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The Definitive Resource for
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OCTOBER 2010
A WEALTH OF INFORMATION

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. BMO Nesbitt Burns - Managed Investing – Welcome to the Next Level of Freedom >
2. Chubb Insurance - Social Insecurity: Social Media is Here. Be Prepared for the New Risks >
3. Deloitte - Prepare for recovery / Se préparer à la reprise >
4. The Globe and Mail - From overwhelmed to in control at work >
5. Jones New York - The Little Black Book of Career Advice >
6. Maclean’s Magazine - Head of the household >
7. A World of Inspiration >
8. Women of Influence Membership >
9. Future Women of Influence - Helping Girls Grow into Leaders >
10. Women of Influence Luncheon Local Hero Awards >
11. Poll Question >

BMO Nesbitt Burns
Managed Investing – Welcome to the Next Level of Freedom

A Single Decision that can free you from day-to-day investment concerns. If you’re someone who prefers the peace of mind that comes from not having to make daily investment decisions, while being assured these decisions are entrusted to qualified investment experts, consider a managed solution from BMO Nesbitt Burns. Read more >

Chubb Insurance
Social Insecurity: Social Media is Here. Be Prepared for the New Risks

There’s no denying that social media is now a huge cultural phenomenon, one that creates huge organizational risk. Are corporations protected? By Matthew Davies. Read more >

Deloitte
Corporate Responsibility: From strategy to good corporate citizenship (Deloitte Canada Insights podcast)

Now that the economy is showing signs of improvement, the essential question for business leaders is: what next? Learn how executives can plan their next move and get ready to capitalize on opportunities. Read more >

Maintenant que l’économie affiche des signes encourageants, les dirigeants d’entreprise se questionnent sur la prochaine étape. Découvrez comment ceux-ci peuvent planifier la suite des choses et se préparer à profiter d’occasions d’affaires. Poursuivez votre lecture >

The Globe and Mail
From overwhelmed to in control at work

With a quick rise to management, Lisa Constanzo, former Event & Marketing Director of Women of Influence Inc., felt quite overwhelmed. Here’s what she learned from organizational coach, Clare Kumar, principal of Toronto based organizing company Streamlife. Read more >

Jones New York
The Little Black Book of Career Advice

You will see more than 100 artists and authors, activists and entrepreneurs, business leaders and political leaders and just plain leaders... what emerges is a collection of insights and anecdotes, revelations and reflections that are as diverse, and inspiring, as the amazing women who submitted them. Read more >

Maclean's Magazine
Head of the household

More women are now prime family earners, but wage gaps persist. Read more >

A World of Inspiration
Find out what businesses in your area are doing to advance, connect and engage professional women in business and life

Thank you to our videographers

Toronto - Dimitry Kuzmenko, Video Impressions

Calgary - Bailey Thalheimer, Thalheimer Cubed & Touquir Zaidi, Idiaz Communications

Ottawa - Ben Guthrie

Halifax - Mike Hall

Women in Film and Television

Convergent Media Program | Know the Trends. Lead the Shift.

Essential for those who want to understand the transition from conventional to digital media, these eight sessions teach participants how to translate film or television projects to digital platforms while remaining focused on monetization. Participants gain insight into Canadian audiences and the technologies that facilitate consumption. In groups, they will also develop a cross-platform idea from concept to pitch. Read more >

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