Scotiabank

Supports and coordinates the project management execution and the end-to-end implementation of Global Risk Management initiatives on behalf of SVP & Head, Retail Credit Risk, by globally ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are supported in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Sr. Project Manager, Strategy & Transformation, Retail Credit Risk - Global Risk Management

Senior Product Manager, Retail Savings

Newcomers ON FIRE!

Welcome to The Newcomers ON FIRE! Show with your host Miguel Abascal

Listen to people like you sharing their journeys, struggles and their breakthroughs

Be ready to be inspired to take control of your time, career, finances and future.

Fulfil your potential, become the person you are meant to be and make your dreams a reality.

www.OnFire.show

Founder & Host

Thrive Faster

Helping overqualified Newcomers earn more and live happier.

Join us in making the Canadian Dream a reality for newcomer families!

Founder

UnstoppableMe.rocks

Have you ever looked in the mirror and said to yourself: – “I thought I would be farther ahead already”

If you have. You are not alone.

Miguel Abascal was an executive of a famous coffee distribution and franchises company in Mexico. He had certifications, a Master’s degree, and significant experience as a leader of a large team leading large projects.

Nonetheless, he couldn’t find a job in his profession and for his first 5 yrs in Canada he worked in survival jobs while crashing his confidence. He refers to these years as the years of nightmares and constantly losing his sleep not knowing if he would make ends meet.

Thanks to great mentors and coaches he found his way and now he is living his Canadian Dream. Since then he has been helping hundreds of people to find their ideal job faster.

He discovered his passion for helping people at a networking event after talking with a few newcomers who told him “I have learned more in this 20 min than in my last 2 yrs. in Canada”.

We obsess with providing value and sharing key insights with our members. To get a better job you need to master these 3 M’s:

    Your Mindset
    Your Marketing
    Your Momentum

Join us and learn how to find your ideal job faster

It’s time to retire your survival job and start living your Canadian Dream.

Product Manager, Wealth Savings

Senior Product Analyst, Retail & Wealth Savings

Project Manager

Project Analyst II

Financial Services Representative

Customer Service Representative

RenderLife.com

3D marketplace for graphic designers and studios. Led requirements gathering, vendor research and project charter preparation for the selection and implementation of financial and time management systems.

Achievements:
•	Conducted project kickoff and achieved definition of scope, plan, resources, vendor alternatives and requirement traceability matrix in 3 months.
•	Finished the project with a 20% reduction in budget due to negotiation techniques.

Primerica Life Insurance Co of Canada

Largest Independent Financial Services Marketing firm in North America.

Achievements:
•	Got promoted to District leader in 18 months primarily by identifying needs and requirements from key stakeholders and following up until completion.  
•	Designed and delivered five community-based financial seminars to more than 100 people on how to increase income, reduce debt burden and achieve financial independence.

Financial Advisor

Bankruptcy Specialist

Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

•	Organized and coordinated annual fundraising event: Canadian Hispanic Business Awards 2010
•	Developed comprehensive database which captured specific demographics and statistics of ongoing members.

Special Projects Coordinator

Comercializadora Fernandez Rivero, S.A. de C.V. - La Parroquia de Veracruz

Manufacturer and distributor of specialty coffee, vertically integrated from the coffee farms to the retail distribution for key clients such as Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. Managed operational projects focused on cost reduction, quality assurance and technical improvement. Supported executive decision-making by identifying, evaluating and recommending key improvement initiatives.

Achievements:
•	Increased revenue by 200% and profit margins by 10% in 3 years by improving operation processes and customer service, reducing waste and establishing quality management.
•	Designed, developed and implemented the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008 in 18 months getting the certification before planned.
•	Led development of financial system linking marketing, production, QA, procurement and key performance indicators to provide real-time information and reduce excess of inventory by 50%
•	Analyzed and forecasted trends, issues and opportunities for all the different client segments, assisting in the development of their marketing campaigns.
•	Developed activity-based cost analysis and supervised performance and operation margin for large international accounts, including Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.
•	Analyzed and modeled success drivers for new retail store openings, saving $10,000 over 2 weeks for each of 25 locations.

Sr. Product Manager & Program Director

Helping Newcomers Thrive Faster! 🚀 

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you're not farther ahead in your career? 
If you have, you're not alone. 

I am here on a mission to empower individuals like you, to achieve professional success and fast-track your Canadian dream. 

As a passionate mentor and coach, my sole focus is on empowering overqualified and underemployed Canadian newcomers. Together, we'll reignite your confidence, secure your ideal job, and embark on a fulfilling Canadian journey. Learn more about my impactful work at www.ThriveFaster.ca.

But why am I so dedicated to this cause? 

Let me share my story. As a former executive of a prestigious coffee distribution company in Mexico, I arrived in Canada filled with qualifications, a master’s degree, and years of leadership experience. However, my job search proved to be an overwhelming challenge, leading to five years of survival jobs and a shattered confidence. 

I've walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenges and hardships you are facing right now. 
My breakthrough came when I connected with exceptional mentors and coaches who guided me on the path to success. Today, I am living my own Canadian dream, and it fills me with immense joy to pay it forward by assisting hundreds of individuals in finding their ideal jobs faster.

