Shannon Gillies’ Post

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As I enter the role of Past Chair of IABC CER, I thought a timely reflection was warranted. While some elements as Chair are certain, like the role and responsibilities, in many ways I think the role is a bit of an exciting mystery. You know. It’s like the surprise ending from your favourite British spy movie or maybe an ever-enticing mystery novel. It’s that turn of the page, the “whodunit,” and the exhilaration of figuring out the answers before the ending. But answers take time. 365 days ago, when I was first elected as Chair, there were three things I wanted to accomplish. I wanted our Board of Directors to be innovative, collaborative and caring through our mutual connection. With the new, mid-year Achievement Report, we collectively delivered a brand new communication touch point. With the inaugural CER Leadership Series, a national speaking opportunity, for the very first time, CER executed a new sustainable revenue generator to directly support the development of our Chapter leaders. We turned the corner as collaborators with a new shared regional Professional Development calendar and a real openness to supporting each Chapter through best practices and resources. Remember those "ACTION" emails? Of course, there were hiccoughs along the way, and that’s the mystery part. You never knew what change might happen with the transformation of our association globally, and locally. The team learned to roll with it and help each other. That’s the caring part. I’m incredibly proud of this past Board for taking a chance of allowing me to push innovation as far as we could while maintaining a true sense of community. Maybe that’s the mystery of leadership? If you follow the clues, follow your instincts, and follow your heart, the team will come together to create a tremendous ending. Mystery solved.

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Why limit your association's visibility to your own country when you can expand your reach worldwide? 🌍💫 As an association leader, you understand the importance of making your association known and respected. You may want your members to also benefit from global exposure and opportunities. That's where the #GlobalSpeakersFederation (GSF) comes into play, as your partner in increasing your association's visibility on a global scale. 🌐🤝 Being part of a global federation enhances your association's profile and credibility around the world. 🏆✨ When you join GSF, you're not just a local or national entity; you become part of a network of prestigious speakers' associations spanning the globe. Your association's name gains international recognition, and your credibility soars. Imagine the doors that open when your association's work and initiatives are acknowledged on an international stage. 🏛️✨ Whether you're promoting your events, sharing industry insights, or advocating for your members, GSF amplifies your efforts. Your association becomes a global player, and your voice resonates across borders. Connect with us today to learn how GSF can support your journey to greater success. We're here to guide you through the steps necessary to become a member of this thriving global community. 🤗🌐 #GSFCommunity #AssociationSuccess #GlobalVisibility #ProfessionalSpeaking #GSFMembership #VoiceOfGSF #GlobalSpeakers #globalspeakersfederation #gsf #associationleaders #speakersassociation #speakersassociation #speakersunite

Moving internationally can seem overwhelming. In your search for the right moving company make sure they have a reputation that speaks for itself - and a long list of awards can’t hurt either ;) #AsianTigersChina #RelocationExpert #LetsGetMoving #Asianmoving #InternationalRelocations #Award #RelocationAward

📢 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭! Recorded: Will you be joining Sharif Mahdy, CEO, The Students Commission of Canada and I today for 𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵? 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬: 1. Why it seemed like a great opportunity for SCC and could be for your organization. 2. How it supported building a corporate partnership program. 3. What were some lessons learned when reaching out to companies. 4. What are some of the opportunities they identified for the future. 👋 Feel free to let us know what questions. Add them to the chat before, during or after the event. 🔗 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eJaKBZAK for the recording #LinkedInEvents #NationalEvents #CorporatePartnerships #CorporatePartnershipPrograms

Paris is a world leader in perfect patisserie, haute couture, iconic landmarks, and ....gatherings of Power Industry professionals? For those of us in the Transmission & Distribution industry, Paris is home to the renowned CIGRE Paris Session, the leading global event for power system expertise, and the biennial culmination of CIGRE's 2-year cyclical program fostering collaboration between power system professionals around the world.   Burns & McDonnell's own Alexander D. Pagnotta, PhD and Lyndsey Covert, PE will share a timely topic during the Poster Sessions at the Paris Session 2024. They propose an intentional, consistent decision making framework for integrating lower-embodied carbon materials in new infrastructure projects to meet regional and global sustainability and climate goals. It is crucial for utilities to consider both sustainability and feasibility for long-term, practical solutions that can support prioritization of sustainable alternatives to traditional, standardized materials. Catch Alex and Lindsey at the Paris Session in August to see how you can implement A Framework for Sustainability-centric Decision Making in the Selection of Construction Materials for Power System Projects! #cigre #Sustainability #Engineering #Infrastructure #OneCalifornia

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Australians from all over the country, with different backgrounds and contributions to their community, are recognised in the Order of Australia. And with that in mind, it’s likely there is someone in your life who deserves it, too.  Recognition doesn’t happen unless someone takes the time to nominate. The process is simple and help is available. Head to the Australian Honours and Awards section of the Governor-General’s website at this link, https://bit.ly/3W3BJwF, with information including; 1. The nominees name and contact details;   2. Your name and contact details;  3. A description around why they deserve recognition; and   4. At least two referees;    And nominate a deserving person you know.     Your nomination is the beginning of the process. After it is submitted, an independent case officer in the Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat begins researching the nominee, before they are presented to the Council of the Order of Australia. It won’t be judged on the quality of writing, and you don’t need to know everything about the person you are nominating.     It is good to include as much information as possible, even if it’s in dot point form. You can find suggested information to include and other helpful tips here: https://bit.ly/3wElHz4     To learn more about past recipients, their profiles are available to read here: https://bit.ly/3W32H7N Change someone’s life by nominating them today.   Council for the Order of Australia #OrderofAustralia #AboveandBeyond #AustralianHonoursandAwards #Inspiring