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.

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. 

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

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 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.