Although in the past 35 years there have been many changes that have contributed to improving women's economic status, the ratio paid to Canadian women is 75 cents to every dollar a man makes – and has not risen in 5 years. In divorce, the women's standard of living drops by 73% but men's rises by 42%.This staggering difference in earnings impassioned our fellow member, Christa Fairchild, to present her talk about essential, practical, negotiation skills for women.
Christa's speech is not about women's rights – but rather, a quest to empower women to reap the benefits of their labour. The aim of her talk is to demystify the genders challenges we all face and to understand human behaviour does have an impact in negotiations. Most importantly, she will review some of the most effective negotiation techniques available to help close the income gap.
With a bachelor's in interior design from Ryerson and a graduate of the MBA program in Southampton, England, Christa has spent the last 15 years honing her corporate skills in business and marketing. In January 2008, Christa "went solo" and is now the home stager and interior design diva of Concept4Walls.
Photographer, painter and jewelery designer she will be having a vernissage this July in the Eastern Townships during the Circuit des Arts.
Business woman and artist, dynamic and outspoken public speaker, her talk surely will inspire us all to ask for more and get what we want and deserve.
Many thanks to Cristina Mucciardi from Cook and Date for suggesting the restaurant for this month!
| Date: | Wednesday, June 25, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Location: | Resto Brodino |
| Street: | 1049 Van Horne Avenue |
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