Leading with Purpose: Empowering Business Partnerships, Mentorship, Growth, and Personalized Leadership with Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen, President of Sutton Benefits and Planning, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:

• Navigating business partnerships with a spouse 
• The transformative power of mentorship and strategies for finding mentors
• Personalizing leadership and communication styles for each colleague or client
• Leveraging MBTI certification to manage workplace culture and dynamics 
• Goal setting practices that pave the way for success
• The importance of future planning and embracing uncertainty in career and personal life

Andrea Hansen is a distinguished figure in the field of benefits and pension planning. She is an educator, writer, speaker, and benefits expert. Andrea is the President of Sutton Benefits & Pension, and in this role, she extends her expertise to support successful employers in optimizing their group benefits and pension plans, ensuring maximal value and results.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community and industry alike, Andrea has been featured in prestigious publications such as HR Saskatchewan, PotashWorks, and The Business Advisor magazines. Her insights and thought leadership have earned her accolades including the Kent Smith-Windsor Leadership Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, and the SYPE Young Professional of the Year Award. Andrea has also been honored as a two-time nominee for the YWCA Women of Distinction award, underlining her commitment to empowering women in business.

Andrea holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. Her dedication to professional development is reflected in her specialty designations, including Group Benefits Associate and Certified Financial Planner®. Andrea's pursuit of excellence extends to acquiring additional certifications, such as the Total Rewards Certificate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), the Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate from Queen’s University, and the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation certificate from First Nations University of Canada.

With a steadfast commitment to excellence, community empowerment, and client advocacy, Andrea continues to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of benefits and pension planning, embodying leadership and entrepreneurship. 

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Connect with Andrea and learn more about her work: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hansen 

Sutton Benefits & Pension: https://suttonplanning.ca/ 

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