The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
The Connector Next Door is your invitation to meet natural connectors here in Canada and all around world. Each one is an everyday event planner who works to create meaningful connections through the events they plan. Their stories are familiar, fun, and full of charm. Your host, Lisa Gareau, is a lifelong Event Planner and has been a Connection Strategy Coach for a SWEET 16 years through her company Candy Event Consulting. She knows events can become energized connecting points where communities can gather and grow and is helping planners create these connection points through The Connection Architect Program! If you are ready to #buildconnectionpoints through the events you plan, grab your headphones, a hot drink, and listen in as Lisa strikes up a conversation with today’s Connector Next Door.
The Connector Next Door with Lisa Gareau
Ashley Tedham, Global Visionary, Courageous Leader, and Natural Connector
Ashley Tedham has leaned into her life with courage and has become a leader who embraces the “fear factor” in her leadership.
A native Calgarian with a passion for international and community development, Ashley obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of Calgary in 2007, and a Master's Degree in 2012 in International Affairs at The Graduate Institute in Geneva, Switzerland.
Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has worked with various International Organizations in Sierra Leone, Canada, and Switzerland, including the Canadian International Development Agency, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations and World Trade Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, and the World Health Organization.
In 2016 Ashley returned to Calgary and became the Executive Director of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award).
In 2020, Ashley was included in Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, highlighting the Award's work empowering criminally involved youth through a project she developed called The Youth Resiliency Project.
Ashley took on a new role with Benevity in 2021 acting as their Director of Global Operations & Foundation Partnerships. Ashley is a passionate volunteer and currently sits on the board of CAUSE Canada and Making Changes Association.
In our conversation today Ashley shares how – to truly connect with ourselves, our teams, and the opportunities that arise – we must be honest about who we are, clear about where our boundaries lie, and willing to embrace the “fear factor” in every step!
You can find Ashley on LinkedIn HERE and explore how Benevity is “helping the world’s top brands create social impact” HERE!
Meaningful connections matter now more than ever!
Your community, clients, core team, or customers are ready to connect. Are you ready to be their connector? Events can grow your business, create an impact in your community, or motivate a group around your ideas. The Connection Architect Program is for the everyday event planner that is ready to create connections that matter.
Sound like you? Start building at www.TheConnectionArchitect.ca
The Connector Next Door is produced by www.CandyConsulting.ca
Are you planning or promoting events for your business, organization, or group? Reach out and book a 30-Minute Hello with podcast host, Candy Event Consulting Founder, and Connection Strategy Coach Lisa Gareau to share how you are creating connections through events!