Women in Defence

Peer to Peer Leadership Retreat for women in the defence sector

Build relationships, grow your capacity, become a better leader

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LearnSphere has developed an intimate two-day retreat for women leaders in the defence sector.

With over 25 years helping organizations prosper, LearnSphere has created an experience for you that goes beyond traditional training: Not only will you take part in workshops and hear from inspiring speakers, but you will also receive leadership coaching, and experience meaningful peer-to-peer learning and network building. This will all take place in an intimate and confidential setting, among other women leaders in the sector (maximum 15 people).

Why peer to peer learning?

Building the right peer group can help you move from incremental to exponential growth by:

  • Challenging your assumptions
  • Broadening your perspectives
  • Building your self-awareness and confidence in your leadership skills
  • Learning from others facing similar challenges
  • Establishing a trusted network for accountability and support

This is for you if...

You are a middle manager working in the defence sector supply chain and you want to:

  • Immerse yourself in peer-to-peer professional development.
  • Share career and business experiences in a confidential group environment
  • Connect with other women managers in the sector

Cost

Valued at $3,500 per participant for registration, meals and accommodations, the cost is fully subsidized by the Government of Canada. Your investment will be the time you commit to fully immerse yourself in this unique opportunity.

Sold Out - Victoria, BC: March 15 to 17 - Agenda and Facilitators

Location

Victoria
Delta Hotel Ocean Pointe Resort

Agenda

Day 1 – March 15, 2023
  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Program and Participant Introductions
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Discussion Mixer (3 topics)
  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Informal Working Dinner
  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Social Time (Optional)
Day 2 – March 16, 2023
  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:00 am -10:45 am - Participant Personal and Professional Sharing Session
  • 10:45 am -11:00 am - Break
  • 11:00 am -12:00 pm - Peer Coaching Development Session
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Workshop
  • 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Session Wrap-Up
  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Break
  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner & Fireside Chat
  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Social Time (Optional)
Day 3 – March 17, 2023
  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am - Participant Deep Dives
  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am - Break
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group Peer Coaching Exercise
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch with Fireside Chat
  • 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Retreat wrap-up

Facilitators

Contact

Leann Collins | Director Projects & Stakeholder Relations

Association of British Columbia Marine Industries

Email: leann@abcmi.ca

Phone: 778-430-2264

Sold Out - Halifax, NS: March 23 -24 - Agenda and Facilitators

Location

Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Agenda

Day 1 – March 23, 2023 
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Program and Participant Introductions 
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – Informal Working Lunch 
  • 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Discussion Mixer (3 topics) 
  • 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm – Break 
  • 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm – Participant Personal and Professional Sharing Session 
  • 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm – Break
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner & Fireside Chat
  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Social Time (Optional) 

Day 2 – March 24, 2023 

  • 8:00 am – 9:00 am – Buffet Breakfast 
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Leadership Workshop
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch & Fireside Chat
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm - Peer Coaching Development Session 
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Group Peer Coaching Exercise 
  • 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Retreat Wrap-Up
Facilitators

Contact

Lisa Clory | Provincial Director (NB)

Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association

Email: lisa@ac-ada.ca

Phone:(506) 470-9924

Quebec, QC: April 12 to April 14 - Agenda and Facilitators

Location

Quebec, QC - Hôtel Manoir Victoria, 

44 Côte du Palais, Québec, QC G1R 4H8

Agenda

Day 1 – April 12, 2023
  • 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Program and Participant Introductions
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Discussion Mixer (3 topics)
  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Informal Working Dinner
  • 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Social Time (Optional)
Day 2 – April 13, 2023
  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:00 am -10:45 am - Participant Personal and Professional Sharing Session
  • 10:45 am -11:00 am - Break
  • 11:00 am -12:00 pm - Peer Coaching Development Session
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch
  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Workshop
  • 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Session Wrap-Up
  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Break
  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner & Fireside Chat
  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Social Time (Optional)
Day 3 – April 14, 2023
  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - 10:45 am - Participant Deep Dives
  • 10:45 am - 11:00 am - Break
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group Peer Coaching Exercise
  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch with Fireside Chat
  • 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Retreat wrap-up

Facilitators

Contact

Pierre Drapeau | Vice President and Spokesperson

Chantier Davie Canada Suppliers Association

Email: pdrapeau@afcdc.ca

Phone: 418-456-6385

Ques­tions? Con­tact Lau­ra May­nard, Senior Project Man­ag­er at LearnSphere.