Speaking with women is a global conversation on being visible and crafting your professional path when you are a woman. The options we have, the brands we build, the permissions we give ourselves. It is a show about showing up. You will hear the voices of real women from all over the world discussing a variety of subjects. There are special editions such as the 2020 Virtual Coffee Tour or the Unmistakable series, but also solo episodes where we dive into some of the more common roadblocks yo ...
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Ep. 83 A lesson on hope, resilience and possibilities with Violeta Rangel
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In this episode of Speaking with Women, I have an inspiring conversation with Violeta Rangel, a professional risk manager, single mother, immigrant, and community catalyst. Violeta shares her journey of overcoming fears, embracing visibility, and how her life experiences have shaped her approach to risk management. This episode highlights the power…
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Ep. 82 A conversation on exploring visibility moves with Bibigi & Michaella
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Join us for an inspiring conversation as Bibigi Haile takes the interviewee seat this week! Bibigi’s producer, Michaella Mutoni Dorvlo, interviews her about her recent experience speaking at the Women’s Empowerment Convention in Dubai. Bibigi also shares exciting news about the upcoming Visible Women Conference she’s organizing in Montreal this Oct…
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Ep. 81 Why Women Should Brag More with Lisa Bragg
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In this week’s episode, I speak with Lisa Bragg, an expert who has transformed her last name into a mission for personal and professional empowerment. Lisa, unafraid to confront the backfire of humility, brings to light the universal challenges and regional nuances of self-advocacy. With her groundbreaking research—the world's most extensive study …
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Ep. 80 Building Self-Trust and Consistency as an Empowered Introvert with Emma-Louise Parkes
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In this week’s podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Emma Louise Parkes, CEO of the Ambitious Introvert, from introverted air traffic controller to thriving entrepreneur. Discover how Emma navigated her identity shift from full-time employment to business owner, built a business based on her values, and leveraged her background to excel i…
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Ep. 79 Healing through visibility with Katie Ploss
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Quick heads up, this episode contains mentions of sexual assault, death by suicide, and trauma. This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Katie Ploss, the podcast host of "Bitch, You Need to Hear This!" - a podcast celebrating the resiliency stories of everyday women. She shares heartbreak, trauma, and mental health struggles to inspire women …
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Ep. 78 Anniedi Essien: Sparkle, Swagger, and the Audacity to Succeed
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In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Anniedi Essien, the Chief Swagger Officer at Idem Spark. We delve into her remarkable journey from ascending the healthcare corporate ladder to embarking on her entrepreneurial venture. We discuss vital themes such as identity exploration, overcoming burnout, and personal reinvention, whi…
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Ep. 77 My Ghana Experience (part 1): Unpacking Change, Personal Transformation and layers of visibility.
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I have a secret to tell you. You can't run away from you. This month I travelled miles away from Montreal for a Women's retreat in Ghana. This episode is an unfiltered, unscripted (yes, yes unscripted) description of my first days there. First days which were a meeting between expectations and reality. It is an exploration into the desire for chang…
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Ep. 76 Mid-life transition and exploration through travel and mindfulness with Billy Lahr
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In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Lahr, the podcast host of the Mindful Midlife Crisis. After binging through his episodes, Billy and I connected through Instagram (can you believe it?) and here we are! Billy shares with us his inspiring journey leaving his 20-year teaching career to travel the world and teach mindful…
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Ep. 75 What writing a book teaches you about yourself with Rachelle Houde Simard
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Welcome to this special episode featuring Rachelle Houde Simard, who is returning to our podcast. She was here at the beginning of the podcast, and she appears on Episode 3. This time around, we discuss her journey becoming an author and her new book Sociable (FR). 03:37 - Rachelle shares the inspiration behind her book, drawing from her extensive …
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Ep. 74 How to leverage anger to fuel your visibility
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In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the topic of anger, specifically focusing on the encounter experienced by Spanish reporter Isa Balado during a live broadcast. We explore the complex emotions and thoughts that may have been running through her mind as she grappled with the incident. We discuss the societal expectations and stereotypes t…
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Ep. 73 Why being humble is not serving you and what to do instead
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In this episode, I discuss why humility is not a good thing for women and should not be a value you hold dear. Being "humble" and not wanting to "talk about myself" is something I hear from the vast majority of my clients and the women I interact with. Often it is code for something else and it does not have the positive impact we think it does. In…
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Ep. 72 The art of reinventing yourself with Dorie Clark
