward
Communications & Digital
Marketing Manager- NTL Trust
Limited
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A well-rounded marketer with proven strengths as creative leader,
operations architect and digital strategist.
I am recognized for my ability to implement high-yield solutions that
enable the achievement of business goals, elevate brand visibility and
create marketing operation efficiencies.
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PROFESSIONAL GODDESS LEAN IN CIRCLES
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
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Making a Career Transition - What does it take?
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
11:00-12:00pm
I am an award-winning learning executive with twenty years’ experience
in all facets of leadership and learning and development.
I have dedicated my career to building innovative and technology-driven
learning solutions for the financial and banking sector, and have recently
started my own consultancy business.
Throughout my career, I have served as a change leader who has
coached and mentored teams and individuals through large-scale work
and career transformations.
Fiona Betivoiu
Principal- Fiona Betivoiu
Consulting
6 Tips to being Responsible for Onboarding your own career
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
12:00-1:00pm
I am a specialist within the Training and Development sector, with
previous education from Sheridan College in Principles of Adult
Education and more.
Suesie Love
Training & Communication
Consultant
Getting your voice heard at the corporate table
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
1:00-2:00pm
Jessica Phinn
Vice President of People
& Engagement- Nelson
Education Ltd.
Be a Star in your business!
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
2:00-3:00pm
Linda Sherwin
Founder- Powerful
Performance Institute
What you need to know to get what you want
FREE FOR ALL PASS LEVELS
3:00-4:00pm
Natasha Horodelski
HR Specialist- TD Bank,
Executive- Start Your Life
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I help companies define and achieve their objectives by customizing
training programs that effectively leverage the organization’s tribal
knowledge.
I am accountable for overseeing workforce strategy, organizational and
performance development, HR services delivery and compliance, and
governance regulations with the organization.
I am a bilingual certified human resources leaders (CHRL) with over 12
years of experience in the private sector, previously with the Consumer
Packaged Goods and Retail and Manufacturing industries, and most
recently as a sole proprietor. My experience includes providing HR
direction to Cott Beverages Canada, Pepsi Bottling Group, and Loblaw
Companies.
I am an International Master Facilitator, Business Consultant, Author
and Coach with over 20 years of extensive experience in both domestic
and international markets. I have worked with leaders in a broad
spectrum of industries in both the public and private sector to help them
connect and communicate with confidence to improve productivity and
performance in their organizations.
My recent book “All the Workplace is a Stage: Acting Techniques
to Create Award-Winning Business Performance” is an Amazon #1
Bestseller in Business Leadership!
I have been with TD Bank for over 8 years. I started as a Teller and am
now working as a HR specialist. Two years ago I was introduced to an
industry called Network Marketing and was able to hit the highest rank
of the company within 6 weeks and earned numerous awards along the
way - including an all inclusive trip to St. Thomas.
I was also recognized as one of the Women of the year in 2014 and am
currently working as an Entrepreneur within this business and growing it!
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MOCK INTERVIEW ROOM:
CHIEF INTERVIEW OFFICERS
30 minute session included in Pro Pass
& VIP Pass. Bring your resume, cover
letter & job posting!
Click on speaker’s name to view their LinkedIn profile!
I joined the People & Engagement team in 2012
overseeing Nelson’s Health & Safety program, corporate
communications and recruitment activities.
I have been in the recruiting industry for over 16 years.
Specializing in the Manufacturing, Distribution and
Logistics industries for the last 5 years.
Working closely with my clients to strategize together
and assess their needs and meeting with candidates to
Kerry Beck
understand their capabilities.
Owner- Beck
Employment Solutions
I support and facilitate the diversified recruitment and
Currently, I am the Senior HR Manager at Sc360 and my
selection process for Home Office positions.
previous roles include HR Generalist and HR consultant.
To attract the most qualified candidates, I work closely
I also have high expertise in performance management,
with Hiring Managers to identify important information
Teresa Gabriele
and organize the full recruitment cycle.
onboarding, employee relations and talent management.
Kathryn Scott
Senior Human Resources
Manager- Sc360
Senior Talent Acquisition
Specialist- TJX Canada
Rene McKeown
HR Director- TMIG
Natalie Grella
HR GeneralistNelson Education
My portfolio has grown over the years and expanded
to managing Nelson’s internship program, delivering
quarterly business e-newsletters, planning two learning/
wellness weeks a year and overseeing our online
performance management system.
