Looking back on the past twelve months I’ve been asking myself, “What did I accomplish in 2018?” And what becomes obvious is all the personal and professional growth that took place. And when I tally up all the stuff I did, all the books I read, all the classes I attended, all the coaching I [...]
By Loreto Cheyne Lola Design I believe business communication is really about getting your message out understood and connecting you with the people that need you To do that you need CLARITY. Clarity, I think, is the key to creating a great message. I’d like to share 3 things to help you [...]
The September 2017 theme at WBN is “Networking-dare to get out there.” It got me thinking about all the networking I’ve done over the years, and how much I’ve learned since my first breakfast years and years ago. I’d like to share these with you. Hopefully you have your own list and you’re making networking [...]
or your colours or your “mood board” or for that matter, any of the visuals that make up your brand image. I visited a Facebook group yesterday where the big question of the day revolved around the members’ brands. One woman wrote: “my brand revolves around mermaids and the sea. So teal is really important to [...]
As a graphic designer there’s a number of things that irk me, that make me scream inside, “don’t do that!” And over the years, certainly there are a few items that rank in the “top 5 tips” category. I’d like to share my top 5 tips for your professional image today. 1) Do not use [...]
Do any of these describe how you feel about social media: “It’s just a big time-waster.” “Social media is for young people with a lot of free time.” “I don’t see how social media can help me in my career.” “I’ve tried to get into it, but I get overwhelmed and give up.” If any [...]
Last week I had the pleasure of chatting with Monika at the Breakfast Mix & Mingle. This week, we would like to share a little about her with you: 1. In 140 characters describe your business. On Solid Ground empowers clients using yogic & Ayurvedic tools, to optimize personal well being in both physical and mental [...]
Clare Beckton and Karen Wilson At last week's WineDown event, president Karen Wilson introduced Clare Beckton to the audience. We are delighted to have Clare as this year's Honorary Chair for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards. Join us as we welcome Clare. ---------------------------- Clare Beckton is currently Founding Executive Director of the [...]
Natalia Popowych, CEO, Delsys Research Group Inc. In the spotlight today is Natalia Popowych. Natalia has been with WBN for a few months now, and is with the Delsys Research Group Inc. Here's Natalia in a nutshell! 1. In 140 characters (or as a tweet) describe your business. Happy, passionate and dedicated people [...]
“Find your dolphins” was the once piece of advice that seemed to resonate with everyone at our table. This was a metaphor used by Lisa Larter. She explained that in business, some people are sharks, and others are dolphins. “Sharks” see everyone as competition and they go for the kill. "Dolphins,” on the other hand, [...]
