Leading With Purpose Series (Parts 1-3)
September 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm EDT
Part 1 (Concluded)
THE CORPORATE
SOCIAL MIND
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Michael Alberg-Seberich
Author, Speaker and Consultant
This opening session, The Corporate Social Mind, will introduce a forward-thinking framework and the eight traits of socially minded organizations. Drawing on European best practices and case studies, participants will gain a clear foundation for cultivating a socially conscious mindset that strengthens legacy, resilience and sustainable success.
Part 2 (Up next!)
A PATH TO PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, September 23
1:00 - 2:15 PM Eastern
Kathryn Andrews
Founder, Realise Change
This session will explore what it means to become a Certified B Corporation and how this designation can support purpose-driven growth. Participants will gain an understanding of the B Corp certification process, including key performance standards across governance, social impact and environmental responsibility. The session will also examine the unique benefits and potential challenges for family businesses pursuing certification, alongside real-world examples of certified family enterprises.
Part 3
CANADA'S LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, November 4
1:00 - 2:15 PM Eastern
Coro Strandberg
Co-Founder and Chair, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project
This finaly session will explore the concept of a Social Purpose Business and highlights Canada’s leadership in advancing purpose-driven enterprise. Participants will gain clarity on what defines a social purpose and how it can serve as a powerful driver of innovation, resilience, and stakeholder loyalty. The session will also introduce practical tools and frameworks to help identify and embed purpose across an organization, supported by examples from Canadian family businesses that have successfully integrated purpose into their operations.
Presented Part 1
Michael Alberg-Seberich
Author, Speaker and Consultant
Michael Seberich works as a consultant, moderator, and coach in the fields of philanthropy, foundation management, corporate social responsibility, and impact investing. A particular focus of his work lies in advising and supporting business families in the strategic development and implementation of their philanthropic engagement. He is Managing Director of Wider Sense GmbH, a philanthropic consulting firm, and co-author of the book The Corporate Social Mind, which he published together with Derrick Feldmann in 2022.
Check our Michael's book, The Corporate Social Mind: How Companies Lead Social Change from the Inside Out.
Presenting Part 2
Kathryn Andrews
Founder, Realise Change
Kathryn Andrews is the founder of Realise Change, a consultancy supporting founders and small businesses to build strong, values-led organisations that balance commercial success with meaningful impact.
Kathryn specialises in guiding clients through B Corp certification and recertification, offering structured, hands-on support that brings clarity, confidence and momentum to the complex requirements. Kathryn is known for her ability to quickly understand how a business works, identify what matters most, and connect people, priorities and practical next steps.
Kathryn brings over 15 years of senior HR leadership experience from a global FTSE 50 energy company. She is a trained B Consultant, a certified Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA), and a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Associate.
Her work is particularly valued by time-stretched leaders who want to build companies that value their people, communities and the planet but need trusted guidance to make it achievable. Kathryn brings a calm, collegiate approach, acting as a partner and steady guide as organisations translate purpose into everyday decisions and systems.
You can learn more about Kathryn's work at RealiseChange.ca.
Presenting Part 3
Coro Strandberg
Co-Founder and Chair, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project
Coro Strandberg is Co-Founder and Chair of the Canadian Purpose Economy Project and President of Strategy Consulting. For more than three decades she has advised business, government and industry associations on strategies to embed sustainability in governance, strategy and operations. Coro is a pioneer in social purpose business and collaborates with business schools on social purpose education.
Coro co-founded the United Way BC Social Purpose Institute, which helped 50 small and medium-sized businesses define and implement their purpose across their operations. She has over 20 years experiences as a corporate director and specializes in purpose and sustainability governance. She is a faculty member for The Directors College and Governance Professionals of Canada where she teaches these topics. She serves on the Canadian Standards Association sustainability committee, and in 2015 she was named the top consultant in Canada for her impact.
See Coro's work at The Canadian Purpose Economy Project.
PART 1 (concluded)
Michael Alberg-Seberich
Author, Speaker and Consultant
THE CORPORATE SOCIAL MIND
This event has passed
This opening session introduced a forward-thinking framework and the eight traits of socially minded organizations.
Check out Michael's book:
The Corporate Social Mind
PART 2 — Up Next!
Kathryn Andrews
Founder, Realise Change
A PATH TO PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, September 23 @ 1:00 PM Eastern
The next session will explore what it means to be a part of the global network of Certified B Corporations, and how the designation can support purpose-driven growth.
Learn more about Kathryn's work:
RealiseChange.ca
PART 3
Coro Strandberg
Co-Founder and Chair, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project
CANADA'S LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE
Wednesday, November 4 @ 1:00 PM Eastern
This final session will explore the concept of a Social Purpose Business, its relevance to today’s organizations.
See what Coro has been up to:
The Canadian Purpose Economy Project