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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Why Should I Consider Joining the CSNM Board as a Director?
DESCRIPTION:Why Should I Consider Joining the CSNM Board as a Director?\nFEBRUARY 19\, 2026 – 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PSTMeet Your Panel and Presenters\n\n\nIt’s almost February\, and that means behind the scenes at CSNM\, we are in the midst of our annual Call for Nominations to the CSNM Board of Directors. Each year\, we seek individuals to join the Board for the various Portfolio Manager positions that may be available\, and in some years\, the Provincial/Territorial Representatives. But why should you consider joining the Board? Simply put\, you’ll be amongst a group of dedicated and passionate individuals who have an interest in Nutrition Management across Canada. You’ll develop new leadership skills\, grow your personal network\, support our industry\, make an impact on our society\, and give back. Yes\, there is a time commitment\, but the results are rewarding!\nThis session will feature a Guest Panel of current and past CSNM Board members\, along with CSNM Office Services\, to talk about their personal Board experiences. We will then dive into an explanation of the positions available this coming year\, the commitment\, the process\, and\, of course\, the rewards. There will be time allotted for questions. \nFor full details on the CSNM nominations process and open positions for 2026-2027/28 – please visit the CSNM website at https://my.csnm.ca/site/board-nominations. \n\nA CSNM special educational session you don’t want to miss! \nEarn a CE Point in Competency 8.0 \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/why-should-i-consider-joining-the-csnm-board-as-a-director/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Emily Chen - Health Canada's Nutrition Labelling Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 10\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 3.0 \nTitle:\n\nNutrition Labelling Course \nDescription:\nJoin us for an engaging presentation on Health Canada’s Nutrition Labelling Online Course\, beginning with a look back at the evolution of nutrition labelling in Canada. We’ll then walk through the development of the course\, including pilot testing with our target audience of health professionals and educators. Lastly\, we’ll conclude with a live demo of the updated course\, including the new module on front-of-package labelling.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nEmily Chen\nEmily Chen is a Scientific Project Coordinator at the Food and Nutrition Directorate of Health Canada who work on nutrition policy related consumer research\, knowledge‑translation initiatives\, as well as the development and evaluation of the Nutrition Labelling Online Course.\n\n\n\nAlso presenting: \nVanessa Lien is a Senior Nutrition Project Coordinator and Registered Dietitian with over 16 years of policy and regulatory experience. She has contributed to several national initiatives\, including front‑of‑package nutrition labelling\, and has led multiple stakeholder engagement and consultation activities. \nMarcia Cooper is a Research Scientist in the same directorate. She leads nutrition science research studies and evaluations of initiatives\, including the Nutrition Labelling Online Course\, contributing to evidence‑based policy and public‑health education.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/nutrition-labelling-course/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Gaya Murthy - Reimagining South Asian Foods in Healthcare Menus
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 19\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 4.0 \nTitle:\n\nCulture\, Comfort and Care: Reimagining South Asian Foods in Healthcare Menus \nDescription:\nHealthcare food is more than nourishment—it is about healing\, comfort and dignity.Acknowledging that South Asian foods are not a ‘single cuisine’ but a rich and varied collection of food traditions\, this webinar will explore how South Asian foods can be meaningfully integrated into healthcare menus to support cultural inclusion\, improve intake\, and enhance nutritional quality.Grounded in traditional food wisdom and modern nutrition principles\, the session will highlight South Asian comfort foods as powerful opportunities for healing and satisfaction within healthcare. Participants will learn practical strategies to redesign traditional dishes to be nutrient-dense and suitable for therapeutic and texture-modified diets—without compromising flavour or cultural authenticity. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the role of culturally familiar comfort foods in promoting healing and patient satisfaction in healthcare settings.\nIdentify South Asian dishes that align well with healthcare nutrition goals\, including nutrient adequacy and comfort.\nApply practical strategies to modify traditional South Asian recipes to enhance nutritional quality.\nImplement culturally inclusive menu changes that are feasible\, respectful\, and scalable within healthcare foodservice.