We are pleased to host an evening of engagement with the leading, Toronto-based Executive Recruiters on Wednesday, April 25th from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport. This is a rare event to spend an evening networking with Executive Recruiters in an informal environment.

Every ExecuNet meeting provides the opportunity for each participant to share a 1 minute “infomercial” to clearly enunciate their value. This meeting however, will give you the opportunity to sell yourself to the leading Executive Recruiters in the industry!

Executive Recruiters can play an important role in your career management however, there are numerous inaccurate assumptions and misnomers about the recruitment process and how Executive Recruiters operate. Martin Buckland, Principal of Elite Resumes and ExecuNet Facilitator will conduct a Question and Answer period to further engage discussion and information sharing among event participants. To ensure all questions are addressed, please submit your questions upon arrival.

What will you gain by attending this meeting of career experts?

• Learn how to introduce yourself to Executive Recruiters.

• Uncover why Executive Recruiters very rarely return your phone calls.

• Network with leading Canadian Executive Recruiters in: Interim Management, Banking, Insurance, Real Estate,  Private  Equity, Infrastructure, Advanced Technology, Communications, Utilities, Not-For-Profit and Consumer Products.

• Uncover how Executive Recruiters source talent and how to gain the maximum traction to attract their attention during a career transition or while gainfully employed.

• How do Executive Recruiters evaluate your career history if you are contemplating changing industries?

• Acquire knowledge on how Executive Recruiters use social media including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to find   candidates.

The following renowned Executive Recruiters will be joining our Executive Recruitment Panel:

Linda Clark

Partner/Recruiter

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions

Mandeep Grewal

Deputy Managing Partner

Rosenzweig & Company Inc.

Joe Zinner

Managing Director

Zinner & Company Inc.

Register today to advance your network of key career influencers!

Attendance for this event is limited to 75 participants and will be sold out quickly!

We are pleased to have Jim Carlisle speaking at the next ExecuNet Meeting, September 22nd, 2010, presenting:

“Managing your career on your own terms”

Whether or not you are employed, it doesn’t matter, Jim will relate client stories of individuals who have figured out how to take charge of their career/life on their terms. Jim and Alex Gill recently published a book on this topic through Wiley&Sons, titled, “AIM, the powerful 10 step personal and career success program”.

Jim Carlisle has been a management consultant for 35 years, including 9 years as a Partner with The Caldwell partners, 12 years as a Partner with Ernst and Young, and currently as a Director of Western Management Consultants of Ontario. His main areas of expertise are in executive coaching, executive search and facilitation.

Jim has represented a client list including individual executives and teams from Ernst and Young, Xerox, ACTRA, Riocan, Metropolitan Toronto Board of Trade, The Miller Group, Canadian Professional Golf Association, Ivey and Queen’s MBA programs. All of the engagements have been at the senior level. His powerful combination of executive search, coaching and facilitation capabilities provides clients with current data and options to solving leadership and organizational issues.

Jim is a member of the International Coaching Federation, and is certified in the Co-Pilot Professional Coaching System. In addition, he is a Fellow of The Institute of Certified Management Consultants and is a trained facilitator. Jim has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University. He has lectured and spoken frequently on “Becoming your own coach”.

On the global front, Jim has just completed 6 years as Chairman of Agilium Worldwide. Agilium is an alliance of 27 owner managed executive search firms in 25 countries.

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We are pleased to have Jacoline B. Loewen of Loewen & Partners speaking at the next Senior ExecuNet meeting on August 11, 2010 at 6pm at Permanent Search Group speaking on: 

“Private Equity is a great place to get a job, but only if you know the Secret Handshake”

Looking for a new job this year? There are interesting career opportunities being created by owners of companies who are partnered with private equity. Jacoline Loewen, a Director of Loewen & Partners and Director on the Board of the Exempt Market Dealers Association, knows and hires for these unique businesses and has come to see a huge difference compared to corporate recruiting.

 If you grasp that these businesses have owners, and that the private equity partners are also owners, you are far more likely to get hired. Can you put yourself in their shoes and realize how you will impact directly on their personal bank balances? 

Join Jacoline Loewen to discuss these questions and private equity in more detail. Register online for August 11th.   

