The next Discovery Foundation Speed Mentoring Event in partnership with Women in Communications & Technology, BC Chapter: Nov 8

Join the Discovery Foundation Speed Mentoring Event in partnership with the WCT/BC to learn from some of BC’s most successful women.

This event is centered around Personal Development. Ask a variety of questions to our esteemed mentors to gain insight into how they build professional relationships and the benefits to their careers and lives.

Date: November 8

Time:

  • Check-in/Registration: 5:30 pm

  • Speed Mentoring: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

  • Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Location: BCIT Vancouver Campus, 555 Seymour St, Vancouver

Deadline to register: Nov 7 or when the Mentee spots are filled!

Theme: Personal Development

This event is an opportunity for professional women at all levels to share experiences pertaining to personal growth and development. The Speed Mentoring Event also will give Attendees the chance to network with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and build relationships. This event will be an invaluable opportunity for women to build confidence and empower themselves whether they are looking to expand their role or embark on something new.

Bringing intention into how we build relationships at work can have many benefits - connecting with colleagues in different departments and levels of the organization, improving the efficiency in how we do our work, boosting our sphere of influence and interpersonal skills, making work more fun, and many other advantages.

Join us on November 8 to explore the complex but important themes relating to this topic.

MENTORS INCLUDE:

  • Marianne Zakhour (CEO & Co-Founder of OrderBot)

  • Helen Siwak (Publisher & Principal, Folio YVR)

  • Lyndi Barrett (Instructor, Blanche Macdonald & Digital Creator)

  • Marissa Nobauer (Director, Reconciliation Strategy & Indigenous Connectivity, TELUS)

  • Lisa Dominato (Vancouver City Councillor)

  • Erin Tedford (Former Pro Athlete and MP, Quebec)

  • Cally Wesson (CEO, BC Women's Health Foundation)

  • Jennie Fitzsimmons Kendall (Principal, Enterprise Sales at Amazon Web Services).

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.

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 wctbc.team@gmail.com to learn how.

Christina Schroeder