\n\nTo connect with a BC dietitian\, please visit: https://bcdietitians.ca \n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nGaya Murthy\, RD\, Certified Diabetes Educator\nGaya Murthy has enjoyed a rewarding career in the field of nutrition for over 20 years\, both in India and Canada.  She has worked in a variety of settings\, including clinical\, community\, public health\, research\, and academia. She is passionate about public health nutrition\, health promotion and disease prevention.Gaya is also a strong proponent of “food is more than just nutrients” and believes that food is a way to bring people together\, build memories and heal. Her early fascination with the connection that food brings to celebrations\, togetherness\, health and beyond is what drew her to the field of nutrition and dietetics.In her current academic role\, Gaya is the Department Chair and teaches courses in introductory nutrition\, topics in macronutrients and micronutrients\, and current topics in nutrition with the Department of Nutrition and Food Service Management at Langara College in Vancouver\, BC. Additionally\, she is also the primary nutrition instructor (Clinical Assistant Professor) within the UBC Faculty of Dentistry\, teaching in the DMD program and the Dental Hygienists Degree program.  Outside of this\, she also works in private practice and collaborates with BC Dietitians\, supporting client care across British Columbia. \nGaya voluntarily serves with many organizations\, including the Canadian Nutrition Society and the\nCollege of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. \nOutside of work\, she loves all things gardening\, long walks with her family and regular potluck\ndinners with friends.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/gaya-murthy-reimagining-south-asian-foods-in-healthcare-menus/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Rhonda Scharf - Critical Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 25\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 6.0 \nTitle:\n\nCritical Conversations \nDescription:\nIn today’s fast-paced work environment\, the ability to engage in critical conversations is a vital skill for maintaining a harmonious and productive workplace. Whether you’re talking about uncomfortable situations\, addressing performance issues\, providing constructive feedback\, or navigating conflicts\, this webinar will empower you with the confidence and skills to handle these conversations with ease.What You’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstanding the Core of Critical Conversations: Discover the key elements that define a critical conversation and ways to ensure you plan for them!\nThe Art of Active Listening: Master techniques to listen effectively\, ensuring you fully understand the concerns and perspectives of others.\nCrafting Your Message with Clarity and Compassion: Learn how to articulate your thoughts clearly while maintaining empathy and respect\, even in difficult situations.\nManaging Emotions and Building Resilience: Gain insights into managing your own emotions and responding to others with composure\, fostering a positive and productive dialogue.\nActionable Strategies for Successful Outcomes: Explore practical steps to guide conversations towards constructive resolutions\, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nRhonda Scharf\, CSP\, HoF\, GSF\nInsightful … humorous … entertaining … even contagious  … words that are often used to describe Rhonda Scharf.  A speaker with the uncanny ability to look at the normal and see something quite different.Rhonda will share some things she has learned to help you thrive in your work environment\, emerging at the end of the day with a smile and a sense of accomplishment. Audiences far and wide sing her praises for her relevant and useful tips on administration\, communication\, and workplace effectiveness! \nRhonda is an author\, speaker\, trainer\, and grandmother. She has earned her Certified Speaking Professional\, is a member of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame\, and is one of only 35 speakers worldwide who have earned their Global Speaking Fellow (meaning she truly has an international business)\, and been awarded the Spirit of CAPS award. She was the first speaker in the entire world to earn all four awards. Her peers consider Rhonda a leader in the speaking industry! Her natural warmth and sincerity are balanced by a healthy sense of the absurd\, a combination that is useful in any situation. \nRhonda’s professional speaking career began at age two… when her mother would offer her 25 cents to be quiet for five minutes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/rhonda-scharf-critical-conversations/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Cherie Furlan-Craievich - From Standards to Action: Advancing the Adoption of National Nutrition and Food Service Standards in Long-Term Care