Jacoline Loewen | Director
Loewen & Partners Inc.
Sourcing Capital for Growing Companies
372 Bay Street | Suite 1902
Toronto ON Canada | M5H 2W9
Work 416.961.0740 | Mobile 416.662.1930
jbloewen@loewenpartners.com |www.loewenpartners.com

There are only 4 more Toronto ExecuNet meetings in 2010! Don’t miss the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, June 23^rd, our last meeting prior to summer break. Meetings will follow on the fourth Wednesday in September, October and November. All meetings are held from 6pm-9pm at the Marriott Toronto Airport, 901 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 1J5 and feature renowned speakers, exceptional networking opportunities, a distributed list of  attendees, food and beverages and Executive Recruiters are extended an open invite. A $40 registration fee is charged to cover expenses.

Book all 4 meetings by June 22nd and you will receive the opportunity to register a friend or colleague to join you for each meeting in 2010 free of charge! Register online at Toronto ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Bill Dennis speaking at this month’s meeting presenting, “Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities”.

The Toronto ExecuNet Meeting provides a networking opportunity for professionals who want to stay “on top” of their careers, remain alert to job opportunities, penetrate the hidden job market and be better prepared in today’s uncertain working environments. ExecuNet is the leading executive job, career and networking organization exclusively for the $100,000+ executive and senior level manager. Its purpose is to give executives the opportunity to exchange perspectives and develop resources with other decision makers from a variety of industries and fields.  

History of Toronto ExecuNet Speakers

Senior ExecuNet Meetings continue througout the year on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

We are pleased to have Bill Dennis speaking at the next ExecuNet Meeting, June 23rd, 2010, presenting:

“ Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities”

During career transition, today’s executive experiences a world of widely different types of interviewers and these differences can significantly affect your ability to connect and successfully work with this array of interviewers.

“Understanding and Succeeding With Interviewers of Different Cultures, Generations, and Personalities” is a practical, research-based presentation that will provide you valuable insights into understanding and successfully connecting with interviewers of different cultures, generations, and personalities.

Bill Dennis is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

Over the past 35 years, Bill has held significant sales and marketing positions at major companies including KPMG, Canadian General Electric, Bell Mobility, and Westinghouse Canada.

Bill also held key management positions at medium-sized firms which were leaders in their industry.

Bill has provided over 4,500 hours of training to Continuing Education students at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. He is their most experienced Continuing Education instructor in professional selling skills and strategic marketing.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and MBA (Strategic Marketing and Finance).

Bill also recently passed with distinction the “Certified Sales Professional” set of examinations from the Canadian Professional Sales Association.

 Bill Dennis & Associates,

Oakville, Ontario,

905-599-6365,

www.billdennisandassociates.com

bill@billdennisandassociates.com

The most dramatic changes we have seen in networking for job opportunities are related to Internet use and specifically, social media. Gone are the days when your entire network consisted of friends, family and co-workers. Today we are able to connect with millions of people and target specific industries, companies and people opening up a whole new list of job search strategies and increased job opportunities.

Not so long ago, a company interested in hiring would have put an advertisement in a newspaper, you would submit your resume and then sit back hoping to be called in for an interview. Today, they are more likely to post the position on the Internet. Whether a company or recruiting website or job boards, an online search has the potential to provide results for thousands of jobs from around the world. The emergence and rapid growth of social media has given recruiters and HR professionals the resources to seek out potential candidates through online profiles and studies show 80% are logging in to Linkedin. With access to 60 million professionals it’s no wonder! With a population greater than all but two countries in the world, Facebook is evolving into the ultimate social media networking and marketing tool. Gone are the days when only businesses actively marketed products and services. Potential candidates are networking online to market their expertise and position themselves as the next CEO or VP.    

Networking with HR professionals and recruiters is an obvious and necessary component of your job search online and off. So too, is attending networking meetings to share information with other professionals in career transition and develop valuable contacts and leads. What about networking with employees? Those who are gainfully employed could offer a valuable connection as many companies offer their employees a substantial bonus, $2,000 to $10,000 for referring a potential candidate who is successfully hired to fill a position.

Networking is the most successful job search tool available surpassing all other strategies combined. Online job boards account for only 3-5% of jobs so the next time you are online, allocate your time accordingly. Present a professional online profile, update your status regularly and NETWORK online and off to secure job opportunities and land the job that’s right for you!

Visit ExecuNet for further information on three executive networking events held each month at Toronto venues.

We are pleased to have Bojan Pavlovic speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 presenting:

“The Executive Recruiter, separating fact from fantasy”

Bojan is prepared for a highly interactive discussion on the myths and realities of executive search as a vehicle for managing one’s career. His expertise assures no questions will go unanswered!   

