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  • #59 | Darine with Deborah Rosati: Strategies For Securing A Board Seat

    As an ambitious woman, you might wonder, how do I reserve my seat at the table? Our STANDOUT guest, Deborah, is a steadfast champion of corporate governance, ESG, sustainability, and board diversity. During our conversation, she is going to share her own experience getting on boards and how she helps other women to secure a seat at the table.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How to bounce back from setbacks?
    • Balancing your personal and professional life while maintaining your leadership role
    • What’s preventing more women from accessing the boardroom
    • Strategies to proactively navigate the gender-based expectations in the boardroom
    • Plus much more...
    • Connect with Deborah Rosati: http://linkedin.com/in/deborahrosati |

      http://linkedin.com/in/womengetonboard | https://ebooks.womengetonboard.ca/ Use WGOB100 for complimentary download

      Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

      Connect with Darine:

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

      Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

      Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

      Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

      Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

      YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

      Other episodes you may like:

      Adopting The Challenger Mindset

      What Makes Values-Based Leaders

      How To Build A World-Class Career

      39 min
    • #58 | Darine with Anna Dewar: Adopting the Challenger Mindset in a World of Conformity

      The best leaders do not simply move past an obstacle, they spend time on it, find meaning in it, and use it to their advantage.

      Our STANDOUT guest, Anna Dewar is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Tidal Equality. During our conversation, she is going to share how she breaks the mold of conformity by challenging the world’s most influential organizations to embrace equitable innovation to build a just future for all.

      Key Takeaways:

      • How breaking the mold benefits you personally and professionally
      • The importance of self-awareness and how to increase it
      • The challenge when not fitting in and how to challenge the status quo
      • Plus much more...
      • Connect with Anna Dewar: tidalequality.com | linkedin.com/in/annadewargully

        Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be: Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook

        Connect with Darine:

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/

        Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

        Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

        Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

        Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

        YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

        Other episodes you may like:

        What makes values-based leaders different?

        How To Build A Reputation Of Excellence

        How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

        35 min
      • #57 | Darine with Leigh Naturkach: What makes values-based leaders different?

        The past few years have been plagued with extensive, evasive, and disheartening leadership failures. With the challenges post C-19 and the racial/equity tensions that are impacting our society, there has never been a more important time to foster values-based leadership in organizations and communities. Our STANDOUT guest, Leigh Naturkach is the Executive Director at the Mosaic Institute. During our conversation, she is going to share how she leveraged values-based leadership as the motivation to “lead forward” toward her desired vision.

        Key Takeaways:

        • The principles of value-based leadership
        • The qualities of a value-based leader
        • The pillars of value-based leadership
        • Plus much more...
        • Connect with Leigh Naturkach:

          www.mosaicinstitute.ca | linkedIn.com/leighnaturkach

          Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

          • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
          • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
          • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

            • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
            • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
            • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
            • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
            • Other episodes you may like:

              • From Unknown To Renowned
              • Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
              • How to Achieve your Highest Potential
              • 30 min
              • #56 | Darine with Jaime Revenaz Webb: How to Build a World-Class Career

                Everyone aspires to have purpose or meaning in their career but how do you actually do that? Do you want a meaningful career path that makes you come alive? You’re not alone. Working at the UN inspires people from around the world to join its mission and make an impact in their community/country. Our STANDOUT guest, Jaime Revenaz Webb is the President & CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada. From the World Bank to various UN Agencies, she has climbed the ladder in a highly competitive environment while dedicating her career to bringing innovative solutions to climate change and sustainability issues. During our conversation, she is going to share how to build a world-class career while making an impact.

