Accessing 'The Other Door': How Relationships Can Influence Your Non-Traditional Career with Keira Torkko

Power of Why with Naomi Haile

Relationships are key. Through experience, you've sharpened your problem-solving skills, infused love into your creative self, and deepened your leadership acumen. Yet, these strengths may not always be apparent on paper…

It's about transforming your most vital skills to your next opportunity.

Keira Torkko⁠ has consistently demonstrated this throughout her 25-year career across various sectors. When Keira least expected it, her relationships enabled her to navigate unconventional career paths and build a compelling narrative. How can you create your own non-traditional and extraordinary opportunities? Keira shares insights on where to begin.

This episode is for you if:

• You want to improve how you give and receive feedback for maximum growth.
• You’re a leader looking to embed your values in everything you do.
• You want to position yourself as a problem-solver where you are today.

People and Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Breaking Career Growth Stereotypes
• Bonusly.com – Peer Recognition Tool
• Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) Program
  

Connect with Keira

• LinkedIn –⁠⁠ Keira Torkko

Connect with BDC

• LinkedIn –⁠⁠ BDC Capital⁠⁠ (Canada)
• Twitter –⁠⁠ @bdc_capital⁠⁠

Connect with Naomi

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠naomihaile.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@naomiahaile⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@naomiathaile⁠⁠⁠⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Naomi Haile⁠⁠

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with⁠⁠ Invest Ottawa⁠⁠, Ottawa’s lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries, and with the critical support of BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, the title sponsor of International Women’s Month. We teamed up to produce this special series to celebrate women leading in Ottawa for⁠⁠ International Women’s Month⁠⁠.

In support of its Women Founders and Owners strategy, Invest Ottawa offers programs and services that enable and accelerate the growth and success of women entrepreneurs from every walk of life. Visit⁠⁠ www.investottawa.ca/women⁠⁠ to learn more!