The Opinion - April 2015

INVESTING | APRIL 2015

Table of Contents3 A Letter from our Founder

4 4 Keys to Building Relationships That Will Develop Your Career | Victoria Spadaccini

5 Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: You Spam, You Pay | Peter Carayiannis

6 Why were so few women at Davos? | Pamela Jeffery

7 Diversity 50: Invest Now | Audrey Wubbenhorst

8 Investing for Your Future. Investing in Yourself. | Samantha Sykes

11 Data in the time of Cholera: Florence Nightingale | Michael Tracey

12 Investing in Two Levels of Success | Kelsey Ramsden

13 What to Do When Designing and Decorating Your Home | Ashley Tracey and Laura McLellan

14 Conquering Cravings Throughout the Work Day | Rose Reisman

16 The Power of Investing in Women and Girls | Sara L. Austin

18 Investing in Your Health | Dr. Rachel Corradetti & Dr. Maryska Taylor

19 WXN Social Media Scene

20 Photo Gallery | WXN Events

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W hen brainstorming possible themes for this issue, it didn’t take long to land on “investing.” Having just passed through RRSP season and with the tax-filing season upon us, all eyes seem to be on numbers and bank accounts this spring—what’s just passed

and what’s to come. How do we make it all add up?

But investing means so much more. For women especially, this involves an array of multi-tasking in different areas of our lives. We invest in global markets and economies with carefully placed finances; in our health with a proper diet and exercise regime; in our families and friends with time away from busy jobs in order to balance relationships; and, of course, in our careers with resources to build skills and stand out.

All of this investing is constant and crucial, to thrive in the present and plan for the future. WXN adds one more to the list: legacy.

Whether you own a company or work for one, you probably have this on your list as well. With any career choice, you make a decision to be part of an industry, field or cause and are therefore an active investor in the whole. Your contributions build a legacy for those who come after.

At WXN, we inspire smart women to lead. We also recognize and celebrate their leadership, in hopes of encouraging more, both in present leaders and the next generations of them. Everything we do at our organization, from our Breakfast Series to Wisdom Mentoring programs to Top 100 Awards and Summits—it all centres around the idea that we are investing in a legacy of strong female leaders. All of our teams, from program development to marketing to human resources, are driven by this shared vision. For today. For tomorrow. For all time.

This spring, we wrapped up our Breakfast Series on “Timeless Leadership” which featured panels of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners. One of those panelists in Toronto was 2014 Winner Angela Simo Brown, Co-Founder and General Manager of AIR MILES for Social Change and Head of Social Change Strategy & Innovation at LoyaltyOne. Her comments about leadership were rooted in genuine and candid experience, someone thriving in the present and investing in the future. “You should plant the trees you will never see,” she said. This is legacy.

On International Women’s Day, we opened nominations for the 2015 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards—now available online—and the office is buzzing with energy. As a team, we are excited about yet another step forward, about bringing more women on stage to be applauded and inspiring those who see them up there. We cannot wait to make this happen, to contribute to this legacy of powerful women leaders in Canada.

Investments are important for the future, for us as individuals and for the legacy we leave behind. And when legacy becomes more than just numbers, that’s when it all adds up.

A Letter from our Founder

APRIL 2015 | THE OPINION 3

N o matter what level you’re at in your career journey, establishing and fostering strong professional

connections is critical. Whether it’s your clients, colleagues, bosses, new hires or people who come into your network by chance, these relationships add value to your work and can boost your career to the next level.

I spoke to Steve White, Senior Managing Director at Michael Page, who started as a Recruitment Consultant in 1998 and now heads the PageGroup business in Canada, Boston and Chicago. After nearly 17 years in the recruiting industry, building relationships is his forte. Steve shares his wisdom on how to approach relationships to drive your career forward.

Think long-termRather than viewing your interactions as short-term transactions, shift your mindset toward investing in the future. Identify who you want long-term professional relationships with and write a plan of what

you want to achieve and when. Keep in mind that while some connections may become profi table right away, others may take months of development. Our company prides itself on the longevity of our staff and the retention of our clients because we are passionate about long-term growth. If you have a vision, stay realistic and provide an open and supportive attitude; your relationships will blossom in due time.

Always deliverIf you say you are going to do something, follow through and do it. If a client, for instance, knows they can rely on you to consistently deliver, there is no need for them to look elsewhere. You become their point person and can retain that client for years. But if you come across an issue and are unable to meet their needs, it is critical to be honest and communicate that upfront. Position yourself as persistent and professional, always remaining committed to the task at hand. This will make you an irreplaceable connection and add trust to your credit.

Meet in personIn my opinion, email obsession and social media have diluted business relationships. I recommend face-to-face meetings as often as possible. Seeing people in person gives you the opportunity to develop better business chemistry, which in turn creates lasting impressions and deeper connections. You’ll build far better relationships in person than you will online.

Put others fi rstI once had a fantastic candidate who was the clear front-runner for a Senior Director role with my client in the UK. My client offered him the position, but it was competing with several other offers he received outside of me. Rather than selling him all the benefi ts of why he should take my position, we spent time exploring whether it truly was a good fi t for him now and in the future. I reassured him that if he walked away because it wasn’t right, I would understand. Not only did he take my position, but remains to be a loyal client of mine 15 years later. To this day, he quotes our conversation and says he has never had a discussion like that with a recruiter. The point is, people appreciate sincerity. Differentiate yourself this way. Your interest in their professional well-being will be reciprocated.

VICTORIA SPADACCINI IS A COMMUNICATIONS & CONTENT EXECUTIVE AT MICHAEL PAGE.

STEVE WHITE IS SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MICHAEL PAGE, A WORLDWIDE LEADER IN SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT.

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4 Keys to Building Relationships That Will Develop Your Career

A Conversation with Steve White by Victoria Spadaccini

WXN is Canada’s leading networking organization for professional women. Through our engaging events and programs, we provide the avenue for you to develop personally, professionally, and above all, to get inspired.

