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CBI has had been the busiest we've ever been, with seven new job postings in two weeks!  Please check them out below and send your friends our way.

Catherine and coauthors Lee Cassells and Stan Peake are thrilled to announce that their new book, How to Sell in Any Economy, reached #1 bestseller status on the first day of its release on Amazon in all three of its categories! Catherine, Lee and Stan wrote this book to help service-minded professionals, and those looking to truly help others, have more impact in their communities and the world!  A bestseller status helps us to help more great professionals and leaders worldwide. Thank you all for your support – we couldn’t have reached this milestone without our amazing community!

Friends, we have new Career Postings this week!

• Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist (Calgary and Orange County)
• Canadian Senior Immigration Lawyer (Calgary)
• Medical Store Attendant (Calgary)
• Business Development/Sales Director (Calgary)
• Automotive Sales Trainer (Surrey, BC)
• Marketing & Event Coordinator (Surrey, BC)
• Senior Relationship Manager Team Lead (Medicine Hat), Banking
• Account Manager - Industrial and commercial process applications company (Vancouver, BC)
• Business Development/Director of Sales – Architecture and Design Firm – (DT Calgary)
• Junior Administrative Assistant - Pierson's Funeral Services (Calgary)
• Senior UI-UX Designer - Blockchain Leader (Calgary)
• Junior UI-UX Designer - Blockchain Leader (Calgary)
• Office Manager/Bookkeeper - Digital Marketing (Downtown Calgary) 
• Landscape Architect (Edmonton) - URGENT - self-starter with excellent leadership, technical, and project management skills.
• Controller/Leader (Calgary) - Large and growing company.  CA/CPA only need apply.
• Front-End Developer - iOS experience is a must (funky office in SE)
• Supervisor, Audit & Assurance - specializing in agriculture. (Funky office in SE Calgary)
• Electrical Engineer/Designer (Markham, ON)
• Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer (Markham, ON)
• Sales Director, IT solutions provider (Calgary)
• Neuropsychologist - Speciality Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON)
• Psychologist - Specialty Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON)
• Psychology Associate - Specialty Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON)
• ​Employment Coordinator - (Calgary)
  Audio-Visual Engineer Intern
• Investment Advisor, Banking (Lethbridge & Crowsnest Pass) ON HOLD 

Discover Moodys Gartner Tax Law December seminars and webinars. Click here for the latest blogs. Please also hit their Careers site and apply directly.

While Chief Innovation Officers or Innovation Directors are fast becoming a popular addition to CXO teams, we see most of them focused on transactional innovation objectives that drive their own short term goals instead of creating a culture of naturally flowing, sustained innovation.  Ask Catherine how one of our favourite CEO’s re-designed the CIO JD to enable him to create a sustained and naturally flowing culture.

Alex Warne, Associate Eastern Canada continues to grow the search for healthcare professionals and executives. In addition to Lifemark Health Group and Got Care, we are pleased to announce a new relationship with Trillium Health Partners, a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites - Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre - offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as community - based specialty programs.

Sitting at a desk all day doesn't have to hinder your physical activity goals. These four stretches will make your body and mind feel better and more productive!

CBI’s partners in health care set out to build a strategy based on new approaches to health. They talk to their communities to help shape the vision and  priorities to meet the needs of their patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable care. Please contact our colleague, Alex, to learn more. 

Do you love living in Calgary - and want to become a permanent resident? Or does someone you love want to become a Canadian? Throughout December Ackah Law is offering special pricing on PR and Spousal Sponsorship  applications. Act Fast! Click here to watch how Ackah Law can help you. Contact Ackah Law at contact@ackahlaw.com

Calgary Consumer Reporter and news anchor Tony Tighe is now a consultant who specializes in media and public relations and communications training. Contact Tony to see how you can communicate the right information to the right people in easy to understand and conversational language. 

We know that the Bookkeeping and Accounting piece for small businesses is extremely important.  Over the last few years, CBI has been very fortunate to have accountant Suzanne Beaudoin.  Suzanne oversees her bookkeeping team to ensure accuracy and efficiency with every detail.  Cat highly recommends Suzanne's services.  Contact Suzanne directly at 403-462-9408.

Potential Place is searching for new employers to team up with to find temporary/part-time employment for our clients. A sample of the benefits to Employer partners - no staff turnover and no absences.  Learn more today!

Consignment store Man of Distinction is for the man who wants to feel good, be distinct, and not spend a fortune on his wardrobe. Man of Distinction offers a unique position in the market by offering gently used items as well as a few lines of clothing and accessories that are brand new. Man of Distinction is a very different twist in the market! They offer the perfect option for any upcoming special events. Check them out in Calgary, Okotoks, and their newest location in Inglewood. 

