To become leaders, individuals need to adopt a leadership identity and cultivate a sense of purpose. Leadership is demonstrated through intentional actions, like organizing a meeting to revitalize a stagnant project.
As a person's leadership skills develop and opportunities to showcase them increase, they are more likely to receive high-profile, challenging tasks and other endorsements from the organization. This validation provides the individual with the courage to venture beyond their comfort zone and try out unfamiliar behaviors and new approaches to leadership.
Join us on October 22, 2024 as we celebrate Women RISING. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Our Guest Speakers -
Salena Starling - Starling's inspiring journey as a young Indigenous woman showcases her remarkable evolution from a passionate advocate for cultural heritage to a fearless entrepreneur and advocate for social change.
Diane Roussin - Roussin is a community leader in pursuit of mino bimaadaziwin. She has worked with organizations and projects that respect the ability and the right of Indigenous families, children and individuals to care for themselves and thrive.
Annette Alix Roussin - Roussin is of Ojibwa descent and is a registered citizen of Berens River First Nation in Manitoba. Annette brings her understanding of the core values from her Indigenous culture of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth to her relationships. She will share this with you when she is counselling or coaching you.
For more information about the event, be sure to check out the Women in Leadership Page
Schedule
Registration - 8:30 am
Welcome Messages - 9:00 am
Speaker Salena Starling - Creating an Inclusive Environment for Indigenous Youth - 9:15 am
Morning Break - 10:15 am
Group Exercise - 10:30 am
Speaker Annette Alix Roussin - Deservability, Self-Love, Change your Story - Change your Life - 11:00 am
Lunch - 12:15 pm
Group Exercise - 1:00pm
Speaker Diane Roussin - Understanding Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, Doing and Feeling - 1:30 pm
Afternoon Break - 2:30 pm
Group Exercise - 2:45 pm
Q & A - 3:15 pm
Closing Remarks - 3:45 pm
Here are three actions we recommend to promote women's access to leadership positions:
Provide education to both women and men on gender bias,
Establish secure "identity workspaces" to facilitate transitions into more significant positions, and
Ground women's development initiatives in a sense of leadership mission rather than focusing on perceptions.
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These actions will give women insight into themselves and their organizations, enabling them to more effectively chart a course to leadership.
By engaging in these actions, women will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. They will gain a profound understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities, allowing them to harness their full potential as leaders.
Furthermore, by delving deep into the dynamics of their organizations, women will cultivate a strategic perspective that is essential for navigating the complexities of leadership roles.
Through this process, women will not only enhance their individual leadership capabilities but also contribute to the overall success and growth of their organizations. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity, they will pave the way for a more equitable and dynamic workplace environment. Ultimately, these actions will not only empower women to ascend to leadership positions but also inspire a new generation of leaders who are driven by purpose, vision, and integrity.
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