Sterling Executive Peer Group - Events Agenda

Speaker: Robert Cinapri, CPA, MAcc, MBA,

Date: February 8, 2024 – 9:30 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: Robert has been a driving force in a broad range of business activities, in numerous and progressively more senior industry roles.

He held senior positions such as Canadian Controller, Director of Finance, and CFO in various companies.

Before XL, Robert was instrumental in debt and equity financing. As CFO at Paradigm Electronics, he secured a large debt financing structure, ensuring financial stability. At Cymat Corporation, he raised equity, guiding the company through an IPO to a listed stock on the TMX.

At Honeywell Aerospace, Robert, as Canadian Aerospace Controller, developed expertise in Six Sigma and Lean Principles, applying them for continuous improvement in various clients.

Apart from XL, Robert is a faculty member at The Business School at Humber College. A CA/CPA member with a Master of Accountancy and an MBA, he actively participates in local School Councils and serves as Chair for the family of schools at the board level.

Speaker: Michael Castro

Date: February 29, 2024 – 9:30 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: Cyber transformation requires top to bottom organizational transformation, which requires leaders who are willing and able to embed cyber principles into their DNA and become more risk intelligent. As a leader, are you equipped to drive cyber transformation? Cyber crime is expected to cost the economy $6 Trillion by 2025 and impacts most companies today. With the pace of disruption driven by the digital revolution, how can you even begin to know how to address that question? Michael Castro, a respected cyber leader argues that the question is not really all about cyber at all; the issue strikes at the core of leadership itself.

Speaker: Kim Ades

Date: March 21, 2024

Duration: 3 hours

Description: The key differentiator for those who lead amazing, stratospheric lives is their mindset. Attendees benefit from the unique Frame of Mind Coaching™ process and infrastructure Kim created to help develop the deliberate thought skills that top performers use to drive success.

Kim specializes in teaching executives how to quickly recover from challenging situations and notice results unfolding magically in a short amount of time. Everything will start to flow with greater ease, bringing about deep and fundamental changes.

Speaker: Neville Joffe

Company Website: https://www.bizwisdom.com

Date: April 11, 2024 – 9:30 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: With 27 years of experience educating over 25,000 global business leaders, we’ve identified a common financial expectation gap between executives and operational teams. As custodians of your company’s profits, employees need to align decisions with shareholder expectations. Unfortunately, non-financial executives’ average financial literacy is below 40%. Our award-winning, patented courses bridge this gap, providing engaging and interactive learning to empower your team in influencing financial outcomes. Equip your team to make informed decisions and deliver the financial results your executive team expects.

Speaker: Frank G. Massara

Date: May 9, 2024 – 9:00 AM CST

Duration: 3 hours

Description:

Embark on a journey of strategic discovery as Frank guides you through the intricate landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Here’s what you can expect:

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure M&A activities align with corporate objectives for sustainable growth and expansion.

• Thorough Due Diligence: Master the art of assessing potential targets comprehensively, considering financial, legal, operational, and cultural aspects.

• Value Maximization: Learn from Frank’s transactional expertise as he shares tactics to secure optimal terms and maximize value in M&A deals.

• Integration Excellence: Gain insights into developing seamless post-merger integration plans, crucial for realizing synergies and minimizing disruptions.

• Risk Mitigation: Navigate potential pitfalls with effective risk management strategies, drawing from Frank’s extensive experience in deal execution.

• Real-World Insights: Delve into case studies from diverse industries, gleaned from Frank’s rich portfolio of successful M&A transactions.

• Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging M&A trends and considerations, ensuring strategic relevance in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from Frank’s wealth of experience and equip yourself with essential skills for successful M&A execution. Join us and elevate your strategic capabilities to drive growth and transformation in your organization.

Speaker: Peter Celeste

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterceleste/

Date: June 13, 2024 – 9:30 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: Through the use of case studies and real world examples Peter Celeste shows members how to use data driven insights in the areas of people, clients, competitors, financials, and business metrics to drive decision making within their organizations. Key issues covered include:

• Benefits 
• Potential pitfalls 
• How to get started 
• Best practices

In addition to providing sample metrics across a variety of areas he also shares how to apply them in the everyday decision making that goes into short and long term business planning. The program is designed to be interactive and descriptive, enabling members to take the techniques and implement them within their organizations for immediate results.

