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  • July 2025

  • Tue 15
    Featured July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

    Streamlining Automation and Coding with AI

    Discover how to effectively integrate AI-driven automation and coding tasks into optimized workflows and enhance daily productivity. This practical webinar guides SMEs through the transition from basic AI understanding to actionable, everyday applications, equipping them with strategies to streamline operations and overcome common hurdles with integration. Key Takeaways Learn practical approaches to automating research, coding, and routine tasks using AI. Challenge prompt engineering and project management techniques to create effective, reliable automation. Gain actionable strategies for optimizing daily workflows and enhancing productivity through AI integration. Meet your Presenter - Manny Roy Manny is an experienced automation developer and SEO specialist with MacMillan Search, skilled in leveraging AI to streamline workflows. They have facilitated practical AI training sessions and developed custom automation tools, helping SMEs integrate AI effectively into their daily operations for enhanced productivity.

    Free – $15
  • Wed 23
    July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm ADT

    SNMA Summer School: Your Content’s Off… Here’s Why (And How to Fix It)

    As marketers, we're sometimes responsible for content across multiple brands, and the pressure to be efficient, consistent, and AI-savvy has never been higher. But in the drive to produce more, faster, many of us are noticing a cost: content that feels polished but interchangeable. A little too templated. A little less… real. This 30-minute session, led by Shannon Emmerson, founder/CEO of B Corp content agency Forge & Spark, offers a strategic reset. With the help of a mini 'authenticity audit,' you’ll identify where your brand’s voice may have lost its edge—and what you can do to bring it back. Designed for marketers who care about integrity as much as impact, this session will help you realign your content with the values, voice, and audience that matter most. About Shannon Emmerson: AUTHOR | CONTENT STRATEGIST | FOUNDER & CEO, FORGE & SPARK MEDIA Shannon Emmerson is a content strategist, agency founder, and author of Content With Purpose: Authentic Messaging and Marketing to Grow Your Business. As CEO of Forge & Spark Media—a certified B Corp content marketing agency based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada—she helps purpose-driven organizations and leaders tell authentic stories, build trust, and grow with integrity. With over 25 years in publishing, communications, and […]

    Free
  • Tue 29
    Featured July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

    Driving AI Accountability Through Robust Data Governance

    This session explores how to embed data governance into the AI lifecycle—from sourcing and quality to bias mitigation and explainability. We will learn how to align governance with innovation, reduce risk, and build systems that are transparent, ethical, and scalable. 3 Key Takeaways What Accountable AI Really Means Governance in the AI Lifecycle Actionable Governance Strategies Meet your presenter... Aadi Machandi has 16+ years in Data & AI, I help organizations unlock the value of data—driving decisions, building trust in AI, and embedding intelligence into the business. As a CDO and ex-Microsoft architect, I focus on turning data into a strategic asset for growth, innovation, and resilience.

    Free
  • August 2025

  • Mon 4
    August 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT

    Small Group Networking Coaching

    Virtual Event

    Looking to sharpen your networking skills this summer? Networking Naturally is offering a Small Group Coaching program designed specifically for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to grow their confidence, communication, and connections. This 4-week program (August 4-25) includes: ✅ Live weekly coaching sessions focused on real-life networking✅ Personalized feedback to help you refine your approach✅ A supportive group environment for peer learning✅ A final in-person session to put new skills into action Curriculum Highlights:• Setting networking goals & building your personal brand• Mastering effective communication & elevator pitches• Finding key contacts & creating referral partnerships• Prepping for networking events & mastering the follow-up 4 Weekly Zoom SessionsDeep-dive into practical networking strategies 90-Minute CallsPlenty of time for real discussion and personalized feedback Exclusive Small Group SettingJust 8 participants per group for maximum support and accountability A Proven ApproachLearn from Dalene Allen, a master networker who built a $5M referral-based business If you’ve been meaning to strengthen your network or just get more comfortable putting yourself out there, this is a great opportunity to do so in a structured, supportive setting. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to check it out soon if you're interested! Let us know if you'd like […]

    $299
  • Wed 27
    August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

    Right Tool, Right Task: Navigating AI with Precision

    VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Speaker: Jaswanth Tata / Murtaza Lookmanji AI is everywhere—and so is confusion. This practical, no-hype session shows you how to match the right tool to the right task so you get the right outcome. We’ll demystify agents, chatbots, copilots, visualizers, and automation platforms, compare their strengths and limits, and give you a simple decision framework you can reuse at work tomorrow. Expect crisp selection criteria, real Halifax use‑cases, red‑flag questions for vendors, quick evaluators (ROI, risk, privacy), and a takeaway matrix mapping common roles and workflows to proven tools. Leave with a vetted shortlist, smarter guardrails, and the confidence to say “no” to shiny‑but‑wrong AI choices.   CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

    Free
  • Thu 28
    Featured August 28 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ADT

    Beyond the Surface: Fixing Real UX Problems

    The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

    This hands-on in-person workshop goes beyond surface-level UX fixes to solve real digital experience problems. Learn how organizational structure impacts user experience while gaining concrete evaluation tools to apply immediately. Through guided exercises with real examples, identify true user pain points, prioritize high-impact improvements, and align stakeholder needs with user goals. Leave with actionable methods for creating UX solutions that solve underlying problems rather than just addressing symptoms. Perfect for anyone involved in digital product decisions. Key Takeaways Understand why fixing UX requires a holistic approach that addresses organizational structure and design elements. Learn to identify when surface-level changes aren't enough. Learn practical diagnostic techniques to identify high-impact UX issues and develop a balanced improvement strategy that delivers immediate wins alongside meaningful long-term solutions. Create an actionable framework for aligning stakeholders across your organization and overcoming common barriers to implementing effective UX improvements. Your Presenter: Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 DIGITAL Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 Digital, helps organizations improve digital product and service experiences. With expertise in research, design, marketing, and operations, he tackles challenges from multiple angles in the travel and tourism, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors while sharing knowledge through speaking and coaching.