Whether you’re a regular at our events, or have yet to attend a Breakfast or Cocktail, we invite you to join us at our next event in your city.

I magine you could sue someone (or be sued) because they sent you an unwanted email or text message. Well

now you can—almost.

Under Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), unwanted commercial electronic messages (“CEMs”), including email, text, Twitter and Facebook private messages, may invite a hefty fine for the sender: up to $1 million dollars for individuals and $10 million for businesses.

CASL is a crackdown on spam. The legislation came into effect on July 1, 2014, which means, if you’re new to the CASL party, you may have some urgent work to do.

Firstly, businesses and organizations must determine if they send messages for the purpose of encouraging commercial activity. If the answer is yes, CASL applies, regardless of the medium by which it’s sent.

After determining CASL applies, it’s important to ensure any promotional or commercial information sent to customers, prospects and other important audiences is (at least) impliedly consented to, even during this grace period. And be sure to a keep a record of how consent was obtained.

Businesses and organizations have until July 1, 2017 to either confirm explicit consent, or find a way to continue implied consent. This may be accomplished by, for example, creating a new business relationship through a new purchase, business card drop or donation. On July 1, 2017, a private right of action comes into effect, meaning individuals can legally challenge anyone who doesn’t follow the CASL rules. This opens the proverbial floodgates to class action lawsuits from unhappy spam recipients.

While many businesses and organization already have consent mechanisms in place, they need to watch out for some additional nuances. For example, all CEMs must have a valid unsubscribe mechanism; pre-checked consent boxes are now against the law (users must click the box themselves); and CASL will apply even to foreign companies sending CEMs to Canadian recipients.

Some messages sent without consent are allowed, so long as they are purely transactional, meaning there is absolutely no promotional aspect to the message (i.e.,

password reset or shipping confirmation). If you were on an extended winter vacation or have doubts about the seriousness of CASL, ask the lucky recipient of the first CASL fine, Compu-Finder, a Québec-based business that was fined $1.1 million on March 5, 2015 for repeatedly spamming addresses found online. They’re lucky though; they could have been fined up to $10 million.

The Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) gave us all fair warning that the law of the land was about to change with the introduction of CASL and they weren’t kidding around. Case in point, Compu-Finder’s first alleged violation took place just one day after CASL came into force. After four alleged violations, which the CRTC called a “flagrant violation” of the law, Compu-Finder was issued a Notice of Violation and fine, giving them 30 days to contest the CRTC’s ruling or pay up. This first fine is a bold move. Clearly the CRTC means business.

CASL imposes a myriad of time-sensitive requirements. If your business or organization sends electronic messages to convey commercial or promotional information, you’ve been warned. Make sure you are CASL compliant ASAP. There is no longer any doubt how CASL will be enforced: you spam, you pay!

PETER CARAYIANNIS IS THESENIOR PARTNER AT CONDUIT LAW

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation: You Spam, You Pay

by Peter Carayiannis


A little history: The World Economic Forum (WEF) was founded in January 1971 by Klaus

Schwab, an economist who continues to serve as its executive chairman. He was inspired by the concept of the stakeholder principle, a principle he defined in his book Modern Management in Mechanical Engineering. Put simply, the stakeholder principle contends that stakeholders are not limited to shareholders and that management must also serve employees, customers, suppliers and, more broadly, government, civil society and any others who may be affected or concerned by an enterprise’s operations.

With that foundation, the WEF has become a leading platform to address global, political, economic and social issues, including gender inequality. Its annual Global Gender Gap Report quantifies the magnitude of gender-based disparities in the areas of health, education, economy and politics. It has launched the Gender Gap Programme, which promotes women’s leadership around the world and shares best practices and insights on how to level the playing field for women.

According to the WEF: “Capital is no longer the only decisive factor of production in the global economy: a business’s or an economy’s competitive advantage is increasingly determined by innovative ideas or non-material services, and is less dependent on tangible assets. We are rapidly moving from capitalism to ‘talentism.’ In such a world, gender parity can no longer be treated as superfluous. Women make up half of the potential

human capital available in any economy, and the efficient use of this talent pool is a key driver of competitiveness.”

So how is it that at this year’s weeklong annual meeting of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland only 17% of the 2,500 participants were women? Why weren’t half the participants women? Or at least 30%, the globally accepted baseline for the representation of women needed to be impactful? In 2011, the WEF introduced a 20% quota for the companies with the largest delegations. These companies were required to bring one woman in every group of five delegates. I am not surprised the quota did not work. At WXN and the Canadian Board Diversity Council, we advocate for targets not quotas because the underlying problem is the recruitment process and advancing qualified women. We believe the best way for organizations to increase the representation of women at the highest levels is to set targets that make sense for their organizations.

Certainly, taken in the broader context of the number of women in business and politics — less than 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs are female and according to UN Women, only nine women were heads of state in 2014 — the number of women taking part in Davos was an improvement. Still, we have to do better.

During the weeklong exchange of ideas, a session focused specifically on the role gender parity can play in ending poverty and how investing in women and girls accelerates progress on the new development goals. Here are some thoughts on the topic that emerged from Davos:

“Patriarchy is bestowed on men at birth. Whether you want it or not, you have a privilege as a man, and you either fight against it and reject it by becoming a feminist man, or you enjoy the privileges that come with it.” — Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Undersecretary-General and

Executive Director, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

“If you invest in a girl or a woman, you are investing in everybody else. If you had parity of employment in Africa you would raise GDP by 12%.” — Melinda Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, U.S.

“A critical issue for women is the possibility to be a mother and the ability to participate fully in the workforce. We now have 10 weeks of mandatory paternity leave for men in Norway.” — Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway

“We put a gender lens on our whole value chain. Women are driven by a deeper sense of purpose, they have a longer view. Anyone with a decent brain must know it’s better to hire from 100% of the population.” — Paul Polman, Chief Executive Officer, Unilever, United Kingdom

Of course, ideas are one thing, turning those ideas into positive action is another. Canadian social entrepreneur and WXN member Farah Mohamed created G(irls)20 to help develop a new generation of female leaders. To that end, this Canadian-based organization provides skills-building opportunities and global mentorships to young women. In 2016, it will launch a new program: Bootcamp for Brains, a two-week-long course for girls aged 15 to 17 that will provide the building blocks they need to succeed in the Information Age. G(irls)20 is helping to build a pipeline of female talent so necessary to ensure women are equally represented at the highest levels of decision making, including the World Economic Forum.