Mental illness affects each and every one of us in one way or another. With the support of family, friends, and the Calgary community, Hanna Clark has created a scholarship with the intent to establish a lasting legacy. This scholarship is for Calgary students who have struggled or are struggling with their mental health as well as mental health allies, and will provide students with financial support to pursue post-secondary education and help to reduce stigma through initiating a conversation about mental health.  Application available here.

We introduced you to the Rotary Employment Partnership program, which is a partnership supported by District 5360, Rotary Clubs, Inclusion Alberta, and Alberta Human Services. The goal of the Partnership is to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Please contact Carla Hamarsnes at (587) 227-4276 or chamarsnes@inclusionalberta.org for more information about inclusive hiring.  In addition, The Rotary Employment Partnership is hiring a full-time Employment Coordinator who will help expand the partnership. More information can be found on their website.

Congratulations to our friend, Deanna Burgart.  Deanna received the 2018 Blazing Flame Award by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).  The award is presented to an individual who blazes a path for Indigenous people in STEM careers.  We couldn't think of a more deserving recipient! 

We have a fun addition to Cat's Picks, which was requested by our subscribers. Please check out the "Ask Catherine" section. Email us with your career-related questions. 

Congratulations to our good friend, Cindy Radu! Cindy is the 2018 winner of the STEP People’s Choice – Trusted Advisor of the Year Award. The Awards were open to STEP members to internationally, and assessed by an independent panel of expert judges. We're so proud of you!  #whatanaccomplishment

CIVS’ team of specialized immigration professionals assists Canadian employers and foreign nationals and their families with relocation to Canada. CIVS offers a full range of Immigration Services including all types of Work Permits (LMIA, Global Talent Stream, LMIA Exempt). Email info@civs.ca for more information. 

CMHA Calgary builds awareness and provides education and support for individuals and families living with mental health and/or addiction concerns, or a loss by suicide. They're doing great things for the community. Click here to read about what they offer. 

Our dear friend, David Bonk has joined CBI to support short videos to promote the ‘event/fundraiser/award/book/business’ in our newsletter. David recently interviewed Aly Bandali, President & CEO of Operation Eyesight Universal.  Contact David for your next video at david@davidcbonk.com.   

Stand out and get noticed with a Sizzle Career Package or Sizzle Sheet! Created by CBI's Dynamic Duo: Monika Collins, Graphic Designer; and Joy Cohen, Professional Résumé Writer. A Sizzle Sheet is one page tailored marketing document that combines high-level content from your résumé, including measured results.  Purchase Sizzle Sheets individually OR complete package:

• Branded & Optimized Résumé
• Branded Cover Letter
• Polished & Optimized LinkedIn Profile
• One Page Sizzle Sheet

Seeking Audio-Visual Engineer Intern. CBI, in conjunction with weekly #WhyWednesday segment host David Bonk, is seeking collaboration partners in advance of launching our new podcast. Our mission will continue to capture and share CBI's friends' stories of sacrifice, service, success, and overcoming fear. We will then share these stories with an even wider audience to inspire people globally.  As the audio-visual engineer intern, you'll work alongside with the CBI team and program host in all aspects of sound/audio (visual experience an asset but not required).  Please contact Catherine for more information.

Global Chamber Calgary's membership is growing quickly and for a limited time, the annual fee is reduced.  Please contact Grant Doyle, Executive Director, for more information. 

Our good friend, Michelle C., teaches nourishing yoga classes in her healing Springbank home-studio for the past 15 years. Each class taps into the parasympathetic nervous system. If you're interested in attending Michelle's Tuesday morning class, Respect for the Body's Voice, please visit her website for more information. Cat loves Angel Michelle.

Cat's Tips to Get the Job of your Dreams has made it to the bestseller list!  Thank you for your support!  Our book is always available in Calgary at Shelf Life Books and Pages Books on Kensington. Click here for testimonials. 

Catherine and Stan are offering Career and Business Seminars. Join them for "Perfecting Your Pitch" on Thursday, January 10, 2019.  Register here.  See full details in the Industry Events section below. 

The Rotary Club of Calgary’s Tom Jackson Stay in School program is looking for more mentors. The need in our community is great. Some of the students in the program also require used laptops (PC and Mac). Please contact Catherine for more information. 

If you're in the market for a new home, consider these two knock out condos! Located on 26 Ave, the first condo offers a river view, two parking spots, two bedrooms/ two bath, and two balconies.  The second property, a Kelvin Gr. bungalow t/home, has a walkout basement, gd boards & reserves, with pets board approved.  Both are priced right!  Call (403) 861-7700 for more information.

