Next Level Consulting

First Day Photo!

After almost 10 years of owning Next Level Consulting I have decided to step back from helping corporate clients.
I am extremely excited to share that I have accepted a full time position with Foodbanks Alberta!

Today, is my first day as the Alberta Member Services Manager. In short, I support all of the 113 Food banks throughout Alberta, as they work to decrease food insecurity in their communities. This BC born and bred gal is about to get an upfront and personal look at Alberta’s backroads, rural roads, and wheat fields!
When I saw this job description for this position, I literally and audibly said “That’s me!” I truly believe that I have spent the last 25 years of my life working in business and the NFP sector in preparation for THIS opportunity!

What happens to NEXT LEVEL Consulting? As I mentioned above, I have stepped back from working with Corporate clients, but I will still work with Not-for-Profits outside of my FT role.
In this capacity I will assist them with their Governance Training and Strategic Planning. I have a HUGE passion for helping NFP’s and I believe they are often where we find community, connection, and for me, it’s where I have found a great deal of purpose!

Thank you for your encouragement and support all these years and here’s to new adventures and travels!

*the Next Level Consulting website is currently down for restructuring but you can still find me in my professional capacity on the NLC socials (IG & FB), and if you contact me at my NLC email;
[email protected]

Come back on Monday to hear the BIG news!

Celebrating women can look different for everyone. THIS YEAR I am spending with a group of young women who are working hard to be there for each other!

These young women are already showing the qualities of a woman who can change the environment she is in, impact the world, and where ever their community is, they WILL be there for others.

There are millions of women who do not have the opportunities that this team does. They know it, and they will not squander their opportunity to impact those around them. Sport has brought them together but it has given them so much more beyond the court.

Today, on International Women’s Day I celebrate a group of young women I GET TO be around. Future Mentors, Leaders, Nurturers, and Includers who will bring other women with them and speak for those without a voice! This year on IWD I celebrate the future of women and the potential they have if we, RIGHT NOW invest in them and remind them just how amazing they are!

I’ve never been more proud to say… I knew her when!

I knew her when she wanted to do business at her Next Level!
I knew her when she knew community could look different!
I knew her when she knew connection mattered-even at work!
I knew her when she had a lightbulb moment💡
I knew her when she had a dream.
I knew her when she turned a dream into a plan and I got a sneak peek on the plan.
I knew her when took a risk and that risk turned into more hard work than she could ever of imagined!
I knew her when a pandemic turned her world upside down.
I knew her when she pushed through fears and stress because she believed COworking wasn’t a radical idea!

If you have been lucky enough to watch Amber and her The Light House Cowork journey, than you have watched one of the strongest people exemplify resilience and guts. Both are necessary if you’re hoping to take a run at entrepreneurship!

I’m beyond proud of you Amber Cook! Skies the limit! Well, the third floor in this case!
*3rd floor because it’s her 3rd floor!

We are thrilled to announce that The Light House Cowork is expanding to the upper level of our building! Our new space will feature 13 brand-new private offices, designed to enhance your productivity and inspire creativity. Stay tuned for more updates as we build a brighter future together!

We Remember!
We Never Forget!
We don’t have to be old enough to remember. We just need to be old enough to never have been called to war!
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Are you looking to hire a student this spring/summer? Eligible employers include not-for-profits, small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, and public sector employers.

Learn about the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy, how to apply, what kind of information you need before you apply, and what will make your application more successful.

The is hosting and I am facilitating this session.

LOCATION: Virtual Session. A Zoom meeting link will be sent out to registrants 48 hours and again 2 hours prior to the event.

DATE/TIME: November 27, 2024
11:30 am Workshop Start Time
1:00 pm Program Wraps Up
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Optional Q&A time

TICKETS:
Members $10 + GST
Non-Members $15 + GST

Register at https://business.yourchamber.ca/chamber-events/Details/canada-summer-job-grant-workshop-virtual-1233343?sourceTypeId=Website

Join us!
Not sure if you’ll need this grant-we can help you figure that out!

Are you looking to hire a student this spring/summer? Eligible employers include not-for-profits, small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, and public sector employers.

Learn about the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy, how to apply, what kind of information you need before you apply, and what will make your application more successful.

Facilitated by Dawn Macdougall from

LOCATION: Virtual Session. A Zoom meeting link will be sent out to registrants 48 hours and again 2 hours prior to the event.

DATE/TIME: November 27, 2024
11:30 am Workshop Start Time
1:00 pm Program Wraps Up
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Optional Q&A time

TICKETS:
Members $10 + GST
Non-Members $15 + GST

Register at https://business.yourchamber.ca/chamber-events/Details/canada-summer-job-grant-workshop-virtual-1233343?sourceTypeId=Website

Two weeks ago we travelled to Fort Macleod to help our Not for Profit client build their new strategic plan.

Helping a build a 5 year plan for their organization helps set them up with clear direction for their Administration team and the Board of Directors. It’s an agreed upon ROAD MAP to their future.

If your Not-for-Profit needs a new MAP aka STRAT PLAN, we can help you get to your NEXT LEVEL!

Last Week I presented to .leduc.wetaskiwin and other business owners who wanted to take their networking to the NEXT LEVEL.

It’s so exciting to help business owners authentically connect and confidently expand their network.

Happy Small Business Week!

Small Business is the foundation of community and we want to encourage you to tag one of your favourites so we can reward and thank them!

Tag one small business from
Monday October 21 - Friday October 26
and we will randomly choose from the list of businesses tagged to give them a GC of appreciation.

BONUS, if you tag the business and use the hashtag we’ll enter you in a random draw for your own GC.

Winners will be drawn on Sunday October 27 and the video will be posted on both IG and FB.