Past Events - Lean in Canada
VANCOUVER: Women’s Self Defense Seminar

November 18, 2023 | 10:30am-12:00pm PST

Gracie Barra North Burnaby, 4029 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J1

VANCOUVER: Women’s Self Defense Seminar

Exclusively for Lean In Members with Gracie Barra North Burnaby 📅 Nov 18, 10:30am-12:00pm 📍 Location: 4029 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C ...

OTTAWA:  Breaking Taboos, A Conversation on Women & Finance

November 29, 2023 | 6-7:30pm EST

The Royal Oak, 180 Kent St, Ottawa, ON, K1P 0B6

OTTAWA: Breaking Taboos, A Conversation on Women & Finance

Ready to take control of your financial future? Join us for an evening that unlocks the world of finance, fostering both personal and ...

CALGARY: Circle Up Event Fall 2023

November 23, 2023 | 5:45 - 8:30pm MST

A Dose of Happiness, 315 8 Ave, SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1

CALGARY: Circle Up Event Fall 2023

Join us for a powerful evening where Dr. Larry Stanleigh shares inspirational insights about staying connected, breaking biases, and ...

CALGARY: November Breakfast Club

November 30, 2023 | 8:30-10:30am MST

The Inn on Officers Garden - 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

CALGARY: November Breakfast Club

We’re excited to have you join us for our upcoming Breakfast Club event on November 30th at The Inn on Officers Garden in southwest ...

OTTAWA:  Monthly Meetup November 2023

November 16, 2023 | 6-9pm EST

La Roma Restaurant, 430 Preston St, Ottawa

OTTAWA: Monthly Meetup November 2023

We’re happy to announce that our November Monthly Meetup is heading to the heart of Little Italy – the charming La Roma! 🏡✨ This ...

TORONTO:  Lean In Toronto Networking Event

October 25, 2023 | 5:30-7:30pm EDT

Petros 82, Lefkos Lounge, 299 Adelaide St W,, Toronto, ON, M5V 1P7

TORONTO: Lean In Toronto Networking Event

Lean In Toronto (LIT) invites you to attend our pop-up networking event at Petros 82 in their beautiful cocktail lounge. Join us for an ...

VANCOUVER:  Unlocking Your Financial Potential: A Journey to Financial Empowerment

November 7, 2023 | 5:30-8pm PST

515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC

VANCOUVER: Unlocking Your Financial Potential: A Journey to Financial Empowerment

🌟 Join us on November 7th for an inspiring evening of transformation! 🌟 🚀 Event: Unlocking Your Financial Potential: A Journey to ...

OTTAWA:  Monthly Meetups – October 2023

October 19, 2023 | 6-9pm EDT

The Momo Spot, 79 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA: Monthly Meetups – October 2023

👋 If you’re looking to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with the local Ottawa community, then ...

CALGARY: Breakfast Club – Personal Brand & Entrepreneurship

October 26, 2023 | 8:30-10:30am MDT

The Inn on Officers Garden - 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

CALGARY: Breakfast Club – Personal Brand & Entrepreneurship

We’re excited to have you join us for our upcoming Breakfast Club event on October 26th at The Inn on Officers Garden in southwest ...

CALGARY: Panel Perspectives – Webinar Series

October 24, 2023 | 11:00-12:00pm MDT

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CALGARY: Panel Perspectives – Webinar Series

The Lean In Network Calgary is thrilled to announce the launch of its webinar, Panel Perspectives, with Kathryn Oviatt, Chief of the ...

OTTAWA:  Network At The Gallery

Sept 27, 2023 | 6-9pm EDT

Tavern At The Gallery - 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4

OTTAWA: Network At The Gallery

Join us on September 27 at the hidden courtyard garden of the National Gallery of Ottawa, Tavern at the Gallery, for some golden-hour ...

CALGARY:  Combatting Imposter Syndrome & Building Leadership Confidence

Sept 28, 2023 | 8:30-10:30am MDT

The Inn on Officers Garden - 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

CALGARY: Combatting Imposter Syndrome & Building Leadership Confidence

We’re excited to have you join us for our upcoming Breakfast Club event on September 28th at The Inn on Officers Garden in southwest ...

TORONTO:  Lean In Toronto – 10th Anniversary Event

September 19, 2023 | 6-9pm EDT

Steam Whistle Brewing - 255 Bremner Blvd Bay 6, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9

TORONTO: Lean In Toronto – 10th Anniversary Event

Inspirational Speakers. Networking. Thought Leadership. Lean In Toronto invites you to attend our 10th anniversary milestone event from ...

OTTAWA:  Monthly Meet Ups: August 2023

August 17, 2023 | 6-9pm EDT

CRAFT Beer Market Ottawa975 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7

OTTAWA: Monthly Meet Ups: August 2023

Join Lean In Ottawa and Ottawa Education Group (OEG) for an evening of networking and learning. We’re bringing together like-minded ...

