The must-have guide for current and aspiring female CEOs, Presidents, Managing Partners, Founders and Business Owners to learn from and be inspired by unique strategies, philosophies, and defining moments of female CEOs who are shaping leadership in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) today.
Unveiling Female CEO Excellence
A Special Report featuring Insights from 11 CEOs
Shaping Canada’s Future
In this period of geopolitical chaos, mid-market CEOs are navigating a uniquely challenging landscape marked by uncertainty, economic volatility, and evolving market dynamics.
This environment, while daunting, also presents an opportunity for these leaders to innovate and champion a more collaborative, flexible approach to leadership that could reshape traditional business models for the better.
- You have to be nimble and think differently.
- How will you ensure that you can adapt and catapult your business growth, make an impact and STAND OUT in this rapidly changing marketplace?
We spared no effort in gathering our research and we are thrilled to share it with you!
Inside this Special Report, you'll discover:
- Defining moments that inspired these CEOs to lead
- Unique challenges they faced as a leader and as a woman and how they overcame them
- Insights around leadership philosophy, strategy, innovation, and community
Representation Matters
At its heart, this research is about empowerment—helping to elevate and sustain women in positions of power, both in Canada and around the world. Representation matters, and by spotlighting these remarkable women, we challenge the stereotypes that still persist around female leadership. The more women see other women excelling at the top, the more they believe it’s possible for themselves.
Valuable Lessons
This report offers valuable lessons, from leadership strategies to innovation, that you can apply in your own journey. It’s not just about business success; it’s about inspiring the next generation of female CEOs and leaders. These women are breaking down barriers, and opening doors for future female entrepreneurs and executives.
Fuel your Confidence
Let these stories fuel your confidence, expand your strategies, and inspire your vision. Together, we can create a more diverse, inclusive, and thriving business landscape where women continue to lead with purpose and passion.
Enjoy the read—and get ready to be inspired!
Kim Chernecki
Success Strategist for CEOs
CEO Performance Advisors
Kim is the founder of CEO Performance Advisors, a boutique consulting firm partnering with small to mid-market CEOs and business owners to identify and bridge performance gaps across their businesses. Leveraging her exclusive network of vetted A-list advisors, she delivers tangible business results without the hefty fees of big consulting firms.
For the past 25 years, I’ve worked with over 2000 CEOs and executives as a consultant, facilitator, and coach. Consulting with leaders and teams of Fortune 1000 organizations, I developed partnerships across all lines of business at organizations like BMO, Manulife, and Sunlife as well as 40 other organizations across multiple industries in the area of sales effectiveness.
For the last 12 years, Kim shifted to working with CEOs and executives who decided to leave the corporate world to build thriving independent consulting practices. This was my focus in her own coaching practice, as well as a senior consultant with LHH Knightsbridge and The Talent Company human capital firms.
Throughout this time, Kim has had the privilege of building a powerful and vetted roster of “top of their game” Advisors who are game changers for their clients.
She’s helped solve countless business problems with her finger on the pulse of what’s most important in our constantly evolving business landscape.
As Co-Founder of VIBE CEO, the ultimate female CEO community, Kim brings together all her expertise, deep business network and passion around building communities to ensure that every female leader has access to the resources, insights and strategic connections to be top of their game professionally and personally.
