Maggie DiStasi spent years in the world of corporate finance and financial technology, with her last role as Vice President, Technology for a brokerage department of a major Canadian bank. Several years ago, after a medical crisis and a desire for change inspired her, she took a huge leap and become a career transition and leadership coach. And now, she brilliantly helps others navigate their own transitions – those ready for the next step in the careers, wanting to start new businesses, or simply try something new. She also recently joined the faculty of the Business Coaching Advantage Certificate Program in Toronto.

As the name of her business (Process Based Living) suggests, Maggie focuses on her clients’ individual process to create positive change in their working lives. She explains this further in our interview and for those of you who worry about your ability to set concrete goals and achieve them, Maggie has a perspective on this problem you’ll find reassuring!

What you’ll learn from Maggie:

• How “glass ceiling issues” hold women back
• How we can learn to focus on what we do control (not seeking permission to act, building relationships with senior leaders), vs what we can’t (bias, pay inequity) to make change and get unstuck in our careers
• Why it’s important to get the other person to say “No” early in a negotiation
• How she coaches women experiencing Imposter Syndrome
• How to use a mind-map tool to find confidence where you don’t think you have any

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