CALGARY:  July Breakfast Club – Financial Power

July 27, 2023 | 8:30-10:30am MDT

The Inn on Officers Garden - 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

CALGARY: July Breakfast Club – Financial Power

Financial Power: protecting and growing your wealth by investing in yourself We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming networking ...

CALGARY:  Circle Up Event 2023

June 21, 2023 | 5:30-7:30pm MDT

YWCA 1715-17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J1

CALGARY: Circle Up Event 2023

We all have a reason for being a part of Lean In, by sharing those stories we make connections and can build a community. Inspired by ...

OTTAWA:  Allyship at Work, An Introduction

June 8, 2023 | 12-1pm EDT

Online with Zoom

OTTAWA: Allyship at Work, An Introduction

Join us for an empowering virtual event hosted by Lean In Ottawa, where we will explore the concept of allyship at work and how it can ...

VANCOUVER: Self-Advocacy in a Hybrid/Remote Work Environment

May 25, 2023 | 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Self-Advocacy in a Hybrid/Remote Work Environment

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Network welcomes Syntyche Smith for a virtual event entitled, “Self-Advocacy in a Hybrid/Remote Work ...

CALGARY:  May Breakfast Club

May 25, 2023 | 8:30-10:30am MDT

The Inn on Officers Garden - 150 Dieppe Drive SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7L4

CALGARY: May Breakfast Club

Fuel Up with Lean In and BMO: Elevate Your Career with Leadership Strategies from Avra Davidoff Are you eager to invigorate your career ...

OTTAWA:  Trials & Triumphs Lightning Talks

March, 30, 2023 | 6-8pm EDT

360 Albert St., Suite 200, Downtown Ottawa

OTTAWA: Trials & Triumphs Lightning Talks

We are pleased to welcome you to our latest in-person event Trials & Triumphs at the Fullscript Office, where incredible women ...

TORONTO:  Building and Sustaining Wealth: Practical Strategies for Women

March, 30, 2023 | 6-9pm EST

66 Wellington St. W | TD Bank Tower, 54th Floor |Toronto, ON M5K 1H6

TORONTO: Building and Sustaining Wealth: Practical Strategies for Women

TD Bank and Lean In Toronto invite you to attend “Building and Sustaining Wealth: Practical Strategies for Women” on March ...

TORONTO: Discover Your Path To Success, A BIPOC conversation with Rotman Alumni

November 23, 2022 | 6-8pm EDT

Rotman School of Management Room RT 394 (aka. CIBC Room)

TORONTO: Discover Your Path To Success, A BIPOC conversation with Rotman Alumni

We’ve all heard the saying “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” A career can have many twists and ...

TORONTO: Amplify Your Executive Presence

September 29, 2022 | 5:30 - 7pm EDT

Rotman School of Management, 150 St. George Street, RT394 (AKA CIBC Room), Toronto, ON

TORONTO: Amplify Your Executive Presence

Executive Presence in a Post-Pandemic World Executive Presence is the “It” factor that distinguishes leaders that people want to ...

OTTAWA:  Career Transitions & Branding

September 22, 2022 | 6-8pm EDT

Constitution Square, 360 Albert Street Tower 2, Floor 2, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7

OTTAWA: Career Transitions & Branding

With the drive for better work-life balance, many are making career changes. We want to connect you with those who are helping us do ...

TORONTO:  Reconnect Networking Event

July 11, 2022 | 6-9pm EDT

The Roof at Soco, 75 Lower Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A6

TORONTO: Reconnect Networking Event

The Lean In Toronto Network is thrilled to host our first, in-person event since the pandemic. Join us in person and bring your allies ...

CALGARY:  Summer Social

June 21, 2022 | 5:30-8pm MDT

Merchants Restaurant and Bar (Marda Loop, 2118 33 Ave SW, Calgary, AB)

CALGARY: Summer Social

Who’s ready to kick off the summer season? We know we are! Lean In Calgary is excited to invite you to our Summer Social – our first ...

OTTAWA:  Negotiation Skills with Susie R. Maloney

June 7, 2022 | 9-10am EDT

Online with Zoom

OTTAWA: Negotiation Skills with Susie R. Maloney

We have had a lot of requests to discuss women and negotiating, and we heard you! The Lean In Ottawa Network is hosting a keynote on ...

CALGARY: ‘Back on Track’ – Redefining and re-aligning your 2022 vision and goals

May 3, 2022 | 7 - 9pm MDT

Pinnovate DIY Studio, 137 Mahogany Plaza SE, Calgary, Alberta, AB

CALGARY: ‘Back on Track’ – Redefining and re-aligning your 2022 vision and goals

Dust off those in-person networking cobwebs because we’re excited to connect with you to help you get ‘Back on Track’ with your 2022 ...

