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When you join the SmartStart Virtual Mentoring Program you learn exactly what you need to do, how to do it, and I coach you through every step of the way. You’ll learn how to quickly create your own career success story inside any company or organization.

But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what some of the students and members want you to know about this amazing program.

 

RAVE REVIEW

Dear Professor Lopeke,

I am sincerely appreciative of your help and support over the last few months. The words I shared with the QLEAD delegates [at the Queen’s School of Business conference] were the least I could do to thank you for your leadership and commitment.

When I spoke about the unparalleled opportunity and experience of being a part of the ASI Insiders mentoring program, it took a moment for me to realize just how lucky I was. You cannot imagine how many students came up to me trying to find out about this impressive “secret-society” called ASI...

I have derived a wealth of experience from the tips, hints, and guidance you have provided to me, as well as the rest of the ASI team! Indeed, I owe my improved leadership skills to you - ranging from improved networking skills, showing confidence in an interview, and making that first impression stand out.

A. Jivraj
[male, late teens, about to start college]
 

Dear Ms. Lopeke,

I am currently an MBA student at Wilfrid Laurier University and am pursuing my CMA [accounting designation] at the same time.

Everything you say makes so much sense. Your line "taking just a little bit more time and effort to provide something not expected" is one I will not soon forget. I often find in life sometimes the truth is directly in front of my eyes. It's my own blindness that prevents me from seeing it.

I wanted to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you. I would like to tell you how inspirational and intriguing I find you. What you've done with your life is an inspiration to people from all walks of life - not just women at [big company name]. I am looking forward to your book being released.

I. Hossu
[female, late twenties, working in Fortune 500 AND going to school]
 

Dear Professor Lopeke,

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak at Queen’s School of Business this past weekend. The reason I wanted to be mentored by you was to become more like you in terms of your thought process in everyday life.

I want to learn how you deal with people in general, how you gain strategic direction for your life. And what I specifically want to be mentored about is in taking risks and visioning.

I am what you call “the average leader”. I find that I need more to be able to “think outside the box”. Thanks again for helping me get that something more by becoming my mentor.

S. Huen
[female, early twenties, Commerce student]


Here’s an excerpt from another letter (this one’s a program referral):

“Applying some of the Professor’s rules helped me nail the promotion I was looking for in just a couple months’ time!”

As one of the members of ASI, I can tell you the classes I’ve taken with Professor Lopeke are always interesting and exciting.

The material is current, relevant and a must-have for anyone aspiring to climb the ranks of today’s Fortune 500 companies or have that critical and all-important competitive edge.

Whether you are just starting out and want to fast track, or have been working a long time and think you should be getting more recognition than you are, you will find the information covered extremely useful to achieving your professional goals.

A. Gomez
[female, thirties, employed by a Fortune 500 company]

 

And here are a couple more ASI member comments for good measure.

I learned how to recognize and make others aware of the value I bring to the table [without alienating anyone]—it really pays to know how to harness the power of personal marketing!
 

Professor Lopeke explains in detail the secret code these companies operate by, but never share with their employees, and how you, by knowing this code, can avoid making fatal career-killing mistakes.

 

Can you tell if they are from a man or woman? A young person or someone older? A college student or seasoned Fortune 500 employee? Well, it doesn’t really matter because the benefits gained from my virtual mentoring programs are genderless, ageless and, more importantly, timeless.

Although the program has been more work for me than I could ever have imagined, they send me notes like this that make it all worthwhile... here’s an extra special one I received a few weeks ago from a young male in the program:

Dear Professor Lopeke,

In our world today, there are leaders and there are mentors who train and support aspiring younger individuals to have that hope and dream of being successful.

Somehow, you manage to play both the role of a mentor to so many, and all the while, remain such a strong and prominent leader as you are.

You have my sincere respect. It is hard to earn, hard to show and even more difficult to see on paper -- your work [with ASI students] over the past eighteen months is seemingly only one example of your leadership and genuine interest in youth as well as those who share your ambitions.

I look forward to joining you in your network of success and ambition, and of course the $100K Club in the coming years!

 

To become a member of the SMARTSTART Career Success Mentoring Program, click here.

”I learned how to take risks and anticipate them as well as how to achieve material and non-material success.”—C. Lee

”I found the most helpful advice was about how to set my mind to get where I want to go. Ms. Lopeke is brutally honest! (But I liked that.) She gives us a positive outlook and sends us down a determined path. Every doubtful thought on my mind was pushed out and replaced with more optimistic high self-esteem thoughts. Thank you! I definitely recommend this program to others. Linda lets you know every possible way to make it big and how to get there. She makes the bigger picture seem so much more beautiful by her inspirational quotes and powerful words of advice.”—E. Ibsen

”The 6 key “P”s vital to six-figure earnings helped me most. She’s very real, gives facts, and inspires me.”—B. Brusin

”I like the worksheets best! All the information is really very useful.”—S. Diamond

”All my questions were well answered. And I liked seeing how different careers rank against each other for women and men. I definitely recommend this!”—M. McGuire

”Having Ms. Lopeke explore all of the different possibilities with me as well as the success strategy was most helpful. Her personal stories make us feel more comfortable. She explained everything, just like she said she would. I feel empowered and more comfortable to do what I am passionate about in terms of job choices. She inspired me to go forward in my life with confidence.”—T. Kolesnik

”The giveaways were surprising and proved a point. The statistics as well as defining success were more helpful to me. I would say this is a great experience and it is well worth your time.”—E. Nanmov

”Ms. Lopeke is very reassuring and confident about her knowledge. The myth-busting is most helpful. I definitely recommend this program. Extremely inspiring!”—M. Tay

”Very attention grabbing! I learned the core meaning of being successful while achieving a balance between work and life outside of work. Linda is very high spirited and inspiring and she gave me the confidence to reach for what I love and believe in my life.”—H. Cheuk

”This is perfect for up and coming students who strive for success as well as CEOs of multi-million dollar companies. Success is reachable! Anyone can benefit!”—J. Sinclair

”Linda is an inspirational and innovative thinker, leader, and speaker. Her program inspires me to think about my direction to success, and the synergies I need with people and goals to get there.”—K. Hoang

 ”I would definitely recommend this to others. To be honest, this was the most motivational, influential stuff I’ve ever heard. Linda made me want to stop sitting back and waiting for my life to be where I want it to be and actually do something about it. She showed me how and showed me I can be something great!”—A. Mandel

 “The six P lecture: passion, preparation, performance, persistence, people and purpose impacted me. It was just what I needed to fully structure my success plan. It was an epiphany for me. I liked that she’s actually experienced what she’s telling us about. All my questions were completely answered.”—S. Samuels

”She’s a myth buster!”—K. Cummings

”Refreshingly different from most speakers I’ve heard! Blunt. She really makes me believe I can do it! The program really engaged me and I can honestly say that I am now truly motivated. I am motivated to use my skills and experience and apply them to a marketing, high paying job. She really made me want to act on my thoughts and I definitely recommend her program. WOW!”—R. Zimmer

”I absolutely recommend this to high school and university students. An effective balance between facts and anecdotal inspiration. Thank you Linda for making my choice of pursuing a Commerce degree feel 100% correct and a catalyst to entering your $100K Club.”—M. Price

”Ms. Lopeke’s program is truly admirable with respect to its direct relevance. I would encourage anyone interested in the field of commerce to take her powerful program!”—A. Jivraj

 

To become a member of the SMARTSTART Career Success Mentoring Program, click here.