Jenny Brake

Inspirer
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Chief at Qalipu First Nation

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Overview

Jenny Brake is the Chief of Qalipu First Nation, bringing a diverse background as a community advocate, artist, and welder. She focuses on fostering meaningful relationships and advancing her peoples interests through roles on national platforms, including the Assembly of First Nations committees on Charter Renewal and Fisheries.

An alumna of the College of the North Atlantic, she studied both Welding Technology and Textile Studies. A dedicated mother, Jenny is a multi-disciplinary artist working with metal, painting, and jewelry, often incorporating seal fur into her creations. She actively advocates for preserving Mikmaq values and traditions.

She designed the centerpiece image for the Mikwitekm Garden, a memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Corner Brook, NL.

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Advocacy
Serves on multiple Indigenous committees and works to advance community priorities like housing, health, economic development, and cultural preservation.
Seal Industry
As an ambassador for the Canadian Seals and Sealing Network, she advocates for sustainable harvesting practices and the expansion of domestic and international markets for seal products.
Economic Development
Led the historic, Indigenous-led acquisition of Newdock (St. John's Dockyard Ltd. ) to strengthen the Nation's economic foundation and create long-term prosperity.

Media Appearances

Qalipu First Nation Chief Jenny Brake reflects on the meaning .... Featured in CBC

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Qalipu First Nation welcomes 1st female chief, as Jenny Brake takes the helm. Featured in CBC News

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Jenny Brake remains chief of Qalipu First Nation in N.L.. Featured in Yahoo News (Canada)

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Work History

11-2024
Chief at Qalipu First Nation
4-2023 - 10-2024
Career Development Officer, Indigenous Skilled Trades Office at Trades NL
12-2022 - 10-2024
Event Coordinator at Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Tourism Association (NLITA)
3-2022 - 3-2023
Student Support Officer, Indigenous Affairs at Memorial University of Newfoundland
11-2021 - 11-2024
Western Vice Chief at Qalipu First Nation

Education

Jenny has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Jenny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jenny is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jenny

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jenny move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Jenny take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Jenny

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