embracing obstacles: resilience in a male-dominant workplace
Speakers: Cindy Milbury, Karen Versloot, Jill Hudson, Anneke van der Laan
Moderator: Christine Plourde
Time slots: 10:10-10:50/11:00-11:40
Description: This break-out session will equip delegates with tools to help them overcome obstacles specifically encountered by women in fields that lack female representation or in male-driven environments. Featuring anecdotes from real women who have lived and learned from such experiences, delegates will gain tips and tricks to tackle these issues and pave the way for the next generation.
Recommended for: anyone, particularly folks who will be entering into the workforce in the next few years
empowerment to action: seizing opportunities and seeking change
Speakers: Wendi Wright, Marla Calder, Louise Steward
Moderator: Sarah Ackermann
Time slots: 1:00-1:50/1:50-2:30
Description: On average women earn 80.5 cents for every dollar men make. While this can be particularly frustrating, there are measures every woman should take to ensure they’re optimizing their success. This empowering session will deal with asking for a raise as a female, improving confidence and self-belief, and coping with imposter syndrome.
Recommended for: anyone, particularly folks who will be entering into the workforce in the next few years