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This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dorie Clark, a renowned speaker, writer, consultant, and executive coach. Dorie has been honored as one of the top 50 business thinkers globally by Thinkers 50 and shares her expertise with institutions like Columbia Business School and Harvard Business Review. Dorie played a pivotal role in shaping my …
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Ep. 71 "I come from strength": Manifesting visibility with Rohene Bouajram
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Today’s episode of Speaking with Women is with Rohene Bouajram who was a participant in the summer session of Voices & Visibility. Until very recently, I never asked my clients to do case studies like this and in fact I did not even ask for testimonials!!! I thought it was me being discreet, respectful or even (ugh) humble. But truly, it was anothe…
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Ep. 70 How to build a life you love by trusting your gut with Lindsay Lashell
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This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Lashell, a marketing activist and founder of Open Lines Marketing. Lindsay's story is a testament to the power of resilience, the value of iteration, and the importance of clear communication. Join me this week as we explore her unique insights on delegation, empowerment, and the changing lands…
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Ep. 69 40 things that scare the c* out of you with Michelle Osbourne
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This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Osbourne, also known as Uncomfortable Bliss. Michelle is a passionate communications professional, educator, and change agent dedicated to empowering marginalized communities and building socially conscious brands. From discussing her journey of self-discovery to managing trolls on social medi…
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Ep. 68 What consulting taught me about visibility
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Today's episode is kind of a celebration episode. I finally shut my consulting computer for good and now I am 100% in this visibility game. I have learned so much from consulting. The experience has been good, bad and ugly. And there are things I learned that have so much relevance for this visibility work....so I wanted to bring that to you. Enjoy…
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Ep. 67 Recovering from burnout by being still with Carrie Severson
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In this week’s episode of Speaking with Women, I have the honour of speaking with Carrie Severson. Carrie is the author of Unapologetically Enough, a self-love & burnout recovery expert and speaker. As you might have heard on previous episodes, I had my own experience with burnout and depression, and so this episode with Carrie is close to my heart…
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Ep. 66 How to get promoted like a corporate badass with Stacy Mayer
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On this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Stacy Mayer, an executive coach and promotions strategist. As Chief Corporate Badass, Stacy helps executives reposition themselves to advance their careers, build confidence in their problem-solving abilities, and communicate more strategically so their ideas can truly be heard. She is als…
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Ep. 64 How to get on corporate boards with Lesley Antoun
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lesley Antoun, an accomplished executive, leadership coach, consultant, and speaker. This conversation takes us in an interesting direction with visibility. We look at how to get on a corporate board. I think all women should start thinking about whether they want to get on a corporate board at …
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Ep. 63 Strategic and creative visibility with Helene Blanchette
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In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Helene Blanchette, a global senior executive with a diverse and rich career that spanned around the world. She is a sought-after coach-guide for women ascending in senior leadership positions, a consultant and an entrepreneur in partnership with medical professionals. We discuss the impor…
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Ep. 62 Let it be easy with Kristin Carver
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Welcome to this week’s episode! I had the privilege of interviewing Kristin Carver Smith, the brilliant mind behind The New Fashioned Co, a leading public relations (PR) firm. Over the past decade, Kristin has assisted clients from diverse industries in developing successful business strategies, communication plans, and publicity campaigns. Her cli…
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Ep. 61 Meaningful breaks with Shonda Moralis
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In this week’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Shonda Moralis. Shonda is a psychotherapist coach, and an award-winning author who is on a mission to help busy moms create sustainable life balance. She's written two books that have amazing names: “Breathe Mama Breathe” and “Don't forget to breathe”. Shonda and I have a beautiful chat ab…
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Ep 60: Salt & Boundaries with Kimberley John-Morgan
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Join me this week for an insightful conversation with Kimberley John-Morgan, a Black workforce advocate and equity writer. With 20 years of experience as a career counselor in community in higher education settings, Kimberly is well versed in challenging the rhetoric of organizations that fail to move past their longstanding performative practices,…
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Ep. 59 Your story matters "there is work to do"
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This episode is very close to my heart because (1) it was practically a download and (2) it is about stories, specifically women's stories, and why they matter. I want to dedicate this episode to a dear friend who believes her story doesn't matter, and to all the women who have shared their stories with me, only to later decide that they weren't wo…
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Ep. 58 Playing the long game with Susan Prince
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In this special episode, I am thrilled to share the story of my client Susan. Susan is the perfect case study. She used her visibility to create the professional reality she wanted for herself. She also did this by playing the long game. Identifying the professional risks she was facing by being invisible and putting in place a strategy and a plan …
