The Women in Leadership Conference brings together professional women to talk about the challenges that they face, exchange views, and learn from peers and leaders.

The event provides an invaluable opportunity to listen to industry leaders as they share best practices and insights to help women in leadership roles become more effective leaders and be on top of their game.

Join us at this in-person event. Learn, connect & reconnect, and have fun!

JENNA KHOURY (Keynote Speaker)
Chief Financial Officer
Regina Airport Authority
 

Leading across generations

A multigenerational workplace includes employees from several generations including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and increasingly, Generation Z. Each group brings distinct values, communication styles, and work habits. In the workplace, leveraging these differences is crucial for fostering innovation, enhancing productivity, and maintaining competitive advantage.

• • Communication styles and preferences
• • Technology adaptations and usage
• • Work-life balance expectations

KYLA HILLMER
Vice President, Crown Services
Crown Investments Corporation (CIC)

Getting out of your comfort zone

Leadership often begins where comfort ends. Whether you’re pursuing advancement in your career, looking to break barriers as a woman in leadership, or striving to unite diverse teams, true growth comes from taking risks and standing out. Leaders are not born in the safety of routine but rather forged in moments of discomfort and challenge. This session will explore how stepping out of your comfort zone is essential to unlocking your leadership potential. We’ll focus on strategies to help you embrace risk, amplify your voice, and inspire others, all while navigating the unique challenges of leadership.

• • Fostering Collaboration: Building strong, effective teams by embracing diversity and fostering trust in a high-pressure environment. 
• • Standing Out: Strategies for taking calculated risks, developing a bold leadership style, and making your mark in competitive spaces. 
• • Balancing Vulnerability with Confidence: How to connect with your team authentically while inspiring trust and stability.

SONIA EGGERMAN
Partner
MLT Aikins LLP

Negotiating effectively

Negotiating effectively is a crucial skill for any leader. It involves understanding both your own goals and the needs of the other party, finding common ground, and fostering win-win solutions. In this session, Sonia Eggerman will discuss:

• • Preparation
• • Building rapport
• • Finding common ground

ASHLEE LANGLOIS
CEO / Registrar
CPHR Saskatchewan

Pay it forward: Fostering a culture of giving back

The concept of “paying it forward” plays a pivotal role in creating a culture of giving back. Through real-life examples and actionable steps, we will explore how supporting each other through mentorship, sharing resources, and celebrating achievements can create an inclusive and empowering environment. By committing to these values, we not only enrich our own lives but also contribute to a movement that elevates others and strengthens communities, both today and for generations to come.

• • Recognize the impact of supporting others and lifting them up.
• • Learn how to integrate the concept of “paying it forward” into our personal and professional lives to create lasting positive change.
• • Gain practical strategies to build a culture of mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

RAQUEL BOYKO
Director, People Strategy & Programs
SaskPower

Practicing reflection in management

Practicing reflection in leadership is an essential strategy for overall effectiveness as a leader. Reflection helps leaders to continuously improve their leadership style. By regularly reflecting on experiences, leaders can become intentional in their approach by making conscious decisions that align with their goals and the needs of their organizations.

• • Why practice reflection in leadership
• • Strategies for reflecting on your leadership practice
• • Integrating reflection into your routine

ARINDAM CHAKRABORTY
Vice President – Infrastructures & Operations
ISM Canada

Diversity in leadership

Inclusive environments have proven to lead to higher performance, increased employee engagement, innovation & creativity. A diverse and inclusive leadership does have a significant impact on culture. However, it has its challenges. Nevertheless, it is evident that diversity in leadership can be a transformative experience, pushing leaders to think critically, solve complex problems, and lead with integrity.

• • Inclusive Leadership: Importance of creating inclusive work environments
• • Challenges and Opportunities: Discussing the challenges and opportunities that come with leading diverse teams
• • Transformative Experience: Highlighting how diversity in leadership can be a transformative experience

GWEN RENWICK
Chief Wealth Officer
Innovation Federal Credit Union

Leading with authenticity

Authentic leadership has a profound impact on team dynamics. When leaders are transparent, self-aware, and effective communicators, they create an environment of trust and openness.

• • Transparency: Authentic leaders are open and honest about their values, experiences, and plans. This openness fosters trust within the team, as members feel they are being treated with respect and honesty.
• • Self-Awareness: Leaders who are self-aware can recognize their own feelings, thoughts, and actions. They are open to feedback and use it to grow continuously. This self-awareness encourages team members to also be reflective and open to personal development.
• • Communication: Authentic leaders not only speak with their own voice but also provide space for others to be heard. This inclusive communication style ensures that all team members feel valued and understood, which enhances collaboration and innovation.

Overall, authentic leadership leads to stronger, more cohesive teams where members feel empowered and engaged. When our teams are empowered and engaged, our businesses achieve greater strength and success.

JENNIFER LEFLAR
Vice President, Experience, Marketing & Communications
SGI

Boss moves: Leading change like a pro

This session equips leaders with the skills needed to effectively manage and embrace change by focusing on both organizational strategies and personal development. Participants will learn how self-reflection can enhance their change management capabilities. They will also explore how to identify resistance to change and create environments that foster open and honest communication.

• • Preparing to Lead Change: Engage in self-reflection to ensure you are mentally ready to advocate for change.
• • Processing Change: Understand and normalize the varied reactions of colleagues to change.
• • Tools to Inspire Change: Utilize not only the standard communication channels but also active listening and face-to-face interactions to motivate and guide your team.

ROBYN EDWARDS-BENTZ
Chief Executive Officer
United Way Regina

Making your ripples matter

Making your ripples matter is about acting with intention and being mindful of the legacy you want to leave behind. Every small action, when made with intention and purpose, can create lasting impacts. Leaders who act with purpose can make a difference in the world.

• • Challenge the status quo
• • Recognize the power of your actions
• • Focus your ripples

BARB GOTTSELIG (Morning Chair)
VP, Branch Operations & People
Harvard Western Insurance

Supt. SARAH KNELSEN (Afternoon Chair)
North District Commander
“F” Division
RCMP