Women’s Professional Summit: ENRICH 2025

Enrich Your Confidence, Empower Your Journey.

Presenter: Sheena Yap Chan, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Session details:  Confidence isn’t just a feeling—it’s a game-changer in career growth, leadership, and success. Yet, many women hesitate to step into their full power due to the confidence gap. In this kick-off segment, Sheena Yap Chan, author of The Tao of Self-Confidence and the upcoming Bridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World (May 2025), will share how self-belief fuels success and how you can break past barriers to own your potential.

Enrich Your Mindset, Empower Your Leadership.

Facilitator: Dr. Teal McAteer, Leadership Coach; Associate Professor, HR & Management, McMaster University

Session details: This highly participative session focuses on understanding and adjusting the connection between how you think and an assortment of effective and ineffective leader behaviors. You will learn how your thinking styles affect your ability to develop emotional intelligence, build and manage relationships, communicate up, across and down, deal with stress and time management, resolve conflict, embrace rather than resist change, lead change, and function in groups with varying dynamics. You will have an opportunity to identify areas requiring improvement and begin thinking about practical implementation steps to achieve positive change in these areas, all with the aim of learning to leading more effectively in our new and emerging workplaces.

Enrich Your Visibility, Amplify Your Impact.

Moderator / Panel Lead: Emily Feairs, Leadership Coach

Panelists:

• Stefanie Bonazza, Municipal Government Relations Lead, Alectra 
• Priya Sam, Story Architect, Keynote Speaker & Consultant
• Shadgie Jean, Founder & CEO, SAGE Investment & Consulting | Fashion Entrepreneur | Senior Tech Sales, HubSpot

Session details: Self-promotion isn’t just about tooting your own horn—it’s a vital leadership skill. In this engaging panel discussion, moderator Emily Feairs, executive coach, joins a panel of accomplished professionals to explore how strategic self-promotion can position you for career growth, help you get credit for your work, and build your professional reputation. Learn how to document your achievements, communicate results effectively, and identify the right audiences to share your impact with. From preparing for annual reviews to showcasing your work on a broader scale, this session will provide actionable strategies to confidently own your spotlight and enrich your career trajectory.

Enriched Thinking

Co-Presenters: Michelle Heaphy, High Net Worth Banking Advisor, Scotia Wealth Management
Kerri Latchman, Senior Financial Planning Associate, Associate Portfolio Manager, The Viola Salter Group, Scotia Wealth Management

Session details:

Financial confidence starts with Enriched Thinking—a mindset that empowers you to make informed, strategic decisions about your money. In this engaging session, our in-house financial experts Kerri Latchman and Michelle Heaphy return to answer your most pressing financial questions and break down the latest economic shifts (and there have been a lot!).

This is your chance to get expert insights tailored to your needs! Submit your questions when you register, and Kerri & Michelle will answer as many as time allows. Learn more and Suggested Quetions…

Candid Conversations on Success, Struggles & Balance

Moderator: Jessica Kaitting, TV Producer & Daily News Reporter (Halton News, YourTV)

Panelists: Francesca Rollo, Personal Injury Lawyer, Ross & McBride
Angela Lyrintzis, Partner, Accounting and Assurance, MNP
Medora Uppal, CEO, YWCA
Agnes Bongers, Communications Leader (Former Chief Communications Officer, St Joseph’s Healthcare)

Session details: Leadership isn’t just about climbing the ladder—it’s about navigating challenges, making bold decisions, and staying true to yourself along the way. Join us for a thought-provoking and unfiltered conversation with senior leaders as they share insights on what it really takes to succeed at the top.

Enrich Your Daily Routine, Empower Your Future.

Presenter: Natasha Beganyi, Psy.D, Founder of NKS Therapy and The Kindness Journal

Session details:

In today’s fast-paced, high-demand world, staying physically and mentally well isn’t just important—it’s essential. Dr. Natasha Sharma will explore how preventative healthcare and small, intentional habits can reduce long-term health risks, boost productivity, and improve overall quality of life. Through real-world examples and research-backed insights, this session will highlight practical lifestyle shifts that empower you to take control of your well-being. Walk away with simple, actionable strategies to enrich your health, build resilience, and create a foundation for lasting success—personally and professionally.

Reflect, Refocus, and Enrich Your Next Chapter

Facilitator: Margaret Zanel, Co-Founder & Partner, Strategy and Leadership, Wentworth Strategy Group

Session details:

This workshop ends the formal portion of the conference and offers participants a unique opportunity to reflect on their experiences during the summit, connect with peers to share insights and develop a practical, actionable plan to enrich their personal and professional lives.

The session is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, inspire self-discovery, and empower participants to take bold, deliberate steps toward their next chapter.

With the aid of your Summit reflection booklet, participants will consolidate key learnings and leave with a sense of purpose, accountability, and a clearer vision for their future.

ENRICH your Confidence, the best label a women can wear

Presenter: Pam Cook, Fashion Director, Milli

Session details: This session is about elevating your personal style, refining your wardrobe, and expressing your individuality through fashion. Learn how to curate versatile outfits, and discover key styling principles for any occasion. Whether you’re just starting your style journey or looking to up your fashion game, this session will equip you with the tools and confidence to make impactful, stylish choices every day.