Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lennox Hall, Toronto Board of Trade, First Canadian Place, 77 Adelaide Street West, Suite 350, Toronto
It’s our authentic self that inspires peers, colleagues and clients to trust and come to for inspiration. That means that, if we are sincerely authentic, we don’t have to go through the process of removing our “mask.” It’s not necessary to tell anyone what our values are, because we become one with them and they are visible in the way we live our lives. If you want to be authentic in business, don't try to change your behavior to become the leader you think you should be. Instead, shift your focus on to what’s genuinely driving your actions: your values. Only then will you become mindful of your truth and start on the path toward becoming your authentic self.
Join our panelists for an in-depth discussion focusing on becoming an authentic leader. Topics include:
- Who we are is the most significant asset we have when it comes to being a leader.
- How do we identify and capitalize on undervalued leadership traits that women inherently possess?
- How do we enable positive change, inspiring action, address difficult issues, and move organizations forward?
Agenda:
- 5:30 to 6 p.m.: Check-in & Networking
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion and Moderated Q&A
- 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Networking
Passed canapés and drinks will be served.
- $20 plus HST: Ivey Supporter Member
- $30 plus HST: Ivey Alumni
- $40 plus HST: Non-Alumni
Group rates available. Please inquire at ivey@funnel.ca
Meet our Speakers Panel:
Andrea Poptsis, CFO of Invictus Games Toronto 2017
Andrea is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience working in and with high-growth businesses, ranging from start-ups to new divisions within established corporations, at all stages of the business life cycle. Most recently, she was Chief Financial Officer of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 organizing committee where she delivered the games significantly under budget. Some of the organizations she has worked for include Virgin, Bell Canada, Pink Tartan and the Ontario Public Service. Andrea's breadth of experience across functions, industries and geographies has given her a unique perspective which has shaped her management style. She has an HBA from Ivey Business School, an MBA from INSEAD and sits on two not for profit boards. Andrea has been the Ivey Class Liaison for her H.B.A. class for almost 25 years.
Richard Nesbitt, CEO of Global Risk Institute in Financial Services
Richard Nesbitt is CEO of Global Risk Institute in Financial Services, which is building a globally recognized research organization in the management of emerging risks. Richard is also a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, United Kingdom, an Adjunct Professor of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and chair of the Advisory Board of the Mind Brain Behavior Hive at the same University. In 2017, Richard published a book (with Barbara Annis) titled “Results at the Top” on the issue of men’s responsibility for gender diversity to improve their organizations (Wiley 2017). Richard, who serves on a variety of corporate and community boards, was recognized in 2014 by the organization Women in Capital Marks with its Visionary Award. He also received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service and the Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for his work with the school. Richard was Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce until he retired from that position in September 2014. He joined CIBC in 2008 following his more than 20 years of experience in the securities industry which included CIBC Wood Gundy from 1987 to 1997. From 2004 to 2008 Richard was Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Stock Exchange, having joined TSX as President of TSX Markets in 2001.
Mina Mawani, MHSc-HA, ICD.D, President and CEO, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
Mina Mawani joined Crohn’s and Colitis Canada as President and CEO in April 2015. Applying her passion and enthusiasm to the Crohn’s and colitis community, Mina is deeply engaged with the issues that matter most to her constituents – finding cures and improving lives for the millions of Canadians affected by these chronic diseases. With over 15 years of experience in non-profit, private sector, hospital, and government roles, Mina is an experienced leader and change navigator, guiding non-profits from vision to strategy to results. Mina currently serves on the Boards of Seneca College and Pine River Institute and served on the Boards of Research Canada and Women’s College Hospital (where she chaired the Governance and Nominating Committee). Mina is a member of the International Women’s Forum Canada (IWFC). Mina has held a number of leadership roles, including President and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Chief Development Officer and Executive Committee member at Civic Action, and CEO of the Aga Khan Council for Canada. Earlier in her career, she held key roles at the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. In 2017, Mina received the ICCC Humanitarian of the Year award and became a Diversity 50 candidate. In 2015, Mina received the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for her achievements and contributions to Canada.
Val Sorbie, Partner & Managing Director, Gibraltar & Co, and Board Director
Val brings over 30 years of experience in strategy, operations and senior executive management. Most recently, Val's focus has been on board, leadership and strategic advisory to small - mid sized high growth ventures and not-for-profits. She is a current or previous member of several boards including: Tilley Endurables; Steam Whistle Brewing; TKEES; Harvard Kennedy School Woman's Leadership Board; Kahuso; Black Business and Professionals Association, and; has recently been named Chair Board of Governors at Bishop Strachan School. Previously, Val was both chief administrative officer of BMO Capital Markets and SVP, office of strategic management, BMO Financial Group. She has been chief operating officer in several public and private software companies in Canada, the US, the UK and Tel Aviv. She began her career as a management consultant with A. T. Kearney's strategy and transformation practices in Toronto and Omega Strategy Partners in London, UK. Val holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (and Biology) from The University of Western Ontario, a Premier Diploma from the University of Grenoble, France and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario.
Moderator: Alexa Nick, Partner and Director of Optimus | SBR
Alexa Nick is a Partner and Director Optimus|SBR and is practice line lead for the Diversified Industries Group and capability lead for Strategy and Learning & Enablement. Alexa brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in corporate and business unit strategy, mergers and acquisitions, organizational performance, enterprise transformation and learning and enablement. Alexa is also the founder of myPractice, a core learning offering within Optimus|SBR focused on developing creative strategies and learning programs with the goals of closing the customer experience gap. Alexa has established relationships within Financial Services, Professional Services, B2B Corporations, Government, Automotive and Construction industries and works with Canadian and U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies. Alexa began her career as a management consultant, first with Braxton Associates and then with A.T. Kearney’s strategy and organization practice, where she focused her efforts on building the firm’s mergers and acquisitions capabilities. During her 10 years with A.T. Kearney, she assisted numerous international clients in achieving their merger goals. In 2007, she pursued her goals of entrepreneurship by launching myPractice, a virtual learning platform supporting global organizations. In 2010, Alexa successfully sold myPractice to BottomLine Group, where she continued to build and grow the business from 6 to over 80 consultants. In 2017, BottomLine Group merged with Optimus|SBR, a broad-based management consulting firm. The combined entity comprises of over 250 consultants and Alexa leads consulting teams in providing strategic advisory and execution services as well as learning programs to clients across diverse industries. Alexa is currently a member of the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and has held various leadership positions within the Ivey Alumni Association and the LEADER Project at the Richard Ivey School of Business. She is a member of MacKay CEO Forums and WINiT (Women in Travel), a global organization that supports the advancement of women in the travel industry. Alexa plays active roles in Ivey’s Women in Leadership initiative and supports Women in Capital Markets. A Montreal native, Alexa graduated from McGill with a B.A. in Economics and went on to complete an MBA with distinction at The Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario. When not working, Alexa can be found with her 16-year old daughter enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer, in particular skiing, cycling, tennis, camping and hiking.
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Genevieve Eccleston, HBA '13
Kamana Tripathi, MBA
Elaina Xu, MSc '17
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