Looking to refresh your talent management and professional development offerings? Make emotional intelligence a common language in your environment. Take control of your work/life balance with this opportunity to own and expand one of North America’s most respected EQ trademarks and related intellectual capital. It's a golden opportunity for you to take this leading-edge concept to its next even more powerful level. Contact Catherine at catherine@catherinebrownlee.com for more details.

At Energy Trap Savings Solutions Inc., we develop customized, data-driven, energy savings solutions for your business using low-cost retrofit solutions. See our video testimonials here and here or to learn more, contact Haim at (403) 607-1713 or Haim@energytrapsolutions.com. 

It's time for Holiday Shopping! Declutter and get organized. Lia can help you get it done. Contact her at organizedhaus@shaw.ca. She rocks! Check out her Simplify website.

Life is busy enough ... let someone else handle the cleaning! Royal Clean offers a simple and personal service to provide superior cleaning for amazing Calgary homes. Contact owner Rob Crawford at (403)554-3499 or rob@royalclean.ca.

Following the phenomenal success of last year's Corporate Gifting program, Neal’s Yard Remedies is back with beautiful custom and pre-made gifts that are lovingly created with the finest natural, organic and ethically sourced ingredients. Say thank you to your employees and clients while demonstrating your support of small, sustainable business in Calgary.  For more information, please email info@nyrcanada.ca. Please order early for best selection.

Chi Canna Whole Plant Medicine is dedicated to help those who suffer from pain and discomfort.  Their products blend the highest quality of cannabis plants, along with other anti-inflammatory and pain relief herbs and plants that are used in Chinese medicine. Check out Chi Canna on Facebook, or email Ruth at chicanna@yahoo.com. 

Hello community - goodbye working in isolation.  Introducing La Boss, Calgary's new coworking space exclusively for women. Contact Laurie Spady at laurie@laboss.ca for further details. 

Our friend, Jeff Fortin, has partnered with Sol Zia to launch Forzite Research and Candidate Services. They take a data and analytics-based approach to public affairs and public interest polling. They can even do some slick services for political candidates to “Get Out the Vote”. If you want to do a poll on any subject, then check them out on their website www.forziteresearch.com.

Catherine, and friends, are starting something BIG…….  Something that has the potential to dramatically change lives for the better.  Lights are coming on in the shadows and revealing one of the most significant parts of our human experience for the amazing gift that it is.  What's coming is the opportunity for every man and woman to rediscover one of the main sources of their true essence.  If you want to learn more now, please reach out to Catherine directly….otherwise, stay tuned.......

Miss Cheryl close: Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.

Happy holidays, with love and blessings to you and your loved ones. 

xoxo

Maria, Alex, Lisa, Elli, Catherine, Cherie, Cheryl, and Caitlyn

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P.P.S.  If there is anything you think we should improve, please tell us directly and we will make a change immediately.

If you refer someone to us, please ask them to mention your name.
We always send you a thank you for your favourite charity
when you introduce us to a future client.

Unless otherwise stipulated in the Job Posting,
please contact Catherine directly for more information.

• Senior/Principal Hydrogeologist (Calgary & Orange County) – Energetic, provide technical leadership on a variety of projects across many market segments; mentor and train junior staff.

• Canadian Senior Immigration Lawyer (Calgary) – Boutique law firm, 5-7 years' experience in immigration law, oversee team of junior lawyers, paralegals and immigration consultants. 

• Medical Store Attendant (Calgary) – NW offices, strong attention to detail, post-secondary education in supply chain an asset.

• Business Development/Sales Director (Calgary) – High performing, entrepreneurial BD candidate with proven track record to help build strategic relationships.

• Automotive Sales Trainer (Surrey, BC) – Do you live and breathe cars? Use your extensive knowledge of the automotive industry to help car dealerships to maximize sales.

• Marketing & Event Coordinator (Surrey, BC) – Responsible for portfolio of accounts, assist in preparation of private sales events, previous sales/customer service experience an asset.

• Senior Relationship Manager Team Lead (Medicine Hat), Banking – Reputable credit union, team lead accountable for the development and administration of a commercial loan and deposit portfolio.

• Account Manager – Industrial and commercial process applications company (Vancouver, BC) – Must have minimum of 5 years' experience in technical sales that's focused on valve, instrumentation or power components.

• Business Development-Director of Sales – Architecture and Design Firm – (DT Calgary)

• Junior Administrative Assistant (Calgary) – SE funeral service business; must be positive and empathetic.

