HAMMAD SIDDIQUI

Canada Startup Association

As the Founder Executive Director, I am on a mission to help new startups coming to Canada so that they start progressing quickly in the ecosystem.

Founder and Executive Director 

CAREERGURU.co

E-Learning and Live Group Coaching Programs for LinkedIn users (Job Seekers, Canadian Immigrants and Freelancers) 

Certified Mentor LinkedIn Consultant and Coach | Job Search Coaching Program | LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Job Search 

Coaching, LinkedIn profile management and and Content development services. 

For the last 10 Years, LinkedIn has been my love and life. I help my clients transform from a common LinkedIn User to an All Star LinkedIn users. Serving clients in Canada, US, Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. 

Services Offered:

♾ LinkedIn coaching to help my clients transform into All Start LinkedIn Users
♾ LinkedIn profile optimization to target the job market.
♾ LinkedIn company page development and management
♾ Content creation and LinkedIn profile management for individuals 
♾ LinkedIn Training for Senior Executives 
♾ Online (E-Learning) Programs

https://careerguru.co

Business Advisor | Solopreneurship, LinkedIn and Career Coach | E-Learning Courses 

Collective Brains

Member 

Empowering via LinkedIn 
Coaching and Mentoring Advisor 
LinkedIn coach 
LinkedIn Coach | LinkedIn Trainer & Consultant

LinkedIn Coach | Mentor and Advisor 

Al Nafi

Curriculum Development and Online Coaching: 

1. LinkedIn Coaching for Job Search and Freelancing 
2. Career Coaching 
3. Communication Skills

LinkedIn Learning Instructor | LinkedIn Coach | LinkedIn Profile Optimization 

SCMDOJO

I am creating opportunities for SCMDOJO and the Global Supply Chain Community to Connect, Collaborate, Learn and find international business opportunities 

We have created a highly engaging community platform where SCM professionals could share their knowledge, problems perceptions, techniques of problem resolution, professional values and much 
more.

Join our Supply Chain Consultants Community - Apply here: https://forms.gle/ZmKvXsF8zZ4vpsrx9
or visit https://scmdojo.com

Director Community Development

The Chartered Institute of Marketing Management of Ontario (CIMMO)

Business Development Strategy 
LinkedIn Strategy 
Membership 
LinkedIn Coach
Product Marketing

Chief Business Development Officer (LinkedIn Coach)

Center for International Private Enterprise

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
South Asia Expert.

Country Director | Country Head | International Development Expert 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development.
South Asia Expert.

Program Director - Asia | Regional Expert South Asia and Asia | Development Consultant 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
Country Head of CIPE in Pakistan

Country Director

Program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, partnership development, grants management

Deputy Country Director

Senior Program Manager

Program Consultant

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

With reporting line to the British Deputy High Commissioner, since January 1995 to February 2006, I worked at Senior Management position during which, I led the Pakistan operation of UK Trade & Investment Department.  I was responsible for policy development and implementation, preparation of our business plan for Pakistan, co-ordination and execution of various in market projects, budgeting and monitoring, staff management and consultancy services to the British Companies interested in Pakistan market. 

Training, Coaching, Project Management and Implementation, Mentoring. 
Social Media and LinkedIn Training, Career Coaching 
Advocacy, International Development. 
My career at this organisation was over 16 years. This experience in a highly professional organisation has given me the opportunity to attain multidisciplinary experience. 

Our organisation responded to the demand from  customers that are our HQ in London and businesses based in Pakistan as well as in the UK. Hence the Senior Management position in this organisation offered a diversified experience desirable to perform decisive multi-tasks in any major outfit.

Head of Trade & Investment | Trade Promotion Advisor | Trade Development Expert 

I am a LinkedIn Solopreneur. After my 36 years of corporate career, working in 12 countries, in 2020 I started my transformational journey as a Solopreneur. Currently working on three exciting projects: Canada Startup Association where I am helping Canadian Startups grow globally, my Solopreneurship Coaching and Consulting where I am helping my clients in brand building and starting their Solopreneurship careers and my LinkedIn Management Agency. 

Startups, Solopreneurship and eLearning are three topics close to my heart. For over 36 years, I have helped countless clients in achieving excellence in growth and personal branding. 

Canada Startup Association: A membership not for profit organization that helps Canadian Startups in growth and going international. 

My eLearning projects are targeted towards creating online learning programs, personalized coaching and corporate mentoring. 

I am a strong believer in building powerful personal brands. For corporate professionals as well as for Startups, personal branding is an essential element that can ensure professional growth. 

