Leading with Purpose, Influencing with Compassion

Leading with Purpose, Influencing with Compassion: Women Executives Changing the Game

Everywhere we turn, we are seeing backlash, people acting with impunity, and decisions that send hard-won progress backward. Yes, discouraging, but my question is: can individual women’s personal power of purpose and kindness change this reality?

Nancy Griffin of “Women, Worth & Wellness” has curated a fabulous workshop coming up on November 7th, 2023. The event will be hosted by MNP, Mary Larson, Partner. During this session, we will explore that question together.

In the workshop environment, we will get you thinking of the practical ways that we, as women leaders, can use our personal definitions of Purpose – backed by our values – as powerful instruments for change by shifting conversations, remaking policies, redefining cultures, getting strategies back on track, learning from one another, and encouraging meaningful and respectful exchange of idea.

Our Host and Speakers have ideas, information and inspiration to share that will could resonate, and then each of will have an opportunity to do some thinking about our own Purpose and Values.

In this interactive mini-workshop, Purdeep Sangha, founder of the Executive Lab, a firm that rests on the belief that Exceptional leaders develop a bold vision for themselves and their organizations, will speak about how your actions can either enable or disrupt results. This will be followed by a discussion with several fabulous women, including Wendy Cukier, Vickery Bowles, Jennifer Laidlaw, and Melanie Rodriguez, to talk about the times that they have used their vision and energy to drive positive outcomes—seemingly against big barriers.

Our hope is that you will come away from this occasion not only inspired, but armed with a better sense of your own potential power and influence, and some approaches that you can deploy in your own lives.

When: Tuesday, November 7th, 5:30 - 9:30 pm EST

Where: Verity, 111d Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5C 1S2

Includes: Wine with much delicious hospitality, before and after this special event

This event is for women in executive, director, and other leadership roles - all who are in prominent high profile roles that are leading the way as a positive and powerful Woman Leader.

5:30 - 6:30 - Wine and Hors d'oeuvres - The Library at Verity

6:30 - 6:45 - Nancy Griffin - Welcome, Sponsor Thank You, Introductions - Toronto Room

6:45 - 7:00 - Mary Larson - Outlining the framework for this Mini Workshop on Personal Values & Purpose - Why and What Next - Toronto Room

7:00 - 8:00 - Purdeep Sangha - Mini Workshop on Personal Values & Overall Purpose - Toronto Room

8:00 - 8:45 - Mary Larson moderates an invigorating panelist discussion with leading industry experts - Toronto Room

8:45 - 9:00 - Nancy Griffin & Mary Larson - Wrap up next steps - Toronto Room

9:00 - 9:30 - Dessert & Coffee - The Library

Mary Larson, ICD.d, is a Partner with MNP’s Consulting Services group in Montreal. Mary helps clients clarify and build alignment around their strategies, build leadership capacity and embed cultures that foster outstanding execution.

Mary is particularly focused on working with C-suite executives and CEOs. Drawing on her extensive business experience and skill in asking the right questions, Mary helps clients become more effective in aligning their teams around their work, and successfully addressing the issues that drive both behavior and culture.

Mary has worked with clients across North and South America, Europe and Asia, including the Business Development Bank of Canada, Bosch / Siemens, Cirque du Soleil, Duke Power, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s and Western Union. She has held senior executive positions with McDonald’s Corporation in the U.S. and Alcan in Canada.

Mary, who works in both English and French, received her Bachelor of Arts (BA, Honors) from Princeton and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Mary is a designated graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.d) at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She is board chair of McGill’s School for Continuing Studies, a board member of Prostate Cancer Canada and vice-president of the University Club of Montreal. She co-founded the International Women’s Forum in Canada.

https://www.mnp.ca/

Purdeep is the World’s Leader in Complete Strategic Advising, the Amazon international best-selling author of “The Complete Man” and TV show host of “Mind Your Own Business.” He’s also an international entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster and working on his next book 'The Complete Woman'.

He is an internationally acclaimed business strategist and performance advisor to high-performing CEO’s, executives and entrepreneurs. He’s also top rated men’s leadership coach and teaches men how to become The Complete Man; a man who achieves ultimate performance, fulfillment and victory in every area of his life. He shows men how to live at their highest potential and be the best possible business leader, husband, father and man they can be.

