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Ep. 286: Employment opportunities for people facing challenges
We invited Matthew Smedley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why hiring people with challenging lives benefits them, the companies they work for, and the community.
Ep. 261: Enabling Future Leaders Through Education
We invited Ryan Beedie to join us for a Conversation That Matters about ensuring promising young women and men can reach their full potential and why that is important to all of us.
Ep. 228: From Midwest Gal to Astronaut: The Path to NASA
We invited NASA astronaut Captain Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper to join us for a Conversation That Matters about what going to space is like and why she wants her career in space to inspire young women to achieve their dreams.
Ep. 211: The Complex World of Coffee
We invited John Neate of JJ Bean to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the amazingly complex world of owning, operating and succeeding in the competitive world of coffee.
Ep. 205: What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
We invited Kim Thompson of Aviso Wealth to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why Corporate Social Responsibility needs to be a part of every company’s mission statement and practices.
Ep. 160: Social Entrepreneurs: The Future of Innovation
To talk about social entrepreneurialism, Lunapads and her latest social venture, Nestworks, we sat down with Madeleine Shaw for a Conversation That Matters.
Ep. 131: Canadian Education Value for International Students
Canada has a lot to offer to students and educators around the world. That is according to Diana MacKay, the Executive Director of Carleton University's Global Academy.
Ep. 120: Workplace Inclusion, SAP Autism Employment Program
1% of people in the world has autism. One company has mandated that 1% of its workforce should too. SAP Canada's Kirsten Sutton says this is not some "feel good" program. Rather, it's a program that is reshaping the company and is paying dividends.
Ep. 112: The Path to the Executive Suite for Women
There are steps to the path to leadership for women in complex international organizations. That is according to Petra Kuret, Managing Director at Accenture
Ep. 072: Attracting women to the mining industry
There are many challenges facing mining companies committed to increasing women in their ranks at all levels.
Ep. 053: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Vicki Saunders is the driving force behind SheEO, an investment fund aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs through “Radical Generosity.”
Ep. 047: Why there are fewer young Canadian entrepreneurs
There are a number of reasons why the rates of young entrepreneurs are dropping. They include, but are not limited to: a) high education debts upon graduation, b) a strong job market, c) high risk and d) a very complex business landscape.
Ep. 037: The Leadership Path for Canadian Women
What are some of the obstacles that women face in seeking leadership roles?
Ep. 035: Shattering The Glass Ceiling
For female workers, is the glass ceiling still there or has the landscape changed?