Why are you interested in the topic you are presenting?
The topic of succession planning has always been of interest to me. As a regular delegate and speaker at public sector conferences across Ontario, it became clear to me as a younger professional that I was working in an aging sector. For example, I would often find myself at these conferences networking where I would be the youngest professional (by 15+ years on average) in the room! This often made me think about what the future of the sector looked like if all delegates in attendance were nearing retirement and no new young talent was being nurtured to fulfill similar roles into the future. This is why I have taken an interest in researching the topic and am passionate about providing organizations with simple, easy to implement and cost effective solutions for succession planning to meet real business needs.

What does “fearless” mean to you?
The term fearless, to me, means being consistently brave, courageous and resilient no matter what situation you encounter.

What have you read/seen/listened to lately that you would recommend to your audience (something that would help them to learn more about your topic)?
If you are interested in learning more about the topic of succession planning, I would encourage you to review research/white papers written for use in the public sector in Ontario that are presently posted on the Association of Municipal Managers Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) website. You can also contact me directly and I can provide you with additional resources.