Leadership Conference for Women in Energy Canada

October 19-20, 2023 | Toronto, ON

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“Great speakers and subjects, good balance.” Manager, Financial Services, Electrical Safety Authority

“High quality speakers, thoughtful information, well put together.” Engineering Manager, CLEAResult Consulting

“A conference to get good advice from women for women driven to change to world.” Senior Inspector, Electrical Safety Authority

“This program was extremely useful and I would highly recommend more women attend, regardless of whether they are in leadership or not.” Regulatory Analyst, Alberta Electric System Operator

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“Thought provoking presentations and a great opportunity to network with individuals across the energy sector.” Sr. Business Development Officer, Ontario Power Generation

“An excellent forum to engage with like-minded professionals who share the same challenges and an opportunity to network and learn from each other.” District Sales Manager, G&W Canada

“Great conference. Love to see so many women networking/sharing great information and love to see I am not the only one going through the challenges.” Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Hydro One

“This conference provides an excellent forum for women to discuss common issues and workable strategies to achieve success.” Policy Advisor, Ontario Energy Board

“This conference was absolutely inspiring. It was refreshing to be surrounded with other women that have experience similar situations as me and how they navigated through them. I will be taking back to work several tools and things to reflect on. Thank you for this amazing experience!” Manager – Meter to Cash Support, Hydro Ottawa

“A supportive forum of women sharing ideas, concepts and gaining insight on being a woman in a predominantly male industry. Men should attend to expand their knowledge on man behaviors and nuances of queues being missed on a daily basis. Working together is best for the whole industry.” Director of Appeals and Enterprise Risk Management, Electrical Safety Authority

In 2021 women accounted for 32% of global employment in the energy sector, and only 26% of executive leaders are women (Equal by 30 Survey, 2021).  It’s time to overcome the hurdles faced by women in the energy workplace. Through a curated program featuring keynote addresses, panel sessions, interactive discussions, and extensive networking opportunities we offer a unique platform for you to connect with dynamic women leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insights into organizational change and personal growth.

This event goes beyond inspiration to equip attendees with actionable items for career development. Register now to seize the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow women leaders.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss leadership styles, how to develop leadership potential, and key qualities in a leader
• Review strategies for fighting burnout and boosting personal sustainability
• Identify how to build a pipeline for potential leaders within your company
• Discuss how to advance leadership opportunities for women in technical roles
• Assess strategies for cultivating and leveraging professional relationships
• Discuss how to engage men for gender equality
• Address communication strategies for women leaders
• Identify best practices for overcoming imposter syndrome
• Identify key energy trends and their impact
• Develop best practices to address diversity & inclusion
• Explain how to overcome career challenges

Thursday, October 19, 2023

 

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. :: Welcome and Opening Remarks

Amanda Klein, EVP, External Affairs, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer, Toronto Hydro

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. :: Fostering Workplace Well-being and Cultivating Supportive Environments

The energy industry is fast paced and constantly changing. As women in this sector, we often find ourselves striving to exceed expectations, feeling the need to work harder and longer. However, it’s crucial to address burnout and maintain our personal sustainability to continue leading and making a positive impact. In this session, senior leaders will share compelling stories and practical examples of fostering workplace well-being and cultivating supportive environments. Attendees will see how to navigate the challenges of our industry while nurturing personal success.

Indrani (Indy) Butany, President & CEO, Elexicon

Michelle Chislett, Managing Director, Canada & US Development, Northland Power

Lenore Robson, Director of Strategic Policy, Ontario Energy Board

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. :: Networking Break

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. :: Advancing Leadership for Women in Technical Roles

Women are underrepresented in leadership and technical roles at power system operation organizations. This disparity persists despite a growing body of research demonstrating how women bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that improve overall organizational performance. This session will provide strategies to break down barriers and create pathways for women to excel in technical leadership roles.

Dorothy Moryc, VP Engineering, Enova

3:45 – 5:00 p.m. :: Purpose-driven Leadership: Lifting Others Up

In this session, female leaders will share steps to foster support, development, and promotion of women into executive roles. Panelists will discuss best practices for employee retention and strategies for building a pipeline of female leadership candidates from entry-level to the C-suite.

Michelle Branigan, CEO, EHRC

Farah Alexis, Chief Ethics Officer, Hydro One

Joanna Osawe, President & CEO, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE); Sr. Business Development Manager, Burns & McDonnell Canada Ltd.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. :: Networking Reception

 

 

Friday, October 20, 2023

 

9:00 – 9:10 a.m. :: Welcome Message

Celine Arsenault, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Toronto Hydo

9:10 – 10:15 a.m. :: Understanding and Addressing Diversity & Inclusion

Join in this thought-provoking session as we discuss the challenges faced by minorities in the workplace and explore the benefits of including diverse leaders in positions of power. From fostering innovation to enhancing problem-solving capabilities, inclusive leadership propels organization to greater success and growth.

Karen Smith, CHRO, Bruce Power

Humie Woo, VP Information Technology, Toronto Hydro

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. :: Networking Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Impactful Communication for Women Leaders

Even though you know that you’re intelligent and capable, if you are unable to communicate your ideas and influence others, your brainpower is going to waste. Many women have a hard time communicating strongly when someone more assertive takes over the conversation. This session will provide tips for successful and strong communication.

Kriston Romano, VP, Customer Experience, Elexicon Energy

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. :: Energy: A Sector in Transformation

The energy landscape is rapidly evolving. Traditional centers of demand are being overtaken by fast-growing emerging markets. The energy mix is shifting, driven by technological improvements and environmental concerns. More than ever, the energy industry needs to adapt to meet those changing needs and demands.  In this session, we’ll look at current key areas of change and what the short-term and long-term future of energy will look like.

