Renate
Cunneen
Vice President Global Corporate Technology at Canadalife
"Your Brand, your Resilience, your Path! "
"Your Brand, your Resilience, your Path! "
23 - 1:00 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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05/23/2025 1:00 PM
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"Your Brand, your Resilience, your Path! "
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"Your Brand, your Resilience, your Path! "
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Session: Your Brand, your Resilience, your Path!
My talk is more motivational to help women in a very male dominated industry see that they too can achieve the heights of executive Leadership. I share my personal journey (left home at 15, dropped out of university (due to family tragedy) struggled to get recognized in my career. I am someone with no formal tech education but with the right attitude, focus and resilience I have managed to earn the position of Vice President in a pure technology role. I talk about my ego and what failures i had to experience to rise above 'myself', to learn vulnerability and above all to believe in myself.Key Takeaways
- "Technology is a canvas where you can paint the future. Be bold, be fearless, and create a masterpiece."7
- Find a mentor, someone you admire and enjoy being around
- Believe in the power of your potential and the strength of your voice. In the world of technology, you are not just participants; you are pioneers, innovators, and leaders.
- You miss 100% of the shots you don't take
Bio
Renate is a trailblazing woman in technology with a remarkable journey of resilience and self-belief. Over the past 15 years, she has made her mark in the tech industry through hard work, determination, and a commitment to learning.What makes her story truly inspiring is her early start. At the age of 15, she found herself living on her own, facing challenges that would have overwhelmed most. Instead, she channeled her inner strength and resourcefulness to navigate life's complexities, while also pursuing her passion for technology.
With unwavering determination, Renate taught herself the intricacies of cloud engineering, operational efficiencies and other cutting-edge technologies. Through countless late nights and countless setbacks, she emerged as a self-taught techxpert, proving that resilience and self-belief can conquer any obstacle.
Today, as a female figure in the tech world, Renate continues to inspire others, showing that with grit and determination, anyone can achieve their dreams. Her story serves as a testament to the power of self-belief and hard work in overcoming adversity and thriving in the world of technology."
