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People Management & Personal Development
Women in Leadership Certificate Program (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Overview
Any journey is best shared. This program is designed to give you resources to thrive in your career, while building connections with other awesome women in the profession. Learn and practice new skills, get to know yourself better, and share stories and experiences with women in the accounting profession.
Advisories:
- As this is a highly interactive series, participants should have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in breakout rooms and chat.
- Some sessions in this series will be recorded and made available for limited-time playback.
Please be prepared to do the following:
- Take space and make space for everyone
- Commit to the whole program and prioritize participation in each session
- Respect everyone’s right to privacy and confidentiality
- Contribute thoughtfully and treat everyone with respect
- Promote an open dialogue about diversity, inclusion and equality
- Encourage the appreciation of other’s strengths and unique characteristics
- Show interest and demonstrate genuine curiosity to get to know others
- Be open to new ideas and people
- Listen to and value everyone’s experience, ideas and opinions
Registrants will be asked to complete a short participant survey to allow our presenters to prepare for the group.
Course Description
This program consists of PD sessions designed specifically for women in the accounting profession, with reflection & connection sessions to share experiences and build connection. Participants should attend all sessions - held as live webinars - as they are designed to build upon each other.
Applicable for
This program is open to anyone in the CPA profession who identifies as a woman, and is best suited to those in the early to mid points of their careers.
Content
Program Agenda
| Oct 7 8:30am-12pm | Career Navigation for Women Workshop |
| Oct 21 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 1 |
| Nov 4 8:30am-10am | Leading Through the Crunch: Thriving Amid Change, Challenge & Career Shifts (to be recorded) |
| Nov 18 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 2 |
| Dec 02 8:30am-10am | The Hidden Cost of "Fine": How High-Achieving Women Leave Influence, Impact, and Income on the Table When Their Presence Doesn't Match Their Competence (to be recorded) |
| Dec 16 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 3 |
| Jan 06 8:30am-10am | Develop your Voice and Confidence in Negotiation (to be recorded) |
| Jan 20 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 4 |
| Feb 03 8:30am-10am | Am I Good Enough? (to be recorded) |
| Feb 17 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 5 |
| Mar 03 8:30am-12pm | Beyond Burnout: Resilience, Grit, and a Fulfilling Life/Final Reflection (to be recorded) Facilitator: Tammy Robertson |
For descriptions of the sessions and facilitator biographies, please browse the Women in Leadership Certificate Program page.
Course Dates & Registration
Oct 7, 2026 - Mar 3, 2027
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
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Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
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Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD, CCFP is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Feel Better, and a leading voice in emotional and mental health. With 12 years in practice, she is a family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford, B.C.’s largest youth health centre, where she builds emotional resilience through science-backed strategies and storytelling. Featured on CTV, Global, Medium and Forbes. She’s inspired audiences at Yale, UBC, Scotiabank, and beyond. A proud mom of three.
Jessica Metcalfe
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and recognized authority in leadership development, business culture, and team performance. Named one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she is celebrated for her signature 3 C’s framework — Confidence, Communication, and Culture — which has influenced organizations across healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors. Her journey is anything but ordinary. She has been a semi-professional pianist, founder of a rock ’n’ roll music school, territory manager at Nestlé Ice Cream, dentist specializing in cancer care, and Education Director at a leading oncology centre. Today, she lives in Victoria, owns two dental practices, and loves hiking with her dog, Artemis. Her speaking journey began in oncology and dentistry, teaching clinicians how to improve the patient's quality of life. As an educator, she challenged the outdated shame-based teaching model, replacing it with positive reinforcement and just the right amount of tough love. Now, her mission has shifted from educating patients to educating the people who push themselves beyond, the high performers, the ones you strive to do better and be better. She is a regular contributor to podcast and business magazines on burnout, team dynamics, and difficult conversations, and she is the author of Speak Kindly, You’re Listening, a powerful exploration of self-talk and leadership mindset.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Tammy Towill
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TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Available
Oct 7, 2025 - Mar 3, 2026
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD, CCFP is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Feel Better, and a leading voice in emotional and mental health. With 12 years in practice, she is a family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford, B.C.’s largest youth health centre, where she builds emotional resilience through science-backed strategies and storytelling. Featured on CTV, Global, Medium and Forbes. She’s inspired audiences at Yale, UBC, Scotiabank, and beyond. A proud mom of three.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Jen Murtagh
Jen Murtagh is the co-founder of Maturn, a leadership strategist and former C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors. She has led national campaigns, raised millions for women’s health and youth initiatives, and is recognized for building purpose-driven brands and inclusive workplace strategies. Named one of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 and a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Woman of Promise, Jen serves on several advisory boards and nonprofit committees. A heart disease survivor, she is also a passionate advocate for women’s heart health and a trusted voice on advancing women in leadership.