• Senior UI-UX Designer – Blockchain leader (Calgary)

• Junior UI-UX Designer – Blockchain leader (Calgary)

• Office Manager/Bookkeeper – Digital Marketing (Calgary) –Grow your career with one of Calgary's leading digital agencies.

• Landscape Architect (Edmonton) – Must be a self-starter with excellent leadership, technical, and project management skills.

• Controller (Calgary) – Large and growing company.  CA/CPA only need apply.  Publicly traded company looking for someone with experience in IFRS and implementing C-SOX/SOX controls.  Must have Big 4, BDO, MNP or Grant Thornton experience.

• Front End Developer – iOS experience is a must – working for a fun and funky client in Calgary.

• Supervisor, Audit & Assurance - specializing in agriculture (SE Calgary office) – Tax, accounting, and business advisory services company requires a Supervisor with 3-5 years of experience in public practice or related field of accounting, with a concentration on the agricultural niche. 

• Electrical Engineer/Designer (Markham, ON) – A leading creative and custom solutions provider in the computing, communications, industrial, and medical markets. Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in high frequency power supply design.

• Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer (Markham, ON) – A leading creative and custom solutions provider in the computing, communications, industrial, and medical markets. Must have a minimum of 7 years' experience in analog/power supply design.

• Sales Director, IT solutions provider (Calgary) – Solid track record in sales, or sales management, in IT or a related industry, and at least 5 years' experience with the sale of technology solutions to large, complex organizations. 

• Neuropsychologist - Speciality Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON) – Competency in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology with no restrictions to practise, experience in acquired brain injury preferred.

• Psychologist – Specialty Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON) – Competency in clinical (required) and rehabilitation (preferred) scope of practise.

• Psychology Associate – Specialty Clinic Assessor/Treatment Provider (Mississauga, ON) – Competency in clinical (required) and rehabilitation (preferred) scopes of practise.

• TerraHub is looking for an Executive Assistant/Project Admin with a solid understanding of accounting and process mapping/reengineering, with a desire to grow into the COO role.  Interested candidates should contact Elena Dumitrascu at elena@terrahub.ca.

• Manager, Philanthropy (Calgary) – The Elizabeth Fry Society is seeking an experienced Manager, Philanthropy, to develop and implement philanthropic strategies and facilitate long-term donor relations. Interested candidates should email Katelyn Lucas, Executive Director, klucas@elizabethfrycalgary.ca

• Volunteer Board Members (Calgary) – The Elizabeth Fry Society is seeking strong governance board members. People with experience with non-profit finances, fund development and fund raising, marketing and communications, and HR and board development are strongly encouraged to apply. Email Katelyn Lucas, Executive Director, klucas@elizabethfrycalgary.ca for more details. 

• Lead Generator (Vaughan, ON) – Our client offers communications solutions to both businesses and consumers. They are seeking a Lead Generator to assist with growing the business. The client is entrepreneurial in spirit and provides mentorship and professional sales coaching.

• Employment Coordinator (Calgary) – The Rotary Employment Partnership is seeking to fill a full-time role.  Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills.  Resumes can be submitted directly to Trisha Steed.

• Volunteer Board Members (Calgary and area) – Father Lacombe Care Foundation is seeking caring community leaders in the Calgary area with a passion for seniors to join our Board and Fund Raising Committees. Click here for the job description and instructions to apply.

• Sales Manager (Calgary) – National weight loss organization. Contact Melissa Fernandes at melissa@slimwell.ca.

• Supportive Live-In Roommate (FT) and Inclusion Support Worker (PT/12-15 hrs a week) (Calgary) – These roles will support the developmental skills, community involvement and independent living initiative of a family member.   For full job descriptions and more information, please contact Evelyn Walker.

• Live-in Caregiver (Calgary) – Palliative care client.  Please contact Catherine for more information. 

•  DJs – Calgary, Tel Aviv, and other cool spots around the globe – contact David Gale.

•  Grant Application Assistant – KOAC (Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre) whose vision is promoting contemporary art is seeking a grant application person for capital grants for our Pavilion to house & exhibit contemporary art. Contact Harry Kiyooka at (403) 242-2472 for more information. 

• Audio Engineer Intern – CBI is searching for a partner for regular Podcasts.  If you're interested, contact Catherine for more information.

• Information Officer (Calgary) – Not-for-profit organization. Email recruitment@activatehr.ca for more details. 

• Major Gifts Officer (Calgary) – Not-for-profit organization. Email recruitment@activatehr.ca for more details.

