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First job: I was a sales clerk
at Bowring.
Childhood ambition: I can’t really think
of one thing I was ambitious about. I
thought about acting and a career in
entertainment. At one point I wanted
to be a chef. Then I wanted to be a
retail buyer, and then I was going
to start a magazine. But one thing I
always knew was that whatever I did,
I was going to be the leader!
Best boss and why: Hands down, it’s
my current boss, Tom Anselmi. I’ve
worked for him now for close to 17
years. He is a fantastic leader and
he really understands the value of
HR. He coaches, supports, motivates
and gets results. I learn from him
every day.
Current source of inspiration: That
would be my kids. I have three kids
aged 19, 21 and 23. I love listening
to their discussions. They hold their
ground; I’m impressed by how well
informed they are and how well they
communicate their message. It kind
of makes you think the world will be
okay. They care about the world and
what is going on and that’s something
to be said about that group. I’m really
proud of them.
Best piece of advice ever received:
I remember my father always telling
me never to forget the “Golden Rule.”
You meet the same people on the way
up as you do on the way down. Never
forget that; the world is smaller than
you think it is, and it’s important to
always treat people well.
Favourite music: I love music and
listen to it all the time. I’d say
probably what I listen to most would
be classed as alternative, such as
Arcade Fire, London Grammar and
The Boxer Rebellion.
Last book read: I love to read
because it takes you away from
everything. Recently, I read A Column
of Fire by Ken Follett. It reminded
me that life is a journey and things
will always evolve and change.
IN A NUTSHELL
The Canadian Tire
Centre, home of the
Ottawa Senators
Hockey Club
48 ❚ JANUARY 2018 ❚ HR PROFESSIONAL