Championing Inclusion: Dr. Bobby Yanagawa’s Mission to Diversify Medicine

Championing Inclusion: Dr. Bobby Yanagawa’s Mission to Diversify Medicine

Diverse leadership teams bring valuable perspectives to decision-making, enhancing innovation and empathy in organizations. Women leaders, in particular, are known for their resilience, collaborative skills, and ability to build trust, which fosters a more inclusive…
Max Chan on Mentorship: A Two-Way Street to Growth and Success

Max Chan on Mentorship: A Two-Way Street to Growth and Success

Diverse leadership teams bring valuable perspectives to decision-making, enhancing innovation and empathy in organizations. Women leaders, in particular, are known for their resilience, collaborative skills, and ability to build trust, which fosters a more inclusive…
2024 Leadership Award Recipients

2024 Leadership Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the 2024 Ascend Canada Leadership Award Winners
Why the World Needs More Women Leaders

Why the World Needs More Women Leaders

Diverse leadership teams bring valuable perspectives to decision-making, enhancing innovation and empathy in organizations. Women leaders, in particular, are known for their resilience, collaborative skills, and ability to build trust, which fosters a more inclusive…
10 Skills to Future Proof Your Career

10 Skills to Future Proof Your Career

In an era of constant change, staying relevant in your career demands continuous learning and adaptability. Sandip Kumar Chaudhury, a renowned mentor and career advisor, emphasizes ten crucial skills for future success, including balancing technical…
The Benefits of a Growth Mindset During Times of Change. Five actions you can take to develop it.

The Benefits of a Growth Mindset During Times of Change. Five actions you can take to develop it.

Adopting a growth mindset allows you to thrive amid change by focusing on learning and adaptation. Rania Llewellyn’s career highlights how embracing challenges as opportunities for growth can lead to remarkable success.
What are organizations missing when framing their diversity, equity and inclusion strategy?

What are organizations missing when framing their diversity, equity and inclusion strategy?

Natasha Ferguson, a trailblazer in gender diversity within Canada’s construction industry, argues that many organizations miss the mark on DE&I by complicating their strategies. She advocates for simplicity, suggesting that effective DE&I efforts involve direct…
Why Education Is the Key to a Better Life Outcome and Social Equity

Why Education Is the Key to a Better Life Outcome and Social Equity

Education has the potential to dismantle barriers, amplify voices and increase inclusive opportunities. It also has the power to drive social change and inclusion.
Celebrating Canada this Asian Heritage Month

Celebrating Canada this Asian Heritage Month

Patrick Bhang, Director Retail Merchandising at RBC shares his story.
2023 Leadership Award Recipients

2023 Leadership Award Recipients

Toronto, ON – Ascend Canada, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the presence and influence of Pan-Asian business leaders, is pleased to announce this year’s Leadership Awards winners. This prestigious, annual awards program recognizes…