Conversations & Connections

The conversation continues with Dr. Rosalyn Juergens and Dr. Michela Febbraro! 🌟 Get involved and learn about HBA Canada’s volunteer opportunities. 🎙️Have a topic you would be interested in hearing more about, or want to be on the podcast? Reach out to us on LinkedIn or Instagram ! 💡You can find more information on HBA membership, events, and more on our website. This season of Conversations and...

In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we’re thrilled to feature two outstanding oncologists: Dr. Rosalyn Juergens and Dr. Michela Febbraro, who are making a significant impact in Canadian lung cancer care, research, and advocacy. Through inspiring stories and honest reflections, Dr. Juergens and Dr. Febbraro share their perspectives as clinicians, mentors, and disruptors, advocating for progres...

From addressing DEI in the workplace to the importance of ellipses, part two of our conversation with Alexia and Paige dives into all the things that come along with bridging the generational gap. Tune in to hear the discussion on communication, comparison, recency bias and more! 🌟 Get involved and learn about HBA Canada’s volunteer opportunities. 🎙️Have a topic you would be interested in hearing...

After a short summer hiatus, we’re excited to continue the season with a special two-part episode featuring two inspiring early-career leaders: Alexia Adamo and Paige Obright. this episode dives into actionable advice from Alexia and Paige on finding a sense of belonging in the workplace, prioritizing mental health as you build your career, and identifying mentors to guide your professional growth...

In this exciting episode, we’re joined by the incredible Brigitte Nolet, President & CEO at Roche Pharmaceutical Company and this year’s recipient of the HBA luminary award. She shares how she’s supporting women within her organization by championing professional growth, the importance of collaboration across the healthcare sector to drive innovation, and why investing in healthcare is investi...

To celebrate National Volunteer Week in Canada, we’re joined by Dr. Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko, Founder and President of the Canadian Association of Girls in Science (CAGIS)! This discussion dives into her journey from founding the organization at age 9 to her powerful advocacy work today. 🎧 Tune for actionable steps for philanthropy, the importance of inclusive policies for youth and the urgent ne...

In this episode we sit down with Suzanne Lepage to discuss navigating career transitions, building a strong personal brand, leveraging adaptability, and so much more. Suzanne is a seasoned private health plan strategist who expertly bridges the pharmaceutical and group benefits industry. 🎧 Tune in now to hear the power of authenticity, resilience, and uplifting others. 👥 Connect with Suzanne on...

✨ We’re diving into season 2 with Dr. Anuolu Bank-Oni! ✨ We discuss the power of authenticity, resilience, and uplifting others. From career milestones to overcoming challenges, she shares her journey as a Black woman, pharmacist, and advocate for change. We explore what success truly means, the role of representation, and how embracing individuality can be a source of strength. Plus, we dive in...

HBA Conversations and Connections is back! 🚀 We're thrilled to be returning with a brand-new host, Nicole Robinson! Nicole brings 20+ years of experience in healthcare and pharma, a passion for communications, and deep expertise in stakeholder partnerships. A champion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, she's here to amplify voices, spark meaningful dialogue, and amplify the stori...

In this exciting continuation, we welcome back Jen Nash, the founder of BeYOUtiFUL Coaching and Leadership Development. With over two decades of experience serving the healthcare sector and beyond, Jen brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into our conversation. Her coaching approach focuses on unlocking passion, purpose, and potential in individuals and teams, championing leaders to thrive ami...

This episode features the remarkable Jen Nash , founder of BeYOUtiFUL Coaching & Leadership Development . With over two decades of experience, Jen shares her transformative journey, offering wisdom on women's leadership, agile transformation, and the rich landscape of human relationships. Tune in to explore how Jen's coaching practices unlock passion, purpose, and potential, helping leaders th...

Découvrez le pouvoir de transformation du "chic à la française" en découvrant les secrets de la mission de Ghislaine Orth, qui consiste à redéfinir le style personnel. Du diagnostic vestimentaire à la location de tenues, l'approche holistique de Ghislaine en matière de conseil en mode permet aux femmes non seulement de se mettre en valeur, mais aussi de se sentir bien dans leur peau, un ensemble é...