If you, or someone in your network, is interested in learning more, please contact catherine@catherinebrownlee.com.

Q: I have an interview in a café (or, I’m meeting a potential employer for coffee). What should I wear?

A: The answer is always the same, no matter the location.  Find out what the culture is like of the potential employer's office and, if they are casual, dress business casual.  If they are business casual, wear your best business casual.  If they wear suits most days, wear your Sunday best.

Email Catherine with your career-related questions!

This is not a book about sales. Rather, How to Sell in Any Economy helps sales professionals realize that you have a moral duty to act in your customers' best interests. In today's relational economy, customer service is becoming the defining sustainable competitive edge. If you want to connect with your customers and understand how they buy, then this is the book for you. Authors Stan Peake, Lee Cassells, and Catherine Brownlee teach you how to #SellWithoutSellingOut. Available from Amazon today! 

#SellinAnyEconomy #Sales #Business #Success

Copies of Stan's BREAKthroughs in Success are also available on  Amazon. If you know of anyone who could use a healthy dose of perspective, and a lot of great tips and structure to help them through their challenges, then this is the book for them. 

Cat's Tips to Get the Job of Your Dreams brings over 30 years' experience in career placement and the search industry.

Drawing on the experiences and inspirational stories of hundreds of candidates, Cat's Tips offers tried and true wisdom with practical recommendations.

By following these tips, tools and tales, you will learn how to be in the right place at the right time, and then know what to do and say when you get there.

These career search methods have proven results and, when followed, they will work for you too!

This new bestseller is always available for purchase in Calgary at Shelf Life Books and Pages Books on Kensington.

Learn The Modern Art of Confident Conversations from author Yvonne E.L. Silver.  This book is for the woman who wants to elevate her voice. Rediscover your inner confidence and take a stand in life and business by using powerful language — in modern ways. This book promises the female reader forty words and words concepts to help women have more powerful conversations and elevate their confidence at home and in business.

On sale now on Amazon!

After travelling to over seventy countries and living in five, Nancy O'Hare distills the best of undiscovered destinations and shares insider advice. Chapter themes range from lesser-known hikes to rare festivals, and captures twenty-five places across five continents. 

Searching for Unique would make a great Christmas gift for travellers looking for unique destinations away from the crowds. 

Colleen Songs is a Canadian-born-and-raised ‘Writer of Word and Song.’ From writing her first song at the age of 14 to aide her communication with elderly parents, to currently working on her career as a professional musician and hired ‘Wordsmith,’ Colleen has written her way through adolescence, love, heartbreak, back to love, motherhood, trauma, loss, self-discovery and joy.

Inspiring listeners through song and empowering readers through word, Colleen aims to sing the song of the Caregiver, the unsung melody, to free them of guilt, fear and loss of hope. 

Colleen's book launch was a "heartfelt, musical experience." Click here for video of launch.

Stop in at Colleen's Store at www.colleensongs.com/shop!

Why is this your time to be alive? What is the work your world needs you to do? Why are you gifted as you are?

If you've ever wished you had a road map to your life, and would like help in understanding the roadblocks, detours and false starts you have experienced, then this weekend retreat might bring you the answers and clarity you seek.

Send Richard an email at rjbucherjr@gmail.com or through his website. Available on Amazon.

When it comes to the often-daunting challenge of collaboration, most leaders wish there was a handy guide to help walk them through uncharted territory. Thankfully, David Savage has now produced just such a resource. In his new book, Better by Design: Your Best Collaboration Guide, David provides a practical guide that promises to simplify the process of collaboration and enhance the outcomes of trusting relationships.

Available today on Amazon.ca.

Smart choices are imperative when your money is involved. In Stop Paying Hidden Investment Fees!, financial organizer Dean Kendall lays out a plan to help you become informed about the investment industry and understand the impact of hidden fees on your ability to reach your financial goals. 

Joy Cohen’s Take Aim: How to Get Noticed and Hired in Tough Times, helps you write a winning résumé and LinkedIn profile, and utilize game-changing job search strategies.

Available for purchase in Calgary at IndigoSpirit, Owl’s Nest Books, Shelf Life Books, and Amazon. 

Chad Hughes is co-author of the bestseller, Purpose, Passion & Profit. The authors share stories on how purpose, passion and profit have steered them on the path to success. They’re not just feel-good stories – you’ll read about overcoming financial ruin, battling health challenges, surviving tragedies, and unconventional approaches to challenges. These stories will inspire you and give you ideas - personally and in business. Email Chad​ to order your copy; all proceeds go to the LandSolutions Community Fund.