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Ep. 57 Why you should stop searching for your purpose
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IHave you been desperately seeking purpose? (If you get the reference in that title, you are my people…or maybe just my age) Have you reached that phase in your life when you feel like there has to be something more? Where you are wondering “what’s next”? Are you feeling antsy and annoyed with where you are at in your life (even if outwardly it loo…
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Ep. 56 Telling your story on stage with Carol Cox
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This week, I speak with Carol Cox, Founder of Speaking Your Brand and host of the 5-star rated Speaking Your Brand® podcast. She is a speaking coach, Democratic political analyst, and was named one of Orlando's Women of the Year in 2021. Through Speaking Your Brand, Carol empowers women to find their voice, share their stories, and create change. A…
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Ep. 55 Redefining ambition with Bianca King
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In this week's episode, I am honored to speak with Bianca B. King, an entrepreneur, professional matchmaker, and the CEO & Founder of Pretty Damn Ambitious™. Bianca is passionate about helping ambitious women achieve their goals by matching them with premier coaches. She is also the President and Creative Director of Seven5 Seven3 Marketing Group, …
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Ep. 54 How to have an impact when you communicate with Sarah Lang
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In this week's episode, I sit down with Sarah Lang - an executive coach, leadership instructor, and speaking instructor. Sarah is a Senior Consultant at Corporate Speech Consultants and she teaches two courses at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills, and Leadership Presence and Presentation…
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Ep. 53 What's love got to do with it - Why self-love is a critical component of visibility
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Continuing the February love vibe, on today's episode I explore the idea of self-love. A term that does not fully capture the feeling of "knowing you have your own back always" or what Kristin Neff calls "Mama Bear Energy" turned inwards. I explore why this is such a critical piece of visibility, what concepts I have patched together as I build my …
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Ep. 52 "How you do one thing is how you do everything" - On visibility, love and relationships with Anwar White
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Before we begin, don't miss out on our Valentine's day contest this week. Spread the love by rating and reviewing the podcast and share a screenshot with me on LinkedIn or Instagram. You could win a 1-hour visibility session with me! In this week's episode, I chat with Anwar White, the founder of the Get Your Guy Coaching Program. As a certified da…
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Ep. 51 Learning how to tell stories about power with our voices with Samara Bay
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Join me on this week's episode as I interview Samara Bay, a dialect coach and author of "Permission to Speak." Samara is on a mission to revolutionize public speaking by throwing light on the invisible voice biases that hold us back, and changing the perception of power through voice. She coaches movie stars, politicians, business leaders, and marg…
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Ep. 50 On making bold visibility moves and discovering LinkedIn with Courtney Loechl
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On this week’s episode, I speak with Courtney Loechl. Courtney is so many things amongst which an inspiring speaker and engaging storyteller. I met Courtney on LinkedIn after she shared an interview of herself - that went viral. You will discover how she went from not being on LinkedIn at all to building a presence and a community, and now encourag…
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Ep. 49 What you want matters - Why self-importance is a critical step in a visibility journey
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Remember when Michelle Yeoh won the Golden Globes and she said “Shut Up” when the music turned on to nudge her off the stage? Remember that jolt of enthusiasm laced with fear that we all felt? Remember when Kamala Harris said “Mr. Vice-President, I am speaking”? Remember that internal deafening cheer that rose in all our chests: I AM SPEAKING! And …
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Ep. 48 Building visibility through expertise and thought leadership with Tamara Close
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On this episode, I speak with Tamara Close, the Founder & Managing Partner of Close Group Consulting. I have known her for more than 10 years, and she has become a close friend of mine. Tamara is an amazing example of someone who understood the interaction of her strengths, her interests and what the market needed and stepped into that. I really re…
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Ep. 47 How to get into action with your visibility
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Action is on my mind a lot when it comes to visibility. So I wanted to start the year up by having a conversation about what it takes to get into action. Don’t get me wrong. This is not an episode about New Year’s resolutions. I think we can all agree that they are not particularly useful and in fact can lead to major disappointment and avoidance. …
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Ep. 46 Unmistakably Deliberate: Chelsea O’Meara: AVP Canadian Banking Contact Center TD Bank
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On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chelsea O’Meara, AVP Canadian Banking Contact Center TD Bank. An organization where she spent the bulk of her 18+ year career in leadership roles building high performing teams and leading complex organizational transformation projects. Chelsea is also a self-declared obsessive learner who wears …
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Ep. 44 Unmistakably Excellent: Nadia B. Theodore: Head of the Permanent Mission of Canada in Geneva - Ambassador to the World Trade Organization