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 8\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 5.0 \nTitle:\n\nFrom Standards to Action: Advancing the Adoption of National Nutrition and Food Service Standards in Long-Term Care \nDescription:\nDC (Dietitians of Canada)\, GN(Gerontology Network) Long-Term Care Advocacy Working Group and Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers are dedicated to promoting the awareness and adoption of the Recommended National Standards for Long-Term Care Nutrition and Food Services (2022) among stakeholders across Canada. \nWe invite Nutrition Managers to join this webinar to strengthen their capacity to advocate for the implementation of these standards within long-term care homes\, health systems\, and provincial decision-making structures. Participants will gain practical tools\, resources\, and strategies to effectively engage key stakeholders and support system-level changes that enhance nutrition care\, resident well-being\, and quality of life for seniors living in long-term care. \nThis webinar empowers Nutrition Managers to move from awareness to actions supporting consistent\, evidence-informed nutrition and food service practices nationwide. \nAfter completing this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the purpose\, scope\, and value of the Recommended National Standards for Long-Term Care Nutrition and Food Services (2022) and their role in improving nutritional well-being\, safety\, and quality of life for residents across Canada.\nIdentify key stakeholders\, advocacy opportunities\, and leverage points within your organizations\, regions\, and provinces to support the adoption and implementation of the standards.\nApply practical advocacy tools and communication strategies to effectively engage long-term care operators\, healthcare leaders\, and government decision-makers in advancing these standards.\nDevelop an actionable advocacy plan tailored to your local or provincial context to support uptake of the national standards.\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nCherie Furlan-Craievich\, RD\nCherie is a Registered Dietitian who is the Advocacy Coordinator of the Gerontology Network\, Dietitians of Canada and past chair. She has worked in long-term care and seniors living for over 30 years as a Clinical Dietitian\, Food Service Manager\, Corporate Dietitian and currently Foodservice Consultant. Cherie is involved in the development and advocacy of nutrition and wellbeing of residents in long-term care and volunteers for the CMTF (Canadian Malnutrition Task Force)\, Dietitians of Canada Gerontology Network and CSNM (Canadian Society of Nutrition Management). In her spare time\, Cherie finds joy in outdoor activities like gardening\, working in her flower beds\, swimming and boating on Lake Huron. Her favourite pastime is looking at recipes and cooking for her family and friends.\n\n\n\nAlso featuring Judy Kirby\, CNM\, Past President\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-cherie-furlan-craievich-from-standards-to-action-advancing-the-adoption-of-national-nutrition-and-food-service-standards-in-long-term-care/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Brett McDermott - Charismatic Leadership Expert
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 16\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 1.0 \nTitle:\n\nCharismatic Leadership Expert \nDescription:\nCharismatic Influence is a powerful communication framework that empowers nutrition leaders to navigate high-stakes situations with confidence\, connection\, and clarity. By mastering Charismatic Influence\, you can communicate decisions with authority\, build trust quickly\, and lead conversations that feel calm\, clear\, and authoritative.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nBrett McDermott – Charismatic Leadership Expert \nBrett McDermott is a leadership and communication expert who delivers high-impact keynotes that help leaders communicate with confidence\, connection\, and clarity—especially in fast-growing\, high-pressure environments. His work challenges leaders to rethink how they show up in critical conversations and equips them with practical tools they can apply immediately with their teams.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-brett-mcdermott-charismatic-leadership-expert/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Andrew Haley - Built Ready: Resilience\, Precision & Leadership in Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 6\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 1.0 \nTitle:\n\nBuilt Ready: Resilience\, Precision & Leadership in Nutrition \nDescription:\nNutrition and foodservice leaders work in one of the most demanding\, high‑stakes environments in healthcare. Every tray\, every allergy check\, every handoff\, every decision — it all matters. And while the work is often unseen\, its impact is life‑changing. \nIn this powerful and practical webinar\, Paralympic champion Andrew Haley shares how resilience\, preparation\, and precision shaped his journey from a childhood hospital bed to the top of the podium — and how those same principles define excellence in nutrition leadership today. Through compelling storytelling and direct links to CSNM’s core competencies\, Andrew reveals how elite performance isn’t about perfection; it’s about consistency\, systems\, teamwork\, and the ability to “build ready” long