In The Secret Marathon, readers will be transported to a country of beauty, hardship, and complexity. Share in the despair, resilience and friendliness of the Afghan women and girls as they strive for freedom and equality for themselves and their fellow citizens.

Order your copy today.

From chilling out on the Columbia Icefields to munching on sweet potato fries at Dadeos to rappelling through Rat's Nest cave this book contains the MUST list every Albertan MUST have. Fly fishing guru Jim McLennan, Alberta icon Peter Lougheed, Olympian Melissa Hollingsworth, and gold medal chef Hayato Okamitsu all have secret places you simply MUST visit, as do Gwyn Morgan, Catherine Ford, Crystal Plamondon, and Holger Peterson. Available in various book stores and libraries. 

Most families don't want to go through the old way to divorce, where husband is pitted against wife, and mother is pitted against father.  And yet, family law professionals have been slow to adapt a more humane approach to divorce and other matters. Building A Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice provides divorce attorneys, mental health professionals, financial professionals, mediators, and others with the practice tools to make a living while helping families peacefully restructure and prepare for the future.

Available for purchase through the American Bar Association.

We have something for everyone.

• Our new bestseller, Cat’s Tips to Get the Job of your Dreams, is available in Calgary at Shelf Life Books and Pages Books on Kensington.
• Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn.
• Download our free e-book.
• Network everywhere. Please review the events below.
• Sign up for Career Seminars with Catherine. See details below in Industry Events.
• Ask the Headhunter – one to one with Catherine  – hourly consulting fee applies.
• Contact Joy Cohen to ensure your CV and Cover Letter are like no other!
• We recommend a full Linked In profile with a professional photo (and recommend Ken Imrie at Glass Beach Studios – www.glassbeach.ca). For an all-in price of $75, you'll receive three digital full-res, lightly retouched images, with full usage rights.

Your personal pitch is an opportunity for you to express a quick summary of who you are to entice your listener to ask questions. Catherine Brownlee and Stan Peake will help you zero in on what is important for you to communicate in your pitch – one that will leave your listeners intrigued and wanting to learn more about you.

NEW DATE: Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Register here.

Registration includes a copy of Catherine's latest bestseller, Cat's Tips to Get the Job of Your Dreams.

The first Gathering of 2019! Join us on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Paper St Restaurant. This free networking event is one of Calgary's must-attend events, and a great place to network with your peers. 

FAQs on the Gathering: 

Who is it for? Everyone.

Is there an entrance fee? No.

Do you need to rsvp? No, and bring all of your friends, too! 

Why would you attend The Gathering? To practice networking and meet new friends and/or bring your friends who need to get connected. 

Example of how to network effectively: “How do you know Catherine?” or “What do you do in the world of volunteering?” or “Is there anything that I can do to support you?”

What NOT to say: “Do you have a job at your company? Can I send you my resume?”

Catherine’s only goal for The Gathering: Connect as many people to one another as possible. If you are uncertain as to how to network effectively, please read that portion of the free e-book.

The Paralympic Foundation is expanding its flagship event, the ParaTough Cup, to take place in 4 cities across Canada: Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary at the end of 2018 and beginning of 2019. The ParaTough Cup is a half-day corporate challenge  that will put your athleticism and fitness to the test through six parasport challenges. Teams of six participants will face off and collect points through competition and fundraising performance, with the goal of being crowned as ParaTough Cup champions.

For  more  information  or  to  register, please contact 
paratoughcup@paralympic.ca, or call 613-569-4333 ext. 255.

Join Emergenetics Canada's Meeting of the Minds Workshop on January 29 for their four hour program that will reveal your thinking and behavioral preferences through experiential learning in order to realize greater individual and team potential. Register now!

CONVERGX is the first and only global conference of its kind to create investment and growth opportunities among the energy, mining, aerospace, defence, and security sectors. This conference continues to be a significant success and returns for it’s fourth year to Calgary. Join industry leaders in Calgary on February 5-7, 2019. Click here for more information and to register. 

Blockchain is poised to transform the oil & gas industry, and is the future business model of supply chain. Are you ready to harness the capabilities of blockchain technology?

The IoT in Oil & Gas 2019 conference will continue to focus on helping operators drive down costs and increase efficiencies.

Blockchain in Oil & Gas Canada: February 12, 2019

IoT in Oil & Gas Canada: February 13 & 14, 2019

Join the Alberta Network of Immigrant Women on March 6, 2019 for the Standing Together Conference bringing together a community of businesses, scholars, social services agencies and government to share and learn advances in understanding, preventing and managing workplace racism, discrimination, bullying and harassment. 

Register today!