As a Senior HR Leader I focus on planning, directing
As a Senior Human Resources Leader with a 15+ year
and implementing activities designed to maximize my
HR career, I possess extensive experience in all facets of
organization’s workforce. My responsibilities include
Human Resources gained by leading people, policy and
recruiting, hiring and training staff; strategizing and
process. I am passionate about human resources and
planning for future needs.
collaborate with teams and the business to successfully
I am a Certified Professional Mentor, a Registered
Anne Bloom
achieve results in a timely manner while minimizing risk
Recruiting Professional and a Certified Human
Head of HR- LG Electronics
and ensuring compliance within all areas.
Resources Professional in the Province of Ontario.
My HR leadership experience is a unique combination
I have over 35 years of experience in Business
of corporate, field and project leadership roles with
Management, Human Resources, Learning &
particular strengths in building high performance
Development and Organizational Effectiveness.
cultures, change leadership and growing talent. I
am known as a collaborative business partner and
Tanya Krisp
Talent Management
Leader- IAMGOLD
coach with a track record of delivering practical,
solutions oriented HR strategies that enable business
I excel at working with organizations to resolve conflict
Mary Ellen Lewis
HR Consultant
by developing and sustaining realistic goals.
performance.
I have extensive knowledge and experience in
I am a cultural ambassador and strategic business
HR, specifically surrounding the areas of Talent
partner for senior leadership in organizations that
Management, Employee Relations, Team Building,
value talent management as a means for enabling
Onboarding and Performance Management.
and sustaining progressive high performance results
and outstanding shareholder value. My specialties
Sandi Young
HR Professional
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Melissa Law
include: Talent Management, Learning and Leadership
Director of Learning
& Development- Aecon
Development, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, HR/
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Business Strategy Alignment.
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SPEED
NETWORKING
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TRACK ONE
MASTER MENTORS
START OF MY CAREER
INCLUDED IN VIP PASS
11:00am
1
Alice Gofferdo
Founder- Goffredo
Consulting Group Inc.
2
1:00pm
I am a passionate, results-driven HR professional with a
breadth of experience particularly as it relates to talent
acquisition and direct sourcing of qualified candidates.
I am pleased to count among my recent clients Caledon
Capital Management, Boston Consulting Group, Flat Iron
Construction, The Toronto Port Authority, Everest Funeral
Planning and Concierge, the CFO Centre, Sears Canada,
Rubbermaid-Newell, BMO, CIBC and CUMIS.
Managing DirectorV.Utton & Associates
I am a seasoned human resources professional whose
career has spanned the non-profit, public and private
sectors. As a leadership and transition coach, I have the
privilege of closely working with diverse clients through
career management and transition options, applying my
credentials as a Certified Predictive Index (PI) Analyst,
a Certified Career & Life Options Retirement Coach,
along with my hands on experience leveraging effective
offline and online marketing tools.
3
I studied at the University of Toronto and completed a
Veronica Utton
1
I am a dynamic speaker, published author, and an expert
in change management and leadership.
My creativity, energy, results-driven attitude has earned
me a well-earned reputation for motivating and
Siobhan Brown
Practice LeadTIdalShift Inc.
2
inspiring client groups to work more collaboratively.
I have extensive experience in Organizational
Development, Talent Management & Alignment,
Learning & Development and Change Management.
In my past I have held positions such as Training and
OD Manager, Head of Talent Management and more.
Maha ElHindawy
Learning ManagerMaple Leaf Foods
3
I possess a Masters Degree in Organizational
Learning and Change and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.
I am a target-driven passionate Business Leader with
over 20 years experience in leading sales teams to
degree in Sociology and a Masters in Sociology.
achieve objectives.
Nazila Rostami
Legal CounselTD Bank
I continued with my education at York University –
I develop and implement strategies to deliver on
Osgoode Hall Law School and am now certified as a
corporate objectives with a demonstrated ability to
Barrister & Solicitor and Attorney.
4
I am a passionate and consummate Communications,
Marketing and Advertising professional with equally
strong experience and results on both the client and
agency side. Client-side experience made me an
excellent agency partner and agency experience helped
me to drive highly relevant and strategic consumer
communications. Managing Integrated Marketing
Marisa Barber
Communications across CPG, food, non-profit, and
Director of Product
financial sectors provided a rare breadth and depth of
Marketing-World Vision Canada knowledge for myself.