VANCOUVER:  Beyond Burnout: Getting Back to Thriving

April 7, 2022 - 5:30–7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Beyond Burnout: Getting Back to Thriving

The pandemic has caused a great level of burnout for many of us.  Join us on Thursday, April 7th, with Claire Sutton, Dr. Joti Samra, ...

OTTAWA:  Break the Bias

March 8, 2022 | 9-10am EST

Online with Zoom

OTTAWA: Break the Bias

International Women’s Day (IWD) is March 8th, and the Lean In Ottawa Network is hosting a panel discussion on this year’s theme: ...

CALGARY: Circle Up – Connecting Through Community

February 15, 2022 | 6-8pm MST

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: Circle Up – Connecting Through Community

With a New Year, comes a new opportunity to cultivate a supportive network.  AND we know that nothing helps you achieve your New Year’s ...

TORONTO: Elevating Gender Equality: A Conversation on how to be a Male Ally

January 19, 2022

Online with Zoom

TORONTO: Elevating Gender Equality: A Conversation on how to be a Male Ally

What is the definition of a male ally? A male ally is any man that is willing to advocate and speak up in support of gender equality. ...

CALGARY: Mayoral Candidate Panel Discussion – Women’s Economic Recovery 

September 29, 2021 | 4:30 - 6pm MDT

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: Mayoral Candidate Panel Discussion – Women’s Economic Recovery 

Calgary’s mayoral candidates discuss women’s economic empowerment  As Mayor Nenshi completes his third and final term this October, ...

NATIONAL: Pay Equity: Relevance and Strategic Importance in a Post-COVID-19 World

September 18, 2021 | 11:30am-1pm EDT

Online with Zoom

NATIONAL: Pay Equity: Relevance and Strategic Importance in a Post-COVID-19 World

Closing the gender wage gap is more important than ever, which is why Lean In Canada launched a six-month series on pay equity in April ...

VANCOUVER: Enough About the Why, Let’s Talk About the How – Part 2

September 16, 2021 | 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Enough About the Why, Let’s Talk About the How – Part 2

Lean In Vancouver welcomes Aftab Erfan, Kathy Gibson, and Rachel Irvine-Halliday for the conclusion of the two-part series entitled, ...

TORONTO:  Unlocking your Swagger Superpower with Leslie Ehm

September 23, 2021 | 5-6pm EDT

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TORONTO: Unlocking your Swagger Superpower with Leslie Ehm

Join us on September 23rd with the unmatched Leslie Ehm, bestselling author of Swagger – Unleash Everything You Are and Become ...

VANCOUVER: Enough About the Why, Let’s Talk About the How – Part 1

August 12, 2021, 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Enough About the Why, Let’s Talk About the How – Part 1

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Sherry McMillan, Fariba Pacheleh, and Tina Merry for the first part of the two-part series ...

VANCOUVER:  Imposter Syndrome and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

July 22, 2021

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Imposter Syndrome and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Dr Dee Holstine Vander Valk to lead the discussion on Imposter Syndrome and other lies we ...

TORONTO:  Having Breakthrough Conversations – Ask the Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos

June 23, 2021 | 12-1pm EDT

Online with Zoom

TORONTO: Having Breakthrough Conversations – Ask the Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos

Join us on June 23rd with the incomparable Fotini, a negotiation expert and recently published author of Say Less, Get More: ...

VANCOUVER:  Creating Your Lean In Circle – The Benefits and How to get Started

June 3, 2021 | 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Creating Your Lean In Circle – The Benefits and How to get Started

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter is excited to present an interactive session to help you get started in creating your own Lean In ...

CALGARY:  The Confidence Series: Financial Confidence

May 19, 2021 | 6:30 - 8pm MDT

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: The Confidence Series: Financial Confidence

Cultivate confidence through financial empowerment Join Lean In | Calgary for the final part of our virtual confidence building series. ...

VANCOUVER:  Conflict Management | Interactive Networking Event

May 27, 2021, 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Conflict Management | Interactive Networking Event

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Joanna Shea to lead the discussion on conflict management.  Whether in the workplace or ...

VANCOUVER:  Women & Money: How to Ask for What You Deserve

April 22, 2021

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Women & Money: How to Ask for What You Deserve

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Kelli Thompson to lead the discussion on money and how to ask for what you deserve. Ready ...

NATIONAL: Pay Equity: Relevance and Strategic Importance in a Post-COVID-19 World

April 20, 2021 - 11:30am – 12:30pm EDT

Online with Zoom

NATIONAL: Pay Equity: Relevance and Strategic Importance in a Post-COVID-19 World

Join us for a fast-paced primer on pay equity and its critical importance to Canada’s economy and economic recovery. Now more ...