In celebration of International Women's Day, join HBA Canada as we engage in a captivating dialogue with Dr. Anne Mullin, Principal at Shift Health. Dr. Mullin, a leader in the health research and innovation ecosystem, delves into the realm of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) within the Canadian life sciences sector. Explore the insights and recommendations from a recent repo...

Description: This is an episode not to be missed! Cloé Caron, a multifaceted executive coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and author, whose unwavering dedication to women's empowerment and inclusive leadership has left an indelible mark on the industry offers invaluable insights and strategies in this episode. With her signature conferences, "Osez vous propulser: Femmes en tête," and innovative movemen...

Welcome to the Holiday Edition of HBA's Conversations and Connections! Our exceptional guest in this inspirational episode is Aneta Kuzma, a well-being coach and consultant with extensive experience in executive coaching, business coaching, and health coaching. As we stand on the threshold of 2024, Aneta shares her transformative journey and insights, guiding HBA members on a path to reclaiming ze...

Description: Join us for another episode of HBA Conversations and Connections as we engage with healthcare industry leader Christine Lennon. Christine, the General Manager of Incyte Biosciences Canada, received the HBA Luminary Award for her outstanding contributions. We discuss her passion for the HBA and explore her career journey, including how she navigated risks to establish Incyte in Canada....

Description: In this episode, we explore the fascinating concept of Behavioural Punctuation with visionary thought leader Julia Douglas. As the president of Momenteam, Julia has spent over 30 years optimizing organizational performance and empowering leaders through her groundbreaking approach. Discover how punctuating behaviour enhances productivity and efficiency, and learn how leaders can inspi...

Description: In this episode of the HBA Conversation and Connections podcast, we sit down with Stephanie, a Financial Security Advisor and Employee Benefits expert with a wealth of experience in helping her clients achieve their financial goals. Stephanie shares insights on how she creates personalized financial plans that reflect the unique objectives of each of her clients and discusses some of...

We are joined by Erika Wasserman, the CEO of Your Financial Therapist. Erika is a Certified Financial Therapist CFT-I™. With her extensive knowledge and experience in finance and international economics, Erika combines her passion for helping others with her unique approach to empowering individuals, couples, and companies to transform their relationships with money. Join us as we explore the worl...

Happy International Women’s Day. We are bringing you a special HBA C&C Podcast episode to celebrate this day with esteemed guests Dr. Grace Lordan and Richard Nesbitt, who will share their insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion! ⭐Dr. Grace Lordan – is a founding director of The Inclusion Initiative at LSE and associate pro...

If you have ever considered a mentorship program either as a mentor or mentee but were curious if it would be worth the commitment and wondered what the benefits could be, this podcast episode is for you. We will answer your question and dive deep into mentorship programs, specifically the HBA Mentoring program. If you are interested -The deadline for the program is January 31st, and I will put a...

I'm thrilled to share this special holiday podcast episode Lora Caven , the high-performance coach, guru, and incredible all-around human, was a guest on our most recent episode. Now, she gives you insights into her career journey. Listen and be inspired as she recounts her life journey. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as she describes the ups and downs of her experiences and t...

Description: This episode is about how investing in a high-performance coach can impact your career and personal life. Lora explains what her coaching entails and what high-performance coaching is. She explains her positive psychology coaching program and what it includes. She tells you how to unleash your maximum potential and how to manage and avoid burnout. She also deconstructs the six high-pe...

This episode is all about career transitions with great insights into what the market looks like right now for professionals looking to make a job change. Even if you are happy where you are, no one should shy away from evaluating their careers. Do you have a career plan B? Nona walks through what this means, its value and how to create one. Do you know why how it is so important to be engaged and...

She is an expert in creating opportunities from challenges and helping you see clearly through the fog. Over her 20-plus year career, she has developed proven expertise in strategic planning, business development and program management. We discuss how career coaching can benefit you and where and how to begin. We also discuss creating goals for career and personal success, and she provides an exce...