PAMELA JEFFERY IS THE FOUNDER OF WXN AND THE CANADIAN BOARD DIVERSITY COUNCIL.

Why were so few women at Davos?by Pamela Jeffery


W hen you invest in your future, whether it’s with money, time or some other resource, it

often takes a while before you start to see the true scope of return. Other times, you are hit with it right away and the benefits keep rolling in like welcome waves of good fortune.

Melissa Sonberg spent most of her career in human resources development, as well as the last 15 years growing a company from virtually nothing to owning a spot as a global leader. She had top leadership roles at Royal Victoria Hospital and McGill University Health Centre, Air Canada and Aeroplan (now part of the global enterprise known as AIMIA), as well as serving on boards of not-for-profit organizations.

Rich with professional experience, Melissa was seeking that next step. “I was planning my exit from corporate life,” she says. “My future career plan was to create a portfolio that would include public, private and not-for-profit board work, as well as teaching.”

While still working full-time, Melissa heard about the Diversity 50 list, created by the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC), from another executive at AIMIA. “I thought this would be a good way to get myself onto a more visible platform within Canada to help me pursue my objective.”Launched in 2012, Diversity 50 is Canada’s first-ever database of diverse candidates for board of director positions in the country’s largest 500 organizations. Now 150 candidates strong, the list has already seen 19 appointments, 16 to FP500 companies and three to Fortune 500.

Individuals like Melissa have all of the necessary requirements to serve on a board—years of experience in senior executive roles within Corporate Canada

and not-for-profit boards—but need a boost with validation and exposure to the right people. Conversely, the list allows boards looking to fill open positions to connect with qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives in terms of industry experience, management experience, functional area of expertise, education, geography, age, ethnicity, gender and Aboriginal status.

In order to be chosen as one of the 50 candidates who make the list each year, you have to complete the application and meet each qualification. The process is quite extensive, but, according to Melissa, that investment of time carries with it three waves of benefits.

The first comes right away, with the application process. “It was a way for me to reflect and engage in thinking about what I want to do from the board opportunity perspective—to think clearly about what my offer was, as well as my expectations,” says Melissa. “Once you put it down on paper and take a step back, and you say, ‘Wow, I guess I am a viable candidate.’ It was a validation and very much a confidence boost.”

After receiving affirmation of the skills and competencies she could offer a board, Melissa took this self-knowledge into her recently-gained access to new networking opportunities. “Once you are named to the list, there is access through the cross-country events to some interesting people who might have networks you want to connect to,” she says. “If nothing else, going to as many of those events as possible, just to meet like-minded people or key decision-makers who have an eagerness and a readiness to help in your plans, is really important.”

Adding to self-knowledge and access to networks is just having “third party validation that you have something to offer a board,” according to Melissa. With the designation listed on your LinkedIn profile and CV, you can put out tangible proof for those looking at your qualifications.

Melissa made the list in October of 2013. It didn’t take long before she got noticed. “It was at one of the Diversity 50 cocktails where I met the then-Chairman of VIA Rail’s board, Paul Smith,” she says. “It was at the Toronto event where we connected and started talking about how one of his particular objectives for Via Rail’s board was to be one of the first to achieve gender parity.”

Those conversations turned into an actualization of her career plan: in June 2014, Melissa was appointed to VIA Rail’s Board of Directors. “As part of the inauguration into Diversity 50, I was given the direct access to what turned out to be a very significant board appointment.”Board diversity is a hot topic in Canada today. Organizations eager to grow and prosper within the current and future economic landscape of the country are looking for candidates who can help them get there. Diversity 50 and CBDC act as an important link in this progress.

With an investment of time, individuals are able to not only fulfill their own personal goals, like Melissa did, but also be part of a national goal to see this country thrive—now and in generations to come. “It’s very close to my own philosophical construct of how to get the best for an organization. Also, as a female who has achieved a certain degree of success, I want to make sure others have similar or maybe easier access than I had in my 30 years of corporate life,” says Melissa. “And, as the mother of two daughters, I want to make sure the world is ready for those two ladies.”

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR DIVERSITY 50 AT APPLY.BOARDDIVERSITY.CA.

AUDREY WUBBENHORST IS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADIAN BOARD DIVERSITY COUNCIL (CBDC).

Diversity 50: Invest Nowby Audrey Wubbenhorst

A WISE INVESTMENT OF YOUR GREATEST ASSET—YOUR TIME—COULD BE THE ONLY THING HOLDING YOU BACK FROM A BOARD POSITION


W omen have often been thought of as a niche market for financial advisors looking

to grow their business. Imagine: half the world’s population, a niche market!

I’ll readily admit, however, that many women do look at investing differently than their male counterparts. For example, when female investors are asked why they got started, the answers are a bit different than the more aggressive and more quantitative “getting to the bottom line” reasoning usually seen with male investors.

Women tend to look at investing as a way to be financially independent and take control of their money. They want to look after themselves, regardless of circumstance. They also want to build their financial education and, most importantly, their wealth. Returns are important, but so is long-term planning based on real, tangible goals, such as children, owning their own businesses, retiring at a certain age or supporting grandchildren.

So what is holding back the majority of women from engaging in investing and planning for their future? A puzzling gulf between action and paralysis keeps women from moving ahead and either opening that investment account or meeting with that

advisor to get started. It leaves the financial industry scratching their collective heads.

Is it concerns about past financial “transgressions”? A lingering credit card debt or not really knowing how a TFSA works? Is it a busy professional woman’s lack of time or the ability to constantly reprioritize the less enjoyable items to the bottom of the endless to-do list? Or is it a healthy fear of the unknown? As women tend to outlive their spouses, it’s estimated that they will be managing the majority of the wealth that will pass to the next generation.