CERAWeek by IHS Markit - March 11-15, 2019 - has become the world’s premier energy event. The conference, held in Houston, Texas, is distinctive in the extraordinary depth and breadth of its content and the quality of the dialogue among participants. The program provides comprehensive insight into the global and regional energy future by addressing key issues—from markets and geopolitics to technology, project costs, energy and the environment, finance, operational excellence and cyber risks.

Click here to register. 

Industry Connect is a virtual oil and gas expo - May 21 & 22, 2019 - where oil and gas professionals convene to engage in dialogue, create partnerships, do business, and identify the solutions and strategies that will shape the industry for the years ahead. 

Click here for more information and to register. 

The Stardale Women's Group needs YOU! For the first time in 22 years, Stardale is experiencing a lack of funding that has the Board considering significantly scaling back or shutting the program. Stardale Women’s Group Charity offers a unique education model that consists of life skills and literacy for urban Indigenous girls aged 10 to 17 years. The girls get together weekly to engage in activities that promote building self esteem, personal growth, and leadership. Without Stardale, where would the girls go?

Your kind donation will help the Stardale Group to remain open. Click here to make a donation. 

The CBC recently wrote about Stardale's funding shortages. Read the article here. 

Check out Farmers & Makers, a unique collaboration from agricultural and arts communities. Starting every Saturday from June 2, sample fare from over 30 local farm, food and artisan vendors at the King Edward School (1721, 29 Ave SW Calgary)., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

When we replace “I” with “We”, Illness becomes Wellness. The Mental Health Community Scholarship supports students who have struggled with mental health. The scholarship seeks to reduce stigma by initiating ongoing conversations about mental wellness in our community. Find out how you can support this worthy initiative today - visit educationmatters.ca. 

Take in sparkling Christmas light canopies, traditional music and carols, dance performances and family-friendly activities like Santa's House, a ferris wheel, carousel and life-sized gingerbread house as the Toronto Christmas Market takes over the Distillery Historic District for another year of holiday magic and romance.

The Market runs from November 15 to December 23, Tuesday through Sunday.  Tickets and more information available here.

The Huron Carole is a seasonal music tradition that spans 3 decades. Expect an evening of contemporary and signature Christmas music along with stories creatively crafted by Tom Jackson and his ensemble of musicians.  The tour travels to 15 cities from November 24 'til December 18, and will raise funds for local food banks and family service agencies. View tour dates and purchase tickets here. 

Calling volunteers in Red Deer & area! The Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter (CAWES) is seeking gift wrapping volunteers from November 26 to December 24. There are various shifts available, and all proceeds go to CAWES. Visit CAWES for more information, and contact Roxanne Kirton at roxanne.kirton@cawes.com for more information.

From now until January 5, join Eastern Ontario's biggest outdoor lights festival, Alight at Night.   Enjoy an evening of family fun with horse-drawn wagon rides, shopping at the Village Store and dining at the Harvest Barn.  Stroll through the picture-perfect postcard setting of the Upper Canada Village adored with close to a million lights! 

For hours and more information avaialble on the event website.

In January 2019, Canadian Elizabeth Reade will leave her beloved Rockies and head to Uganda to walk 100 kilometres along the Nile River with 19 other intrepid women. Their goal is to each raise $5,000 to fund school scholarships for young women living in poverty in and around the Nile River in Uganda and Rwanda.  
Through Beautiful World Canada, 100% of your donation will go directly to improving the lives of girls through the power of higher education. 

Click here for more information and to make a donation.

Experience the remarkable true story of the small town that welcomed the world!  Come from Away is the breathtaking musical that Toronto has embraced with open arms and has audiences leaving the theatre night after night claiming they are “proud to be Canadian!”

The Royal Alexandra Theatre production will run from November 23 - January 20, 2019.  Tickets available here.

The 2nd annual "It Takes a Village" fundraiser is on January 21, 2019, at the Cold Garden Brewery. Join Haley Daniels and friends for an evening of mingling, munching, and music in Calgary’s trendiest brewery in the heart of Inglewood. Eight paddles, each custom painted by a local artist, will be on display and up for bidding. Help support Haley as she navigates her way to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as she competes for the first time in the canoe slalom. It’s the first time that this event is open to female competitors. Purchase tickets here. 

We STILL think MS is BS, but we still haven't found a cure! Join the 3rd annual MS is BS fundraiser at the Atlantic Trap & Gill on January 26, 2019 for a night of great live music food and fun. Purchase your tickets here

Can't make it but still want to help? Click on "Buy Tickets" and select the donation line.

