Jan
16
On Saturday night, I took to the online airwaves to present two workshops on “Getting Out Of Your Own Way” for the UBC Student Leadership Conference with the best co-presenter I could have asked for, Krystal Gabriel. She was live and alive in Vancouver, while I was connecting in from Copenhagen via Skype. I loved …
Jan
14
Develop: de-vel-op, verb. to bring into being or activity; generate; evolve to bring out the capabilities or possibilities of; bring to a more advanced or effective state to make active or promote the growth of to increase value or change the use of The verb develop has the Latin prefix “de” meaning “away” or “off,” …
Nov
06
- Introduced how Gen X, Millenials, and Gen C will change the landscape of the philanthropic world. – Presented to Association of Fundraising Professionals: Vancouver Chapter. (Note: the below presentation was used as a backdrop for the presentation and does not cover all content) Fundraising in flip flops View more presentations from Matt Corker.
Nov
19
I was asked to represent the “next generation of men” at the All Male Panel at Beyond Pink, an annual conference hosted by Young Women in Business (YWiB). It was a true honour to speak beside these great gents: Bob Elton: CEO, BC Hydro Mike Desjardins: Driver (CEO), ViRTUS – @mikedesjardins Chris Flett: Founder, Ghost …
Sep
07
- Introduced the 4 key principles to great networking: start with your inner circle; build trust; follow-up and refer; leave your mark. – Presented to Sauder School of Business students at Frosh 2009 – Started with involving the crowd by having volunteers read out this introduction (You should read it top to bottom first, and …
Aug
18
- Paralleled meeting facilitation with directing a movie: you need to create a hook, some conflict, and a great conclusion – Presented to UBC Residence Life student Residence Coordinator training Facilitating Meetings: Residence Life Staff View more presentations from Matt Corker.
Aug
18
- Representing your brand/program through positive and affinity-building interactions with your “customers” – Presented as part of UBC Jump Start student Residence Advisor training Being On All The Time View more presentations from Matt Corker.
Jul
30
- Web 2.0 strategies and how Universities can prepare for web 3.0 – Co-presented with Ryan Rodrigues, University of Western Ontario, at CCAE National 2009 Web 3.0 – X Marks the Spot View more presentations from Matt Corker.
Jul
30
- Using technology and brand-ividuals to promote your program or event – Presented at UBC student-staff training 2009 and Residence Life Staff training 2009 Getting The Word Out – Promoting Your Brand View more presentations from Matt Corker.
Jul
30
- Research on who Gen X & Gen Y are and how that affects our interactions with them in an institutional setting – Presented to Vice-President Development & Alumni Engagement staff and Faculty of Land and Food Systems faculty and staff. Understanding Your Pipeline: Gen X & Y View more presentations from Matt Corker.