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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business w/ Melissa Pike | New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries\, mindset shifts\, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nMelissa 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. \nAbout the Talk\nEntrepreneurship 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. \nBy 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. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nParticipants will leave with practical tools to: \n\nSet and implement boundaries that support success\nShift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout\nRedefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement\n\nThis talk offers a refreshing\, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being\, and that self-care can be effective\, fun\, and sustainable.
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LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business w/ Melissa Pike | Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries\, mindset shifts\, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nMelissa 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. \nAbout the Talk\nEntrepreneurship 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. \nBy 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. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nParticipants will leave with practical tools to: \n\nSet and implement boundaries that support success\nShift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout\nRedefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement\n\nThis talk offers a refreshing\, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being\, and that self-care can be effective\, fun\, and sustainable.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/igniting-women-in-business-w-melissa-pike-sydney/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George Street #suite 200\, Sydney\, NS\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trade Market Intelligence Program | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Explore new markets with Megan MacAulay—learn how TMI insights can guide growth\, reduce risk\, and support smarter expansion decisions. \n\n\n\n\nA Lunch & Learn with Megan MacAulay\nThinking about expanding beyond your local market—but not sure where to start? Understanding where your product or service fits\, and which markets offer the best opportunity\, can make all the difference.\nIn this Lunch & Learn\, Megan MacAulay from Invest Nova Scotia will introduce the Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) program and how it helps businesses make informed decisions about growth and expansion. You’ll learn how to access customized market research\, identify new opportunities\, and reduce the guesswork when exploring new markets.\nWhether you’re considering exporting for the first time or looking to grow into new regions\, this session will show you how data-driven insights can support your next move. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• What the Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) program is and how it works \n• How to access market research tailored to your business \n• Ways to identify new markets and growth opportunities \n• How data can support smarter\, more strategic decisions \n• Who is eligible and how to get started with TMI \nWho this is for:\nThis session is ideal for startups\, small businesses\, and growing companies interested in expanding beyond their current market—locally\, nationally\, or internationally.\nWalk away with a clearer understanding of how to explore new markets—and the tools available to help you do it with confidence.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/trade-market-intelligence-program-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George Street #suite 200\, Sydney\, NS\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn cybersecurity basics with Matt Usher—spot risks\, protect your business\, and take practical steps to stay secure. \n\n\n\n\nA Lunch & Learn with Matt Usher\nCyber threats aren’t just a concern for large corporations—small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly becoming targets\, often without realizing how vulnerable they may be. \nIn this Lunch & Learn\, Matt Usher from NSCC’s IT program will walk you through the current cybersecurity landscape and what it means for your business. You’ll learn where common risks exist\, how attacks typically happen\, and what practical steps you can take to better protect your data\, systems\, and operations.\nThis session is designed to make cybersecurity approachable—no technical background required—while giving you the knowledge you need to spot risks and take action. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• Common cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today \n• How to identify vulnerabilities in your systems and processes \n• Simple\, practical steps to improve your business’s security \n• Best practices for protecting sensitive data and information \n• What to do if your business experiences a security breach \nWho this is for:\nThis session is ideal for small business owners\, teams\, and anyone responsible for managing business systems or data—especially those without a dedicated IT or cybersecurity background. \nWalk away with a better understanding of your business’s potential vulnerabilities—and clear\, actionable steps to help keep your operations secure.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cyber-security-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George Street #suite 200\, Sydney\, NS\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
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