BPW Edmonton

Leadership in Action
2021-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | ZOOM Meeting
Join us on February 19th as we hear from two more incredible female leaders in our “Leadership in Action” event! In the second of our series, Shae MacPherson will moderate a discussion with large enterprise leaders, Tasha Giroux (RBC’s Regional Vice President for Commercial Financial Services in Alberta & Territories), and Kathy Fitzgerald (University of Alberta’s Interim Director, Planned Giving).
Come learn about transformational leadership within this sector, and hear how great leaders are empowering people through authentic, inclusive leadership.
Your Speaker, Kathy Fitzgerald:
Kathy Fitzgerald has worked as a professional fundraiser in Edmonton serving organizations of various sizes and purposes since 1993. A passion for philanthropy and a strong belief in the impact it has on society at home and around the world is what drives Kathy to do better each day.
Kathy is currently the Interim Director, Planned Giving at the University of Alberta where she works with an outstanding team of fundraising professionals across the campus. She believes that working collaboratively is the key to achieving success – both for donors and the programs they support. Kathy is honoured to lead a team that helps alumni and friends develop thoughtful gift plans that will ultimately build a better society for us all.
Kathy has a daughter with a passion for the Arts, which makes Kathy a self-proclaimed Patron of the Arts and “professional audience member”! When Kathy is not watching theatre, you can find her at home knitting socks with her cat.
Your Speaker, Tasha Giroux:
As Regional Vice President for Business Financial Services in Alberta & Territories, Tasha leads a team of professionals providing multifaceted financial services and superior advice for business clients.
Through diverse industry specialization, RBC’s business financial services professionals deliver a differentiated client experience. They provide a complete range of services to meet each client’s specific needs, from sophisticated cash and treasury management services to all forms of credit solutions.
In her career spanning over 28 years at RBC, Tasha brings in-depth experience and understanding of financial services, business management and performance, and superior client service. She’s held a range of leadership roles, including Regional Operating Officer before moving into Business Markets.
Tasha holds an MBA from Dalhousie University, a Certificate in Human Resources Management from the University of Winnipeg and her Personal Financial Planner designation. She is an active community volunteer and has served on the Board of the YWCA of Calgary. She currently sits on the STARS Air Ambulance Board. She is engaged in a number of community Advisory Committees, supporting key stakeholders in education, policymaking and private enterprise. She is an active ambassador of the RBC Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint including regular external engagements in support of inclusive workplaces. Outside of work, Tasha enjoys many sporting activities and spending time with her husband and two children Zachary and Mackenzie, both University of Alberta students.

Meet Shae MacPherson, Your Moderator:
Shae is a dedicated and passionate professional with over 20 years of experience in private business. Shae has had the privilege of supporting and leading in all areas of business – operations, finance, marketing, human resources and strategic planning. Her diversified experience and commitment to building healthy powerful teams are what drives her to not only create practical strategic plans with team alignment but to integrate them effectively as well. We are lucky to have Shae as one of our Executive Directors, as well! Shae is skilled at facilitation and is genuinely dedicated to helping others reach their leadership potential.

Book Club Meeting, Chapters 9-10
2021-02-16 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM Meeting
With so many events cancelled, BPW Edmonton is pleased to provide a platform to connect at our first-ever Book Club! This will be an opportunity for us to come together as peers each month to discuss a selection of chapters from the book, How Women Rise. No need to commit to the whole book or come each month—this book is made up of 12 habits that will make dropping-in easy. We’re also providing two platforms to attend!
Here’s How it Works:
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, third Tuesday of each month beginning November 18th
Zoom link

Community Connect!
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 | ZOOM Meeting
Details to come!

BPW Edmonton Presents: Leadership in Action
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM Meeting

Book Club Meeting, Chapters 6-8
2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM Meeting

Book Club Meeting, Chapters 4-5
2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM Meeting
With so many events cancelled, BPW Edmonton is pleased to provide a platform to connect at our first-ever Book Club! This will be an opportunity for us to come together as peers each month to discuss a selection of chapters from the book, How Women Rise. No need to commit to the whole book or come each month—this book is made up of 12 habits that will make dropping-in easy. We’re also providing two platforms to attend!
Here’s How it Works:
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, third Wednesday of each month beginning November 18th
Zoom link

BPW Edmonton Presents: December Mixer
2020-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM Meeting
We’re keeping this short & sweet: let’s get cozy with a glass of wine and come together for the final time of 2020. Say good-bye to a hard year, with an amazing group of women.
Event Details:
When: December 3rd, 2020 from 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Members: $0.00
Non-Members: $5.00
Forget your troubles, your to-do lists, it’s time to take a moment for yourself and connect with like-minded women and have some fun!