On a more sobering note, Investment News reports that in Canada, 80 per cent of women will switch their financial advisor within a year of their spouse’s death. There is an approaching tidal wave of women looking for a new way to be serviced by the financial industry, pairing planning and building a trusted relationship with the whole family, along with comprehensive wealth management expertise. Ensuring that you have the right advisor and the right plan, as well as accounting for your needs and goals, is key for a successful relationship. The best financial plans are living documents, looked at often and remaining flexible, so that life can happen along the way.

When women ask, “How will I know what to invest in?”—whether this investment will be with an advisor or on their own—I give myself and others the following counsel:

1 Invest in concepts you understand.

2 Invest in what interests you and what you support, financially and

emotionally.

3 Look at your core values and ensure that you (and your advisor) invest

appropriately.

4 And most importantly, invest in yourself. Make sure that you’re able to

live your life the way you want to.

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Many busy professional women would rather invest on their own versus using an advisor to guide their investments. While all our lives are different, it’s always good to decide if you are interested in learning about investing or if you’re simply trying to save on fees. Either way, take action with your money. If you are interested in learning about investing, do your research, take the time to build your knowledge, practice what you learn and ask questions to build your confidence. If you are not interested or know you don’t have the time, the fees you will pay an adviser you trust will be worth the peace of mind that something is being done.

We live in a complex world and have so much responsibility; financial management is often last on our to-do list. We tend to be our own worst enemy in these matters. Investing isn’t as complicated as you think, but the sooner you get started, the better. Have a financial plan, follow the news and watch the trends and patterns. Think of investing as a way to view the broader world and financial planning as a way to view your world.

Investing for Your Future. Investing in Yourself.

by Samantha Sykes

SAMANTHA SYKES IS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND LIFE INSURANCE ADVISOR AT RBC DOMINION SECURITIES, BASED IN TORONTO.


Even our Top 100 Award Winners look to others for inspiration. Help us continue to inspire smart women to lead by nominating a remarkable woman you know for the 2015 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards.

To nominate, visit top100women.ca/nominations before May 29, 2015.

ROSEMARY MCCARNEYPRESIDENT & CEOPLAN CANADA2014 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

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I n the fall of 1854, the British Army was waging war in the Crimean Peninsula. The greatest threat to these soldiers

was not their Russian enemies but rather infectious diseases. Typhus, cholera, dysentery and typhoid fever caused over 75% of British casualties during the campaign.

As epidemics spread throughout the ravaged military hospitals at the front, a hero arrived who would save countless lives and become legendary for her contributions to the fi eld of nursing. Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in the fi eld of nursing, coordinated efforts at hospitals in Crimea and nearby Turkey throughout the war.

Nightingale managed supplies, tended wounds and comforted the dying. Diligently conducting her rounds, she often worked late into the night. She carried a small lamp to light her way as she laboured in the dark. This lamp and its holder became a beacon of hope for bedridden soldiers suffering in the gloom of army hospitals. The British public knew Florence affectionately as “the lady with the lamp.”

This evocative image solidifi ed her empathetic side in public memory, but it belies the true complexity of her life. During the middle of the nineteenth-century, British women were returning

to the public sphere and engaging in political discourse. These women drew on perceptions of female virtue to become active in morally just causes such as anti-slavery and Chartism movements.

Nursing was Florence’s virtuous pursuit, which enabled her to have a signifi cant public profi le despite the social restrictions placed on women in the Victorian period. She was born into a wealthy, land-owning family, and this afforded her the opportunity to pursue an education. She thrived in mathematics and had a particular proclivity for statistics.

Florence saved hundreds of lives while working in the hospitals, but the data she collected while making her rounds would become her most signifi cant contribution to healthcare. She diligently compiled statistics on disease transmission and mortality rates, using this data to lobby for changes within the hospitals to improve patient outcomes. Her work led to improved sanitation, ventilation, and ultimately led to fewer casualties.

The mortality rate of the soldiers in Florence’s charge dropped dramatically due to her dogged efforts. By the end of her time in Crimea, the number of soldiers with infectious diseases was down to 15%, roughly equal to that of citizens in the industrial city of Manchester.

After the war, she continued to promote the necessity of changing hospital conditions and emphasized the need for formally trained nurses. She was a strong voice in the public health discourse, and her statistical analyses were used to develop some of the fi rst evidence-based health policies.

Her work during the war led to considerable celebrity in Britain, and she was able to garner enough support to found a nursing school. The school opened its doors in 1860 and continues to operate as the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery at Kings College London.

She is rightfully regarded as the founder of modern nursing, but it’s important to remember this designation was earned through a combination of signifi cant talent and years of dedication to the cause. Technical skills are essential to a successful career, but it’s passion and commitment that inspires people.

Florence Nightingale was a truly remarkable statistician. Her ability to gather, collate and present data was unmatched by her contemporaries. But it’s what she did with her technical ability that’s truly worthy of praise. She used her skills to fuel her passion and strive toward the noble goal of improving public health. The life of Florence should stand as a constant reminder that no matter how talented you are, you can always achieve more by using your abilities to inspire others to create change along with you.

Sources: Linda Colley. Britons: Forging the Nation 1707-1837. 2009Florence Nightingale. Measuring Hospital Car Outcomes. 1999Lynn McDonald (editor). Collected Works of Florence

Nightingale. Volume 1, Volume 14.

MICHAEL TRACEY WORKS AT AN NGO AND IS RESEARCHING WOMEN’S LABOUR MARKET ACCESS IN WINDSOR ONTARIO.

Data in the time of Cholera: Florence Nightingale

by Michael Tracey

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T here are many kinds of investment: in self, in others, in objects, in career, with time, money or simply

mental space. When trying to balance all these investments, the difficult part is knowing which investments are right for you at any given time in life, because it all changes, and fast.