                Key Takeaways:

                • How to follow your passion and do what's right for you
                • Tips to start a career at the UN
                • When it's time to redirect your career and how to do it
                • Plus much more...
                • Connect with Jaime Revenaz Webb:

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-webbe-ab78164/ | www.unac.org

                  https://www.instagram.com/unacanada/?hl=fr | https://twitter.com/UNACanada

                  Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                  • Get a copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                  • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                  • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                    • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                    • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                    • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                    • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                    • Other episodes you may like:

                      • The Benefits Of Inclusive Leadership
                      • Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023

                      • How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

                        33 min
                      • #55 | Darine with Daniela Correia: How To Build A Reputation Of Excellence

                        Reputation is everything. If you want a better business, you need to spend some time thinking about how to ensure your business STANDOUT. Your reputation will set you apart. Our STANDOUT guest, Daniela Correia is an accomplished Recruitment Agency owner with a proven track record in the Hospitality and Foodservice industry specializing in the luxury market. Recognized as Toronto's #1 Recruitment Agency in both 2022 and 2021 by TopRecruiter. During our conversation, Daniela shares how she has built a reputation for excellence in her field.

                        Key Takeaways:

                        • The key factors to building a reputation of excellence
                        • The thought process from idea to execution
                        • The benefits of slow growth
                        • Plus much more...
                        • Connect with Daniela Correia:

                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielamjcorreia/ Dcglobaltalent.ca

                          Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                          • Get a copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                          • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                          • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                            • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                            • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                            • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                            • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                            • Other episodes you may like:

                              • Leading Through Change
                              • Women In Business: A Man's Point Of View

                              • Learn The Secrets Of Dressing For Success

                                30 min
                              • #54 | Darine with Abby Ayoola: How to Balance Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

                                Good moms, bad choices. Being a mother is a full-time job, so how can you balance motherhood with being an entrepreneur? Our STANDOUT guest, Abby Ayoola is a podcast host, publisher, author, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and a mother to 6 kids. During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she juggles her daily life as a mother while running multiple businesses.

                                Key Takeaways:

                                • Ways to better manage your time as a mother and entrepreneur
                                • Strategies can entrepreneurs use to balance their work and family responsibilities while still achieving their business goals
                                • Plus much more...
                                • Connect with Abby Ayoola:

                                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyayoola/ www.howtosurvivesociety.com

                                  Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                                  • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                                  • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                                  • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                                    • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                                    • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                                    • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                                    • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                                    • Other episodes you may like:

                                      • Leading Through Change
                                      • How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
                                      • Women In Business: A Man's Point Of View
                                      • 34 min
                                      • #53 | Darine with Praveeni Perera: Discover How To Find A Perfect Balance Between Your Profession And Your Passion

                                        Who said you couldn't be anything you want?

                                        For many professionals, balancing a career and a passion project you love can be a difficult choice to make.

                                        Our STANDOUT guest is a College professor and an Instagram fashion influencer at the same time. She started her blog as a hobby in 2017 after friends and co-workers kept asking her where she got her outfits from. Since then it has grown into something she truly enjoys.

                                        During our conversation, we are going to discuss how she balances her two careers and find fulfillment in both areas.

                                        Key Takeaways:

                                        • The strategies to achieve a balance between passion and profession
                                        • Tips for balancing a passion and full time career
                                        • How to handle your mindset when passion and profession are different
                                        • Plus much more...
                                        • Connect with Praveeni Perera:

                                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveeniperera/ | https://instagram.com/thewkndfashionista | www.theweekendfashionista.com

                                          Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                                          • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                                          • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                                          • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                                            • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                                            • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                                            • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                                            • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                                            • Other episodes you may like:

                                              • How to Achieve your Highest Potential
                                              • How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
                                              • Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023
                                              • 30 min
                                              • #52 | Darine with Vergia Davidson: How to Balance Mental Health With Your Career Goals

                                                Pursuing your career goals doesn't have to mean sacrificing your mental health. It's no secret that the majority of people in the workforce are struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance. With the ever-growing demands of our careers, it's easy to let our mental health fall by the wayside. Our STANDOUT guest, Vergia Davidson is the Founder/CEO of STRiVE: Mental Health, Wellness, and Empowerment. For over ten years, she has been seeking to make a difference in people’s life at a time through psychoeducation, strategy development, and counseling has always been her priority. During our conversation, she shares her own journey toward mental health and how you can reach your goals while protecting and nurturing your mental health.

