Recent Speaking Engagements
Panel Discussions
2020 - 2023
Recruitment Through an EDI Lens, Canadian Live Music Association - Nov 2022
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Reframing your recruitment and hiring practices to work toward equity, diversity & inclusion; current best practices and where you can make immediate change.
Facilitated by Ayesha Shah
From Applied to Hired - How to get a job in live music, Canadian Live Music Association- Jan 2023
Fireside chat with Ayesha Shah
York University – Careers in HR Panel (in-person)
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How to think about careers?
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Personal brand
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Ownership of personal and professional/ leadership development
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Cultivating and leveraging your network
York University – Social Justice, Inclusion & Community Engagement Panel (in-person)
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How to think about careers?
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Personal brand
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Ownership of personal and professional/ leadership development
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Cultivating and leveraging your network
York University – Speed Mentoring Experience (in-person)
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Seeking coaching and mentoring
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Advocating for ourselves
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Developing our leadership
Mentoring Envisioned Panel – Fovea, Visibility & SPARK (global audience Canada, US, UK, Japan & EU - ~300 attendees) Virtual
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Being a mentor
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Being a mentee
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Myths around mentorship
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Mentors as coaches
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Mentors as sponsors
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Making the most of our relationships
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Difficult conversations
CP Rail Mentorship Program – Mentor Kickoff Meeting Panel (Virtual) (~50 attendees in Canada)
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Being a mentor
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Accountability and ownership
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Inspiring mentees’ potential
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Navigating organizational relationships
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Manager vs. Mentor
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Recognizing signs of mental distress
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Mental wellbeing resources
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Navigating sensitive conversations
Women’s Executive Network (~200+ attendees in Canada)
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2020 Canadian Equity Diversity & Inclusion Summit (Virtual)
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Best Practices Roundtable Host
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Topic: The Role of Human Resources in Shaping EDI in the Workplace: 10 Workplace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ACTIONABLE Ideas You Can Implement Today
Careers Panel, HR Students Association @ York University - April 2023
Panelist
Podcasts
Muaaz Raahi – Pakistan – Perspectives & Creative Problem Solving:
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How we see ourselves, others, and life matter – MINDSET!
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Expanding our perspectives can unleash our creativity and allow us to find new solutions to persistent problems.
Yorkshire Gambit – UK – What is an equal world?
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How we see ourselves, others and life matter – MINDSET!
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Expanding our perspectives can unleash our creativity and allow us to find new solutions to persistent problems.
Other
Broadsign
Recognizing & Rising Above Unconscious Bias (an inspiring and engaging educational experience)