• The pace of technological change from digitization to smart infrastructure
• The energy workforce: Who does the work and how the work gets done

1:45 – 2:45 p.m. :: Leading Through Change

Developing a change mindset is crucial. Leaders must review their strategies that are obsolete and set new models that are relevant to present times. The shift must be viewed with positive effects to identify profitability, productivity, and development prospects.

Josie Erzetic, President & CEO, Electrical Safety Authority

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:00 p.m. :: Imposter Syndrome

The Imposter Syndrome is a state of insecurity & self-doubt about one’s ability and achievements, leading women to minimizing their voices. It’s a prevalent feeling; this fear of being exposed as a “fraud”. According to Forbes, the Imposter Syndrome affects almost 70% of women in the workplace. This session will deliver tips on how to cope and how to think differently about your achievements and abilities.

Elin Aasen, Manager, Conservation & Energy Management Program Operations, BC Hydro

Ogho Ikhalo, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Hydro BC Hydro

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. :: Breaking Through Career Roadblocks: Skills to Get Ahead

Join this session for a candid discussion from a panel of energy leaders as they share their experiences and lessons learned along the way, and their recommendations to propel you out of Middle Management and into the C-Suite.

Moderator: Jodi Engel, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources, Environment and Safety Officer, Toronto Hydro

Aida Cipolla, CFO & SVP Finance, OPG

Dorothy Moryc, VP Engineering, Enova

5:00 p.m. :: Conclusion

Defeating Your Inner Bully

Thursday, October 19, 2023

 

We’ve all done it. We’ve all been there. “You idiot!” “Why weren’t you paying attention?” “What were you thinking?” “That was stupid stupid stupid!” We’ve yelled at ourselves and beat ourselves down. And when we’re struggling, this voice gets increasingly loud, even starting to drown out all those positive mantras, affirmations, and any successes we experience. Why? Because most of us have a lot of negative external (and internal) input to overcome! The inner bully is a not-so-friendly voice or feeling within us constantly reminding us of our mistakes or failures from the past. Or what we don’t like about ourselves. Many up-and-coming female leaders must overcome these negative thoughts, sometimes referred to as “imposter syndrome”, as they advance into senior roles. In this workshop you’ll gain skills to:

• Stand up to your inner bully by catching it and looking it straight in the eye.
• Acknowledge where the bully comes from, and instead of battling it, just hear it.
• Stop letting your inner bully run what you do or don’t do.

Attend this workshop to learn what your bully is saying and gain the skills to turn down its voice and regain the power in your life!

Learning Outcomes

• Define Imposter Syndrome & the language of your inner bully
• Gain insight into origins of negative thoughts
• Develop strategies to overcome negative thoughts 
• Explore best practices for gaining core confidence
• Identify methods to take back your power and find your inner warrior

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program 

Participants must sign in/out and be in attendance for the entirety of the workshop to be eligible for continuing education credit. 

Instructional Methods 

PowerPoint, group discussion, and interactive Q&A will be used in this workshop. 

Workshop Instructor

Theresa Byrne, CPF, CPQC

Theresa Byrne is a global TED.com speaker (over 300k views on her talk, “The Dangers of Your Inner Bully”) and an award-winning author and trainer. Theresa is a nationally recognized expert in self-empowerment and a Master Instructor in martial arts, and personal self-defense, and uses her experience to teach others (she’s worked directly with over 40,000 clients) how to activate their inner power using concepts like how adrenaline affects our bodies and mindset, and why boundaries are the secret to staying sane.

Theresa also healed a devastating TBI from a car accident! Many speak about neuroscience, but how many people have HAD to use it to rebuild their brains and their lives? She has. She had to – there was no other choice other than to stay “neurologically disabled”. A natural-born protector, she’s a self-defense expert and the first woman to earn the rank of Master Instructor in her system of martial arts. She helps people get unstuck, find balance, and use positive boundaries.

• Elin Aasen, Manager, Conservation & Energy Management Program Operations, BC Hydro

• Farah Alexis, Chief Ethics Officer, Hydro One

• Celine Arsenault, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Toronto Hydro

• Michelle Branigan, CEO, EHRC

• Indrani (Indy) Butany, President & CEO, Elexicon

• Michelle Chislett, Managing Director, Canada & US Development, Northland Power

• Aida Cipolla, CFO & SVP Finance, OPG

• Jodi Engel, Executive Vice-President and Chief Human Resources, Environment and Safety Officer, Toronto Hydro

• Josie Erzetic, President & CEO, Electrical Safety Authority

• Ogho Ikhalo, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Hydro BC Hydro

• Amanda Klein, EVP, External Affairs, Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer, Toronto Hydro

• Dorothy Moryc, VP Engineering, Enova

• Joanna Osawe, President & CEO, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE); Sr. Business Development Manager, Burns & McDonnell Canada Ltd.

• Lenore Robson, Director of Strategic Policy, Ontario Energy Board

• Kriston Romano, VP, Customer Experience, Elexicon Energy

• Karen Smith, CHRO, Bruce Power

• Diana Stephenson, SVP, Customer & Corporate Affairs, BC Hydro

• Humie Woo, VP Information Technology, Toronto Hydro

Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800

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Leadership Conference for Women in Energy Canada

October 19-20, 2023 | Toronto, ON

Buy 4 in-person seats and only pay for 3! For this event every fourth in-person attendee is free!

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 15, 2023 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this conference and 0.4 CEUs for the workshop

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case studies & PowerPoint presentations

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference CPE Credits: 11.0
Workshop CPE Credits: 4.0
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

Women and men within the energy industry in search of a solution-oriented discussion on how to implement change in the industry, and female professionals within the energy industry trying to develop the necessary skills and confidence to find success in a male-dominated field.

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