The truth is that in today’s world LinkedIn is the most powerful personal branding tool. 

I grew my business on LinkedIn. 

Making things complicated for clients is the way to make more money, but I believe in simplicity. 

Keeping things simple works for me. 

I do the same with my clients, I have SIMPLIFIED the use of LinkedIn for Job Search, personal branding and building online business. 

Over the years, I have helped hundreds of Senior Executives in LinkedIn optimization and technical support, most of them work for global corporations. 

LinkedIn is growing leaps and bounds and rolling out new features backed by the power of Generative AI. The opportunity is in your hands to make the best use of SIMPLE Techniques. 

I want you to become in-charge of your professional branding.  

Let’s talk, I will keep it simple! 

In 1990, I started my career at British Foreign Office. Served as Head of Trade with British FCO in Pakistan and next as Regional Director at the Center for International Private Enterprise (an affiliate of US Chamber of Commerce). 

I love Canada, now my home!

I have authored three books which will help you immensely in understanding the tips and trick of using LinkedIn easily and effectively.

Visit canadastartups.co - Join us today or visit linkedinimpact.com

Immigrant Networks - Social Networking Platform

🍁Pioneering Transformative Connections

Guiding a visionary endeavor to redefine newcomer integration, I conceptualized and launched Immigrant Networks. 

Our cutting-edge platform empowers immigrants and international students to connect, share, and network, amplifying their journey towards swift employment and impactful community engagement.

🚀 Key Achievements:
✅ Using AI to create a first ever peer networking platform  to match newcomers based on their profession for a free video call
✅ First year matched 4400 newcomers - survey showed 70% of members with more than 5 matches working in their field
✅ Launched Ambassador program - 32 Ambassadors, 14 countries & 17 professions
✅ Commenced Wednesday Speed Networking with Ambassadors 3000 strong audience in a year
✅ Launched 'Chalo Canada' - Pre-arrival program for visa holding newcomers from the largest source country
✅ Propelled thousands of newcomers towards rapid employment through strategic networking.
✅ Spearheaded community development initiatives, amplifying the integration experience.
✅ Forged strategic partnerships, propelling Immigrant Networks as the go-to platform for newcomers.

Founder CEO

Destination Canada Info Inc - Prepare for Canada

In my role as the primary Founder & Innovator at Destination Canada, I orchestrated a visionary initiative grounded in the belief that pre-arrival information significantly enhances newcomer outcomes. By integrating cutting-edge webinar development and digital marketing strategies, we transformed the landscape for prospective immigrants.

🍁Revolutionizing Newcomer Preparation
Guided by an unwavering commitment to empowering newcomers, I pioneered the creation of Prepare for Canada. Fueled by data-driven insights, our platform harnessed the power of webinars and innovative digital marketing tactics to equip prospective immigrants with vital information. Our focus areas included job preparedness, school readiness, and essential first steps in the settlement journey.

🚀 Key Contributions:
✅ Created close ties with Federal and Provincial bodies to deliver a seamless experience to newcomers.
✅ Partnered with stakeholders to deliver enhanced information to newcomers overseas.
✅ Transformed the pre-arrival landscape, revolutionizing newcomer preparation.
✅ Elevated webinars as a prime channel for delivering crucial information to newcomers.
✅ Enriched the immigrant experience by fostering job readiness and smooth settlement transitions.
✅Pioneered Career Pathways covering preparation and next steps for 26 professions
✅Created eBooks on several critical topics including cities to live in
✅Created online fairs helping newcomers pre and post arrival with access to multiple service providers
✅Responsible for driving over 90% of the revenue and business strategy over almost a decade

President & Founder

Employment and Social Development Canada

📢 Empowering New Canadians: Panel on Employment Challenges Announcement 📢

🍁Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, introduced the launch of a Panel on Employment Challenges of New Canadians.

🌐 This initiative was created to enhance foreign credential recognition for internationally trained professionals, creating a path to faster integration into their chosen fields.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/foreign-credential-recognition/consultations.html#h2.2
 
🔍 Expert Leadership
Guiding this transformative endeavor is Mr. Nick Noorani, a renowned immigrant advocate and social entrepreneur, serving as the Chair. Backed by a cadre of accomplished experts, including Mr. Kim Allen, Ms. Wafa Berny, Dr. Lori Campbell, Ms. Margaret Eaton, Mr. Robert Henderson, and Ms. Christine Nielsen, the Panel embarked on a mission of unprecedented impact.