I have a very unpopular view of work/life balance. I don’t believe it exists—at least not in the way it’s sold to us or depicted in beautiful commercials of working women having it all, all of the time. Women going from yoga to work, email box empty upon her arrival, a day full of perfect meetings and easy sales, quick commutes and clean houses upon arrival—not to mention home-cooked, balanced meals. I could go on with this example, but you get the point; her life is perfectly perfect in every way, balanced and without incident.

I think this notion is bogus. The quicker we can uncouple ourselves from this golden standard of balance, the better. Let’s face it: life is full of change and turbulence and joy and pain and a lot of pet hair on the carpet and emails in the inbox.

Balance is not something we can control our way to (the way we’re trying now), but we can get what we’re actually after—a sense of ease, preparedness and success across all aspect of life—if we choose to balance ourselves.

How does one balance herself? She does it, you do it, through appropriate and proportionate investments of various kinds in various areas of life. It’s all about understanding what you want. You need to know what feeds you deeply, where you get these wants and needs nourished and how you can do so in an adaptive way, because both you and your environment are always changing.

Life directed by the traditional, linear map is antiquated and failing us. Most of us fell off of the map sometime in our 20’s when life did not go according to plan. We had to adapt.

The best adaptors are those who have a personal compass, a clear understanding of what they are trying to get from life and how they will invest in various aspects to stay the course. Less destination-fixated and more present, able to recognize investment opportunities and shortcomings, adjust quickly, leading to greater balance of self.

I run workshops and speak at major corporations around the globe on this very subject. Here are the unifying aha’s:

1 When I ask who feels they invest their time, money and mental space

effectively to support having a successful, balanced self and life, fewer than 5% put up their hands. (You are not alone.)

2 When I ask if people are aware of how much and how many financial

investments they have, often over 90% of the room will raise their hand. Then when I ask those people if they know what they are investing that money for, other than to have more money later, about 20% of people say yes. (You are not alone in not knowing how much is enough and what that enough represents as a part of your larger definition of success.)

3 When I ask if people see the difference between being successful and feeling

successful, more than 90% of the room raises their hands. There is a difference. Then, when I ask how many people would invest in having both at the same time, 100% of the people in the room put up their hands. (You are among the community.)

What I have observed working with women from the C-Suite to start ups is that no matter where you are in your career or life, those who understand the following have the best chance at not only being successful but feeling successful, knowing what makes their lives uniquely precious and priceless.

1 She is clear on her values and principles.

2 She is clear on her unique attributes or gifts.

3 She understands what nourishes her emotionally and, more specifically,

which emotional needs drive her and are satiated in which areas of her life.

4 She has developed a compass, an understanding of where she invests

her time, money and mental space in order to drive her along an adaptable route.

5 She invests with intention daily, weekly, monthly. Sometimes it’s just a moment,

but she invests and she knows why.

The act of investing is to commit resources to an endeavor in anticipation of a more beneficial outcome than if there were no commitment of resources. I’ve always wondered why we focus so greatly on the latter part of the equation, the how much we invest, and spend so little time of the first part of the assessment, what we are investing in and why.

I’d be willing to wager that if you, as a reader, are like the global sample of people I work with, you want to feel balanced, knowing your investments of time, money and self are proportioned appropriately and thoughtfully to deliver not only the title of success but the feeling of success as personally defined by you. You are not alone. There is not better time to start.

If you would like to connect with me for yourself or your organization, I’m best reached by email ([email protected] or kelseyramsden.com). I’m happy my inbox is never empty—it’s part of what balance and success look like for me.

KELSEY RAMSDEN IS THE PRESIDENT OF BELVEDERE PLACE DEVELOPMENT AND SPARKPLAY, A 2012 & 2013 CANADA’S TOP FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR BY PROFIT/CHATELAINE W100 AND A 2013 TOP 100 AWARD WINNER.

Investing in Two Levels of Successby Kelsey Ramsden


T he first step is to consider how you and your family live within your home. Each family has their

own needs and wants and live in their home differently; the décor and design should reflect and work with these goals. Ensure you take the time to clearly define how you use the space now, and how you wish to use it in the future in order to make the right decisions in the long run. Whether you are hiring a designer or doing it yourself, invest some time in clearly defining your design direction and pick some key words to help you stay focused along the way.

Before starting the design process, here are some things you want to consider:

DO invest in quality itemsNo matter the budget, invest in your main furniture pieces, which could be a sofa or an armchair, the ones you will spend a lot of time in while relaxing in your home. These are considered your “splurge” items. The focus here is on quality and comfort. In order to ensure your investments stand the test of time, choose neutral fabrics that can work with the trends. This could be a soft greige (grey/beige) colour to work with both a cool palette and a warm palette. Choosing simple, classic, clean-lined furniture will make your space feel timeless rather than trendy.

DO mix it upFurniture styles: If there is one thing you want to avoid, it’s your house looking a like a matchy-matchy furniture catalogue which lacks personality. We try to steer our clients away from any kind of furniture sets, whether it’s a dining set, bedroom set or matching coffee table and side tables. No matter your design style—modern, traditional or contemporary—use coordinating pieces that complement each other but are not exactly the same, so a room looks as though it came together over time: a well-curated space.

Metals: We love to mix the metal finishes in our designs; one room with brass, gold, nickel and chrome finishes is completely acceptable now. Again, mixing metals helps to achieve a curated feel, so it doesn’t look like purchased everything at one store.

Textures: Mixing textures really brings a room to life and adds an element of luxury. Doing this with art and accessories can be bold without costing a fortune—plus, it’s easy to change up your choices as your style and home evolves. Add some textural pieces like a sheepskin or cowhide, fur or faux-fur pillows and throws, or velvets, silks and mohair. Mixing patterns with textures also adds depth and personality to your space. This idea can be applied to your bedroom: never purchase bedding in a bag. Collect your own separates that work together. For example, pick a neutral duvet or quilt, then accent with coordinating and complementary throw pillows and sheets.

