Third Wednesdays Networking Night
This tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday, sponsored by DNS! Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!
This tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday, sponsored by DNS! Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!
High-growth environments demand a lot from founders and leadership teams. The pace of innovation, constant decision-making, and pressure to perform can push even the most capable leaders into cycles of stress, overextension, and burnout. But sustainable leadership isn’t about working harder, it’s about building the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness that allow both leaders and businesses to thrive over the long term. This refreshingly honest and practical session explores the human side of entrepreneurship: the energy, values, and rhythms that quietly shape leadership capacity and business performance. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks, we’ll examine how stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing show up in leadership—and how addressing them can directly impact clarity, profitability, and long-term resilience. Tailored for the fast-moving tech community, this workshop meets founders where they are—ambitious, innovative, and often stretched thin—and provides practical tools to build endurance without burnout. Participants will learn strategies to navigate high-stakes environments more sustainably while strengthening both their personal leadership and the health of their business. Session Takeaways: Practical strategies for navigating stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing; A framework for self-leadership in high-growth, high-pressure environments and; Clarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time. Meet Your Presenter Matt Thomson […]
Big transformation starts with a deeper dive Join security, IT, and digital leaders at Immerse, Cloudflare's premier roadshow, to connect with the ideas and technologies driving application, security, and network modernization. We move past inspiration to go deeper into the execution of today's modernization and AI initiatives, providing the practical strategies and real-world solutions you need to overcome challenges. Discover the connectivity cloud for Zero Trust, secure access service edge (SASE), DDoS, and application security, and learn to deploy ambitious AI applications. Hear real-life success stories and find the clarity to drive tangible innovation for your business. Immerse. Go deeper. Why attend Immerse? Attend the Immerse roadshow to go deeper with expertise, gaining essential strategies for modernization and AI initiatives from Cloudflare Subject Matter Experts and industry leaders to plan your company's future priorities. You will future-proof your infrastructure by discovering the power of the connectivity cloud, the unified platform trusted by thousands of forward-thinking enterprises, including 31% of the Fortune 1000, to secure, connect, and build their digital infrastructure, and network for innovation by connecting directly with peers and Cloudflare product teams at the Networking Reception and the popular Ask a Cloudflare Expert area. Join Immerse to learn about […]
Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries, mindset shifts, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. About the Speaker Melissa is an ICF-Certified Coach with a background in Human Resources who supports high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams. Her work focuses on mindset shifts, stress management, health and wellness, and major life transitions—including retirement. Melissa helps her clients increase productivity, reduce burnout, and create sustainable balance for a healthier, happier life. About the Talk Entrepreneurship is challenging—and for women, it often comes with the added pressure of putting everyone else first while striving to be nice, humble, accommodating, and endlessly supportive. This talk addresses the hidden cost of that mindset and offers a powerful alternative. By learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries and reframe limiting beliefs, women entrepreneurs can step into greater confidence, empowerment, and productivity—without guilt. The result? More energy, more clarity, and a more fulfilling business and life. What You’ll Gain Participants will leave with practical tools to: Set and implement boundaries that support success Shift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout Redefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement This talk offers a refreshing, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that […]
Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries, mindset shifts, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. About the Speaker Melissa is an ICF-Certified Coach with a background in Human Resources who supports high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams. Her work focuses on mindset shifts, stress management, health and wellness, and major life transitions—including retirement. Melissa helps her clients increase productivity, reduce burnout, and create sustainable balance for a healthier, happier life. About the Talk Entrepreneurship is challenging—and for women, it often comes with the added pressure of putting everyone else first while striving to be nice, humble, accommodating, and endlessly supportive. This talk addresses the hidden cost of that mindset and offers a powerful alternative. By learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries and reframe limiting beliefs, women entrepreneurs can step into greater confidence, empowerment, and productivity—without guilt. The result? More energy, more clarity, and a more fulfilling business and life. What You’ll Gain Participants will leave with practical tools to: Set and implement boundaries that support success Shift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout Redefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement This talk offers a refreshing, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that […]
Overview Gain actionable insights, practical considerations, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in this market Part 2: Spain — A Growing European Leader in Biotech, Pharma, and Health Innovation Explore new horizons and unlock global opportunities with our Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. Life Sciences Nova Scotia, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, presents the second session in this hybrid educational series supporting companies aiming to expand internationally. Our next session highlights Spain, a rapidly advancing life sciences hub known for its strong pharmaceutical industry, expanding biotech sector, and robust R&D environment. Spain’s ecosystem offers opportunities across biopharmaceutical innovation, clinical research infrastructure, digital health, and partnerships supported by national and EU level programs. Participants will receive a practical overview of the business landscape, key opportunity areas, cultural considerations, and effective market entry paths. Led by experts from Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, the session will be followed by a panel of Canadian ecosystem partners who will outline available funding, programs, and supports to help Nova Scotia companies pursue business development or R&D collaborations in Europe. Join to learn how to position your business for global success in […]
This tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday, sponsored by DNS! Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!