Lots of plane rides lately, long plane rides with lots of movies. Instead of diving into writing next chapters on my new book about women and work based on our Women Executive Leadership Learning program, I watched and watched the small screen in front of me. There was Julia Roberts in Italy, India and Bali searching for true love. It was a modern version of boy and girl in … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
The Rewards of Mentoring
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner "for being such fantastic mentors." It was great to hear from her and learn about what she's now doing a decade later. And, it was also a surprise - a very pleasant one - to hear that she … [Read more...]
Coast Capital CEO Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for 2010
PRESS RELEASE November 30, 2010 - Vancouver, BC - Coast Capital Savings staff are celebrating their CEO Tracy Redies today after she received the 2010 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Award presented by the Women’s Executive Network. Redies nabbed the prestigious recognition in the Corporate Executives Category. This is the third time Redies has made the Top … [Read more...]
Banyan Work Health Solutions Founder Named Finalist in the RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards
PRESS RELEASE (TORONTO – November 30, 2010) – The founder and Chief Operating Officer of Banyan Work Health Solutions, Maria Vandenhurk, was selected as a finalist for the coveted RBC Momentum Award at the 2010 RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards Gala held last night at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The annual event recognizes women entrepreneurs from across Canada who … [Read more...]
Building Your Brand “Buddy the Elf” Style – Part 1
If you have seen the delightful holiday movie Elf, you are familiar with the endearing qualities of child-like hope and wonder “Buddy the Elf” exudes among believers and non-believers. How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Let’s use “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building. … [Read more...]