People I've worked with have told me, "In just 20 minutes, I have gained more valuable insights than I have in my last two years in Canada!"

Join me on this transformative journey, and together, we'll retire your survival job and unleash your full potential. It's time to turn your Canadian dream into reality!

#NewcomerJourney #ProfessionalSuccess #ThriveFaster #UnlockYourPotential

Miguel Abascal

Gutierrez Coaching & Training LLC

For more information: www.gutierrezcoaching.com
Speaking and Corporate Training specialties:
- Mentorship
- Influence
- Communication 
- Leadership
- Project Management

Speaker & Trainer

Beacon Mobility

Business Transformation Engineer |  Project Management Office (PMO)

Director, Mentorship Program

Manager, Business Process Re-engineering CoE

Senior Business Analyst, Business Process Governance - Enterprise Productivity

New Age Services Inc.

Financial Technician

CNV Consulting Group

Grupo ILP

Manager, Customer Service | Lean Transformation Projects

✅ Follow for daily insights and inspiration!

I'm a Mentor of Mentors and Growth-Minded professionals like you! 

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I have a vision. And a strong belief.

My belief? People are the heart of every thriving organization. When you invest in your people, your business grows, your culture strengthens, and your impact multiplies.

My vision? A world where leaders are intentional about growth, where Mentorship, Leadership, and Personal Development aren’t just buzzwords but the foundation of success.

I help organizations build stronger, more effective professionals and leaders through powerful workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches designed to inspire action, drive growth, and create lasting transformation.

The Reality?
Many companies struggle with disengaged employees, ineffective leadership, and a lack of mentorship that hinders both individual and organizational success.

But leadership is a skill, not a title. And with the right tools, mindset, and strategies, your team can achieve more than they ever imagined.

Why Me?
I’ve lived and worked in 7 cities across 4 countries, experiencing firsthand the power of strong leadership.

I hold an MBA from EAE Business School in Spain and a Postgraduate degree in Management from Canada. My professional journey of 15+ years, includes Directing a Mentorship Program for a top Canadian bank with over 90,000 employees, shaping future leaders through strategic coaching and development.

And I’ve been personally trained and certified by John Maxwell and his faculty, the world’s #1 leadership experts.

How I Help:
I deliver customized training and coaching solutions that go beyond theory, providing real, actionable strategies that drive immediate results in Leadership, Mentorship, and Personal Development.

- In-person & virtual sessions across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
- Lunch-and-learns, keynote speaking, seminars & workshops.
- Bilingual delivery in English & Spanish.

If you believe in growing your people, Let’s talk!
If you want to equip your team with the leadership skills they need to thrive, let’s connect.

Visit my website www.gutierrezcoaching.com for more information.
DM me to book a call!

Because when your people grow, your business does too!

Gabriela Gutierrez, MBA, PMP®

Happy International Project Management Day 2025!


Celebrated every year on the 1st Thursday of November,
today is the perfect occasion to express:

How wonderful our profession truly is,
how much tangible value Project Management
brings to organizations across the globe,
and how powerful our community is…
keeping us connected through:
↳ belonging
↳ impact
↳ continuous learning

To all the aspiring and active 
Project Management professionals and leaders,
and to everyone whose work involves
some level of managing projects,
(even without the title)
congratulations!!!

Thank you for making this profession,
and this community,
such a meaningful one to be part of!

♻ Proud PM? 
💭If you’re in Project Management, what do you like most about our profession or our community?
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Amazing Project Managers in these pictures, 
definitely worth following or connecting with!
Tanya Boyd, PMP®, PMI-ACP®
Iwona Wilson
Carlos A Salamanca, EIT, PMP
Prerna Shukla
Aurelien MANGANO
Yonelly Gutierrez
Benjamin Chan PMP, PMOCP, P.Eng, CMC, ASM
Benjamin Rebeske
Jason Smith,  PMP
Samone Fontenot, MBA, PBP
Tia Dang, PMP, CSM
Cindy Becerra, PMP,
Clinton "Brooks” Herman
Maren B.
LaVonne Banks, MSA, PMOCP, PMP, CSM
Mohamad Annan
Samuel Arciniega-Mares, PMI-PMOCP
Enas J.
Dr. Sharon L. Starcher
Greta Blash
Steve Blash, PMP, PMI-ACP, DASSM
and more extraordinary people I admire!

Mentor of Mentors | Speaker | ✔️Follow for daily insights on Mentorship, Leadership & Influence | Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer by John Maxwell | Top Ranked Project Mgmt Creator in USA

People reach out asking you to be their mentor.

That’s what happens more often.

But other times, 
what if you are the one offering to mentor them?

Why?

Because if you spot someone worth investing in,
you can (and should) be proactive and offer to help.

But, how do you recognize who’s worth investing in?


5 Signs to Identify Great Potential Mentees

1. Their current role is starting to fit small.
↳ You see them ready for the next step.
↳ With your guidance, they can get there faster.