Bojan Pavlovic is a Client Partner based in Korn/Ferry’s Toronto Office. He is also a member of the firm’s Global Technology and Professional Services Practice.

During his tenure with Korn/Ferry, Mr. Pavlovic has successfully completed searches for Emerging Technologies, Consumer Technologies and Professional Services clients.  In addition, he specializes in placing executives within the Program Management Office function across industries.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Pavlovic worked in management consulting with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and CGI focusing on corporate and IT strategy and business process improvement.

Mr. Pavlovic has delivered a number of leadership studies and white papers in talent management trends.

Mr. Pavlovic holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Masters of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University with majors in Strategy and Organizational Behaviour.  He is also a Certified Management Consultant with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants and is fluent in English, French, Spanish and German.

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We are pleased to have Tim Cork speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on Wednesday, April 28th 2010 presenting:

“Netgiving takes the work out of Networking”

• How to network effortlessly everyday
• How to double your network
• Effective networking communication techniques
• The power of attitude and first impressions
• The number one rule to networking and success in life
• How networking enhances career security and advancement in today’s challenging business  environment
• Giving starts the receiving process
• How to soar with the “Eagles”

Tim’s career spans 25 years in the hi-tech, commercial real estate and communications industries where he held progressively senior positions both nationally and internationally with companies like Xerox, Regus, SkyDome and TCS Telecom. He has extensive expertise in major sales initiatives, strategic alliances, people, and change.

Tim is currently the President of NEXCareer, an International provider of Career Transition, Outplacement services and coaching. He is a sought after speaker and has been published in numerous magazines and papers. Known as “The Networking Guru” by The Globe and Mail and “The Career Guru” by the Toronto Sun and Star, he educates, entertains and shares his wisdom with thousands every year.

Tim lives in Toronto with his wife and two children. He uses his name as an acronym for his purpose in life which is to Touch, Inspire and Move people to act on their passions and goals.  His best selling book, “Tapping the Iceberg” focuses on getting Straight A’s (Attitude, Aptitude, & Action) in life through unleashing your possibilities. Tim is on many boards including the THRPA.

You can get more at www.timcork.com or www.nexcareer.com  or google Tim Cork

Register today for April’s ExecuNet meeting with Tim Cork!

Toronto ExecuNet meetings were originally held at the Toronto Board of Trade with the first meeting taking place in September 1999. Over the years we have had the pleasure of introducing more than 80 inspirational speakers. In September 2008 a new venue was chosen at the Marriott Toronto Airport Hotel offering a location minutes from the Toronto International Airport, Hwy 400, 427, 403 and 407. We would like to thank the many speakers who have provided valuable information to thousands of senior executives over these past years. 

2010 Speakers Randall Craig Ray Pons Sheila Goldgrab Tim Cork Bojan Pavlovic Bill Dennis Jim Carlisle 

2009 Speakers Paul Copcutt Paul Hart Mandeep Grewal Brian Bassett Bryan Webb Steve Prentice David Perry Linda Ockwell-Jenner Bob Woodcock

Speakers from prior years:

Gordon Orlikow, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International Lisa Price, Founding Partner, Permanent Search Group Russ Buckland, Managing Partner, Bedford Consulting Group Bruce Powell, Managing Partner, IQ Partners Inc. Michael Stern, President, Michael Stern Associates Inc. Joe Zinner, Managing Director, Zinner & Company Executive Search Andrea Waines, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles Dave Howlett, VP Corporate Dev., Life Science, The Magnes Group Craig Colraine, Partner, Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin & Colraine Jeff Hauswirth, Manager, Spencer Stuart David Huggins, President, Andros Consultants Ltd. Tim Cork, President, NEXCareer Linda Schnabel, President, Career Works Manon Dulude, Life Coach and Psychotherapist Samuel Morgenstein, Partner, ARES Consulting Services Ltd. Darren Henry, Triathlete & Motivational Speaker, TriExcellence Mark Swartz, Principal, Career Activist Shelle Rose Charvet, President, Success Strategies Susan E. Hanson, President, Vero Group Inc. Dave Crisp, CEO Crisp Strategies Inc. Carl Lovas, President, Ray & Berndtson John Kuypers, President, W.I.N. Leadership, Executive Coaching & Business Development Heidi MacKay, President, Dimensions For Growth Peter de Jager, President, De Jager & Company Ltd. Dick Cappon, President, Cappon Associates Michael Ehling, Business Coach Barbara Symmons, M.Ed., Senior Associate Lionel F. Laroche, Ph.D., P.Eng., Consultant Dr. Michael Dodkewitsch, Ph.D., Psychologist Gilles Robert, President, Adams Research Group Judy Suke, President, Triangle Seminars Thomas D. Holmes, President, Thomas D. Holmes & Associates Patrick Kielty, Senior Consultant, Hazell & Associates Elizabeth Squissato, Senior HR Professional Barry Barnes, Regional HR Manager, Lafarge Construction Materials Catherine A. Graham, Ray & Berndtson

Please feel free to advise us of any ExecuNet speaker that should be included in this list. For further information and to register for ExecuNet visit http://aneliteresume.com/execunet/.    