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On this episode I speak with Nadia B. Theodore, the head of the Permanent Mission of Canada in Geneva. She is also the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO. This interview left me in a deep state of reflection. Nadia gave us a masterclass on how to lead with authenticity, and how to carefully think about the evolution of our careers. …
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Ep. 45 Unmistakably Brave: Saloua Benkhouya, VP- private equity and impact investing - Fonds de Solidarité FTQ
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On this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Saloua Benkhouya, Vice President, Impact Investing and Private Equity, at Fonds de Solidarité FTQ. Saloua is a proud mother of 3 and has accumulated 20 years of international experience as an executive in financial services. Saloua had the privilege of living and working in several countries which …
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Ep. 43 Unmistakably Bold: Damaly Shepherd, Portrait and Branding Photographer
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Damaly Shepherd, a published photographer, writer, and coach whose mission in life is to help women take the next step and share their gifts with the world. Damaly specializes in creating fun and luxurious experiences to help bring out the best in each of her clients. And when she isn’t doing that she coaches …
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Ep. 42 Unmistakably Outspoken: Martine St-Victor, Columnist, General Manager Edelman
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On this episode, I speak with Martine St-Victor, and I was just mind-blown by our conversation and the gems that she dropped throughout. Martine St-Victor is a communications strategist and the managing director of the Montreal office of Edelman, which, with more than 60 offices, is the largest communications firm in the world. Martine writes for L…
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Ep. 41 Unmistakably Steadfast: Katharine Evans, Partner Boreala Management
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On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Katharine Evans. She is a partner and co-owner of Boreala Management. A passionate consultant and management professional with more than 20 years of experience, Katharine has worked with clients ranging from global organizations to small family-owned businesses as well as public-sector entitie…
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Ep. 40 Unmistakably Luminous: Sandra Gasana, Journalist and Singer
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On this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Gasana, who actually happens to be a childhood family friend. Sandra Gasana aka Umurutasaté is a Rwandan / Canadian performing artist, a storyteller, a teacher, a journalist and speaks seven languages. Born in Ethiopia, she traveled the world before settling in Montreal 25 years ago. She e…
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Ep. 38 Unmistakable Confidence: Andrea Montreuil, Founder Innodelice
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On today’s episode, I am interviewing Andrea Montreuil, Co-Founder and CEO of Innodelice. Innodelice is the first worldwide ecosystem for frozen desserts, manufacturers, brand owners, importers, and suppliers. Andrea has more than 15 years of experience in the food industry, working in different spheres of the business from strategic sourcing to sa…
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Ep. 39 Unmistakable Authenticity: Jackie Tardif, President Reitmans
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On today’s episode, I am interviewing Jackie Tardif, the President of the Reitmans banner, as part of the Unmistakable Series, on Speaking with Women. Jackie Tardif joined Reitmans Canada Ltd in 1995 and she successfully progressed through a series of roles gaining extensive management and leadership experience in the retail and fashion business. A…
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Ep. 37 Unmistakable Self-Belief: Caroline Codsi, Founder Women in Governance
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On today’s episode, I am interviewing Caroline Codsi, the Founder & Chief Equity Officer of Women in Governance, as the first guest of the Unmistakable Series, on Speaking with Women. A Citizen of the world, fluent in four languages and having lived on three continents, Caroline was born in Beirut and grew up in the civil war. A highly sought-after…
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Ep. 36 Introducing the Unmistakable Series
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Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a new series that I have been working on - The Unmistakable Series. As you probably know by now, I am fascinated by women's stories. What makes them who they are; What they're obsessed with; What they talk about; How they show up. What's interesting is that we don't necessarily see these things in ou…
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Every conversation is a negotiation, and in this particular episode, we speak to an expert François Piché-Roy on how to prepare for your next salary review or raise (note they are not the same). This episode is so comprehensive it feels like a negotiation master class. François gives us specific steps to prepare a salary review and to be as prepare…
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LinkedIn seems to freak everyone out and I have started worrying it might actually be holding some of you back from making yourself visible. So this episode opens up the playing field. I explore options you have, platforms you can use or create to put yourself out there. I also offer some questions you can ask yourself to help you decide which is a…
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Ep. 33 Menopause is not a mistake - The little talked about constraint to women's visibility
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This is a conversation to honor women and make visible a forgotten yet very important subject: menopause or more accurately, the menopause transition. Why are we talking about menopause and visibility? Well, the menopause transition affects all people with a uterus to a more or less important degree. There are at least 50 "symptoms" that women live…
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