before the moment of pressure arrives. \n\nParticipants will explore the rhythm of resilience (Adapt–Recover–Recommit)\, the parallels between high‑performance sport and high‑performance nutrition systems\, and the essential leadership behaviours that strengthen teams\, protect patients\, and elevate care. They’ll also be reminded of something profound: you may never meet the people you save — but your work saves them anyway. \nThis session will leave nutrition professionals feeling seen\, valued\, and equipped with a renewed sense of purpose\, professionalism\, and pride in the work they do every day. \n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Andrew Haley\nI am on a journey to inspire and teach as many leaders as possible to commit to their own GOLD MEDAL MOMENT. I want to encourage my audience to never give up and strive to achieve both personal and professional excellence that will help guide them to reach their full potential. I’ve had many setbacks in my life\, including losing part of my right leg as a child to cancer and being given only a 35% chance to survive. I didn’t want to just survive\, though; I wanted to show people I could be something special despite my circumstances. As a competitive swimmer\, I would become a World and Paralympic champion\, and that eventually led to a hall of fame career. \nHow we show up every day is important to me\, and I am fired up when I can deliver tangible strategies to help my audience pursue their own dreams. I learned that success is built on preparation and having a champion’s mindset\, combined with controlling the controllable. This is available to anyone who wants to win in life. My job is to guide you to get there one day at a time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-andrew-haley-how-nutrition-leaders-build-ready/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Joshna Maharaj - The Ripple Effect: The process of making change in public institutions
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 13\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 5.0 \nTitle:\n\nThe Ripple Effect: The process of making change in public institutions \nDescription:\nAfter the broader conversation about rebuilding institutional food systems from the keynote\, this web session focuses on the more specific task of making change\, often of any sort\, in public institutions. I believe that institutions are built to do one thing one way\, so when you want to make a change in one part of the institution\, you must be ready to do the same in other\, seemingly unconnected parts of the institution. I’ll share stories and examples of my attempts to make change and the unexpected outcomes of those attempts.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoshna Maharaj – Chef\, Author & Activist \nJoshna Maharaj is a chef\, speaker & activist who believes strongly in the power of chefs & social gastronomy to bring values of hospitality\, sustainability & social justice to the table.Joshna’s first book\, Take Back the Tray (May 2020)\, captures the lessons & experience from her work in creating a movement to reconnect food with health\, wellness\, education\, and rehabilitation in public institutions around the globe….and it’s a story about how a chef took on the institution and tried to make change. \nWith 15 years of experience in television\, radio\, and as a culinary and university instructor\, Joshna is an easy\, engaging teacher who reimagines the nature of a classroom. \nJoshna is an award-winning\, two-time TEDx speaker and has just completed a Master’s in Gastronomy at TU Dublin.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-joshna-maharaj-the-ripple-effect-the-process-of-making-change-in-public-institutions/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar - Nutrition Management Matters: A School Food Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 28\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 3.0 \nTitle: \n\n\n\nNutrition Management Matters: A School Food Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\nThis webinar brings together national leadership\, research expertise\, and on‑the‑ground experience to explore the future of school food systems across Canada. The Executive Director of Farm to Cafeteria Canada\, will highlight how farm‑to‑school approaches are transforming student access to healthy\, local\, and sustainable food through three pillars: local food access\, hands‑on food literacy\, and community connection. A panelist from the University of Saskatchewan Public Health Research Team will share insights from Canada’s leading school food research and their work developing a National School Food Policy alongside the Coalition for Healthy School Food.\n\nThe session will also include reflections from a Nutrition Manager working within a school division\, connecting research and national initiatives to real‑world practice. This webinar is not intended to spotlight one district. Instead\, it will identify opportunities for collaboration\, and outline concrete ways members can engage—whether through advocacy\, programming\, partnerships\, or policy support to help build a stronger\, more equitable school food system for all students.