From the very first moment he started managing employees at the age of 16, he was fascinated with business growth and leadership. Purdeep has spent his entire career solving complex problems and enhancing results for businesses and the lives of men. He has significantly increased the the performance and bottom lines of businesses ranging from startups to seasoned corporations in countless industries. He is the “ideal” advisor for businessmen as he has a vast understanding of how work and life fit together to complete a man’s life. Purdeep has extreme expertise, skills and insight in business strategy, marketing & sales and also has expert knowledge in innovation, customer experience, high-performance teams and operations. He has spent tens of thousands of hours studying, researching and experiencing business and personal growth opportunities around the world.

“…Purdeep is the AUTHORITY who will take you to the top.”

What Purdeep Does

Purdeep has a remarkable ability to enhance business income and personal performance by looking at the situations from completely different perspectives. He identifies the real roadblocks to growth, overlooked opportunities and options and the possibilities to growth that are unseen by men. This skill has captured the attention and respect of CEO’s, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and marketing experts. Purdeep’s clients range from business owners to high-powered corporate executives.

“Purdeep’s questions will make you think in ways you never have before.”

https://purdeepsangha.com/

Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder & Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, Academic Director of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, and Research Lead of the Future Skills Centre

Dr. Wendy Cukier is a professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Academic Director of the Diversity Institute and Research Lead of the Future Skills Centre. She co-authored the bestseller “Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park" and is a leader in disruptive technologies and innovation. She is the former VP of Research and Innovation and has authored more than 200 articles on aspects of diversity, inclusion and innovation. She leads Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute which has 130 research staff, 100 research associates from around the world and more than 200 industry partners focused on dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, future skills, and entrepreneurship. She also leads the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, funded by the Government of Canada which promotes inclusive supports for women and other diverse entrepreneurs. and the Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network (IIE-Net). She is also the research lead for the Future Skills Centre with a comprehensive research agenda and supporting innovative pilot projects.

Her work on the DiversityLeads project helped shape Bill C-25 and the 50-30 Challenge. The Diversity Institute is now an ecosystem partner supporting organizations that sign up for the 50-30 Challenge committing to gender parity and increased diversity on their boards and or senior leadership roles.

She has been recognized with many awards including the Harry Jerome Diversity Award, and recognized in the 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN. She has been named a YWCA Woman of Distinction, one of the "100 Alumni who shaped the Century" by the University of Toronto and International Women’s Forum 2020 Women Who Make a Difference. Wendy holds a PhD in Information Systems, an MBA, an MA, and honorary doctorates from Laval and Concordia. She also received Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross, one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. She is also the founder of several startups, social enterprises and nonprofits.

https://www.torontomu.ca/tedrogersschool/business-management/majors/entrepreneurship/faculty/wendy-cukier/

Vickery Bowles is the City Librarian at Toronto Public Library (TPL), which delivers services through a network of 100 branches and online channels. She believes passionately in the difference public libraries make in the lives of individuals, in communities and cities. Vickery is advancing TPL’s strategic plan to support opening up public spaces, digital access and inclusion, workforce development, democratic values and civic engagement and an innovative service culture.

Vickery is a former Chair of the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) based in Washington, D.C., a member of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC), and a Board member for the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL).

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/

Jennifer Laidlaw, MA, CHRE, is a transformational leader, advisor, and coach who works with CEOs and senior executives to develop and deliver on bold, unprecedented change initiatives that result in powerful legacies aligned with strategy, people and purpose.

With almost 20 years of experience that spans multiple sectors, including the corporate, regulatory, public and non-profit sectors, Jennifer is a highly effective mobilizer of internal and external partnerships, strategic stakeholder alliances, and broad networks that produce extraordinary outcomes.

Jennifer was appointed Executive-in-Residence at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2020 and is currently the Country Head of the 30% Club Canada. In these roles, she is engaging leaders in corporate Canada to drive inclusive innovation across sectors and reinforce their commitment to advancing all women and non-binary folks. In addition, she is engaging 30% Club members to join the 50:30 Challenge and aspire to broader diversity in leadership as a competitive advantage.

https://30percentclub.org/

Melanie is a social impact connector who has worked with over 20 nonprofit organizations in North, Central, and South America. At the age of 24, she became one of the youngest Executive Directors of an international children's foundation. Since then, she has led Canada's youth delegation at the G7 Summit, completed a Forte and an International Women's Forum Fellowship, and completed studies at Schulich, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School.

