Anj Handa is the founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers, a dynamic movement of women who join up to lead positive social change. Anj is an experienced lobbyist and former diplomat, she is the winner of the AFSA 2017 Positive Action Award and has 20 years experience in the field of Social Impact and Inclusion.
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As the most successful freestyle skier in Canadian history, Jennifer Heil understands the positive impact that sports can have — and not just measured by Olympic medals. That’s why Jennifer and viaSport, where she is VP Sport Development, are taking part in the Women Deliver 2019 Mobilization Canada campaign.
International Women’s Day is not just about highlighting women’s achievements, it’s also about forging a call to action for accelerating gender balance across the world. Nobel Media and Microsoft have created a unique way that celebrates some of science’s most influential women while inspiring the next generation of young females to break gender barriers and change the world.
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Striving for success comes at a cost if you are not able to take a step back and realize when you have achieved what you set out to and you are truly content. Rajini McRae, Head of Business Deposits and Pricing at RBC, shares four lessons that she has learned when it comes to success and contentment.
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