Networking in the New Digital World
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Tips on maintaining and increasing your network in the new virtual world of work.
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The Importance of Fierce Conversations
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2020 was a year of many firsts. As we enter 2021 looking back on the last year, there were a lot of conversations that took place that I wish I had sooner, both personally and professionally. Check out this post to learn about three key takeaways and tips to have difficult conversations and how to make them more productive!
Read MoreTransformative Perspectives from YWiB's Networking With Confidence
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During YWiB Vancouver’s Networking With Confidence workshop event, Shepa Learning Company’s Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson gave their insights on utilizing positivity, proactivity, and confidence when networking to leap forward in your career.
Read More5 Tips for Authentic Heart-Based Networking
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Our Speak Up! public speaking workshop series concluded on April 13th with a conversation on networking. Held at L’Atelier Vancouver Coworking, this fourth and final workshop was facilitated by April Bellia, founder of Granola Girl and of the Serendipity Tea Party networking group for women entrepreneurs. April shared her tips for connecting with others in a more authentic, compassionate, and meaningful way through heart-based networking.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Lisa Michaud on Career Changes and Surrounding Yourself with an Inspiring Network
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YWiB Vancouver member Lisa Michaud, Success Coach and Speaker, shares her insight into navigating career changes, getting what you want out of life and the importance of surrounding yourself with an inspiring and motivating network. Come celebrate Lisa's achievements with our first Member Spotlight.
Read MoreBeyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Fran Strike of TD Commercial Banking
/Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we’re taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Get ready to meet these top female execs in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc
It’s only two days away! Don’t forget to reserve your spot here.
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Fran Strike Vice President & Manager at TD Commercial Banking
As Vice President, Fran leads a team of Business Banking professionals who are responsible for client services, business development and risk management in Vancouver.
Fran joined TD Commercial Banking in 1982 and progressed through the organization to her first executive appointment as Vice President and Manager of the Burnaby Commercial Banking Centre. Fran returned to Vancouver in 2009 to assume leadership of the Vancouver team.
Fran has worked with many community organizations over the years, including the United Way and St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto. She has held Board positions for the Association of Women in Finance and the TD Private Giving Foundation.
What will you ask Fran at #YWiBbtgc?
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Meet Susan Eick of Right Management
/Leading up to our Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Executive Inspiration event on April 30, we’re taking the time to introduce the amazing women behind this powerhouse panel! Keep an eye out for each instalment and get ready to meet them in person for a panel and networking session to remember. #YWiBbtgc
Ps. The event is only a week away!!!
Meet…
Susan Eick VP Business Development at Right Management
Susan has more than 25 years of experience in business strategy, marketing and executive development. At Right, Susan manages the British Columbia territory. Susan’s specific client capabilities include strategic planning, aligning business priorities, assessing organizational impact of change and developing repeatable processes that increase efficiency. Susan has been frequently recognized as an individual who can assess a situation quickly and develop plans of action to support change initiatives within an organization.
Prior to joining Right Management, Susan managed her own consultancy in British Columbia, working primarily with technology executives who were experiencing the need to rapidly shift their organizations. She spent the majority of her career in the US financial services industry leading national project and sales teams, and in the non-profit sector developing resources for educational expansion and endowments.
Early in her career, Susan was given positions of leadership for projects that required rapid strategic planning and consecutive implementation. She thrives helping others to adapt and work through change.
In addition to her work at Right, Susan is an active mentor and coach through the British Columbia Innovation Council and a founding board member of the Help Project Canada.