Conversations & Connections

We revisit what financial freedom means and how we can achieve it. This episode will teach you more about cash flow, investment diversification, mortgages, and how to deal with financial stress. We also discuss budgeting and investment tools. You feel more empowered to make financial decisions now that you have all this excellent knowledge and insights! You can also find more information on Nicola...

We have two wealth advisors giving you answers and insights into what financial freedom means and how we can achieve it! They will also give us tips on understanding how to start a debt reduction plan, and how to start the all-important budget! (It is easier than you think!) They offer advice on tools and who to call when you are looking to begin your financial plan. You can also find more informa...

January is the month of the mentor! This episode is all about the value of Mentorship. With 2 of my fell HBA leaders we discuss the HBA mentorship program, its benefits and key takeaways for both mentors and mentees. We also share personal experiences from taking part in the program last year.

This is our fourth Healthcare Leadership interview. In this episode we are interviewing Lee Ferreira, General Manager, Ferring Canada. Lee has close to 30 years experience in the Pharma-Biotech Industry and is very active in our HBA community, leading HB8s and taking part in the mentor/mentee program. Lee offers so many 'gems' of knowledge and insight in our talk you wont want to miss out!

In this podcast we hear insights from three pharmacy students from University of Waterloo. Mackenzie Van Loon, Alli Meyer and Julie Ferguson. We explore their views on changes in pharmacy and what the future should include, as well as, chatting about the importance of collaborations with healthcare and why pharmacy has so many exciting new opportunities. Pharmacists have really risen to be one of...

This is our third Healthcare Leadership interview. In this episode we are interviewing Danielle Portnik, HBA Canada Regional Chair, and Regional Business Director, International at Ambry Genetics. We talk about the values of mentors and the influence of our own Canadian healthcare leaders as well as valuable lessons learned. Danielle's passion for HBA and the Canadian Healthcare Industry will leav...

Our hot topic today focuses on getting back to the office. I am talking with fellow HBA board members, Lily, Holly and Giusepina all about if they are getting back into the office this fall. We discuss what offices spaces will look like, and the how we have been collaborating remotely. We also have a fun candid chat about the best and worst parts of working in the office and remotely.

This is our second Healthcare Leadership interview. In this episode we are interviewing Marion Ulmann the GM of Nordic Pharma. You won't want to miss this candid conversation and the opportunity to learn from Marion as she gives us insights into how being self aware, passionate and how curiosity and risk taking will lead to unexpected opportunities.

Our hot topic today focuses on Diversity & Inclusion (DE&I). At HBA diversity, equity and inclusion are the foundation of our existing organizational values, our culture, and respect for all people and their ideas and identities. Listen to get great advice and insights with two healthcare HR leaders who have implemented programs at their organization.

The first episode of HBA Conversations and Connections is finally here! You wouldn't want to miss hearing the amazing insights from Rhonda Pacheco, President and General Manager, Eli Lilly Canada. Have your notepads ready to jot down a lot!