Today, Melanie inspires leaders and corporations to advance equitable access to education and opportunities. She is an engaged Board Director, passionate speaker, and dedicated nonprofit leader. As the new Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Toronto Public Library Foundation, she develops meaningful collaborations that advance equity-driven initiatives at the world's busiest public library system. Most importantly, Melanie is a mother to two young children who inspire her to build a kinder, brighter tomorrow.

https://tplfoundation.ca/

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Kimberley Garston, BAH Econ/Health, CIM®, has a passion for working with women to help them secure their financial futures. She is well aware that women often postpone managing their wealth, so she has made it her mission to work with smart and savvy women who wish to build their financial wellness and future. Kimberley knows that fundamental to their success in life is being able to feel confident about making informed decisions regarding their personal and family wealth.

Kimberley is well equipped to help women grow their financial assets. She has a wealth of experience in portfolio management. Presently a Portfolio Manager with Morgan Meighen & Associates Limited, Kimberley brings to this role over 20 years’ experience managing private client portfolios. Her career spans managing portfolios an independent investment boutique, at two Canadian chartered banks, and in her present role at a long-established wealth management firm.

She holds the Chartered Investment Manager designation and received a joint Honours degree in Health Sciences and Economics at Queen’s University. Her twin majors equip her to manage money in a way that creates a healthy and happy life for her clients.

https://www.mmainvestments.com/

The Zanchin Automotive Group has been in the automotive business for 49 years and has earned the reputation of a trusted and transparent partner for automobile buyers. Going above and beyond for their guests, they genuinely deliver a great buying, servicing and shopping experience. Founded in 1973 by Joe Zanchin, the Zanchin Automotive Group began with a single Honda store - Number 7 Honda in Woodbridge, Ontario. Today through years of dedication and hard work the Zanchin Automotive Group operates over 38 dealerships across Ontario representing over 19 of the finest brands in the market.

It's not often that you come across a close-knit company with values that extend from the top down to ensure that all employees and guests are met with a friendly and welcoming environment, but with the team at Zanchin that is what drives their guest experience.

They want to move you, both physically and emotionally, by providing top-quality service, a wide selection of automobile dealership locations, a vast inventory of new and used vehicles, and of course, satisfaction. Experience "The Power to Move You" and a feeling above and beyond by visiting a dealership that is part of Canada's most successful automotive group - The Zanchin Automotive Group.

https://www.zanchinauto.com/

Crystal has over 20 years providing marketing and management support to entrepreneurs, small businesses and corporations.

After being laid off from her corporate job, Crystal's tenacity and strong mindset for success transformed her desk job into a highly successful virtual funnel and digital marketing business. Her clients attribute their growth to her expertise with building client-attracting websites. revenue-generating sales funnels and managing amazing events (virtual and in-person).

https://.stepbystepbusinesssolutions.com | LinkedIn

Established in 1994, Women, Worth and Wellness™ is a program for Boomer Women and their daughters, designed to instruct, inspire and inform women on ways that will enhance their personal well being and independent economic power.

Not only do health and wealth go hand in hand, but self worth and net worth are codependent. Self worth comes from many things, but having a say in decisions that are made, and “having a seat and a voice at the table” goes a long way to being in control of your own life.

Nancy continues to promote and inspire Daring & Caring Leaders, encouraging them to step up and lead in the world, following in the footsteps from many other powerful Women Leaders in the past.

What daring and caring women leader(s) do you admire?

I admire Nellie McClung, one of The Famous Five in Canada, who achieved Persons Day 93 years ago on October 18th, for women to be recognized as persons and be able to vote and run politically like men do. Her quote that I love is “Never retreat, Never explain, Never apologize, get the job done and let them howl"!

I also admire Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aka RBG, whose famous quote was “Fight for the things that you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you”!

Former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright (when Hillary Clinton was running for US President in 2016), famous quote was “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”!

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