Speaker: Jillian McLaughlin

Bio: https://www.mclaughlinmentoring.com/meetjillian

Date: June 13, 2024 – 9:00 AM CST

Duration: 3 hours

Description: Jillian McLaughlin will facilitate an interactive workshop based on Emotional Intelligence/Emotional Quotient (EI/EQ) awareness and skill development. Key areas covered include:

• What is Emotional Intelligence – how EQ differs from IQ
• The business case for EQ – how developing it translates into bottom line results
• Your role as leader in developing your Emotional Intelligence — why should you?
• Emotional Intelligence assessment results — members will receive an EQ report providing them with a snapshot of their EQ (15 EQ competencies will be measured)
• Strategies to help you continually develop your EQ
• How to use the 4 vital skills of emotional well-being to help enhance overall happiness

Research suggests that the higher you go in an organization, the more EQ matters. In a study of more than 515 senior global executives, the most successful had the strongest emotional intelligence. A recent Harvard University study reveals that up to 95% of success in leadership is attributed to EQ.

Members will leave with an acute self-awareness of their current level of EQ as well as techniques, strategies, and an action plan to develop their EQ. The EQ report they will receive as well as developmental strategies, will allow members to continuously monitor and focus their EQ development in order to realize desired personal and business results. Members will also be able to use the 4 vital skills of EQ to help enhance overall well-being. At the organizational level, members will learn how to assess their organization’s ability to develop emotionally intelligent leaders and will understand the impact of doing so as it affects their bottom line.

Speaker: Michael Canic

Date: August 14, 2024 – 10:00 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: Michael Canic is the founder and Chief Flag-Bearer of Making Strategy Happen®. Through high-impact consulting, provocative presentations, and a wealth of resources, Michael helps committed leaders turn ambition into strategy, and strategy into reality.

CONSULTING WITH COMMITMENT: Through his consulting company, Bridgeway Leadership, Michael has helped hundreds of organizational leaders across North America achieve their strategic goals. How? By instituting the structure and discipline of his Strategic Management System™.

CORPORATE LEADER: Michael was formerly Sr. Vice President with the Atlanta Consulting Group, a pioneering firm in the field of trust-based leadership. Prior to that, at FedEx, he held a leadership role developing and implementing service quality strategy in field operations.

CHAMPIONSHIP COACH: Michael’s coaching expertise extends beyond the boardroom. He helped lead a college football team to a national championship.

PROVOCATIVE SPEAKER: As a speaker, Michael has delivered hundreds of presentations to organizational leaders on four continents. He has received the top earned designation in the speaking profession: Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). A dynamic presenter, Michael leaves audiences with fresh perspectives and a multitude of concepts, models, practices and tools.

INCISIVE WRITER: As a writer, his concise and compelling articles on strategy, change and execution have appeared in national publications. And his weekly blog posts – now over 300 and counting – are filled with relevant, ready-to-apply content (MakingStrategyHappen.com/blog). Michael holds a PhD in the Psychology of Human Performance. An adventure traveler, Michael and wife Bernadine have traveled to more than 40 countries. He has swum with piranha in the Amazon, trekked the mountains of Northern Pakistan, journeyed by camel in the Sahara, and rock-climbed in Rarotonga. Make sure to ask him about the snake farm in Zimbabwe.

Speaker: Bob Prosen

Date: September 12, 2024 – 9:00 AM CST

Duration: 3 hours

Description: Meet Bob Prosen, trusted by companies like AT&T, NCR, and Hitachi Data Systems for achieving rapid results. As President of The Prosen Center for Business Advancement, Bob helps leaders improve performance and profitability through proven execution strategies. A frequent guest on MSNBC and FOX News, Bob is also the author of the bestselling book Kiss Theory Good Bye.

His dynamic, interactive presentations provide practical tools to scale businesses, increase accountability, and drive profits. Bob’s workshops deliver measurable ROI, making them a valuable investment for any organization seeking growth and success.

Speaker: Bill Bishop

Date: September 12, 2024 – 10:00 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: In the era of hyper-intelligence, characterized by advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other disruptive technologies, individuals and businesses must adapt to a new set of rules governing the economy. Bill Bishop, CEO of The BIG Idea Company and founder of The New Economy Network emphasizes the need to develop a positive relationship with technologies like robotics to thrive in this evolving landscape. With insights from working with over 5,000 companies, the keynote “Dancing With Robots: The 29 Strategies For Success In The New Economy” aims to provide a roadmap for navigating this transformative environment, helping individuals and organizations understand and leverage the dynamics of the rapidly changing marketplace.

Speaker: Robert Cinapri, CPA, MAcc, MBA,

Date: November 14, 2024 – 9:30 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Speaker: Mike Goldman

Date: November 20, 2024 – 9:00 AM CST

Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours

Description: Mike Goldman’s workshop is a call to action, emphasizing the critical role of leadership teams in driving organizational success. He will highlight the importance of a shared vision and values, fostering trust and open communication, and embracing diversity for better problem-solving. He advocates for a culture of continuous learning and accountability, where clear roles and metrics ensure performance. Additionally, he underscores the value of emotional intelligence in creating a supportive environment and the need for strategic alignment with organizational goals. Organizations can enhance their leadership teams and overall effectiveness by focusing on these elements.