Leadership Panel: Advice for Career Success
Thursday, March 23, 2017Time & Location
KPMG Office, BAC Boardroom
Time & Location
6 – 8:30 p.m.
KPMG Office, BAC Boardroom 333 Bay Street, #4600 Toronto, Ont. |
Speakeasy 21 21 Adelaide Street West Toronto, Ont. |
Event Details
Join business leaders from our Dalhousie Alumni Toronto community as they share experience and advice from their careers. A moderated panel discussion with Q&A, followed by revolving round-table discussions. Sample panelist questions:
- What has prepared you the most for your leadership position today?
- What role has failure played in your life?
- In hindsight, what do you wish you had known before pursuing a leadership role?
- What is one lesson and one piece of advice you have learned from your experience that you would like to share with the audience?
For those wishing, we’ll end the night with a spring social and networking at Speakeasy 21, where you will have a chance to catch up with old friends and make new connections.
Our volunteer alumni panelists:
Robert Balcom (LLB’87, MBA’87) Senior VP and General Counsel, George Weston Limited Read about his experience on LinkedIn |
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Gregory Bertrand (BComm’88) CEO and founding partner at Business Cloud Read about his experience on LinkedIn |
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Kim Brewer (BA (Economics and Psychology)’98) National Director, Talent Management, KPMG Read about her experience on LinkedIn |
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Brenda Hogan (MBA’02) Senior Investment Manager, Ontario Capital Growth Corporation Read about her experience on LinkedIn |
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Gayle Murdoch (BComm’04, MBA’06) Senior Director, Cards and Value Added, CIBC Read about her experience on LinkedIn |
Event schedule
6 – 6:30: Welcome and Registration
6:30 – 7:15: Panel discussion and Q&A
7:20 – 8:30: Rotating round table discussion
8:30: Open networking at Speakeasy 21 across the street
Enjoy a meal of your selection from a variety of hearty, whole grain bowls, including Fiesta Fresh Bowl with Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl, or Fresh Mediterranean Bowl with Steamed Basil Salmon. Plus, sweets and a glass of wine or beer. We’ll also have a door prize draw for your chance to win!
Tickets
Please purchase your ticket by March 20th while supplies last for a total of $25 (includes your dinner and a drink). Space is limited – don’t delay! We look forward to seeing you in March. Contact torontoalumni@dal.cawith any questions. Dress is business casual.
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