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Hard to believe that October is THIS WEEK! Less hard to believe is we have an amazing new featured GroundFloor mentor to introduce you to. Everyone, meet Patrik D., president & CEO at Tonbara Management Group To say Patrik likes sports is a massive understatement. He literally lives for sports. He studied sport management at Humber college and started his career at MLSE. Today, he runs Tonbara Magement Group, a forward-thinking marketing and advisory firm with a global presence in the sports and entertainment industries. Patrick’s philosophy is a simple one –  the clients are first and everything else is second. A philosophy that’s helped him sign and represent some of Canada’s top athletic talent. But what he’s most excited to talk about on GroundFloor is, “I'm eager to delve into discussions on partnerships, sponsorships, and the creative intricacies of client management.” Visit fromthegroundfloor.com today to book a call with Patrick or one of our other 50+ mentors.

As September has rolled on like a high-speed train, we can’t let the month blow by without bringing you a new featured GroundFloor mentor. Everyone, meet Marissa Mastenbroek. A freelance creative director, a multi-award winning art director and an amazing person on top of it all. To say Marissa is talented is like saying water is wet. She’s won all the awards and is one of the few art directors we know who won a Cannes Lion for writing a radio spot. Like so many of our mentors, Marissa really has done it all. She’s worked at some of the top agencies in Canada and done work for some of the biggest brands out there. But despite all that success, she’s also one of the most giving-of-her-time people around. Proven by her words, “I'm most excited about is letting younger people ask me things I never got to ask anyone when I was younger.” Visit fromthegroundfloor.com today to book a call with Marissa or one of our other 50+ mentors.

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Connection starts here, but that connection can go a long way. Just ask Clara I., a senior art director who’s spoken with a couple of our GroundFloor mentors. “I also just wanted to say how much I appreciate you for creating Groundfloor. It’s been such a huge help for someone like me who really values getting advice, especially with a limited network and resources in a new place. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!” We love every moment we get to connect with people around the industry (and world), but when we get messages of thanks like this, it puts an extra bit of spring in our step. Also, for those of you looking for some fresh, new talent with global experience, Clara may just be the talented art director you’re looking for. Check out here work here: https://lnkd.in/gPud-7MV                                 

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"How can young talent break through?" Our mentors get asked this question all the time. But really, there may be nobody more qualified to answer it than Greg Hahn

Is it just us, or does September feel more like a new year than New Year’s Day? Well, happy New Year to all who celebrate in September. And what makes it even happier is our newest featured mentor. Everyone, meet Sean Froese, Director or Data & Analytics at Humi We’re incredibly lucky to have Sean on our mentor roster. He brings with him a wealth of experience from different industries, all of which recognize the value of data and the people who know what to do with it. And Sean definitely knows what to do with data (and no, it isn't just to analyse it). Sean made an amazing clarification when we first talked to him, “I promote a 'data-informed' rather than a 'data-driven' approach, highlighting the importance of merging analytical insights with intuitive judgment.” Sounds smart, doesn't it? But don't let the smarts fool you. Sean's a great person and an amazingly engaging mentor. So, if you'd like to chat to Sean about everything from data to coffee to data about coffee, he's all ears. Visit fromgroundfloor.com today to book a call with him and check out our other 40+ mentors. #data #analytics #numbers #mentor #mentorship #digital #strategy #connection #connections

We have a big announcement we're thrilled to make: GroundFloor is now a Trusted Supporter of NABS Canada! We're honoured and humbled to be able to offer peer-to-peer support, mentorship, guidance and connection to the thousands of professionals who rely on the incredible work this organization does across the country. You'll find a link to our site under "Career Support" at nabs.org Thank you to the entire NABS team for working with us and we couldn't be more excited to work with you. Special shout outs to Rosetta Heckhausen Libby Begg Jack Latulippe Shivangi P. Shielarose Gandhi Nick Wong Katie Maxfield Trent Thompson #nabs #nabscanada #support #peertopeer #careersupport #careeradvice #networking #connection #mentorship

It’s difficult to believe August is almost over. But what’s even more surprising is we have another featured mentor to share with you! Everyone, meet Shanil Patel, Senior UX Designer. Out of Sheridan College, formerly at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and now a sought-after freelancer, Shanil brings with him some amazing insight and know-how when it comes to navigating the intricacies of, and freelance market for, UX Design. As Shanil told us, “I'm hoping to meet others interested in design, share my knowledge, and learn something new along the way.” Visit fromthegroundfloor.com today to book a call with Shanil and check out our other 40+ mentors. #connections #connectionsmatter #networking #mentorship #mentorshipmatters #technology #digital #UXDesign #ux