It is often said that making significant change starts with one small step. For Karen Joseph, that small step was applying for Women Leading the Way™. “I nearly didn’t apply,” she recalls. She had no idea that participating in Minerva’s advanced leadership program would lead her to discovering her values, working with purpose and leading...
There are various educational awards available through Minerva for women who need financial support to return to school. Minerva’s Education Awards provide many women with the opportunity to pursue their education, and ultimately, have a positive impact in their lives, their families and their communities. The Education Awards support women who may not otherwise qualify...
On a quest to discover whether leadership is born or bred, researcher and professor, Dr. Julian Barling, stumbled upon another topic that stole his interest – women and leadership. “I didnt set out to study women and leadership,” he said. “But when I read the research, it totally captivated me.” What he discovered is that...
Nicole’s life prior to pursuing an education was a struggle. She was overcoming addiction, became a single mother at the age of 30, and was upgrading her skills at Vancouver Community College (VCC) in order to secure a job. “I didn’t have a stable foundation,” she remembers… That’s when Nicole’s life was touched by Minerva....
When I entered the Minerva Foundation’s Women Leading the Way™ program, I was in my dream job – Arts and Life Editor at the Vancouver Sun newspaper. I had the honour of serving my community, the luxury of working with subject matter that was dear to my heart, and the responsibility of managing a group...
While we’re on the topic of sharing speeches, here’s another one to inspire you… Last season at Minerva’s Follow a Leader™ program, Lisa Vogt shared her personal story with a group of women who are driven to reach their leadership potential. She spoke about the importance of a personal brand, the value of relationships, and her approach to having...
For those of you who missed Women In™ Energy, or want to relive a special moment from the event, we got our hands on the beautiful speech made by one of our honourees, Anna Stukas, and thought we’d share it with you here… I’d like to thank the Minerva Foundation for this honour – it is incredibly humbling...
On November 26, over 400 women and men gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel to celebrate four women for their significant contributions to BC’s energy sector and our community. The four honourees of Minerva’s Women In™ Energy awards are: Anna Stukas – Philanthropy AwardGrace Nobrega – Emerging Leader AwardJennie Moore – Community Leader Award, Small-Scale ProductionSusan Yurkovich...
Last month at flourish, Tej Singh Hazra – Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Graduate Development at HSBC Bank Canada – captivated us all with his beautiful speech on the impact Minerva has had on HSBC’s diversity. We were so moved that we had to share his words with you… There’s a wonderful Chinese proverb that goes:...
Our friends at the Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion (CIDI) and HSBC bring D&I: The UnConference to Vancouver on December 11th! The UnConference brings together thought leaders on the subject of diversity and inclusion. The speakers – Barbara Annis, Sandra Stuart and Dr. Steven Robbins – are cutting edge and relevant for those looking to strengthen their diversity...
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