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2019 Agenda

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2019 AGENDA / Speakers and Sessions Descriptions

  • May 15 Event Day 01
  • May 16 Event Day 02
  • Conference Agenda
RegistrationRegistrationRalph Room
7:30am - 8:30am

Registration

Registration is located outside the Ralph Room (Main Ballroom).
WelcomeWelcomeRalph Room
8:30am - 9:00am

Welcome

Official Conference Opening and Welcome
Michelle RayMichelle RayRalph Room
9:00am - 10-:15am

Leadership: It Starts with YOU – Harness the Power of Personal Leadership | Michelle Ray

PLENARY SESSION: Our attitudes directly impact the atmosphere and the quality of our professional and personal relationships. Delivering her message with insight, wit, energy, and humour, Michelle’s engaging, informative, and dynamic opening keynote presentation offers practical, actionable strategies to help you take the lead, rise above the day-to-day challenges of work and life to be the best version of YOU! | Sponsored by Community Futures
Morning BreakMorning BreakRalph Room
10:15am - 10:45am

Morning Break

Shift Up & Recharge + Networking Opportunity
Rosemarie BarnesRosemarie BarnesBREAKOUT SESSION | Ralph Room
10:45am - 12:15pm

Bridging the Generation Gap | Rosemarie Barnes

BREAKOUT SESSION: As many as 5 generations can operate under one organizational roof, and each has their own work expectations. How can leaders and their teams function together effectively for the benefit of the organization and each other? In this session learn the different value propositions that motivate and empower each generation to succeed. | Sponsored by RBC
Trisha MiltimoreTrisha MiltimoreBREAKOUT SESSION | Tim Room
10:45am - 12:15pm

Connection over Complacency | Trisha Miltimore

BREAKOUT SESSION: We have access to more powerful tools of “connection” than ever before, yet many people are feeling isolated and stressed in their work environment. If you want to learn how to feel more connected and ENJOY WORK MORE, this dynamic session is for you! YES. YOU. CAN. | Sponsored by KPMG
LuncheonLuncheonRalph Room
12:15pm-1:15pm

Luncheon

Feed your SPARK + Networking Opportunity | Sponsored by Altagas
Raquel GarciaRaquel GarciaRalph Room
1:15pm - 1:30pm

Bl!nk Presentation | Raquel Garcia

BL!NK PRESENTATION | Sponsored by Peace River Hydro Partners
Panel DiscussionPanel DiscussionRalph Room
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Creating Success on Your Own Terms: Women of Fort St. John Panel Discussion | Julianne Kucheran & Jaime Adam

PANEL DISCUSSION: Creating success on your own terms involves navigating challenging transitions, taking risks, being willing to fail, and having the tenacity and resiliency to get back up. During this panel discussion Shona Nelson, Candance Soderberg, Becky Grimsrud, Kim Livingstone, and Devrey Crossley will share their stories and wisdom on how they created success on their own terms. Facilitated by Julianne Kurcheran & Jaime Adam | Sponsored by Urban Systems
Afternoon BreakAfternoon BreakRalph Room
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Afternoon Break

Shift Up & Recharge + Networking Opportunity
Linda EdgecombeLinda EdgecombeRalph Room
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Holy Crap I’m Busy | Linda Edgecombe

PLENARY SESSION: This energy boosting session will re-focus, re-energize, and re-invent how you see your work and life. Hands on and hilarious, Linda’s straight shooting approach is packed with relevant, easy to implement solutions creating order out of your “busy”. Get ready to be energized! | Sponsored by Petronas
DinnerDinnerRalph Room
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sparkler “Night Shift” Banquet Dinner

Sparkler "Night Shift" Banquet Dinner. Dinner music performed by Dana's Music Studio.
Jody UrquhartJody UrquhartRalph Room
7:30pm - 9:00pm

This Would be Funny if it Wasn’t Happening to Me! How to Navigate the Future with Enthusiasm & Vigor | Jody Urguhart

