Career Resources

While women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, they’ve made incredible inroads in the past decade. During the pandemic, I wrote a book about women’s leadership and why it matters. I explored the progress women have made in securing leadership roles since the 1970s, as well as why they continue to face obstacles on their way to […]

Women have now made significant progress in the workplace, being widely recognized for their work and celebrated as leaders for their achievements. While this progress bodes well for a more equitable workplace environment, obstacles are still a common experience for women in leadership roles. From feeling undervalued, overlooked and unable to get ahead, these are […]

Self-care is pivotal for our psychological and actual prosperity, yet it can frequently be ignored, particularly for ladies who are shuffling different obligations like work, family, and connections. With such a huge amount on our plates, it’s not difficult to disregard our own necessities, however getting some margin for taking care of oneself is fundamental […]

Celebrate Women in Leadership Day in Calgary, AB with us on May 29th at the BMO Centre for the Calgary Women in Leadership Summit. Leading Talent is a proud sponsor of the Summit and will be exhibiting as one of the career resources. Join us for an engaging day featuring 20+ esteemed leaders, speakers and […]

We all hate uncomfortable conversations because …. well, they’re uncomfortable. Our instinct is to avoid them. After all, we’re nice people who don’t want to hurt others’ feelings. But avoiding those difficult conversations can cause bigger problems. Join us for this one-hour webinar to learn strategies to handle challenging conversations effectively.   This webinar is […]

Become a More Confident, Effective LeaderProgram begins January 23rd and meets every Tuesdays at 10 am PST for 12 weeks. Registration open for the Winter 2024 program on Women in Leadership Foundation’s  Events page: If you are about to take on a leadership role or are in the first five years of your leadership journey, this program is for […]

Women in Leadership Foundation is pleased to introduce you to Sonia Draper (Mentor) and Andreanna Mazereeuw (Mentee) who were paired in our Mentorship Program. WHAT MOTIVATED you to participate in the Women in Leadership Mentorship Program as a mentor and mentee? Sonia: As a mentor I have been motivated by others who have helped me along […]

Empowering Resilience: A Candid Conversation with a Remarkable Woman Leader for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Contributed by Wendy Hall, Publications and Office Coordinator, Canadian Breast Cancer Network How breast cancer transformed Colleen’s leadership career If you found out that you had a life-limiting illness, would you tell your colleagues at work? If you did, would […]

By Susie Ho – WIL Ottawa Chair Have you been thinking about doing an MBA but can’t step away from your current role to go back to school full time? With Ivey Business School’s Executive MBA program, you don’t have to! This 15-month program was designed for busy professionals and is structured so that you […]

Simple steps to build Confidence Do you ever feel like you are in this perpetual career fishbowl where judgment, critics and advice are causing the water to overflow? I certainly have, and getting to a place where I have the confidence and the skills to push through when I haven’t been on a journey. There […]