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Welcome back dinner and networking. Join us at the beautiful Qualicum Beach Inn for a night of networking and fun. Dinner will be served by the Qualicum Beach Cafe. Come out and meet with your fellow businesswomen and learn what we have planned for the year ahead. This event is open to all members and guests.
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Join us at El Faro Fusion and Market to enjoy great food and some good fun. Come prepared to network, meet new people, and catch up with old friends. Enjoy some light refreshments, some fun activities and an opportunity to learn more about the many successful endeavors led by the women of Oceanside. There will also be games and prizes for the winners!
This is the last opportunity before the summer break to promote your business with either a showcase table or by bringing a gift for the member draw.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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It is impossible to get through life without varying degrees of adversity. Some of our challenges are byproducts of our choices, like moving to a new community or changing jobs, while others come into our lives like unwelcome house guests.
Like a sailboat that is prepared for all conditions, what if we could trust in ourselves to weather the storms? With a healthy resilience practice, this is possible.
Why do you need resilience? Resilience is the ability to "bounce back" or recover from challenging events. A resilience practice is critical for maintaining our mental health and overall well-being.
Over the past two years, Cindy Thompson has been studying resilience and learning from the lived experience of her guests on A Resilience Project podcast. Drawing on 30 + years in the counselling field and the distilled practices of her guests on the podcast, Cindy will introduce you to evidence-based resilience practices to help you thrive.
Topics that will be covered include:
Cindy Thompson Bio
Over the past 30 years Cindy has been fully immersed in the psychology behind personal transformation, overcoming adversity, capitalizing on strengths, and discovering possibilities. Having accompanied thousands of individuals on their journey to personal and professional success she has an undeniable belief in human potential.
With a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University, Cindy is the sole proprietor of a private counselling practice in Parksville, BC. In 2020 Cindy completed the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University and is the co-founder of Thompson Leadership Coaching with her husband Robert. Cindy serves as a coach for Leadership Vancouver Island, a non-profit community-focused leadership development program and is the host of “A Resilience Project” podcast.
Visit my website for FREE resources and to learn about working with me.
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Are you tired of blending in with the crowd?
Discover the power of personal branding and storytelling to stand out from the competition and grow your business. In this interactive session, you'll learn how to captivate your audience and connect with potential customers on a deeper level. We'll explore the key elements of the hero's journey and uncover the essential parts of your story that you need to differentiate your business and build a loyal following. Whether you're in a service-based, product-based, or professional service business, this session will give you the storytelling and branding essentials you need to build a loyal following and achieve your business goals.
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February is always heart month for OWBN and this year we are doubling the sentiment.
First, this is when we show our solidarity with women in our community who have been forced to leave their homes. While we fundraise year-round for Haven Society, in February we also collect gently used handbags and unopened personal items. We encourage you to bring your items or cash donations to this event where we will be presenting Haven Society with the proceeds donated throughout the year by our generous members & guests.
Second, we are going to make the evening all about you, your business or profession and what’s important to you. This evening will be all about getting to know each other and our professional & personal endeavours. Be prepared for a high energy, fun night of networking games and activities.
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Join us on Tuesday January 17th where Oceanside Wise Woman, Mary Holte will lead us through a workshop on how to find your passion in life. Identify your strengths and achievements, as well as, gain an understanding of what deflates your personal spark.
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Join us in celebrating the festive season!
We have a night of fun, prizes and good cheer planned!
Please bring CASH for the 50/50 draw
which benefits our charity of choice
***Haven Society***
We encourage you to register a guest or a friend.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE : THURSDAY DECEMBER 8TH AT 5:00PM
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Nanaimo has become the first city in Canada to adopt the Doughnut Economy model - a new economic
model which challenges the growth-driven capitalism we’ve long taken for granted as the only way of doing business. Learn how cities such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Melbourne & Nanaimo are thinking of the economy, environment, housing and homelessness in a holistic fashion.
John Hankins graduated from the University of South Wales and has an Executive MBA from the University of Bath. He moved with his wife and three daughters from the United Kingdom to Calgary in 2000, and at the beginning of 2016 moved to Vancouver Island. During his time in Calgary he was Calgary’s representative on the World Energy Cities Partnership where he led the initiative to have 9 energy cities sign a Climate Change Accord. John is a Commercial Realtor with NAI Commercial and is the Chair of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) Commercial Council.
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Tired of not getting what you want?
Whether it's hiring someone to help with your business or hiring someone to do work around the house we often find ourselves disappointed.
In this workshop, Angela will take you through a step-by-step process to break down the approach needed to clarify expectations and desired results.
Her childhood fascination with the creative process and human behaviour lead Angela to post-graduate education in Behavioural Psychology and Human Resources Management and eventual entrepreneurialism. Starting her first business in 1994, Angela has grown 3 companies. Her second business was sold once it grew to a team of 25 people. Combining her knowledge and experience from running her own businesses with the experiences of her clients, she has created highly effective People Solutions that have an immediate impact on the bottom line and increase business value over time.