Career

The gender pension gap in Canada is widening, and women are losing out

Freedom 55. The everlasting weekend. Life’s endless coffee break. No matter how you describe it, retirement is the metaphorical light at the end of the career tu…

By Lisa Thibodeau

What storms can teach us

For me, last year mirrored a long, hard storm. Juggling roles as a wife and mom, managing two burgeoning businesses, and grappling with physical health and emotional chal…

By Mary Yazdani

Never too late: my journey back to school at 51

You may have read Robert Fulghum’s essay, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and yes, it’s true — kindergarten is a time of immense learning. But as …

By Tudor Robins

How education shaped my life and career

Connie Bonello with her mom Education has been a transformative force in shaping my life. It all began when I discovered my love for economics during high school. Grow…

By Connie Bonello

How to network your way onto a board

Networking is all about making connections with other people - and just like our parents told us when they sent us out into new social environments, the best way to make …

By Women Get On Board

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Make your board cover letter stand out

https://youtu.be/qjqzf6_j4-c After you develop a standout board resume, the magic is in your board cover letter, which is a personal statement of the value you can br…

By Women Get On Board

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How to build your board resume

Your board resume summarizes the skills and expertise you bring to a board. While your career resume highlights the roles and accomplishments you have achieved as a profe…

By Women Get On Board

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Why should women be on boards?

Insights for women who want to get on a board

https://youtu.be/uzep6MT-s50?si=lOvh0CO8rB5Qfps- When you were a child, did you want to serve on a corporate board when you grew up? We didn’t think so! Our podcas…

By Galya Matkovska

Why should women be on boards?