Discovery Foundation's Virtual Speed Mentoring Event: Be Your Own Advocate! May 4, 2022
There are many ways that you can increase your skills and experience as you move through your career. From mentorship, coaching, education, setting stretch goals, building leadership skills, etc. - each of these approaches have their benefits and are important parts of your professional toolkit.
At the core of these activities is “You”.
It is up to you to shape your professional profile and ultimately determine the shape your career.
While others may support you along the way, you are your own best and most loyal advocate when it comes to advancing your career.
Join us at The Discovery Foundation and Women in Communications & Technology's Virtual Speed Mentoring Event on Wednesday, May 4, to learn how some of BC’s most successful women have coped with pressures in their careers and will provide insights into how they learned to advocate for themselves.
We are excited to announce some of your inspiring mentors- more to be announced!
Neha Batta - Director, Quality Assurance, Cymax Group Technologies
Jamie Boyd - Partner, Deloitte Canada
Michelle Coleman, Senor Marketing Manager, TELUS
Winnie Lai-Fong, P.Eng., PMP, FEC - Manager - Program Management Office, TELUS
Vivian Lau, Director of Engineering, Ada
Maureen McKinnon, Executive Leadership Coach/CEO, McKinnon Executive Coaching
Leah Nevers, Founder/Coach, Foreverloved Coaching
Andrea Wharram - Partner, Cloud Consulting, Deloitte
More Mentor profiles to come!
If you are interested in joining the mentor team email bc@wct-fct.com
What is speed mentoring?
A Speed Mentoring event consists of a series of short, round-table discussions facilitated by one volunteer mentor and up to three mentees.
Form new connections with both mentors and mentees from a diverse set of backgrounds.
Explore how having a mentor could support you and your career.
Gather a range of new perspectives on a challenge you are currently facing.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are important to WCT and our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space to connect.
How will speed mentoring work online?
Similar to how it would in person. After we all meet together, you’ll be allocated to a virtual room with a mentor and up to two other mentees. You’ll have 15 minutes to ask questions and hear advice from your mentor, then you’ll have a new mentor for 15 minutes and so on.
Share your wisdom and experience by being a mentor yourself
Mentoring is a great way to share your wisdom and develop your own leadership skills. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please email BC@wct-fct.com to learn how.
Want to learn more about this event and register? Click here.