CALGARY:  The Confidence Series: Embrace Your Leadership Style

April 7, 2021

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: The Confidence Series: Embrace Your Leadership Style

Join Lean In | Calgary for part two of our virtual three-part series on building confidence. Building on part one, Knowing Your Worth, ...

VANCOUVER:  Networking Strategies for Every Career Stage | Panel and Interactive Networking Event

March 25, 2021 | 5:30 - 7pm PST

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Networking Strategies for Every Career Stage | Panel and Interactive Networking Event

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Diane Dou and Dina Lu to lead the discussion on networking strategies through different ...

TORONTO: International Women’s Day – Put Your Hand Up High and #ChooseToChallenge

March 8, 2021

Online with Zoom

TORONTO: International Women’s Day – Put Your Hand Up High and #ChooseToChallenge

Lean in Toronto invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 with us. This year the focus is on choosing to challenge ...

CALGARY:  The Confidence Series: Know your worth with Jackie Rafter

February 24, 2021, 6-7:30pm MST

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: The Confidence Series: Know your worth with Jackie Rafter

Whether you’re re-entering the workforce, trying to advance your career behind the screen of your laptop, or are hesitant to pipe up in ...

VANCOUVER: Intuition: How to Follow Your Curiosity

January 14, 2021

Online

VANCOUVER: Intuition: How to Follow Your Curiosity

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Tasleem Jessani to lead the discussion on Intuition. We all have intuition.  Whether you ...

VANCOUVER:  Everything you need to know about running a LeanIn Circle

December 8, 2020 l 5:30-6:30pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Everything you need to know about running a LeanIn Circle

In this 60-minute session, you’ll hear directly from the LeanIn Vancouver Circles team about how to get your Circle started; from ...

CALGARY:  The She Session: Workplace Realities for Women in the time of Covid

December 9, 2020 l 6:30-8pm MST

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: The She Session: Workplace Realities for Women in the time of Covid

Work-life balance? More like work-life survival. It’s no shock 2020 has flipped all of our worlds upside down and around again and ...

TORONTO:  Men Lean In – Inspiring Strong Allyship

November 24, 2020 l 6-7:30pm EST

Online with Zoom

TORONTO: Men Lean In – Inspiring Strong Allyship

Join us as Brad Johnson and David Smith, authors of ‘Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women‘ and ‘Good ...

VANCOUVER:  Men and Women Lean In

November 19, 2020 | 5:30-7pm PDT

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Men and Women Lean In

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Jessica Macht, Rob Doyle, Kerris Hougardy, and Clayton Buckingham to lead the discussion on ...

VANCOUVER:  Negotiating Your Way Ahead

November 4, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Negotiating Your Way Ahead

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Lisa Kershaw to lead the discussion on Salary Negotiations. According to research, only 34% ...

NATIONAL:  Women in STEM: Adapting to new ways of working

November 10, 2020 l 4:30pm-6pm EST

Online with Zoom

NATIONAL: Women in STEM: Adapting to new ways of working

Even before the pandemic, changing technologies and new ways of working were disrupting jobs and the skills employees need to do them. ...

VANCOUVER:  The Pandemic and Gender Equality: Addressing the Regressive Effects

October 22, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: The Pandemic and Gender Equality: Addressing the Regressive Effects

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Jennifer Caldwell, Amanda Watson, and Lewisa Anciano to lead the discussion on their ...

VANCOUVER:  Women in Entrepreneurship

September 22, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Women in Entrepreneurship

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Meeru Dhalwala, Brooke Johansen, and Sarah Sangha to lead the discussion on their journeys ...

TORONTO:  Reboot Your 2020 Goals by Optimizing Your Capacity

September 15, 2020

Online with Zoom

TORONTO: Reboot Your 2020 Goals by Optimizing Your Capacity

2020 has brought us many challenges. COVID-19 has completely changed the way we work and has tested our mental and physical limits. ...

VANCOUVER:  Staying Resilient: Surviving & Thriving

September 23, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Staying Resilient: Surviving & Thriving

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Adrienne Danielson and Iris Cai to lead the discussion on staying resilient through a ...

VANCOUVER:  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The More You Know

August 20, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The More You Know

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Stephanie Redivo, Tara Robertson, and Sweta Rajan to lead the discussion on frequently ...

VANCOUVER:  Doing Your Part to Create Inclusive Workplaces & Communities

July 23, 2020

Online

VANCOUVER: Doing Your Part to Create Inclusive Workplaces & Communities

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Manpreet Dhillon, Founder/CEO of Veza Global, to lead the discussion on how one can create ...

CALGARY:  Allies for Change

July 16, 2020

Online with Zoom

CALGARY: Allies for Change

What would change look like to you? The world has been rocked by violence against the black community in the U.S., and Canada is not ...