Sonja Baikogli Foley
Sonja Baikogli Foley has over 15 years of experience across nonprofit, public, and private sectors, with a focus on impact-driven work. Born to Iranian refugee-status parents in Sweden, her lived experience fuels her commitment to equity. She has worked in media, participated in the UN, served on the YWCA Canada Board, was appointed to the West Vancouver Police Board, and led Intergovernmental Relations at the City of Vancouver. Sonja co-founded Maturn to support women at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. She is also a certified leadership coach and DEI/AREI consultant, holding a MA in International Relations and a BA in Communications.
Tammy Towill
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Past
Sep 25, 2024 - Feb 19, 2025
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Jessica Metcalfe
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and recognized authority in leadership development, business culture, and team performance. Named one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she is celebrated for her signature 3 C’s framework — Confidence, Communication, and Culture — which has influenced organizations across healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors. Her journey is anything but ordinary. She has been a semi-professional pianist, founder of a rock ’n’ roll music school, territory manager at Nestlé Ice Cream, dentist specializing in cancer care, and Education Director at a leading oncology centre. Today, she lives in Victoria, owns two dental practices, and loves hiking with her dog, Artemis. Her speaking journey began in oncology and dentistry, teaching clinicians how to improve the patient's quality of life. As an educator, she challenged the outdated shame-based teaching model, replacing it with positive reinforcement and just the right amount of tough love. Now, her mission has shifted from educating patients to educating the people who push themselves beyond, the high performers, the ones you strive to do better and be better. She is a regular contributor to podcast and business magazines on burnout, team dynamics, and difficult conversations, and she is the author of Speak Kindly, You’re Listening, a powerful exploration of self-talk and leadership mindset.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Tammy Towill
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Laura Villacrusis
LAURA VILLACRUSIS has over 25 years of experience working with organizations to support individual and organizational performance. She has partnered with leaders at all levels to design and facilitate processes in the areas of organization development (OD), leadership development, change and transition, executive coaching, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, strategic planning, and diversity & inclusion. Her passion is in helping organizations create leadership development and OD strategies and facilitating learning sessions for leaders. She has worked in various industries including entertainment, health care, technology, finance, utilities, mining, and manufacturing.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$850
Members
$950
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 19.25
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 24
- Credits
Special Notes
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People Management & Personal Development
Women in Leadership Certificate Program (Live Webinar)
DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$850
Members
$950
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
- 19.25
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
Passport
- 24
- Credits
Overview
Any journey is best shared. This program is designed to give you resources to thrive in your career, while building connections with other awesome women in the profession. Learn and practice new skills, get to know yourself better, and share stories and experiences with women in the accounting profession.
Advisories:
- As this is a highly interactive series, participants should have access to audio and video capabilities (mic and camera) in order to participate in breakout rooms and chat.
- Some sessions in this series will be recorded and made available for limited-time playback.
Please be prepared to do the following:
- Take space and make space for everyone
- Commit to the whole program and prioritize participation in each session
- Respect everyone’s right to privacy and confidentiality
- Contribute thoughtfully and treat everyone with respect
- Promote an open dialogue about diversity, inclusion and equality
- Encourage the appreciation of other’s strengths and unique characteristics
- Show interest and demonstrate genuine curiosity to get to know others
- Be open to new ideas and people
- Listen to and value everyone’s experience, ideas and opinions
Registrants will be asked to complete a short participant survey to allow our presenters to prepare for the group.
Course Description
This program consists of PD sessions designed specifically for women in the accounting profession, with reflection & connection sessions to share experiences and build connection. Participants should attend all sessions - held as live webinars - as they are designed to build upon each other.
Applicable for
This program is open to anyone in the CPA profession who identifies as a woman, and is best suited to those in the early to mid points of their careers.