We are pleased to have Sheila Goldgrab speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on March 24th, 2010 presenting:

“Not in Kansas any more”

Whether you are in job transition looking to land a leadership role in an organization or you are currently leading one, the social web has changed what is expected from you. New technological tools have eliminated traditional barriers and are driving a new approach to leadership. The core competencies of achieving results alone are not enough. What we expect from leaders is changing and this has implications for how you spend your time in your job transition. Sheila Goldgrab, Executive Coach and Thought Leader on the subject of leadership in the 2.0 age, shares what‘s changed and why working on your leadership brand while in job transition matters.

 

“It is the duty of every person…to know and consider that (s)he is unique in the world.”  Martin Buber

 

As a Speaker: 

“Sheila’s insights were well articulated and highlighted by practical examples and wonderful stories from her client experiences.” 

“Sheila was clear, engaging, warm, professional and knowledgeable!” 

Staying current and up to date will likely be the most influential component in the success of your future career. ExecuNet, GRAY MATTERS: Experienced Executives Gaining The Edge, provides an extensive and valuable career guide for ”senior” executives in today’s job market. Despite the aging workforce, age discrimination in the workplace continues to increase. Identifying it and learning strategies to help limit this age-related bias during the job search are critical to managing an executive career.

Last year, employment descrimination claims increased by 15% but specifically, age descrimination charges increased by 29% according to The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ExecuNet surveyed 287 executives, 71% indicated that age discrimination is a serious problem and in ExecuNet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 44% of senior level executives surveyed agreed that their age will affect their ability to land their next position, an increase of 33% over last year.

Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNetshares his own personal experience noting age discrimination is alive and well, but not insurmountable. He says, “What does convince employers (at nearly any age is projecting energy, commitment and genuine interest in the opportunity at hand. An up-to-date shirt, good grooming and eye glasses from this century don’t hurt either.”

Further advice offered by ExecuNet members includes, keeping up to date on practices and new ideas, dress in current and stylish fashion, stay fit, look healthy, keep current with the culture, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and technology. Hiring professionals are more likely to hire someone not unlike themselves so if your attire is more similar to what their great grandfather would wear, you’ve never heard of a tweet and you think American Idol is a reference to Marilyn Monroe, don’t expect a second interview.

Martin Buckland has been facilitating ExecuNet networking meetings in Canada since 1999. For upcoming dates and venues visit ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Ray Pons speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on February 24, 2010.

“You were created to achieve excellence; there is greatness within you, waiting for you to find it!” Ray Pons

“Finding Your Way To Greatness” 

“Positive thinking doesn’t always work – but stinkin’ thinkin’ never fails.” Ray Pons

In this funny, uplifting and encouraging keynote Ray will help you identify obvious or subtle habits of stinkin’ thinkin’ and FUDS, Fears, Uncertainties, Doubts, Suspicions. You will leave with a stronger, more strategic mindset, empowered and energized to make the move to greatness, fulfillment of your greatness potential.

Ray Pons is an uplifting, no-nonsense, genuine speaker delivering inspiring messages of hope on the wings of laughter to encourage organizations and people to find their way to greatness – greatness in business and greatness in life.

Ray was born into a working class family close to Liverpool, England growing up in the baby-boom era of the Beatles and Merseybeat music. He arrived in Canada at age 23 with no job, no connections and no real prospects but what he did have was a desire for a better life. His experience includes sales manager, life insurance broker, reinsurance executive and owner of several small businesses, some great successes…some great crash-and-burn “learning experiences”. As a keynote speaker and business coach, Ray speaks on issues of personal leadership, strategic thinking and performance excellence.

Ray’s humorous and thought-provoking presentation will make you laugh, make you think and touch your heart. Authentic and believable, both onstage and off, his straightforward style will engage those in attendance with inspiring, meaningful, moving stories encouraging us all to never give up on our pursuit of a better tomorrow and never settle for less than greatness and fulfillment of our greatness potential.