PLENARY SESSION: This hilarious and provocative presentation shows you how to get in front of a constantly evolving future and proactively drive change. Be compelled to face the future and navigate change with a sense of urgency and vitality. | Sponsored by Shell
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BreakfastBreakfastRalph Room
7:30am -8:30am

Breakfast

Breakfast + Networking Opportunity | Sponsored by Pembina
Sarah McVanelSarah McVanelRalph Room
8:30am - 9:45am

The Flip Side of Failure | Sarah McVanel

PLENARY SESSION: Failure isn’t something we like to talk about, let alone experience. Through powerful stories of great Canadians – from Everest Climbers to 3M Scholars, from award-winning Journalists to Olympians – learn how failure was their gateway to success. In this energizing and entertaining presentation, you will awaken possibilities, deepen connections, and improve performance by seeing greatness in a whole new light. | Sponsored by Surerus
Ahmi MackAhmi MackRalph Room
9:45am-10:00am

Bl!nk Presentation | Ahmi Mack

BL!NK PRESENTATION
Morning BreakMorning BreakRalph Room
10:00am - 10:30am

Morning Break

Shift Up & Recharge + Networking Opportunity | Sponsored by Canfor
Shannon WardShannon WardBREAKOUT SESSION | Ralph Room
10:30am - 12:00pm

Sales Fundamentals for Non-Sales People… How to Sell Without Being Pushy | Shannon Ward

BREAKOUT SESSION: Everyone is a sales person! Don’t believe it? Good sales skills are critical to your personal and professional life – essential to moving forward, getting heard, and getting what you want. Shannon will share her secrets to authentic selling and mindset tools, revealing your sales strengths, and increasing confidence in selling your ideas, your business, or yourself!
Hannah SmithHannah SmithBREAKOUT SESSION | Tim Room
10:30am - 12:00pm

Values to Hang Your Content On: Strategies to Create a Loyal Following and Build Influence | Hannah Smith

BREAKOUT SESSION: How do you create an emotional connect with your followers? How do you tell your story in a busy, ad filled space? In this session Hannah Smith will share strategies for finding your people and showcasing your brand through examples of women empowering women. This session will give tangible tips and tricks to start your content marketing strategy.
LuncheonLuncheonRalph Room
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Luncheon

Feed your SPARK + Networking Event | Sponsored by BDC
Sarah McVanelSarah McVanelBREAKOUT SESSION | Ralph Room
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Failure Resiliency Panel | Sarah McVanel

BREAKOUT SESSION: Building on Sarah's plenary keynote, the Flip Side of Failure, Sarah will provide local context with 3 powerhouse women, Jeanette Johnston, Nadya McLean and Jennifer Moore, as they share how they navigate through their very diverse career paths. Discover how their experiences, failures, and triumphs, have fueled their resiliency through accepting failure as an inevitable and undeniable reality. | Sponsored by Surerus
Linda EdgecombeLinda EdgecombeBREAKOUT SESSION | Tim Room
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Finding Clarity in Chaos | Linda Edgecombe

BREAKOUT SESSION: Linda unpacks her research to reveal how we are the most unproductive and unhappy demographic of the past 30 years, and provides practical solutions and tools that will get you, your teams, and your organization back on track. Using straight talk and laughter, she shows how easy it can be to conquer the trauma of change. | Sponsored by Petronas
Afternoon BreakAfternoon BreakRalph Room
2:30pm - 3:00pm

Afternoon Break

Shift Up & Recharge + Networking Opportunity
Pamela BarnumPamela BarnumRalph Room
3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Real Cost of Not Trusting Yourself | Pamela Barnum

PLENARY SESSION: Our fear of failure, the opinions of others, and comparing ourselves keeps us from reaching our goals. During this session, you will learn five strategies you can implement immediately to finally trust yourself and silence the self-doubt that’s been holding you back. | Sponsored by Arc Resources Ltd.
ClosingClosingRalph Room
4:00pm - 4:30pm

Conference Wrap Up

Closing Remarks + Thank You to our Sponsors!

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