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RE-ENERGIZE! YOUR WORK, YOUR LIFE
With Dr. Elaine Dembe, Morning Keynote
“Stress is like the tension on a violin string. You need enough tension so you can make music, but not so much that it snaps.” If you are like most women business owners, there’s always too much to do and too little time to do it.
But stress is a natural part of living, what makes it positive or negative is your reaction or interpretation. In this informative and inspiring keynote, Dr. Elaine Dembe shares ten key characteristics of people who are resilient and can process whatever challenges or obstacles are in their path.
Dr Elaine Dembe is a chiropractor in private practice for 32 years, a media celebrity, speaker and the author of two best selling books – Passionate Longevity: The Ten Secrets to Growing Younger and Use the Good Dishes: Finding Joy in Everyday Life. A former Canadian-ranked marathon runner with 17 marathons to her credit, she is now an enthusiastic adventure hiker who recently reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to celebrate her 60th birthday. |
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COURAGE TO SUCCEED PANEL
Each year we have a panel of successful women entrepreneurs. This year, our panel members are women who have achieved that success against the odds. You will be inspired by their stories and hopefully spurred on to create success on your own terms.
Lesley Andrew is an accomplished soprano soloist, who on graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University began an extended tenure with the Stratford Festival. She now runs a thriving voice and drama studio – Dream in Progress Productions in London, Ontario and is a creative textile artist. She has
made special guest television appearances on The Tonight Show, Oprah, Regis and Kathy Lee and is a popular motivational speaker.
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Julia Hanna managed a number of restaurants early in her career and then at the age of 26, she made the leap from manager to restaurateur, opening Café Galleria. In an industry where only one out of ten restaurants makes it, Julia went to open three other successful restaurants. Paradiso where the Sony Juno Awards were held three years in a row, Julia’s Ristorante and Ritorno. She has also founded Kids Culinary Community, a non-profit organization. |
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Nadja Piatka is a woman who turned her muffins into millions. After 20 years of marriage, Nadja found herself an unemployable single mom raising two children, she turned to the one marketable skill she felt she had – her baking. She quickly went from selling her muffins to the local coffee shop, to providing her products to McDonalds and Subway. With her rags to riches story, she has appeared on Oprah and other TV shows, inspiring women to pursue their business dreams. |
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THE TOP TEN TIPS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
With Dianne Buckner, host of Dragons’ Den, Luncheon Keynote
Now more than ever, the business world is a demanding and dynamic place to try and succeed. A business journalist with almost 20 years of experience, Dragons’ Den host Dianne Buckner has watched closely as some people have struck it rich, while others have struggled and ultimately failed.
Dianne counts down her Top Ten Tips, based on her observations of hundreds of business people, both big and small. Using video excepts from both Dragons’ Den and Venture, which she hosted for ten years, Dianne uses case studies to illustrate her tips.
From finance to human resource issues, from marketing to common mistakes, Dianne will take us through a wide range of challenges, pointing out what factors make the biggest impact on success.
Dianne Buckner is best known to Canadians as the host of CBC television’s hit reality program, Dragons’ Den where eager entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a group of self-made Canadian millionaire investors. Other viewers may remember her ten years as the host of Venture, the successful and long-running series that chronicled the adventures of entrepreneurs. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA MADE SIMPLE : HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
With Lisa Kember, Constant Contact
Social media marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And it can build business for you. It just takes a few simple steps. Take the mystery away with this practical session. You will learn how to leverage the power of social media marketing to dramatically grow your business with a vibrant community of customers and prospects.
Lisa will do a live demonstration featuring one way to convert virtual contacts into live business connections. You will walk away with a few key steps you can take to enhance your online activity.
Lisa Kember is the Regional Development Director for Constant Contact. She works with small business owners, associations and non-profits, helping them use online technology to market their organization more effectively.
Lisa is also an entrepreneur. She ran a business-to-business marketing agency for more than 10 years, working with accounts such as Canada Life, Research in Motion, EllisDon Corporation, AMJ Campbell, GE Canada, and ICICI Bank Canada, before exiting from the business in 2009. She currently holds ownership in two additional ventures in the real estate and educational sectors. |
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FINDING THE LEADER WITHIN
And now it is your turn. You have listened to others all day and we want you to find your voice and participate in our world café. The topic up
for discussion – leadership.
This will be a fun, interactive session through which we will explore how we can tap into our leadership potential. The discussion will be facilitated by Company of Women founder Anne Day, along with business coaches and leaders from within Company of Women.
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MC FOR THE DAY meet Liz Radzick
Liz is a communications expert and has delivered innovative, engaging workshops and results-oriented coaching to individuals in Canada, US and Italy. With a unique background in classical music, dance and comedy improv, her approach is both creative and bottom-line. She has been a guest lecturer at the Rotman School of Management and has appeared on W network.
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