5
I have extensive experience in Organizational
Alison White
improve revenues while maintaining high levels of
Director Sales CanadaSabert Corporation
customer satisfaction.
4
I have extensive experience and knowledge in the areas
of Business Analysis, Project Management, Budgets, ISO,
Quality Management, and RFP/RFI Bid Management.
Silvia Devlin
Director of
Development- Telus
5
I have been in the recruiting industry for over 16 years.
Development, Talent Management & Alignment,
Specializing in the Manufacturing, Distribution and
Learning & Development and Change Management.
Logistics industries for the last 5 years.
In my past I have held positions such as Training and
OD Manager, Head of Talent Management and more.
Maha ElHindawy
Learning ManagerMaple Leaf Foods
Working closely with my clients to strategize together
I possess a Masters Degree in Organizational
Kerry Beck
and assess their needs and meeting with candidates to
Learning and Change and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.
Owner- Beck Employment
Solutions
understand their capabilities.
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SPEED
NETWORKING
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TRACK TWO
MASTER MENTORS
IN TRANSITION
INCLUDED IN VIP PASS
11:00am
1
1:00pm
I am a Success Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer at YIJ
1
Group.com and I discovered that the foundation behind
success in Life & Business is built around the 3 Pillars
To Success.
I have combined 27 years of the corporate business-
Anita Heidema
PresidentYIJ Group Inc.
2
world life & biz lessons, education, expert insights,
business knowledge with my 21 Day Journey to
Success© to help clients live inspired lives.
Founder- Powerful
Performance Institute
I am an International Master Facilitator, Business Consultant,
Author and Coach with over 20 years of extensive
experience in both domestic and international markets. I
work with leaders in a broad spectrum of industries in both
the public and private sector to help them connect and
communicate with confidence to improve productivity and
performance in their organizations. My recent book “All the
Workplace is a Stage: Acting Techniques to Create AwardWinning Business Performance” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller
in Business Leadership!
3
I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership
Linda Sherwin
Josephine Camilleri
Director- Aimia
4
Certified Life Coach
3
I am a strategy consultant for entrepreneurs and
Wellbeing Specialist, as well a member of the
and recommendations in the areas of marketing,
International Coaching Federation and The International
communications, business development, and human
Positive Psychology Association. I am an award-winning
resources.
both client and agency senior management positions.
Michelle Hamelin
Founder- Michelle
Hamelin Consulting
I am a savvy HR professional with exceptional
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Marketer and Innovation Facilitator & Trainer with 25+
years experience in the financial sector having worked
and mentor.
I am a passionate and consummate Communications,
Marketing and Advertising professional with equally
strong experience and results on both the client and
agency side. Client-side experience made me an
excellent agency partner and agency experience helped
me to drive highly relevant and strategic consumer
communications. Managing Integrated Marketing
Marisa Barber
Communications across CPG, food, non-profit, and
Director of Product
financial sectors provided a rare breadth and depth of
Marketing World Vision Canada knowledge for myself.
I am a relational psychotherapist, yoga therapist,
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I have change management expertise developed in
Kim Cochrane
Career Coach and
Psychotherapist
Nikkie Wright
I am an energetic facilitator, transformational coach, survivor,
and powerhouse speaker who is fiercely committed to inspiring
women to live a fabulous life. During my weekly Monday
Mindset Makeover sessions, I create a safe place (no judgement)
for women to become their authentic selves, empowering them
to get the clarity, confidence, and courage they need to live the
life they deserve and desire. I am certified in voice and speech
delivery, and have been using my voice to bring my message to
the world. My mission and commitment is to empower women
to do the same so they, too, can be free.
small to mid-size organizations; providing guidance
strategic talent management capabilities.
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2
Master Practitioner, & COR.E ™ Performance &
relationship building skills, strong business acumen and
Wendy Swinden
Vice President of
HR- Walmart Canada
Karen Elkin
Leadership Coach
I am a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership
Master Practitioner and Organizational Effectiveness
Consultant.
I am passionate about learning and both individual and
organizational growth and development, I work with
executives and staff at all levels to inspire leadership
development and thus support a positive work culture. I
believe that each of us has the power to choose ‘who’ we
want to be in each moment.
fast-paced growing market realities as well as being a
true team player who is known for being a strong leader
I am a savvy HR professional with exceptional
conscious dance & mindfulness teacher, with an holistic
relationship building skills, strong business acumen and
mind/body/spirit approach.
strategic talent management capabilities.