VANCOUVER:  Roundtable: Redefining Yourself as an Immigrant in Canada

June 25, 2020

Online with RingCentral

VANCOUVER: Roundtable: Redefining Yourself as an Immigrant in Canada

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Elena Giorgetti, Hanadi Ibrahim, and Carolina Jimenez Reid to lead the discussion on ...

VANCOUVER:  Roundtable – Leverage LinkedIn on Your Path to Employment

April 30, 2020

Online with Zoom

VANCOUVER: Roundtable – Leverage LinkedIn on Your Path to Employment

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Carly Boettcher, Career Manager, and Whitney Friesen, Career Manager, both currently ...

TORONTO:  International Women’s Day Workshop: Each for Equal

March 9, 2020

2nd Floor Events, 461 King St W, Toronto

TORONTO: International Women’s Day Workshop: Each for Equal

It’s 2020, and we are far from living in an equal and inclusive world. Fed up with the status quo? Us too. Join us on March 9th for an ...

CALGARY:  Monster-sized Advice

February 19, 2020

Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave SW

CALGARY: Monster-sized Advice

This January, we started a whole new decade and 2020 has many of us reflecting on what was and what could be. Is this the year that you ...

VANCOUVER:  Roundtable – Estate Planning and Litigation Tips and Traps

February 13, 2020

Harper Grey LLP

VANCOUVER: Roundtable – Estate Planning and Litigation Tips and Traps

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes Sandra Abley and Erin Hatch to discuss estate planning and litigation tips and common traps ...

VANCOUVER:  Navigating Change – Careers in Transition

January 23, 2020

RBC Tower

VANCOUVER: Navigating Change – Careers in Transition

The average person will change careers 5-7 times during their working life according to career change statistics. It’s never easy ...

NATIONAL:  Women in STEM

December 4, 2019 l 5:30-8:30pm

Accenture Canada Innovation Hub

NATIONAL: Women in STEM

You’ve seen the reports, read the articles….”Why aren’t there more women in STEM?” Well we have a stellar event aimed to celebrate all ...

VANCOUVER:  Women and Men Lean In – Gender Diversity at Every Level

November 21, 2019

RBC Tower

VANCOUVER: Women and Men Lean In – Gender Diversity at Every Level

Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter welcomes four panelists from diverse industries to discuss the progress we are seeing (or not) for ...

VANCOUVER:  Women and Men Lean In: A Conversation on Gender-Diverse Leadership and Equal Access to Opportunity

November 20, 2018

The Cinematheque

VANCOUVER: Women and Men Lean In: A Conversation on Gender-Diverse Leadership and Equal Access to Opportunity

Join us in conversation with women and men who are leaders in their respective industries to discuss how we can promote gender-diverse ...

TORONTO:  Men Lean In: Together in the Conversation for Gender Equality

November 27, 2018

Arcadian Court

TORONTO: Men Lean In: Together in the Conversation for Gender Equality

Men have an important role to play in reaching equality, and everyone benefits when they do. Children with involved fathers are ...

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Roundtable Discussion: Making It Work!

October 22, 2018

TPD

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Roundtable Discussion: Making It Work!

Making It Work! How to navigate parental leave while continuing to build the career of your dreams. This intimate Lean In Vancouver ...

TORONTO:  Women in STEM: Success and Growth in Male-Dominated Industries

October 30, 2018

Arcadian Loft

TORONTO: Women in STEM: Success and Growth in Male-Dominated Industries

Women represent only a quarter of all full-time positions in STEM, and women who obtain a degree in STEM are disproportionately placed ...

VANCOUVER: Women and Entrepreneurship: How to Start, Build and Grow a Winning Business

September 20, 2018

Jennifer Kostuik Gallery

VANCOUVER: Women and Entrepreneurship: How to Start, Build and Grow a Winning Business

Have you been wanting to scratch an entrepreneurial itch and don’t know how to get started? Join us for our Women in Entrepreneurship ...

TORONTO:  Women and Entrepreneurship:  How to Lead and Succeed

September 18, 2018

AGO

TORONTO: Women and Entrepreneurship: How to Lead and Succeed

Over the last 5 years, the growth of female lead businesses is unprecedented. There seem to be more opportunities than ever before for ...

TORONTO:  Networking Summer Social

July 18, 2018

The Spoke Club

TORONTO: Networking Summer Social

Women accomplish amazing things when we support each other. It’s no secret that having a strong network to support you is ...

VANCOUVER:  Networking Social

July 10, 2018

H Tasting Lounge at the Bayshore Westin

VANCOUVER: Networking Social

It’s our annual summer social event! This means tickets are BOGO – so make sure you bring a friend! It’s also a special time for ...

VANCOUVER:  Master the Art of Negotiating and Get the Yes!

