Build knowledge and capacity within your organization, sport, or community to successfully engage girls and women as participants and leaders. Whether you’re just starting the conversation or taking it to the next level, these sessions offer easy professional development solutions to help women and organizations to meet their goals.
Many of our presentations can be delivered virtually.
Coaching and designing for girls
Retaining Girls in Sport & Physical Activity
The Need: Studies have repeatedly shown that girls and women drop out of sport at a significantly higher rate than boys. As girls enter adolescence, 1 in 3 drop out of sport compared to just 1 in 10 boys. Beyond adolescence, women 19-31 years old participate in sport at just half the rate of men. […]
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Women on Boards Presentation
The Need: Research suggests that diverse, inclusive and equity-focused boards are stronger, including having higher creativity, improved collaboration and a better understanding of a diverse end user. Despite this, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions within the sport system. Data collected in a recent survey of all nationally funded sport organizations illustrates that only 40% […]
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Leading the Way: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport
The Need: While progress has been made towards greater 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in sport, there is still much work to be done. According to the Out on the Fields study, 81% of Canadian participants witnessed or experienced homophobia in sport. Everybody in sport has a role to help make sport safe and inclusive for those who […]
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Effective Communication
In the workplace, effective communication is the foundation for better job performance and relationship building. After this workshop participants will be more strategic and efficient in their communication. This workshop is part of our Women and Leadership series of six professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications and provide an opportunity for women […]
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict, in its many forms, is an inevitable part of our personal and professional lives. This workshop will ensure participants can understand and resolve conflict professionally. This workshop is part of our Women and Leadership series of six professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications and provide an opportunity for women working or […]
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Influencing Change
Whether influencing change in your organization, across the sport and physical activity system, or more broadly in society, this workshop will provide participants with theory and practical tools for success. This workshop is part of our Women and Leadership series of six professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications and provide an opportunity […]
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Creating Work-Life Balance
For many women, balancing the demands of work, family, friends, and personal time is a challenge. This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to explore a variety of strategies to add more balance to their lives. This workshop is part of our Women and Leadership series of six professional development workshops that blend theory […]
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Effective Networking
Strong networking skills can be a valuable tool, both personally and professionally. From building organizational partnerships to knowing about upcoming events, building your network is a long-term investment with great payoffs. This workshop is part of our Women and Leadership series of six professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications and provide an […]
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Leading With Confidence
This interactive workshop is designed to uplift the skills of the next generation of Canadian sport leaders – university and college aged young women involved in sport and physical activity (e.g. varsity athletes, kinesiology or sport management students). Participants will explore the experiences of female leaders, reflect on the value of sport and physical activity […]
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