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SUMMARY:Leading With Purpose Series (Parts 1-3)
DESCRIPTION:Open to All Members \nBrought to you by FEC’s Family Enterprise Impact Committee\, Leading With Purpose is a dynamic three-part webinar series for family enterprise leaders who want to align business success with meaningful impact. Taking a global-to-local perspective\, this series will explore how purpose-driven leadership is reshaping the future of business-offering practical frameworks\, real-world examples and actionable insights to help organizations embed social consciousness into strategy\, culture and long-term growth. \n	Part 1 (Concluded)\nTHE CORPORATE\nSOCIAL MIND\n\nThis event\nhas passed\n														\n\n	Michael Alberg-SeberichAuthor\, Speaker and Consultant\n	\n	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. \n			\n							Register now\n					\n	Part 2 (Up next!)\nA PATH TO PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE\nWednesday\, September 23\n1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern\n														\n\n	Kathryn AndrewsFounder\, Realise Change\n	\n	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. \n			\n							Register now\n					\n	Part 3\nCANADA’S LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE\nWednesday\, November 4\n1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern\n														\n\n	Coro StrandbergCo-Founder and Chair\, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project\n	\n	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. \n			\n							Register now\n					\n\n	Event Details\n	\n\n	Next Session\n	\n	Wednesday\, September 23\, 20261:00 PM - 2:15 PM EDT () \n\n	Who Can Attend\n	\n	This event is open to all FEC Members. \n\n	Where\n	\n	Online via Zoom.\nThe session link will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.\n\n	Cost\n	\n	Included with your FEC Membership. \n\n	Contact\n	\n	For help with your registration\,\nemail events@familyenterprise.ca.\n\n	Presented Part 1\n	\n														\n\n	Michael Alberg-SeberichAuthor\, Speaker and Consultant\n	\n	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. \nCheck our Michael’s book\, The Corporate Social Mind: How Companies Lead Social Change from the Inside Out. \n\n	Presenting Part 2\n	\n														\n\n	Kathryn AndrewsFounder\, Realise Change\n	\n	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. \nKathryn 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. \nKathryn 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. \nHer 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. \nYou can learn more about Kathryn’s work at RealiseChange.ca. \n\n	Presenting Part 3\n	\n														\n\n	Coro StrandbergCo-Founder and Chair\, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project\n	\n	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. \nCoro 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. \nSee Coro’s work at The Canadian Purpose Economy Project. \n  \n	PART 1 (concluded) \n														\n\n	Michael Alberg-SeberichAuthor\, Speaker and Consultant\n	\n	THE CORPORATE SOCIAL MIND\nThis event has passed\nThis opening session introduced a forward-thinking framework and the eight traits of socially minded organizations. \nCheck out Michael’s book:\nThe Corporate Social Mind\n			\n							Register now\n					\n	PART 2 – Up Next! \n														\n\n	Kathryn AndrewsFounder\, Realise Change\n	\n	A PATH TO PURPOSE AND PERFORMANCE\nWednesday\, September 23 @ 1:00 PM Eastern\n\nThe 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. \nLearn more about Kathryn’s work:\nRealiseChange.ca\n			\n							Register now\n					\n	PART 3 \n														\n\n	Coro StrandbergCo-Founder and Chair\, The Canadian Purpose Economy Project\n	\n	CANADA’S LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE-DRIVEN ENTERPRISE\nWednesday\, November 4 @ 1:00 PM Eastern\n\nThis final session will explore the concept of a Social Purpose Business\, its relevance to today’s organizations. \nSee what Coro has been up to:\nThe Canadian Purpose Economy Project\n			\n							Register now
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