DO get the scale rightThe most important thing to get right in terms of design and decorating is scale. It can make or break a space, and is the area where we see people making the most mistakes. Here are a few rules:

1 Area rugs: Make sure it’s big enough. Too often we see clients using a 5’x

7’ area rug floating in front of their sofa or sectional. The front legs of your major furniture pieces should be anchored in the area rug. Or, if the room allows for it, you can choose a rug large enough to have all four legs of the major furniture pieces anchored. This will help the room feel bigger and the furniture more proportioned in the space.

2 Artwork: A common mistake people make is hanging art too high or picking

pieces too small for a large wall. On a bare wall, art should be hung as close to eye level as possible. As a guide: think of how art is hung in an art gallery and use this as a reference for hanging your own art at home. We also have a “go big or go home” motto: large-scale art provides a lot of drama to a room and takes your look over the edge—in a good way!

3 Drapes: A key to making your space look bigger is to ensure your drapery

is hung correctly. Drapery panels should just skim the floor and stay a few inches from the underside of your ceiling or bottom of your crown moulding. This helps to elongate the window and gives the appearance of a higher ceiling by drawing the eye upward. The drapery panels should be wide enough that when they’re pulled back, they stack on either side of the window. You’ve paid for the windows and view, so don’t hide it behind drapery! Many stores provide great pre-fabrication drapery panels, but if you have the budget, it’s worthwhile to have a drapery specialist consult on your project.

What to Do When Designing and Decorating Your Home

by Ashley Tracey and Laura McLellan

ASHLEY TRACEY, BAH, DID, IS A PARTNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT THE DESIGN CO. LAURA MCLELLAN, BID, IS A PARTNER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR AT THE DESIGN CO.

THINKING OF RE-DESIGNING OR DECORATING YOUR HOME? BEFORE YOU START, HERE IS SOME ADVICE FROM AN INTERIOR DESIGN DUO WHO HAVE BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT.


I f you’re wondering why you’re not hungry for your meals but are still having trouble losing weight, it may

be due to those unstoppable cravings. You know the feeling: someone orders pizza late in the evening, cookies appear on a colleague’s desk and every other day is a celebration of some milestone at the office.

If this sounds familiar, you may be struggling with weight but also the beginning of some health issues, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes type 2.

Food cravings tend to be associated with sugar, fat and salt. This doesn’t mean you are deprived of these foods; cravings have to do with the pleasure centre of your brain. These foods raise your serotonin (happy hormone), but also raise your blood sugar too quickly, which ultimately leads to a blood sugar crash. This can become a vicious cycle that needs to be broken.

SUGAR & SWEET CRAVINGS:

I c e C re a mThe Craving: The creamy texture and rich flavour make this a common craving. Half

a cup of Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream has close to 400 calories and 30g of fat. For a woman, that is about 30% of her daily calories and half her fat!The Substitute: Frozen yogurt, gelato, slow-churned ice cream or sorbet, which range from 100–130 calories and 4–7g of fat per half cup.

C h o c o l a t e The Craving: We tend to go for the commercial bars made with milk or white chocolate. These cravings are often linked to low blood sugar, stress or changing hormones.The Substitute: The good news is that you can have your chocolate and eat it too. But it has to be dark. I’m referring to 70% cocoa or greater. Dark chocolate has more nutrients than milk or white chocolate, but is similar in calories. Dark chocolate has antioxidants and may raise the good cholesterol and lower the bad cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. Still eat in moderation, since one ounce of chocolate, no matter what variety, has about 170 calories and 12g of fat.

SALTY CRAVINGS:

Po t a t o C h i p sThe Craving: The salt and crunchy texture make this a popular snack. There’s no such thing has having a handful of chips. If you’re sitting down to an 8 ounce bag, you’re consuming over 1200 calories, 80g of fat and over 1400mg of sodium! That’s close to an entire day’s worth of these nutrients.The Substitute: Try veggies and a quarter cup of hummus for a mere 100 calorie snack, 5g of fat and only 200mg of sodium.

Po p c o r nThe Craving: You’d never believe that while in a movie theatre watching the number one box office film, you’re quietly downing close to 1200 calories, 50g of fat and over

1500mg of sodium from that delicious large popcorn topped with butter.The Substitute: Your best bet is to go for the small bag without the butter, which comes in at only 300 calories, 9g of fat and 500mg of sodium.

FAT CRAVINGS:

M e a t The Craving: On average, Canadians eat meat two to three times weekly. The problem is that much of it is high fat, such as rib roast, fatty ribs and pastrami. These cuts make us salivate, as well as raising the serotonin in our brains. We crave fat when we’re stressed, anxious or depressed. Fatty meats are not only high in calories but the fat is saturated, which can lead to heart disease, as well as obesity. The sodium and nitrates in processed meats lead to high blood pressure and a variety of cancers. The Substitute: Lean meats, such as top sirloin, tenderloin, extra lean ground beef, chicken and pork, all have less fat and calories and can satisfy your fat cravings. Eight ounces of rib roast has over 800 calories and 60g of fat. A tenderloin steak has only 300 calories and 11g of fat. You can have your meat and eat it too!

P a s t aThe Craving: Fettucine Alfredo is otherwise known as “Heart Attack on a Plate.” With over 1000 calories and 60g of fat, you’ll understand the nickname. The cream, butter and cheese are the culprits.The Substitute: Go for a tomato or marinara sauce instead, which only has 400 calories and 12g of fat. Substitute whole wheat and you’ll get double the fibre.

Conquering Cravings Throughout the Work Dayby Rose Reisman

ROSE REISMAN IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ART OF LIVING WELL AND A 2009 TOP 100 AWARD WINNER


GROCERY LISTFor the dressing:3 Tbsp light coconut milk3 Tbsp peanut butter4 tsp hoisin sauce2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce2 tsp rice vinegar2 tsp sesame oil1 tsp honey1 tsp crushed garlic1 tsp crushed ginger1½ tsp minced jalapeño peppers

For the pizza:one 12-inch pre-baked thin pizza crust (preferably whole wheat)1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 oz)1 cup sliced sugar snap peas1 cup sliced red peppers¾ cup diced raw shrimp or cooked chicken3 Tbsp chopped cashews1⁄3 cup diced green onions¼ cup cilantro

Thai Pizza

Rose Reisman’s

To make the dressing: In a small food processor, purée the coconut milk, peanut butter, hoisin and soy sauces, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger and jalapeños.

