A Wealth of Women’s Stories (hosted by Manjit Minhas)
IG Wealth Management
17 episodes
8 months ago
Join award-winning entrepreneur and Dragon‘s Den Co-Host, Manjit Minhas to hear stories of empowerment, breakthrough, and perseverance shared by inspirational women from all walks of life. Manjit and guests will discuss and explore topics that impact the lives of anyone who identifies as a woman. Join a community of inspirational women supporting women. A place where empowering words of sup-port, advice, storytelling, and inclusion hope to connect women professionals in a dynamic, authentic, and safe way. If it impacts women, we want to talk about it.
Presented by IG Wealth Management.
Learn more at ig.ca/women
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Join award-winning entrepreneur and Dragon‘s Den Co-Host, Manjit Minhas to hear stories of empowerment, breakthrough, and perseverance shared by inspirational women from all walks of life. Manjit and guests will discuss and explore topics that impact the lives of anyone who identifies as a woman. Join a community of inspirational women supporting women. A place where empowering words of sup-port, advice, storytelling, and inclusion hope to connect women professionals in a dynamic, authentic, and safe way. If it impacts women, we want to talk about it.
Presented by IG Wealth Management.
Learn more at ig.ca/women
Beth Wilson, on being a change agent, finding allies and embracing ambition
A Wealth of Women’s Stories (hosted by Manjit Minhas)
1 hour 2 minutes 37 seconds
3 years ago
Beth Wilson, on being a change agent, finding allies and embracing ambition
“My happy place leading is where there's some significant change to be led,” says Beth Wilson in episode six of A Wealth of Women’s Stories. The former CEO of Dentons Canada, joins award-winning host Manjit Minhas for a discussion about her journey as an inclusive, results-oriented change leader.
Passionate about community building, Beth sits on the boards of some incredible institutions, including SickKids Hospital, Woodgreen Foundation and CivicAction. Her professional career of over 30 years afforded her many opportunities to further causes that she is passionate about, such as the advancement of women in business, volunteering and promoting a leadership mindset. Her dedication as seen her recognized by numerous awards including: the Top 25 Canadian Women of Influence, YWCA Women of Distinction, and twice being named among Canada’s top 100 most powerful women.
Topics they cover include:
0:00: Beth’s Story: “Honestly, I cold-called a bunch of accounting firms”
3:58: Balancing parenthood and career: “I’m not even going to sugar coat it and pretend that it’s easy or that I had it all figured out”
16:20: Shaping your view of inclusivity: “You need women in the seats of power, so they can influence on how decisions are being made”
23:10: The CEO succession process: “Organizations are still uncomfortable with that more female-style of leadership”
38:55: Beginning a new career: “When you’re able to recover from failure, it helps you take new risks”
49:08 Leading during the pandemic: “I’m an accomplished, educated CEO – and I can’t even cope getting groceries”
Presented by IG Wealth Management
Learn more at ig.ca/women
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A Wealth of Women’s Stories (hosted by Manjit Minhas)
Join award-winning entrepreneur and Dragon‘s Den Co-Host, Manjit Minhas to hear stories of empowerment, breakthrough, and perseverance shared by inspirational women from all walks of life. Manjit and guests will discuss and explore topics that impact the lives of anyone who identifies as a woman. Join a community of inspirational women supporting women. A place where empowering words of sup-port, advice, storytelling, and inclusion hope to connect women professionals in a dynamic, authentic, and safe way. If it impacts women, we want to talk about it.
Presented by IG Wealth Management.
Learn more at ig.ca/women