June 21, 2018

The Hive

VANCOUVER: Master the Art of Negotiating and Get the Yes!

Having a good skill set and the confidence to negotiate can affect all aspects of your life. Join us for an evening where you will ...

VANCOUVER:  Women in the Workplace: Diversity & Inclusion

May 25, 2018

Telus Garden

VANCOUVER: Women in the Workplace: Diversity & Inclusion

Are you frustrated to learn that in many industries, there are more men named John in leadership positions than there are women? Join ...

TORONTO:  How to Negotiate Effectively

June 18, 2018

Arcadian Loft

TORONTO: How to Negotiate Effectively

Why do we avoid negotiations? Whether it’s because we think it’s intimidating, we’re afraid of losing, or we’re ...

TORONTO:  Lean In To Your Financial Future

May 28, 2018

Arcadian Court

TORONTO: Lean In To Your Financial Future

WHY WOMEN NEED TO CHANGE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY Studies show that as a whole, despite increased confidence and power in their ...

ONLINE COURES:  FlipU:  Active Followership

May 4, 2018 x 8 weeks

Online

ONLINE COURES: FlipU: Active Followership

Lean In Canada is excited to present this partnership opportunity with FliP U. This 8 week course strives to help promote and grow ...

VANCOUVER: Strategies to Build Your Financial Wealth

April 26, 2018

Creekside Community Centre

VANCOUVER: Strategies to Build Your Financial Wealth

Join The Vancouver Chapter of Lean In Canada on Thursday April 26th to learn best practices on how to overcome the mental barriers to ...

VANCOUVER:  Leaning In and Stepping Up:  Learning for Executive Level Women

February 22, 2018

Creekside Community Centre

VANCOUVER: Leaning In and Stepping Up: Learning for Executive Level Women

Learn from executive women at the top of their careers. A panel discussion of CEOs and VPs will share how they got to where they are ...

TORONTO:  Navigating Ups and Downs

April 25, 2018

The Spoke Club

TORONTO: Navigating Ups and Downs

Career and life transitions often bring both joy and challenges. To help you have the fulfilling life you want despite what obstacles ...

TORONTO:  Tools To Boost You

March 27, 2018

Top Hat Monocle

TORONTO: Tools To Boost You

Raising your profile with ease and confidence Since the term was coined in a FastCompany article in 1997, “personal branding” has ...

TORONTO:  How Did They Get Here?

February 21, 2018

AGO, 317 Dundas St. West, Toronto

TORONTO: How Did They Get Here?

Learn from executive women at the peak of their career (CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, etc.) about their roles and how they got there. Participants ...

TORONTO:  Strategic Career Management: What, Why, and How

January 30, 2018

Deloitte

TORONTO: Strategic Career Management: What, Why, and How

Good careers require management. Whatever stage you are in your career, it is important to spend time and energy actively managing it. ...

VANCOUVER:  Strategies to Move Ahead

18 January 2018

Bench Accounting

VANCOUVER: Strategies to Move Ahead

The Vancouver Chapter of Lean In Canada is kicking off the new year with a discussion point that will help you set your personal and ...

Lean In Canada – Toronto:  Men Lean In

November 28, 2017

The Spoke Club

Lean In Canada – Toronto: Men Lean In

#MenLeanIn Throughout the year we focus on bringing you strong female speakers and panelists that are trailblazing in their fields and ...

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Men & Women Lean In

November 23, 2017

Pal Studio Theatre, 8th Floor 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Men & Women Lean In

“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard ...

Lean in Canada – Toronto:  Why Smart People Derail

October 24, 2017

The Spoke Club

Lean in Canada – Toronto: Why Smart People Derail

Career missteps can carry consequences. For ambitious career professionals, our greatest strengths can often be our biggest liabilities ...

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Building Win-Win Relationships With Management

October 19, 2017

Creekside Community Recreation Centre

Lean In Canada – Vancouver: Building Win-Win Relationships With Management

“Managing up is a process of consciously working with your boss to obtain the best possible results for you, your boss, and your ...

Vancouver – How to Create a Strong Personal Brand

September 20, 2017

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Vancouver – How to Create a Strong Personal Brand

And… we’re back! After a short summer break in August, Lean In Canada’s Vancouver Chapter is back with another thought provoking, ...

Toronto – Come Meet the Trailblazing Women of STEM

September 26, 2017

Arcadian Court

Toronto – Come Meet the Trailblazing Women of STEM

Lean In Canada invites you to get to know the women who are at the forefront of STEM – science, technology, engineering and ...

Vancouver: Networking – How To Become The Most Interesting Person In The Room

July 20, 2017

Mahony & Sons

Vancouver: Networking – How To Become The Most Interesting Person In The Room

Join us for our Summer Social on July 20th to connect with other members of the Lean In community and meet our Vancouver committee! We ...