Content
Program Agenda
| Oct 7 8:30am-12pm | Career Navigation for Women Workshop |
| Oct 21 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 1 |
| Nov 4 8:30am-10am | Leading Through the Crunch: Thriving Amid Change, Challenge & Career Shifts (to be recorded) |
| Nov 18 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 2 |
| Dec 02 8:30am-10am | The Hidden Cost of "Fine": How High-Achieving Women Leave Influence, Impact, and Income on the Table When Their Presence Doesn't Match Their Competence (to be recorded) |
| Dec 16 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 3 |
| Jan 06 8:30am-10am | Develop your Voice and Confidence in Negotiation (to be recorded) |
| Jan 20 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 4 |
| Feb 03 8:30am-10am | Am I Good Enough? (to be recorded) |
| Feb 17 11:45am-1pm | Reflection & Connection Session 5 |
| Mar 03 8:30am-12pm | Beyond Burnout: Resilience, Grit, and a Fulfilling Life/Final Reflection (to be recorded) Facilitator: Tammy Robertson |
For descriptions of the sessions and facilitator biographies, please browse the Women in Leadership Certificate Program page.
Course Dates & Registration
Oct 7, 2026 - Mar 3, 2027
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD, CCFP is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Feel Better, and a leading voice in emotional and mental health. With 12 years in practice, she is a family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford, B.C.’s largest youth health centre, where she builds emotional resilience through science-backed strategies and storytelling. Featured on CTV, Global, Medium and Forbes. She’s inspired audiences at Yale, UBC, Scotiabank, and beyond. A proud mom of three.
Jessica Metcalfe
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and recognized authority in leadership development, business culture, and team performance. Named one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she is celebrated for her signature 3 C’s framework — Confidence, Communication, and Culture — which has influenced organizations across healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors. Her journey is anything but ordinary. She has been a semi-professional pianist, founder of a rock ’n’ roll music school, territory manager at Nestlé Ice Cream, dentist specializing in cancer care, and Education Director at a leading oncology centre. Today, she lives in Victoria, owns two dental practices, and loves hiking with her dog, Artemis. Her speaking journey began in oncology and dentistry, teaching clinicians how to improve the patient's quality of life. As an educator, she challenged the outdated shame-based teaching model, replacing it with positive reinforcement and just the right amount of tough love. Now, her mission has shifted from educating patients to educating the people who push themselves beyond, the high performers, the ones you strive to do better and be better. She is a regular contributor to podcast and business magazines on burnout, team dynamics, and difficult conversations, and she is the author of Speak Kindly, You’re Listening, a powerful exploration of self-talk and leadership mindset.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Tammy Towill
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Available
Oct 7, 2025 - Mar 3, 2026
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai, MD, CCFP is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Feel Better, and a leading voice in emotional and mental health. With 12 years in practice, she is a family physician and Medical Director at Foundry Abbotsford, B.C.’s largest youth health centre, where she builds emotional resilience through science-backed strategies and storytelling. Featured on CTV, Global, Medium and Forbes. She’s inspired audiences at Yale, UBC, Scotiabank, and beyond. A proud mom of three.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Jen Murtagh
Jen Murtagh is the co-founder of Maturn, a leadership strategist and former C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience spanning corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors. She has led national campaigns, raised millions for women’s health and youth initiatives, and is recognized for building purpose-driven brands and inclusive workplace strategies. Named one of Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 and a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Woman of Promise, Jen serves on several advisory boards and nonprofit committees. A heart disease survivor, she is also a passionate advocate for women’s heart health and a trusted voice on advancing women in leadership.
Sonja Baikogli Foley
Sonja Baikogli Foley has over 15 years of experience across nonprofit, public, and private sectors, with a focus on impact-driven work. Born to Iranian refugee-status parents in Sweden, her lived experience fuels her commitment to equity. She has worked in media, participated in the UN, served on the YWCA Canada Board, was appointed to the West Vancouver Police Board, and led Intergovernmental Relations at the City of Vancouver. Sonja co-founded Maturn to support women at the intersection of motherhood and leadership. She is also a certified leadership coach and DEI/AREI consultant, holding a MA in International Relations and a BA in Communications.
Tammy Towill
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Past
Sep 25, 2024 - Feb 19, 2025
8:30AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
Tammy Robertson
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Tammy Robertson is a Resilience Play Maker who believes resilience isn’t built in theory — it’s forged on the field, in the messy, uncertain moments when the old playbook no longer works and new moves are needed. With over 25 years working with CPA’s across Canada Tammy consults with leaders and teams in industry and public practice to build highly engaged cultures people never want to leave. Known for her straight talk, humor, and storytelling, she blends research with practical tools to help people step out of autopilot and become more intentional, confident, and impactful in the roles they play every day.