2. They demonstrate that they are coachable.
↳ You see them apply feedback and improve quickly.
↳ With your guidance, they will grow steadily.

3. They show curiosity that drives real learning.
↳ You see them ask thoughtful, specific questions.
↳ With your guidance, they will connect the dots.

4. They take initiative without being prompted.
↳ You see them own challenges and seek solutions.
↳ With your guidance, they will expand their impact.

5. They are great human beings, not only exceptional professionals.
↳ You see integrity, respect, and generosity in them.
↳ With your guidance, they will multiply that good.

All these signs show they’re professionals
eager to grow and ready to rise
and they’re worthy of your time.


When you see someone’s potential,
offer to help them reach it.

Be the one who propels them to 
where they’re meant to be.

♻ Agree?
💭 Have you ever or would you ever offer to mentor someone before they asked?
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A powerful way to build a legacy in people.

(You don’t need a leadership title for this.)


All you need is the willingness to lead…
from within.

→ Leave people better than you found them. ← 

Make in them the kind of impact
that truly changes their journey.

Because everything you invest in people
is like a seed you plant in them,
and those seeds keep growing long after you’re gone,
from a team, a company, or even this world.

How to do it?

5 Ways to Leave People Better than You Found Them

1. See beyond their current chapter.
↳ When someone doubts themselves, borrow them your belief.
Say, “You’re not there yet, but I see where you’re going.”
Your vision of them can become their mirror.

2. Ask questions that make them think.
↳ Instead of giving quick advice, ask:
“What do you think this experience is teaching you?”
The right question can spark lasting growth.

3. Share what you once needed to hear.
↳ Pass forward the lessons that once changed you.
They’ll feel seen, guided, and understood.
That’s how your wisdom becomes service.

4. Celebrate invisible progress.
↳ Notice what others overlook (consistency, effort, integrity).
When you acknowledge what’s ‘not obvious’,
you lift their confidence and their spirit.

5. Go to every interaction with intention.
↳ Before you speak, ask yourself:
“How can I add value here?”
When you aim to uplift, you always leave a mark.


Leave people better than you found them.

That’s how leaders with or without titles
make the greatest impact.


♻ 💭Is leaving people better than you found them
a priority for you? 
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Your experiences are richer than you think.


Every experience you’ve lived, 
personal or professional,
has given you something valuable.

A new perspective.
A skill you didn’t have before.
A form of strength and resilience.
A lesson you wouldn’t have learned otherwise.

All of that is richness.

And neuroscientists agree.
Each experience, good, bad, or in between,
creates new connections in your brain.

This process, called neuroplasticity, rewires you.
It makes you more adaptable, 
more capable, and more confident.

In other words,
your mind grows RICHER with every lived moment.

And that richness goes with you
to every role, every project, every new chapter...
every new territory.

Professionally, studies show that people 
who actively reflect on their experiences
grow their skills up to 30% faster than those who don’t.
Because awareness turns experience into wisdom.

So wherever you are in your career or in your life,
- whether you’re exactly where you want to be
- on your path to getting there
- or still far from where you’d like to be...

Remember this:
You already carry more wealth than you realize.

It’s not in your titles, your degrees, 
or your past achievements.
It’s in everything you’ve 
→ lived → learned → and overcome.


The richness of your lived experiences
is a form of wealth no one can take from you.

Use it to create what’s meant for you.


♻ Share to inspire those who need this reminder. 
💭 Do you believe our lived experiences shape
and enrich what we carry within us?
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Professionals who keep learning,
keep growing…and deliver world-class results.

As a Project Management Institute member, 
one thing I deeply appreciate is 
that the opportunity to learn never stops!
My fellow Project Management leaders
and professionals and I get to learn and grow 
through PMI chapter events across the world.

And as a speaker, I love facilitating sessions
where people not only learn from me,
but, equally important, learn from each other!

On January 15, 2026 in Houston, TX,
I’ll be speaking about “4 Laws of Leadership
for Project Management and Beyond.”

If you’re in the Houston area, 
are passionate about learning, and 
are interested in Project Management & Leadership…
this PMI Houston Chapter event is for you!

You’ll also earn PDUs towards your 
PMP®renewal (or other PMI certification)...
and network with wonderful professionals.

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Start 2026 strong with PMI Houston!

Prepare for an evening of leadership, learning, 
and inspiration at the PMIH Energy Corridor Meeting,
where project management meets real-world impact.

📍 757 N Eldridge, Suite 950, Houston, TX
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
🎯 Earn 2 PDUs | 🎟️ $30 Members / $40 Guests

- Presentation 1:
↳ “4 Laws of Leadership for Project Management and Beyond” with Gabriela Gutierrez, MBA, PMP®. Discover how timeless leadership principles can strengthen your influence and elevate your results.

- Presentation 2:
↳“RMS Titanic – Could Project Management Have Helped?” with Walter Viali, PMP®. Revisit history through a project management lens and explore what lessons could have changed the outcome.

For more info and to register, 
scan the QR code or follow the link in the comments.


♻ 💭Do you enjoy learning continuously?
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