Toronto: Networking and Defining your Narrative

July 18, 2017

Thompson Hotel

Toronto: Networking and Defining your Narrative

Networking is one of the most important skills a person can develop to build their career and expand their circles. With this in mind, ...

Toronto: A Primer on Effective Negotiation

June 20, 2017

The Spoke Club

Toronto: A Primer on Effective Negotiation

Good negotiators are not just born – they can be made! This month Lean In Canada is joined by Ivey Business School Professor Ann ...

Vancouver: Leadership And Influence – It Starts With You

June 15, 2017

Vancouver: Chali-Rosso Art Gallery

Vancouver: Leadership And Influence – It Starts With You

Join us for our Leadership and Influence event on June 15th at the Chali-Rosso Gallery. Learn from international speaker, author and ...

Toronto: Breaking the Rules of Business That Trip Women Up

May 30, 2017

The Spoke Club

Toronto: Breaking the Rules of Business That Trip Women Up

The theme of the May 30 event is “Breaking Invisible Rules of Business That Trip Women Up”. Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk ...

How to Create Possibilities in Your Career

May 11, 2017

Vancouver: Bill Reid Art Gallery

How to Create Possibilities in Your Career

Lean In Canada is expanding coast to coast! Join us for the Lean In Vancouver launch event to celebrate the forming of a supportive ...

Take Charge of Your Career: Data-driven Insights and Strategies to Get Ahead

April 25, 2017

Toronto: The Spoke Club

Take Charge of Your Career: Data-driven Insights and Strategies to Get Ahead

Are you looking to advance to the next stage of your career? Figuring out what that path looks like? We know that reflecting on our ...

The Secret Stress of Success

March 28, 2017

The Spoke Club

The Secret Stress of Success

This month Lean In Canada wants to help you harness your Secret Power! Sponsored by our partner, Secret, this event will touch on ...

An Evening with Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister

February 28, 2017

AGO Art Gallery of Ontario

An Evening with Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister

In November we shared a personalized greeting from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, where he highlighted his support for our mission and ...

Make This Your Year: What Can You Do Better in 2017?

January 31st, 2017

The Spoke Club

Make This Your Year: What Can You Do Better in 2017?

January. That month when the new year commences and everyone begins making lists of all the things they are going to do better in the ...

Men Lean In

November 29, 2016

The Spoke Club

Men Lean In

Our #MenLeanIn event is always one not to miss. This year’s will be no different, as we will be hearing from a panel of men who have ...

Entrepreneurship Panel: Enterprising Women in Powerful Positions

October 25, 2016

The Spoke Club

Entrepreneurship Panel: Enterprising Women in Powerful Positions

The women of Lean In Canada are celebrating small business month with their October Entrepreneurship Networking Event. Led by Emily ...

Webinar: How To Start and Lead Your Own Lean In Circle

September 29th, 2016

Online

Webinar: How To Start and Lead Your Own Lean In Circle

Interested in leading your own Lean In Circle, but not sure how to get started? Join Co-founder and President of Lean In Canada, ...

Negotiate with Confidence

September 27th, 2016

The Spoke Club

Negotiate with Confidence

Ever wonder how to get more out of your negotiations or how to even handle one in the first place? Want to figure out ways to quiet the ...

Patio Networking – Find Your Career Wingwomen

July 19, 2016

The Spoke Club

Patio Networking – Find Your Career Wingwomen

Women accomplish amazing things when we support each other. It’s no secret that having a strong network to support you is ...

10 Key Lessons to Guide Your Career and Get You Further, Faster

June 21, 2016

The Spoke Club

10 Key Lessons to Guide Your Career and Get You Further, Faster

How do I get to the next level in my career, and how do I know if the path I’m on is what I want? Shelli Baltman is the President ...

Are YOU Branded for Business?

May 31, 2016

The Spoke Club

Are YOU Branded for Business?

Social media has changed the way we do business. People check you out on Linkedin. Google you under the boardroom table. Read your ...

Women in the C-Suite

April 26, 2016

The Spoke Club

Women in the C-Suite

For our 3 year anniversary celebration, we’re exploring the journeys and insights of women who have reached the highest levels of ...

The Facts on Women in the Workplace (and How We Can Move Forward Together)

March 29, 2016

The Spoke Club

The Facts on Women in the Workplace (and How We Can Move Forward Together)

“We must open the doors and we must see to it they remain open, so that others can pass through. Sisterhood is powerful.” ...

Workplace Harassment – What Can You Do?

February 23, 2016

The Spoke Club

Workplace Harassment – What Can You Do?

Have you ever experienced harassment or bullying on the job, or witnessed a situation that might have been workplace harassment? ...

2016 Kickoff & Mentorship Panel

January 26, 2016

The Spoke Club

2016 Kickoff & Mentorship Panel

January is National Mentorship Month, and we're kicking off our year with a panel on the highly requested topic!