\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Sokmenoglu\, CNM\nJordan Sokmenoglu is a Manager of Food and Nutrition within a school division\, bringing a systems‑level perspective to school food programs and student nutrition. Her work focuses on creating nutritious\, inclusive\, and culturally appropriate food environments while navigating the practical realities of implementation in K–12 settings. Jordan draws on her professional experience to connect policy\, research\, and day‑to‑day operations in support of healthier school food systems across Canada.\n\n\n\n\nJesse Veenstra\, M.Sc.\nJesse Veenstra is a public health professional with a strong focus on food security and community building\, currently serving as Executive Director of Farm to Cafeteria Canada. She previously worked as National Manager\, Farm to School Initiatives with F2CC and spent over a decade leading complex projects within Vancouver Coastal Health and BC’s Provincial Health Services Authority\, including Healthy Schools and Healthy Communities initiatives. Jesse holds advanced degrees in nutrition and human health\, along with credentials in project management and food security\, and has served in leadership roles with the Vancouver Food Policy Council\n\n\n\n\nNatalia Alaniz Salinas\, MSc.\, MPH.\, PhD Candidate\nNatalia Alaniz Salinas is a PhD student in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan and a Research Manager with the Saskatchewan Population Health Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU). Her work focuses on public health nutrition\, school food programs\, and population health interventions\, including evaluating universal school food initiatives and their policy implications across Canada. She brings international experience from public health roles within Chile’s Ministry of Health and holds graduate degrees in Public Health and Community and Population Health Sciences.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-nutrition-management-matters-a-school-food-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar: Functional Foods: A Practical Framework for Every Setting
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 17\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 4.0 \nTitle:\n\nFunctional Foods: A Practical Framework for Every Setting \nDescription:\nEvery ingredient on your menu is already functional — it feeds people. The question this session asks is whether it’s functional in the deeper sense too: actively supporting immunity\, cognition\, and wellness\, not just calories on a plate.Some of the most powerful functional ingredients sound like supplement-aisle science. In practice\, they’re often just dinner. This session gives CSNM members a clear\, evidence-informed way to spot the difference between what’s simply good cooking and what deserves a second opinion — across every setting\, from long-term care and hospitals to schools\, community health\, and the supplier side. \nThis isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about recognizing the potential already on it. \nAre you ready to see your menu differently? \n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nNaz Serter\, NM\n\nNaz Serter\, MSc (Phytotherapy)\, NM\, is the founder of Naz Serter Consulting\, supporting organizations in advancing wellness through practical\, evidence-informed nutrition strategies — helping teams understand how small dietary changes can create meaningful health impact within real-world operations.Naz also works closely with the nutraceutical industry\, bringing R&D formulation insight and market knowledge to business development projects that bridge scientific research with commercially viable\, functional products. \nWith almost two decades of experience across the nutrition\, nutraceutical\, and supplement sectors\, Naz brings a unique perspective that integrates food-first nutrition with functional ingredient science. Her work focuses on the responsible application of phytonutrient-rich foods\, culinary mushrooms\, and functional ingredients — from menu development to product formulation — always balancing evidence\, feasibility\, and practical implementation. \nNaz has also taught future nutrition professionals as an instructor\, with an emphasis on critical thinking\, evidence-informed practice\, and applying nutrition science within food service\, community\, and institutional settings — a systems-based perspective that continues to shape how she approaches her consulting and industry work today. \nKnown for translating complex nutrition science into clear\, actionable guidance\, Naz helps organizations and professionals move from theory to practice with confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-functional-foods-a-practical-framework-for-every-setting/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar: A Taste of the Big Easy