🏙️ Across the Nation and Online
The Panel covered a nationwide mission, engaging with employers, immigration-serving organizations, professional associations, regulatory bodies, and academics in seven cities, with provinces, territories, and Canadians at large participating in an accessible online consultation through the Employment and Social Development Canada website.

📄 Shaping Tomorrow
The journey culminated in a comprehensive report to the Government, spotlighting innovative pathways to advance the hiring and integration of newcomers into our diverse workforce.

Government of Canada 🍁- Chair, Panel  on Employment Challenges of New Canadians ESDC

Canadian Immigrant

🌟 Nick Noorani: Pioneering Immigrant Empowerment 🌟
🔹 Founder & Publisher at Canadian Immigrant Magazine 🔹

Embarking on an extraordinary journey, I ignited a groundbreaking transformation within the immigrant landscape through the inception of Canadian Immigrant Magazine (CIM). Born in the basement of my home, CIM emerged as a catalyst, reshaping narratives and influencing the lives of immigrants across Canada and beyond. Our unwavering motto, 'INFORM, EDUCATE & MOTIVATE,' propelled immigrants' stories from the shadows to the spotlight.

🚀 Empowering Immigrant Voices
From a simple idea to a revolution, I initiated CIM to counter the negative portrayal of immigrants in media. As we unfolded stories of hundreds of triumphant immigrants contributing to Canada, the mainstream media followed suit, amplifying these remarkable narratives. Mission accomplished!


📰 Unveiling a New Chapter
In December 2006, we embarked on an exciting partnership, joining forces with the Toronto Star and launching a Toronto edition. This expansion elevated our reach and resonance, reaching even more immigrant hearts.

🌟 Honoring Excellence
In 2009, I conceptualized and introduced the prestigious Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, a national platform celebrating the remarkable achievements of immigrants within our diverse landscape. This endeavor turned the spotlight on exemplary individuals, inspiring immigrant communities nationwide.

🌐 Towards New Horizons
In 2010, a new chapter beckoned as I bid farewell to CIM, stepping forward to found Destination Canada. This pioneering venture aimed at guiding visa-holding immigrants in their preparations before arriving in Canada, an endeavor to foster seamless transitions and thriving futures.

Founder Publisher

13,000 members working in their field!

Authority on Immigrant Success & Newcomer-Centric Marketing 

🔹 About Me 🔹

As a subject matter expert, I'm deeply passionate about two transformative domains:

1. Elevating Immigrant Success Through Employment by networking
2. Pioneering Newcomer-Focused Marketing Strategies

🍁Why Me?
I'm not just an observer; I'm an immigrant. By consistently engaging with newcomers, stakeholders, and government entities, I remain at the forefront of realizing my mission to empower newcomers.

🍁Marketing Reimagined
Leveraging my 20+ years in advertising and marketing, I've adeptly translated these skills to a new country and the digital age, innovating strategies that resonate with the modern landscape.

🚀 Trailblazing Ventures
My entrepreneurial spirit gave birth to trailblazing initiatives: Canadian Immigrant Magazine, Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, Prepare for Canada, and the pandemic-born Immigrant Networks—each a pioneering effort that has stood the test of time.

🤝 Corporate Collaborations
I've collaborated with prominent corporations such as RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, HSBC, and Rogers, bridging the gap between them and newcomers for mutual growth.

🍁Authoritative Voice
My journey led me to become a bestselling author with "Arrival Survival Canada." I also had the privilege of crafting the official Government of Canada handbook, "Welcome to Canada," entrusted to every newcomer.

🍁Empowerment through Volunteering
Dedicated to serving, I've actively engaged with the RCMP Commissioner’s Advisory Committee on Visible Minorities (Federal), Vancouver Mayor's Task Force on Immigration, Vancouver Olympics, and more.

🎤 Speaking Engagements
I've taken the stage as a public speaker, sharing insights on immigrant integration, 7 Success Secrets for Canadian Immigrants, and critical soft skills for newcomers.

🔥 Passion & Purpose
Above all, I'm an immigrant advocate rallying against barriers, championing fair pathways to positive outcomes for my fellow newcomers.

💪 Key Strengths
🚀 Strategic Content Development
🔍 Marketing Intelligence & Competitive Analysis
👥 Effective Leadership & Management

🏆 Awards & Recognitions
🌟 HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
🌟 Canada's Top 25 Immigrants of 2011
🌟 Canadian Ethnic Media Association's Best Editorial (2008)
🌟 Honoree by the North American Association of Asian Professionals (2007)

🌐 Connect with Purpose
Join me on LinkedIn, the nexus of my journey and where impactful connections are forged.

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HAMMAD SIDDIQUI

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