Author: axisconnects

Back to School for Career Growth, with Treena Elliot, Talent Specialist and Resume Transformation Specialist

At Axis Connects, we are focused on advancing women to decision-making roles. Part of the journey is building a robust toolkit of leadership learnings and experiences. Join us for lunch with Treena Elliot.  With almost 20 years of experience in recruitment, Treena will explore how to restructure your resume and cover letter to take your career to the next level along with tips and tricks for a simple eye-catching Linked-in profile.

Since starting her resume business, Treena has supported CEOs with ther CVs as they transition into board work, and senior professionals, many of whom haven’t needed a resume for decades. Treena will help you land your dream job and take your career to the next level.

Unveiling the Unforseen: the Transformative Power of Embracing the Unknown

with Shannon Pestun, Founder of Pestun Consulting Inc, and Co-Founder of the Finance Cafe

Developing Your Leadership Toolkit, Part 1
with Alison Jackson, Managing Partner of EY in Calgary

At Axis Connects, we are focused on advancing women to decision-making roles. Part of this journey is building a robust toolkit of leadership learning and experiences. Join us for lunch with Alison Jackson as she explores how personal leadership creates a foundation for the other tools you will acquire over time. Alison will share her experiences and insights relating to harnessing self awareness, the power of relationships, and how consistency and intentionality will lead your career where you want it to go.

Dialogue with Whitney Hughes-Plummer, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

An interactive lunch workshop to explore Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Julia Dhar’s concept of navigating difficult conversations and managing disagreements effectively n the workplace. Leave with practical suggestions on how to manage up/down and how to communicate and influence change in organizations.

Whitney is an expert on a range of topics in metals and mining, and oil and gas at Boston Consulting Group. Whitney has a particular focus on digital transformation and operational improvements in energy, mining, and industrial goods, helping clients deliver value and build capabilities through application of digital technologies and organizational change. Whitney has held many roles within BCG, starting as a Consultant and now a Managing Director overseeing multiple teams across clients. She has a breadth of experience working with executive teams, delivering feedback, and driving change in industrial and corporate settings.

Leading with Courage: All Career Levels Dialogue with Jennifer Isotti, Leadership Development, Korn Ferry

Join us for an interactive lunch workshop for all career levels to explore Korn Ferry and Dr. Margie Warrell’s recent research on how the courage mindset can unlock possibilities to develop your leadership. Leave with practical suggestions on how to increase your courage as a woman in the workplace.

Mid-Career Level Dialogue with Jennifer Isotti, Leadership Development, Korn Ferry

As you progress in your career there are key leadership transitions that will shape and define your development.  It is important that you focus on experiences and behaviours that allow you to contribute in a valuable and strategic way.  Join us for an interactive lunch workshop targeting Mid Career professionals where we will share Korn Ferry research on what drives success and get practical suggestions on how you can intentional find the development opportunities to prepare yourself for the C-suite.