16 episodes
Voices of Leadership: Insights and Inspirations from Women Leaders Bespoke Projects
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Leadership isn't just about titles – it's about making a lasting impact.Welcome to 'Voices of Leadership', the podcast that shines a spotlight on the remarkable women of the International Women’s Forum, who are reshaping industries, defying norms, and being instigators of change.Each episode is a candid conversation with women leaders from across a variety of industries and sectors. As we delve into their stories, our guests will share their insights, wisdom and experiences as they recount their successes, pivotal moments that have defined their careers, their thoughts on leadership and so much more. But it's not just about triumphs; we're also here to discuss the challenges that have tested them and the strategies they've employed to overcome them. Through these conversations, we aim to ignite a fire of inspiration within you. Whether you're a budding leader, a seasoned executive, or simply someone with a passion for growth. The IWF is a global network of over 8,000 leaders from over 30 nations that connects women leaders in support of each other and the common mission of advancing women’s leadership and equality worldwide.
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Bridging Industries: Melissa Durrell on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Journalism and Politics
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Durrell, the CEO and Chief Strategist of Durrell Communications, and a partner with Roseview Global Incubator. Melissa's diverse background includes successful careers in politics, award-winning Canadian broadcast journalism, and her current work with international entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow their companies in Canada.Join us as Melissa shares invaluable insights on the value of listening and the power of storytell...
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Philanthropic Innovation and Pioneering New Paths in Giving with Rose Greensides
In today's episode, we talk with Rose Greensides, the Executive Director at Social Venture Partners (SVP). SVP is a unique partnership that brings together the time, talent, and funding from the community to support the nonprofit sector. Rose shares some inspiring stories about how SVP has helped several local organizations in the Waterloo Region. You'll be amazed at what SVP has been able to achieve through its community-driven approach.In addition to discussing SVP's work, we also delve int...
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Impactful Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Making a Difference with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone
On today's episode, we talk with Sherry Shannon VanStone, a trailblazing, successful serial entrepreneur. Sherry is currently the founder of Profound Impact and the co-founder of Women Funding Women. Sherry's career started with her being an accomplished code breaker, which she explains is just as cool as it sounds. She shares her insights and experiences on leading startups to successful exits, building a strong company culture, and the crucial process of finding a company's 'Why'. Our...
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Shaping the Future of Academia: Deborah MacLatchy on Fostering Women in Science and Embracing Leadership Challenges
On today's episode, we talk with Deborah MacLatchy, President and Vice-Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University. She is also a zoologist who is passionate about science and is still actively involved in research and mentoring students across Canada.We discuss the importance of nurturing young girls' interest in science during their high school years, setting the stage for further exploration in university. Deb shares insights into the success of the Laurier Center for Women in Science and add...
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Steins & Stories with Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of KW Oktoberfest, Community Leader and Serial Volunteer
On today's episode, we talk with Tracy Van Kalsbeek. Tracy is an accomplished Executive Director, a passionate volunteer, and a valued community builder. Her leadership journey is a treasure trove of inspiration and wisdom for aspiring leaders.Tracy takes us through her remarkable career trajectory, from her formative cadet days to her influential tenure at Manulife, her time at the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area, and finally, KW Oktoberfest. She shares her insights on career navig...
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Part Two of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg
Are you ready to learn how to talk about your work using purposeful self-promotion?On today’s episode, we welcome Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. We had so much to talk about that we divided our conversation into two episodes. In part two, Lisa and I continue our conversation about imposter experience. We explore ideas from Lisa's book including the terms double bind, positional and professional influence, the Flip test, Tall...