Networking: The Art of Turning Conversations into Opportunities

Mon Nov 17 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Durham Region HQ Pickering Room | Whitby

Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)
Publisher/HostBusiness Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)
Networking: The Art of Turning Conversations into Opportunities
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Explore how to move beyond small talk and create genuine connections that open doors.
About this Event

Explore how to move beyond small talk and create genuine connections that open doors.


You’ll learn how to position yourself with confidence, transform casual interactions into lasting relationships, and strengthen your personal brand through authentic engagement.


Presenter: Zehra Mahoon


Zehra is a dedicated and proud mom of two. In addition, she has 3 fur babies. She is deeply involved in volunteering and supporting various causes in her community.


Zehra has worked in the financial industry in many capacities over the years. She has been an investment banker, commercial banker, investment advisor and financial planner. She has also had the opportunity to work in brand management and retail management with various brands such as Nike, Levi Strauss, Estee Lauder, Thomas Cook, Color 4 Kids, Pizza Express, TGIF and others.


In 2022, she retired from the corporate world, after over 30 years of service. Now she dedicates her time towards helping other people achieve their ambitions as a personal advisor and business coach. What started as her personal passion to grow and achieve her full potential as a business owner, corporate super star, mother, daughter, wife, sister and friend, since her retirement has turned into an obsession for helping others do the same. She is on a mission to create a legacy of empowerment and financial freedom.


 


Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week


November 17 – 21st 2025


Join us for the 13th year of ‘Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week’.


Durham Region’s celebration of entrepreneurship is held each November during Global Entrepreneurship Week.


Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week is a collaboration of Durham’s business support, educational and networking organizations who have come together to encourage and support entrepreneurs, job creators and innovators who create economic growth in the Durham Region.



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Durham Region HQ Pickering Room, 605 Rossland road East, Whitby, Canada

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