Join us on November 27 for lunch with author, Jeanne Martinson at the new Central Library. Jeanne will be discussing her book, Toss the Tiara: Forget Fairy Tales – Focus on Fulfillment.

From the Disney princess phenomenon to the impact of 50 Shades of Grey and the #MeToo movement, Jeanne will discuss how our media world affects women’s success in work and relationships. Join this best-selling author and learn key lessons and strategies for facing current issues in the workplace.

Jeanne is a professional speaker, diversity strategist and best selling author. Her other books include Leadership Lessons From Downtown Abbey, Generation Y and the New Work Ethic and From Away – Immigration to Effective Workplace Integration.

The lunch starts at 12:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! A light lunch is included with your ticket.

Don’t delay! Grab your ticket by noon, Friday, November 23rd.

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More of our lives than ever before are online both professionally and personally. It used to be just computers, but now we have smart phones, cars and even houses connected to the internet. All this connectivity through cyberspace comes with new safety concerns.

Join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 pm for a presentation by Constable Carter Duchesney, Calgary who will be educating us on various aspects of Cyber Security and Safety.

Constable Duchesney, with a BA, Criminology, University of Ottawa, has been involved in policing since 2003. He is a sworn member of the Calgary Police Service and been a member of RCMP. He has a breadth of experience from general patrol duties to plain clothes surveillance. More recently he is a Cybercrime Education Officer giving presentation to schools, organizations and the general public.

The evening starts at 5:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! This event is held in the Quarter Horse Room at the BMO Centre.

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Join us September 12 when Alison Springer, founder, Young Women of Power, will talk about inspiring female greatness. Alison inspires young women to build inner confidence through Young Women of Power (YWOP) clubs and events across Calgary. YWOP believes that building confidence and empowering young women reduces their vulnerability to violence against women.

YWOP focuses on empowering girls 12- 18 and young women 18-30 by: redefining Beauty; teaching how to use and apply Wisdom; building confidence to produce Powerful change; being unwavering around values and Principles.

Whatever your age, you will be uplifted by Alison and her presentation of teachings to inspire female greatness. The evening starts at 5:30, so plan to arrive then to network with like-minded women from diverse industries! As a reminder, this evening will be held at the Kahanoff Centre.

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Jyoti Gondek, recently elected City Councillor, will share her experiences and perspectives on how women can engage with the issues and organizations that facilitate a path to elected office on April 11. Certain forms of voluntary public service better enable one for success in politics. Jyoti will share how she leveraged her board experience with diverse organizations, and her education, to create her own vision for municipal leadership. Her approach has applicability to multiple arenas.

The evening starts at 5:30, so get ready to network with like-minded women from diverse industries!

To find out more about Jyoti Gondek, Ward 3 Councillor, City of Calgary:

http://www.calgary.ca/citycouncil/ward-3/Pages/Ward-3-bio.aspx

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