Exciting Day
Join us at LEAP, a groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference set to take place in Vancouver, BC, this March 7, 2025, just in time for International Women’s Day. LEAP aims to inspire and empower women in the construction industry, encouraging them to take bold steps forward in their careers. This event is designed to elevate and uplift women by providing a platform for learning, networking, and fostering a sense of community within the construction sector.
Friday, March 7, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Pan Pacific Vancouver - 999 Canada Pl #300, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
Hosted by VRCA and CCW
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
Jillian Climie, Thoughtful Co.
Leadership Under Pressure – Using Ethics to Rise Under Pressure
Dr. Kathleen Burke, Ph.D.
Kathleen Burke: PhD: Leadership Under Pressure – Using Ethics to Rise
Explore how ethics influence leadership, especially under pressure. Key outcomes include harnessing resilience, building trust in high-stakes environments, maintaining composure during chaos, and adapting to unforeseen challenges.
Melanie Steele: The Skill of Self-Compassion
Discover why self-compassion is vital for resilience, career advancement, relationships, and health. Learn three key tools: normalizing the human experience, practicing nonjudgmental awareness, and balancing tenderness with tough love. Attendees are encouraged to apply these tools immediately and engage with panelists about personal experiences.
Sara Schlipp-Riedel: Unlocking Potential – Amplifying Strengths
Explore how focusing on inherent strengths can drive personal and organizational success. Gain insights into defining and leveraging your talents, overcoming challenges in showcasing strengths, and fostering collaboration and innovation. This session offers practical strategies to align natural abilities with collective goals.
Patching the Trust Gap – The Art and Science of Repairing Trust
Polina Kouzmina, Founder of Thriveworks | Leadership and Team Coach
With Audience Q&A
Hosted by Stephanie Hun, CCW President and Director, Business Development, Canada for Flatiron Dragados Canada
Panelists:
Keeli Husband, Director of Business Development, EllisDon
Anna Lary, Master Electrician & Instructor, BCIT
Wendy Itagawa, Transportation Investment Corporation
Sisterhood at Work Panel, presented by WorkSafeBC—featuring diverse female voices shaping Vancouver’s construction industry. Moderated by CCW President & Director of Business Development @ Flatiron Construction, Stephanie Hun.
Samantha Shakira Clarke: Mindfulness and Nervous System Regulation
Experience guided mindfulness meditations and gain insights into the nervous system's functions. Explore the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, practical techniques for regulation, and the role of the Vagus nerve in emotional well-being. The session concludes with exercises to promote relaxation and a Q&A segment.
Hosted by Jeannine Martin (VRCA) & Seema Lal (CCW)
Speakers:
Regina Marklund, Canadian Turner Construction
Shelley Gray, CEO of Skilled Trades
The Honourable Bowinn Ma – Minister of Infrastructure & MLA North Vancouver-Lonsdale
Closing Fireside Panel: Hear from top industry leaders:
Jeannine Martin, VRCA President & Stephanie Hun, CCW President and Director, Business Development, Canada for Flatiron Dragados Canada