Ray is the author of “Finding My Way – And How You Can Find Yours” and an eBook, “Small Business Success – Seven essential keys to start, grow & sustain a small business.”

Ray Pons can be contacted at www.raypons.com or www.thegrowthcoach.ca, 905-967-0119, cell 905-713-7815.    

To register go to Toronto ExecuNet.

We are pleased to have Randall Craig speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on January 27, 2009. 

Networking: Fish where the fish are

Networking is not about schmoozing, and it isn’t about collecting business cards. Networking is about growing your relationships so that others can help you achieve your goals. In this presentation, Randall Craig shares practical, put-into-action-today skills that will help you achieve networking success. Learn:

• How to move contacts through the four stages of the Relationship Curve
• Fish Where the Fish Are: Learning to start a relationship
• Give to Get: practical tips and the mechanics of adding value to others
• How Social Media fits into the mix… or does it?

Randall Craig has founded several successful start-ups, held a long-time position at a “big-four” consulting firm, and was a senior executive at an American public company. He is currently the President of the consulting firm Pinetree Advisors, lectures at the Schulich School of Business, and writes a column on the Monster job boards.

Randall is the author of numerous books, including Leaving the Mother Ship, The Working Resume, the best-seller (and 2008 award winner) Personal Balance Sheet, Online PR and Social Media for Experts, and the upcoming Social Media for Business. He has been profiled in all national media, is the host of the TV show Professionally Speaking, and is the 2010 President of the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. He holds a CFA, MBA, and CMC. More information about Randall can be found at www.RandallCraig.com.

Mark Anderson, ExecuNet President and Chief Economist says, “Conditions have clearly changed. We can now see the first clear signs of a recovery indicated by responses, (from recruiters) that are similar to what we saw coming out of the last recession in the second quarter of 2003. Executive recruiters expect hiring to increase as we move toward the end of the year”.

As recruiters see signs of new hiring from their client companies the negative outlook earlier this spring is slowly turning around. Those job seekers landing jobs are spreading the word and a large percentage of those still seeking work are seeing their networking contacts evolve into influencial leads as they move into their new roles. What goes around comes around.

Your consistent effort to introduce who you are, share your area of expertise, announce the position you are seeking and offer your guidance and support will likely be the reasons you are considered for your next potential job opportunity.

Do you have a professional resume? Do you have a significant online profile? Are you actively networking? If you answer yes to all of these questions you may be landing your next job sooner than you think!

If you are in need of assistance contact Elite Resumes for certified, professional executive career management services.

We are pleased to have David Perry speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on September 23, 2009.

David Perry is a renowned author, speaker, recruiter, husband and father! Named the “rogue recruiter” by the Wall Street Journal, David is managing partner of Perry-Martel International.

It will be close to a year since David Perry last spoke at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting, which attracted over 100 attendees to hear him and his colleague, Kevin Donlin speak on Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters. Are you a guerrilla job searcher?  

David Perry is a media favourite, interviewed often as a career expert inspiring numerous articles and blogs such as, “Machiavellian” Recruiter, David Perry and more recently, David Perry’s 10 Tips for Dealing with Recruiters.

David Perry’s expertise and advice is guaranteed to help you in your job search! Register today for September’s ExecuNet Meeting.

We are pleased to have Bob Woodcock speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on November 25, 2009.

Bob Woodcock……….Leadership that guides & inspires
Managing Director, Predictive Success Corporation    

“Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role”

Further to Bob Woodcock’s presentation, “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role”, he has offered to complete a Predictive Index profile along with complimentary feedback for anyone that will be attending.

“In preparation for our November 25^th meeting “Maximizing Your Behavioural Fit To Your Desired Role” we would like to extend the invitation to have you complete a behavioural assessment called the Predictive Index®. If you would like the opportunity to complete your own profile please contact Julie Cane at Predictive Success Corporation. Her email address is jcane@predictivesuccess.com. Please identify yourself as being a part of the ExecuNet group attending the session on November 25^th. Once you have completed the Predictive Index® survey, Julie will forward a copy of your profile directly to you. We ask that you bring this along with you on November 25th.”   Bob Woodcock 

Bob Woodcock is a high energy and enthusiastic leader! Identified as a high potential leadership candidate with a  multinational, “50 Best Managed Companies” organization, Bob led a team of 100 to record performance levels, using Predictive Index as a talent management tool.