#MenLeanIn & Holiday Party

November 24, 2015

The Spoke Club

#MenLeanIn & Holiday Party

Don’t miss our last event of the year! For our holiday party, we’ll be featuring a special panel and putting men on the ...

Gender Bias in the Workplace

October 27, 2015

The Spoke Club

Gender Bias in the Workplace

What should women know about gender bias? How do we handle sexism when it arises, and how can we create a more inclusive workplace for ...

Women on Boards

September 29, 2015

The Spoke Club

Women on Boards

What does it mean to be on a board? How can you set yourself up for a future of board directorship, regardless of where you are in your ...

Lean In and Build Your Network!

July 20, 2015

The Spoke Club

Lean In and Build Your Network!

It’s no secret that having a strong network to support you is instrumental in building your career. Join us for a fun evening of ...

Leadership is Half the Story: Advance Your Career with Leadership & Followership

June 23, 2014

The Spoke Club

Leadership is Half the Story: Advance Your Career with Leadership & Followership

Have you ever found it challenging to get in sync with a boss, or experienced a direct report who couldn’t meet your ...

Explore Your Edgeness™

May 26, 2015

The Spoke Club

Explore Your Edgeness™

What’s your Edgeness™? In order to discover it, you need to push far enough outside your comfort zone that you meet someone you’ve ...

How To Build a Strong Personal Brand

April 28, 2015

The Spoke Club

How To Build a Strong Personal Brand

Your brand precedes you. That could not be more true than today. If someone is looking to hire you, work with you or meet with you for ...

Executive Presence is Neither Exclusive Nor Elusive

March 31, 2015

The Spoke Club

Executive Presence is Neither Exclusive Nor Elusive

What is Executive Presence, and how do I get it? Experts agree that executive presence is far more than leadership abilities. Yes, the ...

Make Your Partner A True Partner

February 24, 2015

The Spoke Club

Make Your Partner A True Partner

“The single most important career decision that a woman makes is whether she will have a life partner and who that partner is.” ~Sheryl ...

How to Break the Glass Ceiling and Create Your Dream into a Movement

February 3, 2015

The Spoke Club

How to Break the Glass Ceiling and Create Your Dream into a Movement

How do you make your career truly impactful and channel your passion into your work? Our first event of 2015 features Theresa Laurico, ...

Men Lean In

December 8, 2014

The Spoke Club

Men Lean In

Our holiday party and special panel: Men join the conversation on “Lean In” and gender equality How do we achieve gender ...

“The Mom Shift”: Finding Your Path to Success

October 28, 2014

The Spoke Club

“The Mom Shift”: Finding Your Path to Success

Motherhood or career? Much of the common “wisdom” out there tells us that to succeed at both is difficult at best, if not ...

The Advantages of Being a Woman Leader

September 30, 2014

The Spoke Club

The Advantages of Being a Woman Leader

Articles about how women face disadvantages and challenges in the workplace dominate the discussion on professional women and equality ...

Celebrating a New Partnership with Pantene!

September 24, 2014

The Spoke Club

Celebrating a New Partnership with Pantene!

Join us for a partnership launch celebration, chapter announcement and networking fun! What have we been working on during our August ...

Effective Networking Strategies

July 29, 2014

The Spoke Club

Effective Networking Strategies

Effective Networking – It’s all in the Power of Leverage! What better time than summer to mingle and meet people? Join us on July ...

Mean Girls at Work

June 24, 2014

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Mean Girls at Work

Get ready for an entertaining and interactive evening! Back by popular demand, Nancy Trites Botkin of Think8 is here to present: Mean ...

Leaning in with Karen Stintz, Toronto Mayoral Candidate

May 13, 2014

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Leaning in with Karen Stintz, Toronto Mayoral Candidate

How are you leaning in? Join us and Karen Stintz as she leans into her career as Toronto mayoral candidate. A dedicated Torontonian, ...

Unleash Your Creativity

April 29, 2014

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Unleash Your Creativity

Do you know any women whose stories and accomplishments inspire you? Our next event features Shannon Skinner of Extraordinary Women TV. ...

#BanBossy : The Other “B” Word

March 25, 2014

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#BanBossy : The Other “B” Word

There's been a lot of spirited talk about it, and we're getting in on the conversation. What do you think? Join us for an lively ...

Are You My Mentor?

February 25, 2014

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Are You My Mentor?

“Are You My Mentor?” Join us for an interactive discussion with our panel of professional women. By popular demand, this ...

Living Life Out Loud: Knowing My Message

January 28, 2014

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Living Life Out Loud: Knowing My Message

Happy New Year! We have an amazing speaker lined up for our 2014 kick-off: Nancy Trites Botkin. As a founding co-partner of two ...

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