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 17\, 2026 – 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 AM PT \nTitle:\n\nA Taste of the Big Easy \nDescription:\nA Special CSNM Member Experience – FREE to Attend!Forget the flight\, Chef Joey is taking us to New Orleans!As a special CSNM member benefit\, join us for a fun and flavour-filled virtual culinary journey through the heart of the Big Easy.Chef Joey will bring the spirit of New Orleans right to your kitchen\, sharing iconic dishes\, bold flavours\, Southern traditions and a little Cajun magic along the way.‍ Cook along\, kick back\, or simply come hungry! \nExpect great food\, fun stories and a taste of New Orleans. \nNo passport required. No cost to attend. Just bring your appetite! \nFREE for CSNM members – another great benefit of membership! \nA Taste of the Big Easy \nLet the good times roll! \n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nChef Joey\n\nJoseph Bagnerise — better known as Chef Joey — grew up in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, where food isn’t just something you eat\, it’s something you live. The sights\, sounds\, and smells of one of the world’s most celebrated food cultures shaped everything about how he cooks and how he teaches. Raised by his Aunty “Ma” and his father\, a librarian\, he became a lifelong learner — and that’s exactly how he built his career. By doing. His brother Charles carries the family calling a a chef with Amtrak\, cooking his way across the country on the rails. \nHis career took him across North America\, managing and cooking at restaurants and bistros in the U.S. and Canada\, until a pivotal meeting changed everything. In 2005\, he was hand-picked by Peter Boyd\, CEO of Arcis\, off a salmon seeker in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Boyd wanted to build a Google-like culture at his company and believed food was the way to do it. Joseph came to Calgary and built exactly that — a café woven into the fabric of the company. They won Calgary Inc.’s Best Place to Work award. Peter became a mentor and a friend\, and Joseph feels his influence to this day. \nIn 2015\, Joseph moved to Matrix Environmental Solutions\, cooking daily for 150 employees. When COVID sent everyone home and closed the bistro\, he didn’t sit still. He set up a studio in his own kitchen\, got the word out with help from family and friends\, and Chef Joey was born. \nThe response was immediate. Five-star reviews. A write-up in Avenue Magazine. A feature by Food Network Canada. Named one of the best culinary experiences in Calgary by The Best Calgary. \nJoseph currently lives in Calgary with his pn — in Amsterdam\, California\, and Calgary — and is now a proud grandpa. He’s a practicing Buddhist\, a lifelong reader and picks up his guitar whenever the day allows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-a-taste-of-the-big-easy/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar: Feed Your Sense of Humor: A Pressure Relief Valve for Life’s Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 22\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 1.0 \nTitle:\n\nFeed Your Sense of Humor: A Pressure Relief Valve for Life’s Challenges \nDescription:\nLife can be stressful\, frustrating\, overwhelming and sometimes downright hard. And we don’t have to pretend otherwise. But two things can be true at the same time: life can be difficult\, and we can still find reasons to laugh.In this one-hour webinar\, Jenny Locklin explores how a sense of humor can serve as a pressure relief valve for our mental and emotional well-being. Through relatable stories\, surprising examples and plenty of laughter\, attendees will discover how humor can help us release pressure\, shift perspective and keep difficult moments from consuming everything else that’s good in our lives. \nThis isn’t about putting on a happy face or laughing away real problems. It’s about giving ourselves permission to experience the hard stuff while still making room for joy\, connection and laughter. \nAttendees will leave with a lighter perspective and practical ways to strengthen their sense of humor\, navigate stressful moments and remember that even when life isn’t funny\, it’s okay to laugh. \n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nJenny Locklin\n\nJenny Locklin is a keynote speaker\, humorist\, and former educator who helps people use their sense of humor as a pressure relief valve for life’s stressful\, frustrating\, and sometimes downright difficult moments.Known as The Undercover Speaker\, Jenny has brought her unexpected approach to healthcare professionals\, associations\, educators\, and organizations across the country. Her philosophy is simple: two things can be true at the same time. Life can be hard\, and you can still laugh.Through relatable stories\, real-life mistakes\, and plenty of humor\, Jenny reminds audiences that laughter doesn’t minimize what we’re going through. Sometimes\, it simply gives us the relief we need to keep going.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/feed-your-sense-of-humor-a-pressure-relief-valve-for-lifes-challenges/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar: Your Voice Called: It Wants You to Use It