Don't miss a world class celebration that received the 2018 Ottawa Tourism Award. The 2019 Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival takes place February 8 - 9 on the Rideau canal skateway.  The festival offers free concerts, family fun, all aged activities, traditional aboriginal dancers and traditional Chinese lion dancers.

For more information, please visit the event website.

The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is the largest and only all-Canadian wish granting charity dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. The annual Night of Wonders gala on May 23, 2019 is the premier event for the Alberta & NWT Chapter. Night of Wonders encapsulates the essence of wishes – creating joy, awe, and wonder. Contact Kim Brauer for sponsorship opportunities: kim.brauer@mothers-thru-tubing.com

Luminato is Toronto’s international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts that cuts across traditional artform boundaries. Luminato works closely with Canadian artists to present today’s most exciting artists from around the world.

The festival runs from June 7-23, 2019. Get your tickets today!

Got Steel? Need pipe? Find the materials you need to complete projects on-time and on-budget. Visit rawstockexchange.ca today! Raw Stock Exchange connects buyers with sellers of excess inventory of raw materials through its innovative online platform. Search for exactly what you are looking for from multiple different distributions. If you cannot find exactly what you are looking for, create a product request with ease and have distributors contacting you.

Partner with Lifemark Workplace Health & Wellness for comprehensive occupational health services, workplace wellness services, and employee injury and case management solutions designed to help keep employees safe and productive in the workplace. Learn more at lifemarkworkhealth.ca

ParkChamp launched its first commercial parkade. This parking technology uses GPS and real-time communication to allow property owners to discover new revenue. The solution can be retrofitted to any building in a few hours. Drivers can park at this location for $10/day. Contact Alex Chalamova at alex@parkchamp.ca or by phone at (403) 700-0633 for more details. 

Interested in the future of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem? Our friends at TheFutureEconomy.ca, in collaboration with Alberta Innovates, have just launched Spotlight on Albertan Innovation, which features interviews with leading Alberta innovators; investors and experts in digital tech, health and life sciences, and biotech. Fascinating stuff that's defining the direction we must move so that we capitalize on Alberta’s existing strengths across future economy sectors.
 

Many people choose to make funeral, burial and/or cremation arrangements for themselves in advance. Pre-planning allows YOU to determine how your final arrangements will be carried out. Pierson’s Funeral Service is a professional, family owned and operated funeral home offering no pressure funeral preplanning. Contact Michael Pierson at Michael.Pierson@piersons.ca for more information.

Seeking all tech-preneurs with the next Tesla, Ziva Dynamics, Urban Logic, Google, Apple, Kongregate and as yet unheard of disruption to our comfort zone – and willing to share the ride with
an engineer/lawyer to help navigate the start up universe. Contact
Paul Matthews at pmatthews@lawsonlundell.com.

IMPACT Magazine is excited to announce their new Custom Publishing Division!

We can help create it! From concept to content, design, photography and printing, your publication can be produced as a stand-alone piece, and/or inserted into IMPACT Magazine. Our creative management team will work with you to produce a high-quality publication for your brand to educate and share with your clients and customers, and give you a beautiful tool proven to increase retention and sales.

For more information, contact Elaine Kupser, Publisher, at elaine@impactmagazine.ca.

Silk Road Importers is a high-end ladies hosiery company. Their products are of exceptional quality. The price is also affordable to everyone; ranging from $5 to $15. Click here for the article that Kelly Cryderman wrote in the Globe and Mail.

Please view their new website for products and more information. Contact Rami at rtawil07@gmail.com.

Ahoy mates! Making Waves Sailing has launched Women, Take the Helm! This is an event that takes place on the first Sunday of every month and aims to get women on board and on the water! Whether you have been rocking the helm for 30 years or want to learn the ropes, Making Waves has the adventure for you. Visit Making Waves for more information 

Our dear friend, David Bonk has joined CBI to support short videos to promote the ‘event / fundraiser / award / book / business’ in our newsletter. If you have not met David yet, we strongly recommend it in the near future. Check out his Facebook posts with previous videos called, “Why Wednesday.” David interviewed Catherine and, although she felt nervous in advance, he made her feel completely comfortable and at ease, within a couple of minutes. There was zero preparation and it flowed perfectly. As we know, learning is best through video. Please contact David directly; you will be as impressed as we are!

Are you, or someone you know, looking for temporary weekly or monthly accommodation in Calgary?

Urban Suites is designed to impact your living experience when away from home on business or pleasure. Providing optimum service, select downtown locations and unequaled executive furnished condos, Urban Suites is your go-to
personal accommodation specialist. Contact them at 403-229-9155 or office@urbansuites.com.