                                                Key Takeaways:

                                                • The most common causes of mental health
                                                • The importance of mental health
                                                • How to protect your mental health
                                                • Plus much more...
                                                • Connect with Vergia Davidson:

                                                  https://www.instagram.com/strive_mental_health/ | https://www.facebook.com/vergia.davidson/

                                                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vergia-davidson/ | https://twitter.com/VergiaDavidson |

                                                  www.strivementalhealth.ca

                                                  Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                                                  • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                                                  • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                                                  • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                                                    • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                                                    • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                                                    • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                                                    • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                                                    • Other episodes you may like:

                                                      • How to Achieve your Highest Potential
                                                      • Leading Through Change
                                                      • Is Emotional Intelligence The New Indicator For Success
                                                      • 32 min
                                                      • #51 | Darine with Eszter Sebok: From Paycheck to Financial Freedom

                                                        Why is financial freedom important to businesses and individuals? There are many different ways to create income, such as starting a business, working a full-time job, or investing in assets that generate long-term financial stability. The key is to find a way to create income that is sustainable so that you can continue to grow your wealth over time. Our STANDOUT guest, Eszter Sebok is a real estate investor, a mentor, and an advocate for financial freedom. During our conversation, she is going to share why and how building a solid foundation of financial knowledge is crucial to achieving financial freedom. Her mission is to empower young entrepreneurs and support them through real estate investment strategies.

                                                        Key Takeaways:

                                                        • The pillars of financial freedom
                                                        • How to set yourself on the path to financial freedom
                                                        • How to create automatic savings to invest for high return
                                                        • Plus much more...
                                                        • Connect with Eszter Sebok:

                                                          https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100057454274097 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/esebok/ | IG - eszter_realestate

                                                          Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                                                          • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                                                          • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                                                          • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                                                            • Spotify: https://postly.link/f36
                                                            • Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR
                                                            • Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8
                                                            • YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx
                                                            • Other episodes you may like:

                                                              • How To Find Your Purpose
                                                              • Why You Don't Feel Successful And What To Do Instead
                                                              • How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit
                                                              • 29 min
                                                              • #50 Special Episode | Women in Business: A Man’s Point Of View

                                                                This morning I received a comment "Kitchen time babe. Take care of kids, let your man handle the finances." I've always been a big advocate for women in leadership. And God only knows the backlash I have received over the past couple of years. As march is Women's Month, I have invited some of the greatest Canadian leaders to have an open conversation about the place of women in business and in our society.

                                                                Key Takeaways:

                                                                • The role of women in business
                                                                • How women are shaping the future of business
                                                                • The reasons why women make great business owners
                                                                • Plus much more...
                                                                • Connect with:

                                                                  • Stephen Clarke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaclarke/
                                                                  • Svetlana Ratnikova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaratnikova/
                                                                  • Peter Ratnikov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterratnikov/
                                                                  • Fikayo Aderoju: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fikayo-aderoju/
                                                                  • Michael Challenger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchallenger/
                                                                  • Daniel Asamoah-Larbi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-prophet-daniel-asamoah-larbi-10323723a/
                                                                  • Become The Leader You Were Meant To Be:

                                                                    • Get the copy of the book STANDOUT From The Crowd: https://www.thesmartwmn.com/standoutbook
                                                                    • Connect with Darine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinebenamara/
                                                                    • Listen/Subscribe to The STANDOUT From The Crowd Podcast:

                                                                      Spotify: https://postly.link/f36

                                                                      Apple Podcasts: https://postly.link/SMR

                                                                      Castbox: https://postly.link/WW8

                                                                      YouTube: https://postly.link/CXx

                                                                      Other episodes you may like:

                                                                      • How To Defy The Odds Against You And Achieve Your Success
                                                                      • Change: The Ultimate Test Of Leadership
                                                                      • Best Strategy To Advance Your Career In 2023
                                                                      • 34 min

                                                                      About Inside Quiet Power

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                                                                      Inside Quiet Power is the podcast where ambitious women in their late 30s and 40s come for clarity, identity evolution, and aligned success.