Make Ahead: Prepare the pizza up to a day before. Bake just before serving.

To assemble the pizza: Drizzle three-quarters of the dressing over the pizza crust. Save the rest for garnish.

Add the mozzarella, snap peas, red peppers, shrimp or chicken, and cashews overtop. Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until the crust is crisp.

Pour the remaining dressing over top. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Source: The Best of Rose Reisman (Whitecap Books) By Rose ReismanPhoto: Mike McColl, from The Best of Rose Reisman (Whitecap Books)

Preparation Time: 20 minutes // Baking Time: 12 minutes

NUTRITION FACTSCalories 156Carbohydrates 9.2 gFibre 2 gProtein 9.4 gTotal fat 8.9 gSaturated fat 3.3 gCholesterol 37 mgSodium 325 mg

with Shrimp, Asian Vegetables

& Peanut Dressing

Makes 8 Servings

A s a leader in Canada’s largest humanitarian organization, donors often ask me about the

world’s greatest challenges. They want to know how and where to give in order to ensure the most powerful impact. For me, the answer is simple: there is no better investment you can make than in helping women and girls achieve their full potential.

The needs have never been greater, but neither has the potential for change.In many places around the world, women and girls are still the most likely to be marginalized, overlooked and unjustly treated. Yet many have the intelligence, grit and determination to change life for themselves and their children. One of the most effective ways to help them do this is through financial empowerment. It’s a powerful tool to not only improve their own status in their family and community but also to boost the local economy and the future of a nation.

Even small-scale investments in women can reap huge rewards. Donatila, the mother of seven children in Rwanda, received a small loan through World Vision’s microfinance program.

Encouraged by her peers to speak up and tell her story, she says that “before the loan [she] had nothing.” Her husband left her to raise the children; their future was bleak. With a micro loan, she was able to start a small business of sorghum trading (a local food staple). Now she can send her kids to school and buy nutritious food. Perhaps even better than that, is that Donatila now has hope for the future. When asked about her vision for 2020, she said she wants her children—including the girls—to grow up to be mayors, governors and members of parliament. That’s the power of investing in women and girls.

It’s a wonderfully encouraging story. The world needs many more of these. If micro credit is to help women and girls transform their nations, there need to be

The Power of Investing in Women and Girlsby Sara L. Austin


more opportunities. Women make up half of the world’s population, but they are under-represented economically in the marketplace. Although women perform 66% of the world’s work and produce 50% of the food, they earn only 10% of the income and own just 1% of the property. The advancement of women and girls is one of the most urgent human rights issues facing our global community at this time, and the future of our planet depends on it.

At World Vision, we believe that strong women make a strong world. We’re inviting Canadians to lend their time, talent and treasure in the lives of women and girls affected by poverty and injustice. Focusing on sustainable, community-driven, long-term solutions, this movement will support programs and practices to empower, protect, educate, and nurture girls and women living in some of the most challenging places in the world. It will use an integrated, holistic response to address gender equity, justice and protection, maternal and child health, education, economic development, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Strong Women, Strong World will enable women across Canada to join together and make a lasting difference for women and girls around the globe.

It’s not only a good approach to international development but also a great investment. Studies have proven that women spend 90% of their income on their families, including improving healthcare, nutrition and education. Women who are earning more can keep their children in school and invest in the potential of other women in their community by hiring them or investing back into savings groups that help others get started with a small business. When women are empowered, their families, communities and countries are all better off.

We’re not the only ones to see it this way. Recent reports from the World Bank and the Gates Foundation also prove investing in women and girls pays dividends. When girls are educated, they grow up to be mothers who are more than twice as likely to educate their children. Their children are likely to be healthier and better educated, increasing their chance for success in life.There are other potential ripple effects of empowering a nation’s women, as we’re finding here in Canada.

A recent report by TD Waterhouse Canada established that women “are playing an increasingly important role in charitable giving and philanthropy in Canada, donating more often than men and with more money to give than ever before.” Women are having a powerful impact on charities here in Canada and around the world:

• Women accounted for 27% of the global High Net Worth Individuals population in 2010, up from 24% in 2008.1

• Canadian women control approximately one-third of household wealth in Canada, or approximately $3.2 trillion in total assets. 2

• The number of female donors in Canada has greatly exceeded that of male donors over the past decade. 3

• Between 300,000 and 350,000 women in Canada have access to both the financial resources and the desire needed to make a major gift to a charity. 4

One of the most intriguing findings by the TD report was that “most women believe growth in the number of female philanthropists in Canada will be driven by existing donors setting an example to their daughters, friends and colleagues, and other prominent women in their communities.” For women, donating isn’t a transaction; it’s an experience that enriches their lives and the lives of those around them.

The power of women’s giving is on an exponential growing curve, and we all stand to benefit from investments made in women and girls. If you’re looking for a powerful impact, this is it.

1 www.womenmovingmillions.org2 www.tdwaterhouse.ca/document/PDF/tdw-pgf-canadian-women-and-philanthropy.pdf

3 Ibid.

4 Ibid.

ADVICE FROM WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS ABOUT WAYS TO MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT:

G I V E B I G . Increase your giving to the scale of change you want to see in the world.

Big change, the kind that engages and affects many women and girls (and men and boys), across generations, requires big resources.

B E B O L D. Expand the impact of your financial contribution by investing yourself fully—

your personal, social and intellectual capacity. Make your contributions public and visible to inspire others.

A P P LY A G E N D E R L E N S . Conclusive research shows investing and empowering women and girls has

a direct and lasting effect on combating poverty, violent conflict, climate change and other global problems. Target philanthropic engagements to more effectively address the needs and strengths of this turnkey population.

C O L L A B O R AT E . Join forces with other donors who share the same values and goals. Social

problems that have gender inequality at their core are beyond the ability of any one donor to solve. Combining your resources with others can achieve exponential change.

