Toronto based Brit, passionate about equity, diversity, talent development, & wine. Director of @ASPIREwil & Talent Initiatives @TFI_Canada. Views own!
Toronto, Ontario
Joined March 2010
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Huge thanks to @TFI_Canada
for inviting us to play at the @ASPIREwil Innovation & Industry Insights Weekend - and for showing these amazing students that innovation starts with #empathy!
Excited to play again at tomorrow's #FailureToy workshop!
#Aspire2020
Kathy Smart retweeted
What I needed to learn in high school:
1 Public speaking
2 Project management
3 Negotiation
4 Conflict resolution
5 Software development
6 Accounting
7 Financial planning
8 Critical thinking
9 Art of selling
10 Storytelling
11 People management
12 Marketing
H/t@valarafshar
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Register now for our Men Lean In event - and bring a male guest (or 2)! Our panel will discuss mentorship, career advancement, unconscious bias, navigating the workplace after #MeToo, and how men can join the conversation. #LeanInTogether menleanin.eventbrite.ca
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Fantastic generosity from @Stormzy, but he shouldn't have to do this.
Our top universities remain inaccessible for too many young black students.
Universities and the government must change this.
bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-4520…
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Are your an entrepreneur in Ontario? 👩💻 And a mom? 👪 This program provides free childcare so you can grow your business! #FemaleFounders #womenentrepreneurs #womenintech #StartUpHereTO helmapp.com/childcare-suppor…
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Looking to move ahead in your career and develop leadership skills? If so I highly recommend the #Women In #Leadership Symposium Aug 15-16th hosted by the amazing @Fotiniicon and @K_Higginbottom more info here: bit.ly/2M1EkUU For discount pricing, use code Despina
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Join us on August 22 -Hear from 4 kick ass women who have a passion for #baseball & are using their platforms to bring more #diversity to 1 of North America's oldest #sports @TorGirlBaseball @baseballexis #NikkiHuffman @Alleycat17 ow.ly/52pX30l5s6t #shes4sports #jaysjournal
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At last month’s @LeanInCanada event, @Fotiniicon wow-ed the audience with some life-changing tips on how to negotiate effectively, while @AndreaMBain asked insightful questions and provided her own witty commentary as moderator. Here are my takeaways...bit.ly/iamdespina-negotiatio…
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. @iveybusiness is an advocate for women in business, which is why we are proud to partner with them on a $20,000 #MBA entrance scholarship available exclusively to female candidates who are also @leanincanada members. More information here: ow.ly/RAWH30kVufB
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We're very excited to welcome Beverly Altberg, Katie Lee, Kathy Smart, Jennifer Spencer, and Lorraine Leduc to our board of directors! Read about our team here: ow.ly/FQmE30kUEzV #leanintogether
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It's no secret that having a strong network to support you is instrumental in building your career. Join us for an evening of engagement and networking to build new connections and strengthen existing ones. #Toronto #LeanIn #SummerSocial
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Kathy Smart retweeted
"And only then did Kathy realize it wasn’t a Canadian fish and chip shop." Here's our next Successful Brit in Toronto @smartredkitty britsintoronto.com/2018/06/1…
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Back in 2016 we featured Kathy Smart AKA @smartredkitty britsintoronto.com/2016/11/2… -- Well, she was looking for a job and then she found a job, and heaven knows she's our next blog post now ...
Kathy Smart retweeted
I'm so excited for next Monday's @LeanInCanada event with @Fotiniicon The topic is "How to Negotiate Effectively". Get your tickets before they sell out bit.ly/LICnegotiation
#negotiation #empoweringwomen #womenleaders – at Canada
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Thank you, Sashya D'Souza, for your inspiring leadership of @ASPIREwil. Great rollout for the finance sector -- and lots more to come. @BHERCanada @TFSAweb
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A big deal for "skills nation." 10,000 internships and other work placements by 2020 in the fibabxe sector. Employers will cover hiring costs, govt will support admin side. Thanks @Bill_Morneau @TFSAweb @RyersonDMZ for investing in jobs or tomorrow -- today
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Another great report that speaks to the urgent need to prepare the #Toronto region’s talent with the skills and mindsets for the #futureofwork - specifically looking at financial services today w @TFSAweb
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Sashya D’Souza of @TFSAweb shares their experience building @ASPIREwil - “It’s about growing a broader pool of talent.” #cewil
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Not surprising, Canada was rated among the best places in the world to headquarter a corporation. @invest_canada #TrustBarometer xitter.cf/edelmancanada/status/9…
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On Jan 29, drop by the Heaslip House to network professionals with STEM backgrounds working in Financial Services. Enjoy some free pizza and stay back for our mini career fair, where you can connect with recruiters.
Register at: goo.gl/qujn6p
