CSMPS AGM, Speaker Presentation, and Social - Influence and Impact: A Leadership Mindset for Cross-Functional Roles
Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 5:00pm - 5:30pm
(Members Only)
The AGM will kick off with an informational recap of the CSMPS fiscal year including voting of new directors to the Board. It is important that all CSMPS members attend the AGM portion of the meeting, and review the AGM package prior to the meeting. All members will receive the AGM package closer to the date.
As the AGM portion of the event is free to attend, for members-only. Your membership with CSMPS must be in good standing to attend.
Speaker Presentation - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Influence and Impact: A Leadership Mindset for Cross-Functional Roles, a Presentation by Vanja (VJ) Terzic
Marketing and proposal professionals are often expected to drive results while working across teams, functions, and stakeholders they don’t directly manage. This session is designed specifically for those navigating that reality.
Together, we’ll explore what it means to adopt a leadership mindset in this environment—and how that translates into day‑to‑day work. From setting clearer priorities to engaging internal stakeholders and managing competing demands, this session focuses on practical ways to lead without formal authority.
This will be a highly interactive session, giving participants the opportunity to reflect on real challenges they are currently facing. Through small group discussions and simple, actionable frameworks, attendees will work through these challenges alongside their peers.
The goal is to create a space for practical problem-solving, shared insight, and peer learning—not just theory.
Key Takeaways
Participants will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of what a leadership mindset looks like in their role
- Greater insight into their own challenges and where they tend to get stuck
- Practical strategies to improve alignment, communication, and collaboration across teams
- The opportunity to learn from peers and apply new approaches to real work situations
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with actionable ideas they can apply immediately, along with increased confidence in how they show up and navigate their work.
About the Facilitator:
Vanja (VJ) Terzic is a Leadership Consultant with The Coaching Studio and a former Professional Engineer with 20+ years of experience across engineering, consulting, and leadership development.
He works with leaders and teams operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, helping them build alignment, strengthen collaboration, and navigate competing priorities.
Drawing on his background leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects, VJ brings a practical, grounded approach that resonates with technical professionals. He has supported organizations such as UBC, SFU Beedie School of Business, and BC Wood, and regularly facilitates leadership development programs focused on helping individuals lead effectively, even without formal authority.
