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 Bojan Pavlovic Randall Craig Ray Pons Sheila Goldgrab Tim Cork Bojan Pavlovic Bill Dennis 

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.