A certified Predictive Index analyst, Bob has successfully increased employee engagement, reduced turnover and built high performance teams working with a variety of companies across a broad range of industries. The lessons learned by managing in today’s business environment and as an entrepreneur for 13 years are transferable and repeatable. Bob’s mandate is to help build new leaders at every level of the organization. He can be reached at bobw@predictivesuccess.com.

Register today for November’s ExecuNet meeting with Bob Woodcock!

We are pleased to have Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting October 28th, 2009.

“To be a successful speaker is not to read from a script, but to talk from the heart. My passion is helping others understand that challenges are just a visitor in our lives.” ~ Linda Ockwell-Jenner

An International Professional Speaker, Author, Consultant, Life Expert and two-time breast cancer survivor Linda Ockwell-Jenner displays a passion for everything she does! Linda is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and the International Federation for Professional Speakers (IFFPS). Linda is also a member of the Business Education Partnership of Waterloo Region.

She founded the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) to promote the tremendous value of networking. Additionally, Linda is a proud supporter of various charity organizations. 

Linda Ockwell-Jenner founded Motivational Steps™  in 2001, a leading consulting and personal development company in Ontario, Canada. Through its portfolio of inspirational products and personalized services, Motivational Steps provides companies, organizations and individuals with the tools they need to reach their goals. www.motivationalsteps.com  Phone: 519-893-1598

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from a truly inspirational and motivational professional! Linda will share her expertise on living with life’s challenges, personal development and reaching your goals. Renowned for her pure inspiration, humour and honesty, this will be a presentation that is sure to move you in a positive direction.          

Register today for October’s meeting with Linda Ockwell-Jenner!

PinkSlipParty brings in over 200 people for first Canadian event in Toronto! The Toronto Star reports “Pink-slip Party sign of times”and quotes Sharon Ledwell, recent pink slip recipient describing the event as, “a mosh pit for the underemployed”. Colour-coded bracelets; pink for those seeking jobs, blue for their friends and green for recruiters, were worn by all in attendance and were attributed to an atmosphere more affable than that of most networking events.  

pinkSlipParty.com is dedicated to helping displaced professionals find, and secure the job of their dreams. Soaring unemployment rates and those with pink slips soon to join the ranks will ensure the popularity of professional networking opportunities around the globe.

Successfully securing a new job is more often a result of who you know and not what you know, making networking the number 1 job search tool! Visit Toronto ExecuNet and Senior ExecuNet for more professional networking events. 

We are pleased to  have Steve Prentice speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on June 24th, 2009.

Web 2.0 and its impact on executives in transition.

The age of Web 2.0 is upon us, and this means big changes for the way people network, how they find opportunities and how they stay employed. Author, speaker and work technology expert, Steve Prentice offers a powerful information session that will give you clear guidance and understanding on topics such as: Blogs, Wikis, Facebook, LinkedIn and Ning, and What has changed since Web1.0? For further information and Steve’s Bio.

Steve Prentice is an expert in the relationship between people and technology in the workplace. He is an author of two books, is a frequent speaker in the media as well as at HRPA and related national conventions, and he has consulted to executive outplacement agencies for over 10 years. Steve’s ability is to culturally translate; to deliver useful knowledge about technology and business techniques in a mature, strategic fashion most usable to managers and CEO’s. Visit  www.steveprentice.com and www.bristall.com.

Register today for June’s ExecuNet Meeting with Steve Prentice!

We are pleased to have Bryan Webb speaking at the Toronto ExecuNet Meeting on May 27th, 2009.

for Job Search Success!

LinkedIn is a professional, networking web application, and Bryan Webb will explain why it is, “a major tool that must be a part of your job search arsenal”. Being connected through LinkedIn immediately indicates to employers that you are familiar with current technology and web applications. Get the inside track by finding and communicating directly with the hiring influences within your next employer’s staff. Find out how to maximize your job search efforts by using LinkedIn effectively.

Bryan Webb is a Professional Engineer with over 30 years of sales and marketing of highly technical products.  He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has completed the Canadian Institute of Management program at York University.  A technical product marketing professional, his expertise includes instrumentation, industrial and test automation in both hardware and software (control, capture, display, analysis, and storage).  Companies that have enjoyed the benefits of his efforts to provide solutions to their customers include National Instruments, Allan Crawford Assoc., Microsys Technologies and B2B Connex. You can contact Bryan at (905) 359-4445 (Cell) or bwebb50@cogeco.ca or visit www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwebb.

Register today for May’s ExecuNet Meeting with Bryan Webb!