Facilitator: Kristan Nielson of DDI, Inc.
Discover and learn more about the “art and science” of networking and why it can be critical to your professional success. Kristan will lead BPW Calgary members and guests through several interactive exercises to make us more comfortable with networking.
Celebrate the holiday season in a casual setting at Fireworks Cooperative in Inglewood (1008 14th Street S.E.) together with BPW Calgary members and guests. We will be featuring a buffet dinner and a fashion show/image consulting by Brown-Eyed Girl. We will also be featuring The Walk-In Closet, a not-for-profit organization that provides a great service to its clients who are entering/returning to the work force by providing guidance on how to dress for success as well as providing them with business clothing & accessories. Please bring your business attire as a donation to this extremely worthwhile cause.
Facilitators: Angelique McPherson of The Coaching Effect and Barb Francis of Stillwater Coaching Ltd.
Research indicates that mentoring is one of the crucial factors contributing to business success. Learn about the benefits of a mentoring relationship as well as the skills required for both a mentor and protégé in order to experience a successful mentoring relationship.
Panel Members: Ronnalee McMahon, Principal, Action Circle Consulting Ltd., Stephanie Garrett, Executive Director, The Women’s Resource Centre, University of Calgary, and Lia Robinson, Coordinator of Communications and Members’ Services, BOMA Calgary
Members and guests learned about what mentoring is and is not, its benefits for both the mentor and protégé, and their personal experiences with mentoring from a panel of experienced female professionals. They also learned about the BPW Calgary’s members’ pilot mentoring program and how to enrol in the program.
The Club held its Annual General Meeting for the July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 year which included highlights of the year, presentation of the Club’s financial statements as well as plans for the upcoming year. Frances Wright, founder of the Famous Five Foundation, shared her insights on successful female entrepreneurs in Calgary.