Summit

Corporate Zen Forum

" SURVIVING, THRIVING, AND REVIVING "

                                WHAT:    THE CORPORATE ZEN CENTRE LEADERS FORUM

                                WHEN:    Thursday Sept. 17th

                                TIME:       5:30 - 8: 30 P.M.

                                WHERE:    ARBUTUS CLUB   (Strathcona Room)

                                      2001 Nanton Avenue (across from Arbutus Mall)

                                COST :     $35 (Includes full buffet dinner)

PROGRAM:

5:30 p.m.    Netweaving with purpose and passion

6:30 p.m.   Dinner

7:00p.m.    Interactive Discussion Forum

•      Strategic  Solutions for Leading and Thriving in Uncertain Times
•     Choosing between Resiliency and Surrender
•     Reviving Who You Really Want to Be in Business and in Life  
•     The MBA Oath
•     The Corporate Zen Leaders Circle

8:30 p.m.    Adjourn and post forum mingling

Register online at http://corporatezenforum.eventbrite.com

*   Limited Seating of 25

ABOUT THE CORPORATE ZEN CENTRE   

Connecting, Collaborating and Integrating

The Corporate Zen Centre is  "a multi-disciplinary, fully integrative centre, incorporating a new entrepreneurial model that has the opportunity with its partners to change the model of business learning from bottom line thinking to one that emphasizes the "blended bottom line".

Founded on the belief that businesses can and should produce social good and contribute to the sustainability of our planet's eco system while producing financial returns that reasonably reward the risk and commitment of shareholders, "The Z Centre"   is driven by all of it's stakeholders not just faculty and management. The stakeholders being the students themselves and professionals in the community and business world who have now become part of the global movement of Zentrepreneurism.

The Corporate Zen Centre  combines  traditional Western thought with a new more enlightened Eastern philosophy of seeking answers to the daily challenges of business and life. It resonates for those who are experiencing a new direction and purpose in their lives. And for those who are seeking     more meaningful work in their search for ethical paths to lasting prosperity.

"The glorius chariots of kings wear out, and the body wears out and grows old; but the virtue of the good never grows old, and thus  thery can teach their good to those who are good"- Buddha

THE FACULTY

ALLAN HOLENDER

The author of the groundbreaking book Zentrepreneurism, the founder of The Zentrepreneurism Centre and The World Wide Association of Zentrepreneurs. A true visionary, pioneer and changemaster. "Not every generation is privileged to see the start of a future. We are and, in Zentrepreneruism, Allan has acted as its revelator, it s prophet, if you will." "Allan reveals the valueless and destructive tendencies of contemporary business�while remaining passionately and optimistically committed to the possibility of a better future.- Joel Bakan, author and screenwriter of "The Corporation".

As a leadership and team-building trainer, Allan has developed and delivered programs to colleges, universities, hospitals, and the corporate world. He has mentored entrepreneurs, CEOs, and senior management from some of North America�s top-ranked companies. He is also a popular media personality and commentator in Canada and the United States, having hosted a nationally syndicated business radio show on the Talk America radio network. As a speaker he has addressed thousands across Canada and the United States, and captured a worldwide audience through his web-related media appearances.

Allan gained his knowledge through first-hand experience as a business owner, "serial" entrepreneur, CEO, manager, leadership expert, teacher, writer, and broadcaster. He delivers his life lessons with both passion and humor � helping others to create that all-important balance between all the elements of one�s life. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Allan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Montana. He went on to graduate school and shortly thereafter began a long career with the Big Brothers organization. Later he assumed senior administrative positions in advancement with the Universities of British Columbia and Alberta. Allan is a pioneer in the fund development industry, having founded two professional associations. www.zentrepreneurism.com

BRUCE STEWART

Bruce is the result of crossing a distinguished thirty-three year career in information technology and senior management with multiple degrees in philosophy. He is the author of nearly 200 articles, has been an adjunct professor at the graduate level in management and education, and is currently the founder and principal research analyst of Accendor Research, helping to transform leaders from "Empty Suits" (the working title for his forthcoming book) into managers of substance. He serves as President of the board of directors of the Crisis Centre in Vancouver, is an ardent practitioner of Tai Chi, and has been involved in the Zentrepreneurism project since the book was at the conceptual stage. www.accendor.com

YVES FARGES

Yves Farges is the founder and owner of the Qualifirst Group, importers and distributors of fine foods from around the world. Born in Lyon, France, he was in Canada seven weeks later, growing up in Vancouver on the west coast of Canada. After studying Engineering Physics at the University of British Columbia, Yves worked in the Yukon as a surveyor, then in various commercial positions in the United States, and then a year in his parent's fine food distribution company, Far-Met Importers Ltd. In 1984 Yves moved to Canada's largest city, Toronto, and founded Qualifirst Foods Ltd., which (as Yves likes to say) he grew from local obscurity to national obscurity, eventually launching Aliments Qualifirst Lt�e in Montr�al in 1999. That same year Yves also bought his parent's western company, adding Far-Met to the Group and becoming truly national in scope.

The Qualifirst Group of companies have a national reputation for products of exceptional quality, serving some 1,500 restaurants and 2,000 retailers with fine foods using a dedicated sales force that is coast to coast. Frequently traveling the world visiting production facilities and suppliers, Yves lectures on foods, ingredients, and food trends. An enthusiastic supporter of the principles behind Zentrepreneurism, Yves was mentioned in the landmark book Zentrepreneurism as one of the small business owners who have put in practice successfully the multifaceted, non-monetary approach to business growth, encompassing a dedication towards the employees in the group with a heightened level of customer service. www.qualifirst.com

ELKE BABICKI

Elke Babicki M.Ed. is a writer, therapist, seminar leader and radio/ pod-cast provider on Good Life Networks. She believes intuition is a gift we all need to understand and utilize. Her book Making the Connections is an inspiring guidebook for living the life you really want.

Elke grew up as the daughter of a German catholic mother and Holocaust survivor father, in a small historic town in Bavaria. In her early twenties she settled in Canada to study psychology and languages at the University of Toronto. After completing her Masters degree, Elke worked first in Family Therapy practice and then in businesses as a consultant to executives in Toronto.

Throughout her work, Elke always felt most at home using her intuition. Starting in May 2004 for a period of about one year, she had numerous experiences out of the ordinary and collected them in a manuscript. Her book serves as a documentary of a journey to a much more rewarding universe. Elke lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and daughter. www.elkebabicki.com

GWEN DITTMAR

Gwen Dittmar, M.A. has a background in psychology, nutrition, women studies, counseling, academic and pharmaceutical research. Gwen has worked in both academic and pharmaceutical research at University of Pennsylvania, Covance, AstraZeneca, and start up companies such as Hythiam, Inc. and Endogenx.

Gwen combines her professional career in research and pharmaceutical industry with her certification in Pharmaceutical Development, master�s degree and passion for Spiritual Psychology from The University of Santa Monica, and her personal path and knowledge of healing with alternative and holistic medicine, meditation, and a daily Buddhist practice. The culmination of her unique journey has evolved into her coaching practice "Changing the Way We Celebrate".

Gwen's greatest gifts are intuition, spirituality, and compassion, feminine divine and radiant light dedication to learning. Gwen intends to merge her industry experience, her current coaching into her heartfelt dream to coach employees, leaders, and companies who want to be the paradigm shift in conscious capitalism.

Gwen is also is the process of writing her first novel, and enjoys running, surfing, swimming, painting, cooking, and spending time with friends in her Los Angeles, California home. www.changingthewaywecelebrate.com

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