    Free – $40
  • September 2025

  • Thu 25
    September 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

    Responding to Remote Work Ramifications

    Online

    Remote work took off with the COVID-19 pandemic – but it’s left a lasting legacy. Many (but not all) employers and employees continue to find benefits in remote and hybrid work. Whether you’re on board with remote workers or having second thoughts, there are ramifications. Can you call remote employees back to the office – or conversely require employees to remain as remote workers? What are the key risks of remote and hybrid workers? Are there tax implications of remote and hybrid workers? Join McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Alex Warshick and Abigail Herrington for a virtual roundtable conversation to help you respond to the ramifications of remote workers in your business. For members of CPHR (NS, NL, PEI), this session counts for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.

    Free
  • Fri 26
    September 26 @ 9:00 am - September 28 @ 5:00 pm ADT

    CISM – Certification Prep Training – Bootcamp

    Blue Cross Life 644 Main Street, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

    Prepare to earn your Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) credential with our intensive 3-day bootcamp designed to help you succeed! Dates & Times: September 26, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM September 27, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM September 28, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location: In-Person: 644 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1E2 Virtual: WebEx link will be provided prior to training Cost: $100 – Members of ISACA, ISC2, HTCIA, BSides, IIA $450 – Non-Members Important: CISM Certification Manual must be purchased prior to training. Store - CISM Review Manual, 16th Edition eBook 2024 | Digital | English - ISACA Portal Food not provided. Local places available. No refunds available if you do not attend, however you can transfer attendance to another individual. In Person Attendance: The building will be locked. Please call my cell at: 506.874.0864 and I will come down and let you in. Please arrive 10 minutes early so as to not delay the start of the course. Format: Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person)

  • October 2025

  • Wed 8
    Featured October 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

    Leadership Lab: Lead Beyond Expertise

    Online

    From hands-on hustle to high-impact leadership—grow with intention. Redefine your role. Scale your impact. Lead beyond expertise. Learn how to shift from expert to effective leader through the key challenges founders and new leaders face and the essential leadership skills necessary to lead teams with confidence and clarity. 3 Key Takeaways Understand the mindset shift needed to move from expert to leader. Learn the common pitfalls new leaders and founders face in effectively leading teams and organizations. Learn the key leadership skills and capabilities for becoming a highly effective leader. Meet your Presenter - Jennifer Wincey As the Founder of AdaptPath, Jennifer brings 20+ years of leadership and HR expertise to help startups and scale-ups build purpose-driven, high- performing teams. Specializing in org design, leadership development, HR, and design and conduct impactful training programs on leadership, feedback, and culture to align people strategy with business growth.

  • Tue 21
    Featured October 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ADT

    Funnels, Filters & the Future of Sales

    Online

    In today’s tech environment, traditional sales strategies are losing their edge. This session explores how sales professionals can adapt to economic shifts, AI disruption, and evolving buyer behaviours. Learn how to recalibrate your approach to drive revenue and stay competitive. 3 Key Takeaways Understand how leaner budgets, fewer resources, and SEO shifts are reshaping the top of the funnel Learn how to pivot sales strategies to respond to constrained buying environments and evolving markets Discover actionable tactics to use both modern and old-school techniques to reach more prospects and close more deals Meet Your Facilitator - Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie is the owner of Chapter 3 Ltd., a consulting company that specializes in helping start-up companies and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve growth objectives. With a background in communications and a career spent building start-up companies, MJ works with clients to identify gaps and improve business operations within marketing, client care, sales operations, and communications. Prior to founding Chapter 3, MJ held the role of Chief Growth Officer for LifeRaft, a threat intelligence SaaS company. She focused on how to leverage open-source intelligence for security programs from enterprise clients to investigative firms. During her tenure at […]

  • Tue 28
    Featured October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

    Building Neurodivergent-Affirming Spaces

    Online

    Neurodivergent individuals (those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences) make up an estimated 15–20% of the global population. Yet many workplaces are not designed with their needs in mind, resulting in barriers to hiring, retention, and advancement. This workshop is for managers, HR professionals, directors, and workplace leaders who want to create environments where neurodivergent employees can thrive, not just survive. By the end of this session, participants will: ● Understand the basics of neurodiversity and the social model of disability from an intersectional lens ● Recognize common workplace barriers for neurodivergent employees ● Gain tools to create more accessible hiring, onboarding, and management practices ● Learn how to support diverse communication, processing, and working styles ● Begin building a culture of psychological safety and belonging This is a space for leaders to reflect, ask questions, and move from good intentions to meaningful action. Whether you’re just starting to learn about neurodiversity or seeking deeper strategies for inclusion, this workshop will provide practical tools and a strong foundation to help. MEET YOUR PRESENTER: Taylor Yeomans (she/her) uses her extensive background in employment support and accessibility to advocate for inclusive workplaces. Taylor has an academic background in sociology, gender studies, […]

  • Wed 29
    October 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ADT

    Multi-generational Workplaces and Disability

    Online

    During this skill builder, we will: Define generational perspectives on disability and explain differences in how disability is understood and experienced across age groups. Explain how generational mindsets and intersectionality influence disclosure, inclusion, and access in the workplace. Identify inclusive leadership practices that support accessibility and psychological safety across generations. Apply inclusive strategies to create or strengthen disability-inclusive practices in your own workplace or team.

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