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2008 Shows:
Secrets of Making a Career Transition
Get Found, Get Hired: Recruitement 2.0
A National HR Director Tells It LIke It Is
Code Orange: Influencing Community with Richard Messer
High-Potential Leaders: From Derailed to C-Suite
Boomer CEO: A Woman Leader's Guide
The Coffee Office with Ziggy Redekop
The Jewel Behind the Phenominal View
Chocolate Truffles - Counselor or Coach?

2007 Shows:
Networking Expert Donna Messer


Topic: Secrets of Making a Career Transition

My guest, Jim Manton, is a leadership coach, former president of Pinacor, Inc. (a subsidiary of MicroAge Inc.) and author of The Secret of Transitions, How to Move Effortlessly to Higher Levels of Success. We discuss how to lead a purpose-driven career, embrace change with courage and passion, and transition to what's next for you.

This hour is about how to take on major turning points in your work and life with purpose, conviction and vitality. This time with Jim is spectacular!


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Topic: Get Found, Get Hired: Recruitment 2.0


Jim Durbin

Harry Joiner

If you or someone you know is looking for a job – or just getting started – don’t miss this!

My special guests are:

Jim Durbin, VP of Social Media -- Specializes in social media consulting, web design and development, and branding, www.DurbinMedia.com.

Harry Joiner, The Marketing Headhunter -- Specializes in integrated marketing and new media, www.MarketingHeadHunter.com.


Key takeaway: How to use marketing and social media tools to catch the eye of top-notch recruiters!

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Topic: A National HR Director Tells It Like It Is

I'm thrilled that Jose Dino, General Manager and National Director of People and Performance for Telus Sourcing Solutions joined me on this show. Jose discussed the essentials: What do employers REALLY look for in a stack of resumes? What distinguishes top resumes? How does he look for personality? What is it about a resume that either makes it or breaks it? Does he engage Google or Web 2.0 to get an inside track? Don't miss this "telling" discussion.

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Topic: Code Orange: Influencing Community with Richard Messer

Have you ever wondered what you could accomplish if you whole-heartedly pursed your passion? If so, then you’ll love Richard Messer’s story ! “The Story of Kerr Village: A Community Transformed.” Richard Messer, Executive Director of Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, is the mastermind behind revitalizing and redefining an entire community.


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Topic: High-Potential Leaders: From Derailed to C-Suite

Glain Roberts-McCabe spent the last 18 years rising through the executive ranks of multi-million dollar companies and thought at each step: "I could use a mentor!" And so, The Executive Roundtable was born, Glain's executive coaching business helps fast-track leaders by helping them navigate their complex path and offering a community of mentors and peer roundtable events.

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Topic: Boomer CEO: A Woman Leader's Guide

Amy GrossmanAmy Grossman
Boomer Business Launcher
www.BoomerBusinessLauncher.com

Women are fast becoming mavericks at creating work and wealth. Learn how many boomer women are graduating from the "juggle and strugle" of work/life balance and becoming successful entrepreneurs. Discover the skills that today's female entrepreneurs and business leaders need.

Amy Grossman, MBA, built a $1million business. As founder of Boomer Business Launcher, she shares her knowledge with scores of boomer women who want to start or grow a business of their own. She helps women tap into their strengths, creativity, and purpose to create meaning and money for the second half of their lives.

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Topic: The Coffee Office

Ziggy Redekop, President of The Coffee Office (www.TheCoffeeOffice.com), discussed his remarkable entrepreneurial flair and “business warrior” approach. Discover how he created a winning idea, leveraged it, and keeps everyone talking about it. As a bonus, find out how Ziggy and I reconnected through Facebook.

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Topic: The Jewel Behind the Phenomenal View

Gail James is the mastermind behind Phenomenal View, an inspirational speaking series that connects you and the power of your soul to leaders like Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Mike Lipkin (Live Above the Line), Lisa Nichols (The Secret and co-author of two Chicken Soup books), and John Assaraf (The Secret). With wit, candor, and passion, Gail shared her career and life story of how she made her extraordinary vision come to life.

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Topic: Chocolates, Truffles - Counselor or Coach?

Shawn Draisey
Executive Consultant
Derby International Search Group
www.derbyinternationalsearch.com

Shawn is a Talent Maximizer, Master Facilitator, Executive Recruiter and Transition Expert.

We cracked the code about today's great debate - the distinction, and transition between counselor and coach. With plenty of stories and anecdotes, Shawn opened up a whole new mindset.

Contact Shawn at www.pdccinc.ca.

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Topic: Networking

December's special guest: Donna Messer, www.ConnectUsCanada.com

Networking guru Donna Messer joined Elizabeth on Wednesday, December 19. We learned how to network effectively and swing open doors to opportunity.

Donna Messer is an author, speaker, and trainer for ConnectUs Communications Canada. Her networking training has been added to the curriculum of colleges and universities, boardrooms, and government offices throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. Donna combines interactive training and strategic planning, providing networking techniques that individuals and companies can immediately use and measure. Connect with Donna at www.ConnectUsCanada.com.

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