Congratulations to the 2013 Catalyst Canada Honourees
Catalyst Canada has awarded its highest honour to a record number of Canadian business leaders for championship of women in their organizations, industries, and communities.
Continue readingHow I Made It In A 'Man's' Field: 5 High-Powered Women Tell All
We spoke with five all-star women who have succeeded in traditionally male-dominated industries to hear their stories of climbing the mountain—and maybe glean some advice from how they made it to the top
Continue readingTime for ‘Action’ on Corporate Diversity: Ambrose
A federal committee developing proposals to get more women on boards of directors must draft “action-oriented” recommendations and not produce a lengthy report on an issue that has already been studied for years, says Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose.
Continue readingTruths for Our Daughters
Here is the advice I’ll give my daughter — and all young women like her eagerly anticipating building a career — as she starts to make decisions about her life
Continue readingWhere are the Women in Canada’s Innovation Strategy?
Research is needed in several key areas to understand how women innovate and whether it is similar to men.
Continue reading8 Blind Spots Between the Sexes at Work
Do you ever feel the unreasonableness of the opposite sex makes your office life more difficult than it has to be? Understand the opposite sex at work.
Continue readingGENDER GAP: Where are all the women founders and investors?
Across the country, women are making strides in sectors such as financial services and in boardrooms, but little progress is being made in the entrepreneurial world
Continue readingHow a Mentor Can Accelerate Your Career
Mentors crucial to career success and longevity
Continue readingTime for Canada to Make a Bold Statement on Board Diversity
The federal government finally announced the members of an advisory council to get more women on corporate boards
Continue readingMargaret Thatcher, Revolutionary Leader
Margaret Thatcher, who died today at 87, was an extraordinary kind of national leader: a person of passionate and unswerving moral and political conviction. She lived her political life not as a career but as a mission
Continue readingFEI Canada’s Women’s Financial Executive Network presents: Jane Allen on April 25th, 2013
Join the SGH Chapter’s Women’s Financial Executive Network on April 25, 2013 with special guest, Jane Allen, Partner at Deloitte and Deloitte’s Chief Diversity Officer.
Continue reading23 Leadership Tips From Oprah Winfrey
23 insightful missives of interest to aspiring entrepreneurs. Oprah’s thoughts are group into four general categories: Fear, Failure, Success and Humility
Continue readingEight Leadership Lessons From The World's Most Powerful Women
The world’s most successful women really want it–and remain determined even in the face of obstacles.
Continue readingWomen in Leadership Business Conference
Grow your business & advance your career! Exclusive offer for Women of Influence Members. Join us at the Women in Leadership and Business Conference, April 22 and 23, at White Oaks Resort & Spa for 12 sessions and speakers. Register by March 31 with promo code: WOI and SAVE $300 on your full conference ticket.
Continue readingConfidence is the number one most essential element to women’s success
International Women’s Day special: President and CEO of Women of Influence shares tips for women to develop confidence and reach the top
Continue readingDiversity at the top good for business
Sandra Stuart, chief operating officer of HSBC Bank Canada opens up about challenges of today’s executive women and what’s being done to overcome them. By Dan Ovsey via Financial Post
Continue readingIt’s time for women to leap over the boardroom barrier
Everywhere, it seems, change is in the air, with one glaring exception: corporate Canada. The pace of change when it comes to gender parity on corporate boards has been glacial. By Christinne Muschi via The Globe and Mail
Continue readingHow To Be the Only Woman in the Office
Women who work in male-dominated industries share their insights on how to be successful. By LEAH EICHLER via THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Continue readingWomen Friendly Companies: What Works and What Doesn’t
Most large companies have spent loads of money on diversity programs. Why then are so many companies lousy places for women to work? By Barbara Annis
Continue readingPresident Obama Signs New Directive For Gender Equality
President Obama knows that promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls at home and abroad is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. By Valerie Jarrett and Samantha Power
Continue readingWomen On Corporate Boards: Moving From ‘Why’ To ‘How’
The European Commission recently adopted her proposed European Union law which aims to attain a 40% “objective” of women in non-executive board member positions in large publicly listed companies by 2020. By Karyn L. Twaronite via Forbes
Continue readingWomen owned-businesses: Canada needs more female entrepreneurs
The availability of mentorship is essential to the formation of Women-owned businesses. According to recent research by BMO, 83% of potential female entrepreneurs surveyed said having access to mentors would be important if they were to start their own business. By Hadaf Zubi Special to The Toronto Star
Continue readingUnilever wins 2013 Catalyst Award for gender diversity
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, was today named as a winner of the prestigious 2013 Catalyst Award, for its initiatives that expand opportunities for women and business.
Continue readingKathleen Wynne wins Ontario Liberal leadership and makes history
Wynne is making history as the first woman, and the first openly gay person, to serve as Ontario’s premier
Continue readingPush for Gender Balance on Boards Gains Steam
“The proof is in the pudding: regulatory pressure works,” Viviane Reding, the E.U. justice commissioner. By JAMES KANTER Via New York Times
Continue readingHow Millennials Can Earn Their Seat At The Table
In today’s hyper-connected world, Millennials are in the perfect position to create new possibilities for global and local impact that nobody could have imagined 10 years ago. By Erica Dhawan via Forbes Woman
Continue readingCorporate Canada still a ‘struggle’ for women: Sherry Cooper
The women who do make it (to the top) must put in an “outstanding performance,” whereas there are many men at the same level who are mediocre performers – By BERTRAND MAROTTE via The Globe and Mail
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