April 24th | Opening Reception
LIGHT UP YOUR INNER FIRE – “Confidence to Ignite Performance & Thrive Through Change”

  • National Anthems by AHSIA
  • Welcome Remarks by Barbara Mowat, President & Founder of GroYourBiz and EXCELerate
  • Welcome Remarks by Mary Manhas, Business Banking Region Head, West, BMO (Sr. Exec)
  • Keynote Speaker – Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, CEO, THINK Yourself® ACADEMY  “YOU ARE AWESOME”
    • LIGHT UP YOUR INNER FIRE – “Confidence to Ignite Performance & Thrive Through Change” With the increasingly faster pace and multiple changes women entrepreneurs and professionals from all sectors have had to adapt to, impactful decisions need to continue to be made following their expertise, skills and knowledge. Although women demonstrate strong leadership on the outside, it happens that, on the inside, reside multiple layers of stress, emotion build-up or negative self-talk. When people feel confident, calm and resourceful they can rebuild their business to have a greater impact, collaborate and inspire, not only despite of change and fast-pace, but because of it.
  • Lively Entertainment and Dancing, by Doug Robb, Musician