Gina Alexandris

Canada is a vibrant, multicultural country which people from across the globe, with tremendous variety in experiences and backgrounds, have made their home. As a storyteller, networker, leadership coach and constant learner, living in an immigrant household, within a multicultural city and country, and having the benefit of often working with immigrants from around the globe, I have learned much from bright, engaged people who achieve success in a variety of areas as they contribute to the fabric of Canada. They are our best kept secret and I want to more broadly share the hundreds of positive stories I have had the privilege of hearing about and been inspired by. Understanding and celebrating these stories of strength, success and leadership ensures the continued development of our beautiful Canadian tapestry.

Networking. Most women have a love/hate relationship with this term. Research even shows that people feel "dirty" just thinking about it! And yet...we are all told all too often just how important it is to our careers and professional development. In this presentation, we look at different perspectives about networking that can move us forward more positively, so we can engage authentically and powerfully in our own careers. There may be challenges, but we move to overcome them and build our personal toolkit and find new, innovative and true-to-ourselves ways of expanding our professional relationships and opportunities.