I create connected relationships with individuals who
I have change management expertise developed in
have career concerns, struggle in their relationships, feel
anxious, depressed, among other concerns that may be
affecting life and work.
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Wendy Swinden
Vice President of
HR- Walmart Canada
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fast-paced growing market realities as well as being a
true team player who is known for being a strong leader
and mentor.
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SPEED
NETWORKING
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TRACK THREE
MASTER MENTORS
ADVANCING MY CAREER
INCLUDED IN VIP PASS
11:00am
1
1:00pm
I am a management consultant with specific project
experiences in organizational strategy, business process
improvement/re-engineering, efficiency evaluation,
performance measurement and improvement, program
strategy and project management.
Helen Liu
Management
Consultant- Deloitte
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President- The Soft
Skills Group
I am a specialist in facilitating learning for professionals
to hone their interpersonal and intrapersonal skill
sets. I’ve worked with more than 15,000 business
professionals, effectively improving their management
communications skills. I also specialize in business
communications for Schulich’s Executive Education
Centre (SEEC) of York University and based on feedback
from my learners I rank within the top 3% of all
teaching faculty.
3
I am a self-professed marketing junkie and was recently
Diana Kawarsky
1
I have over 20 years of experience in senior corporate
business in sales, marketing and operations, Co-Founded
Dig It® Apparel Inc which successfully struck a deal on
CBC’s Dragons’ Den and recently became a contributing
Author to the No. 1 Best-selling book Empowering
Women to Succeed. I speak to organizations and
Claudia Harvey
women across North America about personal
Business Owner & Consultant- empowerment, successful business strategies and
C.Harvey & Associates
making positive and balanced choices in your life.
2
partner for senior leadership in organizations that
value talent management as a means for enabling
and sustaining progressive high performance results
and outstanding shareholder value. My specialties
Melissa Law
include: Talent Management, Learning and Leadership
Director of Learning &
Development- Aecon
Development, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, HR/
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named one of “25 Community Builders to watch” for my
contributions in the Durham Region.
When not working with clients of my marketing agency,
Andrea Kennedy
Founder & Chief
Strategist- Spread your
Word Marketing Group
4
Spread Your Word Marketing Group, I can be found
around the Durham Region teaching and leading at
Jane Lavelle Farris
places like the Spark Centre, UOIT, and the Whitby
CEO- Work. Well. Done. Inc.
Chamber of Commerce.
Since 2001 I have worked with industry leaders to
I am a cultural ambassador and strategic business
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Business Strategy Alignment.
I am a corporate coach and my ‘Right Livelihood’ is
empowering others to be their personal best. As
Founder of Work. Well. Done. Inc., a Toronto based
consulting firm I help organizations like Blakes LLP,
Alcon and Tangerine Bank meet their corporate
objectives. I am a highly respected coach, facilitator and
change expert who draws on twenty years’ experience
as a performance and leadership specialist, writer and
broadcaster.
I am a self-professed marketing junkie and was recently
transfer learning to business results through talent
named one of “25 Community Builders to watch” for my
development strategies and solutions.
contributions in the Durham Region.
When not working with clients of my marketing agency,
I have more than 16 years in consultative selling
Jennifer O’Brien
Account ExecutiveSkillSoft
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and business development with organizations such
as Sterling Commerce, GE Information Services, Saga
Software and SkillSoft.
I am a strategy consultant for entrepreneurs and
Andrea Kennedy
Founder & Chief
Strategist- Spread your
Word Marketing Group
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Spread Your Word Marketing Group, I can be found
around the Durham Region teaching and leading at
places like the Spark Centre, UOIT, and the Whitby
Chamber of Commerce.
As an influential HR & Change Leader, I am committed
to strategic organization transformation.
small to mid-size organizations; providing guidance
and recommendations in the areas of marketing,
communications, business development, and human
I have 13 years of experience in Human Resources
resources.
combined with 20 years in the education field and 8
Michelle Hamelin
Founder- Michelle
Hamelin Consulting
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Susan Jodoin
years applying Change Management best practices
Senior Manager of HR
& Change- OLG
within the Public and Private Sector.
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