Until earlier this year, when I started my career with Mentor Works, I felt like nothing that I did really mattered. I felt empty, like I wasn’t contributing in a way that made a difference to myself or to society. I often attribute this to an education system that provides lots of “what” (the material…
This summer I had the privilege of walking Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville, Ontario during the final round of the Canadian Open golf tournament. My second time being on the course, I was immediately taken back by the stunning landscape, the peaceful chirp of birds, and being surrounded by some of the best golfers…
Mentor Works’ President and Founder, Bernadeen McLeod, knows that being a woman in business is no easy endeavour. The Canadian government has stepped in to support some of the most challenging aspects of being a women in a leadership position, particularly surrounding small business financing and finding a strong female mentor that can provide inspiration…
When I signed up for Tough Mudder, I wanted to challenge myself. I had competed in 5-10km races in the past, as well as smaller obstacle courses, but this time I really wanted to test my limits. My plan was to train intensively for 90 days prior to the May event to ensure my strength…
Perhaps it is because my family’s four daughters are more independent now, all out of the house – at university, married and only one left in high school – that really burned through the excuses that I could and should invest time to take better care of my health, energy levels, and most of all,…
Company of Women is offering a unique opportunity to engage with Bernadeen McLeod, President & Owner of Mentor Works, at an upcoming Toronto event. Bernadeen will explain the different types of funding resources available from the provincial and federal levels of government, how to find them, and how to leverage them to help grow your…
For those of our followers who are interested in the clean technology and innovation movement, The Canadian Institute will be holding another Cleantech conference in Toronto during January 2012. This conference will be held as an interactive workshop to display the effective strategies required to innovate, develop, market, and implement new green technologies and products…
The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is holding a Technology Economy Conference that will be coming up in the near future. If you or your business is currently looking to improve your on-line presence or any other aspect of your IT performance you may be interested in attending this event. The conference will feature speakers from…
Capitalizing on Industry Experience Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) is currently Canada’s largest not-for-profit consortium for the manufacturing industry. EMC offers their members the opportunity to partake in innovative training programs and events that are dedicated to the sharing of best practice knowledge relating to various sectors of the manufacturing industry. Learn Industry Tricks &…
In March 2012, CEOs, presidents, and founders of high performing companies from around Ontario will meet in Markham, Ontario for the business event Wisdom Exchange 2012. The event will provide a unique peer networking forum where corporate leaders can share expert advice and best practices while forming business relationships. When: March 28, 2012 Where: Hilton…