Kathy Smart

Toronto based Brit, passionate about equity, diversity, talent development, & wine. Director of @ASPIREwil & Talent Initiatives @TFI_Canada. Views own!

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

@HM_Passport Are all supporting documents returned to the applicant? Is this still the case if the applicant is applying from abroad (e.g. Canada) or will they be sent to a UK address?

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Great getting to know the @scotiabank Accelerate program associates- so much talent and enthusiasm for Commerical banking!

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Such a priviledge to hear from such an incredibly passionate panel of WIL experts #WILGBC2019

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Very excited to hear Sashya D'Souza, SVP Talent Initiatives for @TFI_Canada and the mastermind behind @ASPIREwil speak about innovation in WIL in action #WILGBC2019

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

In April I will run the London Marathon to raise money for the amazing blood cancer charity @AnthonyNolan. If you can, please donate https://t.co/aOsH1XygS8 and support #WorldCancerDay

[21Toys @21Toys]

Huge thanks to @TFI_Canada
for inviting us to play at the @ASPIREwil Innovation & Industry Insights Weekend - and for showing these amazing students that innovation starts with #empathy!

Excited to play again at tomorrow's #FailureToy workshop!

#Aspire2020

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Just so excited that the first ever @ASPIREwil Innovation and Industry Insights Weekend has kicked off! The students are already proving to be amazing! What a great day for it #Aspire2020

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

WIISTEM is the perfect acronym for the new “Women in Insurance STEM” initiative. The result of cross-sector collaboration from 7 insurance firms, participating female post-secondary students in STEM are guaranteed 2 internships with 2 different firms! https://t.co/Wb2w5vUFcZ

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Join the ASPIRE team! We’re looking for an enthusiastic project manager who is passionate about student success and increasing access to opportunities in Financial Services. Love a challenge? #applynow #newjob #toronto https://t.co/dhPGnxcMWH

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

This is absolutely fascinating! Quantum computing explained in 10 minutes: https://t.co/qMdg5liwFA

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Dana Kanze: The real reason female entrepreneurs get less funding https://t.co/mcjBCB95Dk

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Watchdog bans 'harmful' gender stereotypes in adverts.
https://t.co/lL3h6NxRma

[AlexDunsdon @alexdunsdon]

What I needed to learn in high school:
1 Public speaking
2 Project management
3 Negotiation
4 Conflict resolution
5 Software development
6 Accounting
7 Financial planning
8 Critical thinking
9 Art of selling
10 Storytelling
11 People management
12 Marketing
H/t@valarafshar

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

So impressed with the level of engagement shown by high school students participating in the @TFI_Canada Open House event hosted by @RBC. So important to help young people uncover opportunities and understand where they could fit in the working world #raisingaspirations

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

New CEO's must make sure that women are moving into roles with profit-and-loss responsibility, as well as roles overseeing support functions, to prepare them for broader executive roles says @McKQuarterly article on Closing the Gender Gap https://t.co/gOZxn9nmFO

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

"You can not source the gender equality issue out to HR, otherwise we will be having this same conversation in 10 years" Wise words from the guys @LeanInCanada Men Lean In event #LeanInCanada

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

"We need to enable all women to be authentic at work and feel empowered to say if someone does something that they're not comfortable with" says Philip Grosch @PwC_Canada @LeanInCanada #LeanInCanada

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

"Progress on gender diversity at work has stalled. To achieve equality, companies must turn good intentions into concrete action" Women in the Workplace 2018 https://t.co/22BYQ0TTrk via @McKinsey

[Kathy Smart @smartredkitty]

Deadline to apply is Dec 2nd, 2018! Don't miss out on the opportunity to access jobs with 10 employers! Also ALL applicants receive personalized feedback on their idea & resume - what's stopping you? If you know a 2nd year undergraduate, please pass the message on!

[Lean In Canada @LeanInCanada]

Register now for our Men Lean In event - and bring a male guest (or 2)! Our panel will discuss mentorship, career advancement, unconscious bias, navigating the workplace after #MeToo, and how men can join the conversation. #LeanInTogether https://t.co/6VstHhT5zu