Carrie Gallant
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Carrie Gallant, JD, is an executive leadership coach and negotiation strategist dedicated to helping women leaders find their voice, own their value, and lead with confidence in high-stakes conversations. As a former lawyer and executive, Carrie understands firsthand the internal and external dynamics that can make self-advocacy challenging. Her work focuses on closing that gap: equipping leaders with both the mindset and skillset to negotiate effectively; communicate with impact; and influence outcomes with intention. Carrie is also the co-author of Conversations for Tomorrow’s Leaders, bringing a thought leadership perspective to how to connect, build trust and collaborate. She is the founder of The Gallant Leader™ Institute and creator of her evolving body of work, Executive Success by Design™, which supports leaders in approaching negotiation as a thoughtful, strategic, and human-centered practice. Carrie is an accredited Negotiation Consultant with ENS International and is certified in Conversational Intelligence and Authentic Leadership for Teams™. She is also a certified Ignite Human Design Coach™ and Impostor Syndrome Informed Coach™. Her Art of Negotiation for Women framework is featured in acclaimed leadership programs including Tara Mohr’s Playing Big, WNORTH’s 360 Leadership Program, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre of British Columbia.
Jessica Metcalfe
Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and recognized authority in leadership development, business culture, and team performance. Named one of WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women, she is celebrated for her signature 3 C’s framework — Confidence, Communication, and Culture — which has influenced organizations across healthcare, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors. Her journey is anything but ordinary. She has been a semi-professional pianist, founder of a rock ’n’ roll music school, territory manager at Nestlé Ice Cream, dentist specializing in cancer care, and Education Director at a leading oncology centre. Today, she lives in Victoria, owns two dental practices, and loves hiking with her dog, Artemis. Her speaking journey began in oncology and dentistry, teaching clinicians how to improve the patient's quality of life. As an educator, she challenged the outdated shame-based teaching model, replacing it with positive reinforcement and just the right amount of tough love. Now, her mission has shifted from educating patients to educating the people who push themselves beyond, the high performers, the ones you strive to do better and be better. She is a regular contributor to podcast and business magazines on burnout, team dynamics, and difficult conversations, and she is the author of Speak Kindly, You’re Listening, a powerful exploration of self-talk and leadership mindset.
Tanis Frame
Tanis is a long time facilitator and sought after leadership coach who helps passionate people create the impact they are called to make in the world while thriving deeply in all aspects of their lives. Tanis is relentlessly curious about what cultivates thriving and what gets in the way. She is known for her ability to create powerful space for learning, and for making growth and connection fun. When she’s not helping everyday humans live deeply aligned lives of meaning, impact and joy, you’ll find her playing in the mountains with her husband, teen girls, dog or her horses.
Katherine Lazaruk
Katherine Lazaruk, B.Ed, AICI CIP, PCC, CLC, holds a second level international designation of Certified Image Professional (CIP) with the Association of Image Consultants International, her Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) certificate, and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation with the International Coach Federation. She is the author of Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time. She helps women rapidly accelerate their progress towards senior leadership and in senior leadership. When she’s not acting as a fire starter for ambitious women, she can be found singing in various genres, writing and publishing poetry, drinking the occasional interesting mocktail, or watching too many movies with her film editor husband. She’s sometimes slightly irreverent and is always delightfully uncontained.
Tammy Towill
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
TAMMY TOWILL, FCPA, MBA, MA is a partner in the Cordura Group. A passionate enthusiast of the neuroscience of learning (the how and why we choose to learn what we do) who firmly believes that people want to make a difference with their work. Tammy is an accomplished C-suite advisor, entrepreneur, and CDI-accredited Board candidate with over 25 years of experience in complex business transformation, education, and governance and has been privileged to work throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Laura Villacrusis
LAURA VILLACRUSIS has over 25 years of experience working with organizations to support individual and organizational performance. She has partnered with leaders at all levels to design and facilitate processes in the areas of organization development (OD), leadership development, change and transition, executive coaching, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, strategic planning, and diversity & inclusion. Her passion is in helping organizations create leadership development and OD strategies and facilitating learning sessions for leaders. She has worked in various industries including entertainment, health care, technology, finance, utilities, mining, and manufacturing.
Past
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