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 1\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 1.0 \nTitle:\n\nYour Voice Called: It Wants You to Use It \nDescription:\nYour voice is one of your most powerful professional tools—but using it with clarity and confidence isn’t always easy. Even experienced leaders can hesitate in important moments\, shrink back in meetings\, avoid difficult conversations\, or leave wishing they had said what needed to be said.In this engaging and practical session\, Trisha Miltimore explores what gets in the way of speaking up and how professionals can communicate with greater confidence\, intention\, and impact. Participants will learn approachable strategies for organizing their thoughts\, contributing effectively in meetings\, navigating challenging conversations\, presenting ideas to leaders and boards\, and advocating for themselves and others.Through relatable stories\, reflection\, humour\, and practical tools\, participants will be encouraged to recognize the value of their perspective and use their voice—even when the moment feels uncomfortable. \nParticipants will leave feeling more confident and equipped to communicate clearly\, contribute meaningfully\, and speak up when their voice matters most. \n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nTrisha Miltimore\n\nJenny Locklin is a keynote speaker\, humorist\, and former educator who helps people use their sense of humor as a pressure relief valve for life’s stressful\, frustrating\, and sometimes downright difficult moments.Known as The Undercover Speaker\, Jenny has brought her unexpected approach to healthcare professionals\, associations\, educators\, and organizations across the country. Her philosophy is simple: two things can be true at the same time. Life can be hard\, and you can still laugh.Through relatable stories\, real-life mistakes\, and plenty of humor\, Jenny reminds audiences that laughter doesn’t minimize what we’re going through. Sometimes\, it simply gives us the relief we need to keep going.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-your-voice-called-it-wants-you-to-use-it/
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SUMMARY:CSNM Webinar: You're Not Behind (Yet): Smart\, Human Ways to Work with AI
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 3\, 2026 – 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT\nCE Point:  Competency 5.0 \nTitle:\n\nYou’re Not Behind (Yet): Smart\, Human Ways to Work with AI \nDescription:\nAI is already changing how work gets done. But how does it feel from where you’re sitting? Are you confidently experimenting\, cautiously curious\, or quietly wondering where to even start? If you’ve tried AI and the results felt generic\, if you don’t have time to figure it out\, or if you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools out there – this talk is built around those exact problems. Margaux Miller is a global event host and MC who spends her career on stages alongside AI founders\, engineers\, and the people building this technology. She’s a solo business owner who uses AI tools every day to save time and run her business. In this keynote\, she shares what she’s learned from both worlds – the people building AI and the professionals actually using it – in a way that’s practical\, honest\, and immediately useful. Through live demonstrations\, real stories (including the time she literally shared a stage with an AI avatar in Dubai)\, and photo-worthy reference slides\, attendees will learn how to personalize AI so it actually sounds like them\, how to use it to clear busywork and be more present in their key work\, and how to match the right tool to the right task instead of asking one tool to do everything. No jargon. No hype. No pressure to become an “AI expert.” Just clear\, human guidance and a few tools you can try this week. \nWhat Attendees Will Take Away: \n\nHow to set up a personal “voice file” so AI tools actually reflect how you think\, write\, and communicate\nPractical prompting habits that work better than memorizing “magic prompts”\nWhat you need to know about AI safety and data privacy before putting anything into these tools\nA curated tool map matching specific tasks to specific tools – so you stop using ChatGPT for everything and start getting better results with less effort\nReal use cases for saving time right now\nA realistic “baby steps” framework for getting started\n\n\n\nPresenter: \n\n\n\nMargaux Miller\n\nMargaux Miller is a global MC and event host specializing in tech\, innovation\, and startup events. She’s hosted stages from GITEX Global in Dubai (the world’s largest tech event) to South Summit in Madrid and Brazil\, and has moderated conversations with leaders from OpenAI\, Google DeepMind\, and more. Her TEDx talk on human connection is a TED Editor’s Pick with 500K+ views. With 10+ years in the tech industry – including a startup acquisition and leading a global community of 20K+ freelancers across 140 countries as Global Director of Community at Toptal – Margaux brings both technical fluency and the ability to make complex ideas feel approachable and human.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://csnm.ca/event/csnm-webinar-youre-not-behind-yet-smart-human-ways-to-work-with-ai/
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