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Stress management in tech

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The session focuses on understanding stress and its sources; how stress impacts our health; stress management techniques & tools; time management and setting healthy boundaries; and physical activity, nutrition and sleep hygiene and their effects on stress management. Key Takeaways  How to manage stress in the workplace The impact of time management Linking overall health & wellness to stress reduction Meet your presenter... Melissa is a dual certified Health and Life Coach, specializing in a holistic approach to mindset shift, stress management, nutrition, and more. With a background in HR, Melissa understands the workplace dynamic and is able to effectively help teams cultivate new, healthy habits that can boost productivity, morale, employee engagement, and retention. She offers various interactive workshops for employees and leadership, as well as a 12-week leadership coaching program designed to reduce burnout and stress. The success of any company is only as good as its people, and those people need to be healthy in order to thrive.

Breaking Through the Noise: Mastering Digital Sales and Insight Selling

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving digital sales environment, capturing and retaining the attention of potential buyers has become more challenging than ever. Join Volta and Matthew Nicolle on June 13 for an in-depth lunch and learn where we will explore strategies and techniques to navigate this complex landscape and effectively engage with your target audience. During this session, you will discover how to: Master the Art of Pipeline Creation: Learn advanced techniques for generating and nurturing a robust sales pipeline through strategic and data-driven methods. Implement Insight Selling: Use powerful, actionable insights to position your solutions as the best fit for your buyers' needs, helping them see the unique value you offer. De-Risk Purchasing Decisions: Build trust and confidence with your prospects by addressing their concerns and mitigating perceived risks, making it easier for them to commit to a purchase. Facilitator: Matthew Nicolle, President and CEO, Sales Training Experts

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Digital Skills for Women+ Mixer

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Digital Skills for Women+ is hosting a mixer focused on transitioning into the tech industry, and we'd love for you to join us! Transitioning into tech can feel challenging, but you don't have to go it alone. Our mixer will feature a panel of incredible women who've successfully made the leap into tech, along with a tech recruitment specialist who knows the ins and outs of breaking into the industry. This is an opportunity to hear inspiring stories, gain valuable insights, and network with like-minded individuals who are on a similar journey.

WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE 2024

The Wonder Women Conference brings together people to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to take on new and expanded roles in work, community and life.  Wonder Women is proud to offer diverse content featuring local, professional superheroes. We invite you to build meaningful relationships with people across all industries while participating in engaging workshops and hearing from a panel of local leaders on successes and challenges of women and gender-diverse folks in business. Together, we strive to create a community of inclusivity that ultimately encourages all people to own their ambition, break down barriers, and unleash their superpowers. The Wonder Women conference was started to empower those who have historically been denied equitable access to spaces and opportunities in the professional world. This most certainly includes those who identify outside of the gender binary. We have been working extensively with women and gender diverse folks over the years to make this event accessible, welcoming and applicable to everyone. Our team is working hard to ensure there is representation, including gender-diverse folks, amongst our presenters and within the topics of discussion. We are working towards a more inclusive and equitable event, and we always welcome input and feedback from our members […]

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Federal Government as a Potential Client

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Did you know that the Government of Canada buys billions of dollars worth of goods and services each year? Would you be surprised to learn that many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses in Canada? Let us help you decide if selling to the Government of Canada is appropriate for you. Join us to dispel some myths about selling to government and find out: Where to register as a supplier Where to look for opportunities Where to find additional sources of information 3 Key Takeaways.. Does the Government Buy your product or service How to find opportunities How to register and become a supplier to the Federal Government Meet Your Presenter.. Paul has been with PAC since September of 2021. With over 20 years in the Federal Government, he has held various positions with ACOA, Service Canada, and CRA. Paul is currently working on a Certificate of Business Continuity from NAIT, and holds a Business Degree from MSVU, and a Business Diploma from NSCC.  

