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The Art of the Career Pivot: Turning Challenge Into Opportunity

When
29 Oct 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Hybrid: In-person @ Rose Rocket (37 Front St E #200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3) or Online via Zoom

Registration

In-Person Ticket – $15.00
Attend the event in-person. Includes free drinks, food, networking, and industry experts.
In-Person Ticket + TPMA Donation – $25.00
This ticket type contains a $10 donation to the TPMA in addition to your $15 event ticket.

Your donation helps us make TPMA free to join and free for virtual attendees. It also supports development of new programs to help our members level up their product craft!
Online Only
Online Only + TPMA Donation – $10.00
Attend online but also donate $10 to the TPMA to fund future events, mentorship, our bursary program, and much more.

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Whether you're just starting out, contemplating a career shift, or leading a team and looking for fresh inspiration, this event offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey.

Joey Benedek will share personal stories from his time at BlackBerry, where he found surprising opportunities amid challenging times, as well as his transition from UX to Product Management at Microsoft. His candid talk will show how embracing the unexpected can lead to remarkable growth.

This session is ideal for product professionals at any career stage who are ready to step out of their comfort zone and explore new possibilities. Joey will highlight how seizing non-obvious opportunities and embracing uncertainty can unlock your hidden potential and set you on a rewarding career path.

Key Takeaways:

Spotting Hidden Opportunities: How to recognize and capitalize on career chances others may overlook
Resilience in Tough Times: Lessons Joey learned about thriving during challenging periods at BlackBerry
Navigating Career Shifts: Strategies to maximize transitional periods in your career
Building Leadership Resilience: Essential skills for thriving through unexpected challenges

Event Tickets:

In-person attendance is $15, which includes snacks and beverages. Free online participation will be available via Zoom. RSVP today to secure your spot!

Event Agenda:

5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking (in-person only)

6:00 - 6:30 PM: Joey Benedek’s Keynote

6:30 - 7:15 PM: Q&A

7:15 - 8:30 PM: Networking (in-person only)

Location:

Hybrid: In-person @ Rose Rocket (37 Front St E #200, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3) or join online via Zoom.

Career growth is rarely a straight line. Join us for an insightful session with Joey Benedek, where you'll learn how to turn uncertainty into a springboard for success.