Case Studies

Coach New Brunswick realizes the value of a support network for women in coaching

The Challenge  Coach New Brunswick is a not for profit organization dedicated to providing professional development and learning opportunities for coaches at all levels across the province.  This runs the gamut of helping develop coaches at the grass roots and community level to competition coaches who are going to the Canada Games and beyond.  One […]

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Workshops and Presentations

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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Workshops and Presentations

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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Webinars Originally Presented: October 31, 2018

Directing Change: Towards Gender Equitable Sport Boards

Presented by Dina Bell-Laroche, Directing Change: Towards Gender Equitable Boards will include feature content from our new resource for sport organizations. This organization-focused webinar will leave participants with an understanding of how to create an inclusive board culture, the value of adding women to your board, and strategies to recruit more women. Dina Bell-Laroche is also the author of […]

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Workshops and Presentations

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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Workshops and Presentations

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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Tools

Female Coach Mentorship Model

Mentorship is a key strategy used across sectors to support women in overcoming barriers and achieving their career goals. Together with the Coaching Association of Canada, Canadian Women & Sport offers the Female Coach Mentorship Model to encourage and support female coaches within Canadian sport. This pragmatic, turnkey tool provides a step-by-step approach for the […]

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Workshops and Presentations

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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Case Studies

Judo Canada holds first ever Women’s Summit to fight for gender equity

The Challenge  Judo Canada says one of its biggest challenges “is the insufficient involvement of women in the sport, and a low retention of women as staff in the organization.”   Judo is a male dominated sport at every level from participants, to coaches, to Board Directors, to referees.  Since 2002, only 24 per cent of […]

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Workshops and Presentations

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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