WORKSHOP: The Power of Inclusive Leadership

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Power of Inclusive Leadership: Ignite Innovation with Beyond Binary Thinking Take the next step in fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity within your business. Gain the knowledge and confidence to provide constructive feedback, and build inclusive policies and procedures to support a thriving team. Diversity and inclusion are critical components for driving innovation, fostering growth, and ensuring long-term success. As business leaders, it is essential to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. This full day workshop provides engaging and insightful tools for understanding, embracing, and implementing effective strategies for equity, diversity and belonging including: Delving into critical topics such as understanding the nuances of sex, gender identity, and presentation; Navigating the ever-evolving language of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and building inclusive communication skills with confidence, that can be easily applied in your everyday profession; Crafting a tailored approach to equity, diversity and belonging in your own business through gaining real insights into how inclusive practice leads to better business outcomes. SGF's Beyond Barriers 4 Inclusion learning pillars, features voices from diverse backgrounds, where you’ll engage with lived experiences, participate in interactive discussions, and gain access to a wealth […]

Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada

About this event More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching individuals 18 + (with no maximum age) into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide participants with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Candidates do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed individuals, female-identified, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and people with disabilities.

Valley Regional Enterprise Network AGM

Bent Ridge Winery 4499 NS-14, Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

Don't miss out on our Annual General Meeting happening on June 19th from 4 PM - 7 PM at Bent Ridge Winery. This is your final reminder to register and ensure your spot at this event. We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. Please, see below for accessibility details for the venue/event. If you require further accessibility accommodations, please let us know as soon as possible. For guests with accessibility issues, you are able to be driven down Apple Orchard Lane and dropped off at the door of the tent before the car gets parked nearby. If you require any accessibility accommodations with this or anything please feel free to contact us. For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Third Wednesday

The Cannery Kitchen & Social, The Atlantica Hotel 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

It's Third Wednesday this week! Hope to see you at this month's Third Wednesday meetup from 5-7:30pm this Wednesday, June 19th, at the Cannery bar in the Atlantica Hotel. We'll have all the usual fun Halifax tech/media/marketing folks, our friends from Digital Nova Scotia, and our 30-second spots ~6pm. All welcome! PS: If you're feeling ill in any way then please DO NOT COME - we'll be back next month!

AMA Session with Enrique Hoyos

Join us for an exclusive GrowthHackers Community event featuring Enrique Hoyos, CMO at Pexels, now part of the Canva family, the world’s leading free stock content platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask your questions and gain insights directly from Enrique. Register now and submit your questions! Ask him anything about: The strategy to reach 40 million visits/month How to align marketing, product, data and monetization teams How to identify opportunities for growth from your data How to progress in your career in marketing and growth How to build dashboards to monitor campaigns and experiments

DEFCON Halifax June Meet Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

DEFCON Halifax Meet Up is a community-driven event. Each month, a member from Halifax (and maybe beyond) will come in to discuss, share, and educate on cybersecurity-related issues. We are always looking for an exciting topic. If you have something you want to discuss, share, and educate us on, definitely reach out. We would love to have you. This month, we are very excited to have Brandon coming in to discuss how to protect yourself from nation-state or personal threat actors. No food will be at this event, so please eat and bring water. Please let us know if you are interested in helping us or becoming a sponsor by providing food for the participants. We look forward to meeting new faces and seeing old ones.

Connect & Conquer Networking Event

Workspace Bayers Lake 145 Hobsons Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Are you a business owner, a freelancer or an entrepreneur? KA Social Media and Work Space Bayers Lake have teamed up to bring you an exciting networking event in Halifax! The Connect & Conquer Networking Event is where connections and collaborations naturally happen. This is a FREE networking event and everyone is welcome! The event is taking place TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 25 from 9:30 am-11:00 am at Workspace Atlantic Bayers Lake located at 168 Hobsons Lake Drive Suite 301. Coffee, Tea, water and a light snack will be served. We can't wait to see you there!