More information, the report and infographic are available at www.

allinforher.org

SARA L. AUSTIN IS A PASSIONATE CHAMPION FOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. SHE IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE OF WORLD VISION CANADA AND A 2014 TOP 100 AWARD WINNER. WWW.WORLDVISION.CA/STRONGWOMENSTRONGWORLD


D eciding when or if to have children is a real dilemma faced by many professional women in

Canada and around the world. Over the last two decades, millions of women have chosen to delay starting a family until after 30, either for personal or professional reasons. Many of us are career-focused for the immediate future, but also want kids to be a possibility down the road. But how long can we wait? How much will waiting affect the chances of conceiving? And what can you do now to invest in your health to maximize the potential of conceiving when the time is right for you?

Statistics Canada reports that over half of all births in 2011 were to women aged 30 and older (52.2%)—that’s more than twice the number in 1981 (23.6%). Statistics further show that in the last two decades, increasing amounts of women have chosen to become mothers well past the age of 35 and that the over-35 age group now claims the fastest growing birthrates. For the first time in observable data in Canada, the average age of a mother at childbirth has risen to 30.2 years (2011)—this number continues to climb. Women in Canada are having fewer children, waiting longer to have them and completing their childbearing in a shorter time span than ever before.1

As women, we are born with a finite amount of eggs in our ovaries and carry these with us our whole lives. Peak fertility exists in a woman’s 20s and declines after that, particularly after age 35. Each month that she tries, a healthy, fertile 30-year-old woman has a 20% chance of getting pregnant. By age 40, that number drops to less than 5%. 1

Our eggs also age with us and are exposed to free radicals, toxins and other environmental factors that affect integrity and viability. Because of these environmental and age factors, unconventional measures for fertility continue to develop, especially with the rising levels of couples experiencing difficulty conceiving. With egg or zygote freezing, in vitro fertilization, and egg transfers, amongst other procedures, consider using acupuncture to maximize success. Studies show acupuncture used leading up to, before and after these treatments, greatly improves the success of implantation and pregnancy achievement. Your naturopathic doctor can work with you and your reproductive endocrinologist to include these treatments in your fertility plans.

Some of these measures are an absolute gift for couples in serious need. However, much can be done before getting to this point.

Women over the age of 35 DO conceive (whether naturally or via medical treatment) and enjoy healthy pregnancies. However, we recommend to patients who know they want to have children at some point that they invest in their fertility now to increase their chances of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy later on. Maintaining our health and vitality is paramount.

Here are some steps you can take now and specifically how they can help you have children, if that’s what you want. Regardless of your choice or stage in life, these are also important general practises for good health. NOTE: Be sure to discuss any or all of these interventions with your naturopathic doctor or other primary-care provider before beginning.

Eat well: There’s no question that a healthy diet will result in optimal health. Countless studies investigating a well-balanced, whole foods diet have revealed better outcomes of conception, as well as optimal maternal and newborn health. But lack of time often

affects food choices. If you don’t have the time to prepare your own meals during the week, consider a meal delivery service, such as Essential Meal Delivery 2 or Fuel Foods. 3

Cut back or stop alcohol, smoking & recreational drugs: Each of these three practices rapidly age your eggs, as well as your overall physiological health. These indulgences will certainly set you back on your journey to conception. You will want to ensure that your sperm-donor of choice will do the same, as heavy usage of alcohol and marijuana is highly associated with low (and poor-quality) sperm.

Exercise often: Exercise is crucial for maintaining a healthy body weight, keeping blood and lymph flowing and managing stress levels. Did you also know that exercise can make pregnancy easier and delivery safer, as well as enhance your recovery and breast milk afterward? It’s time to get moving and maintain that movement during and after pregnancy. Start with a minimum of 30 minutes of activity each day doing something you love. When you’re ready to take it further look into a personal trainer, group fitness classes or join a sports to team to keep you motivated and challenged.

Take supplements: Take a critical look at your diet, as well as your annual blood work. Your naturopathic doctor can help you determine if there are nutrient deficiencies, such as iron, that may decrease your ability to conceive. Other supplements, like folic acid, are crucial for avoiding neural tube defects. New research is also investigating the importance of fish oil and vitamin D3 supplementation in both pre-conception and prenatal women. Additional supplements, like CoQ10, are beneficial extras capable of enhancing fertility. While every case is different, we can usually optimize fertility within 3 months to 1 year after implementing lifestyle changes.

Look at your cycle: Do you have a period? Do you ovulate? Have you been using

Investing in Your HealthFAMILY PLANNING FOR THE MODERN WOMAN

by Dr. Rachel Corradetti & Dr. Maryska Taylor


hormonal contraceptives? All of these can factor into whether or not you will be able to conceive. Visiting a naturopathic doctor can help you determine if your cycle is on track, regulate cycles and reduce painful and heavy cycles.

Many women are conceiving and having

their children at an older age; this trend doesn’t mean there aren’t issues conceiving later in life or your fertility, and the health of your eggs, is the same at 45 than it was at 25. The point? It is possible to delay having children until 35 years and over. However, we advise taking steps to invest in optimizing your health and fertility now.

Sources:1 https://www.asrm.org/uploadedFiles/ASRM_Content/Resources/Patient_Resources/Fact_Sheets_and_Info_Booklets/agefertility.pdf 2 Essential Meal Delivery: www.essentialmealdelivery.com3 Fuel Foods: www.fuelfoods.ca

About Clinic Intrinsic: Clinic Intrinsic is a mobile naturopathic clinic offering concierge medicine to patients in the comfort of their home, offi ce, or through the convenience of a Skype/phone visit. Newly-minted in June 2014 by best friends and naturopathic doctors Maryska Taylor, ND and Rachel Corradetti, ND, their unique mobile service allows them to guide the health choices of Canadians. Follow them @clinicintrinsic.

Medical Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or replace that of your healthcare practitioner. Contact Clinic Intrinsic for individual treatment especially if you have a medical condition and/or take medications.

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