BPW Edmonton Presents: Book Club!
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM Meeting
With so many events cancelled, BPW Edmonton is pleased to provide a platform to connect at our first-ever Book Club! This will be an opportunity for us to come together as peers each month to discuss a selection of chapters from the book, How Women Rise. No need to commit to the whole book or come each month—this book is made up of 12 habits that will make dropping-in easy. We’re also providing two platforms to attend!
Here’s How it Works:
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, third Wednesday of each month beginning November 18th
Zoom link to be provided upon registration.
Your Next Steps:
Register by November 10th and receive a free copy of the book! (To get your free copy, send your mailing address to e.garbuzov@kbh.ca after registering)

For our first meeting, we will be reading Chapters 1-3.

BPW Edmonton Presents: The Impact of COVID Lockdown on Women
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM Meeting
The Impact of the COVID Lockdown on Women

About this Event

BPW Edmonton is excited to invite you to our next virtual event at noon on October 21, 2020. This event will be focused on the disproportionate impact of the lockdown and COVID on women. We are excited to have a Gender-Based Analysis+ Specialist from the City of Edmonton join our event to discuss some of their observations from a program policy and delivery perspective.
After hearing from our expert, we will have a moderated discussion on the topic. In addition to sharing experiences and learning about some of the things that other BPW members are doing, we will use this event to start formulating ideas for a resolution to Government on this topic that can be presented at the 2021 BPW National AGM.
We hope you will join us at noon on October 21, 2020, by eating your lunch at your desk and participating in this virtual event which is focused on something that we are all living day-to-day.

Event Details:
When: October 21, 2020
Where: ZOOM Meeting

12:00PM – Introductions & Welcome
12:15PM-12:45PM – Our Speaker!
1:00PM – Questions & Conclusion

2020 BPW Canada National Convention
2020-10-17 08:00 - 2020-10-18 17:00 | Online Event
BPW Canada holds a National Convention every two years, and this year it is taking place virtually in October!
If you are interested in joining us, please send an email to Michelle Millard at mmillard@felesky.com.

Building Sustainable Futures
2020-09-18 12:15 - 13:45 | Online Event
Building a Sustainable City for Everyone
Currently half of us live in cities and by 2030 more than five billion people will live in cities. People are being drawn to cities for jobs, innovation and the economy but they can be a place of danger for women. How do we build a sustainable and resilient city that is safe, healthy and economic opportunities? It’ll take us working in a collaborative way to address social, economic and environmental impacts.
Event Details:
When: September 18th, 2020 from 12:15PM-1:45PM
Where: ZOOM
Please email connect@bpwedmonton.ca for the Zoom meeting invite.
12:15PM – Introductions & Welcome
12:30PM – Start
12:45PM-1:15PM – Bev Esslinger Presents, with break-out rooms!
1:30PM – Questions & Conclusion
Your Speaker, Bev Esslinger:
Bev was first elected to City Council in 2013 and is now serving her second term. In her first term, she championed the women’s initiative and gender equity including the formation of the first Women’s Advisory Council to provide a voice to women. She works with a variety of women’s organizations to support their work. She also started the Gender-Based Violence Prevention initiative out of a passion to see change and the elimination of violence against women. Her vision is to build a city where every citizen can thrive and make Edmonton a great place to live. Safety remains one of her highest priorities in all areas. She is working on the UN Safe Cities for Women and Girls in Public Places project. A city safe for women and girls is a city safe for everyone!
Currently, Bev is working to ensure that the city’s recovery from Covid-19 includes a she-covery to see women come out of the pandemic stronger.

Please email connect@bpwedmonton.ca for the Zoom meeting invite.

Members Only: Setting Our Resolutions
2020-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
One of the things that makes BPW unique is that we have a platform to present issues and ideas directly to Government, but have you ever wondered how that works? BPW Edmonton will be hosting a virtual working group with Advocacy Chair Margaret Paproski and board member Carla Johnson to look at three of the resolutions that have been drafted by BPW Clubs across Canada.
This event will start off with a short presentation to demystify BPW resolutions. Our speakers will cover how resolutions are developed, where they go once presented, and how they influence change. You’ll then be guided through draft resolutions regarding steps to achieve greater gender parity for Women on Boards and Women in Politics and Support for Judicial Accountability through Sexual Assault Training (copies of which are attached) and work through the review and feedback process. This isn’t just about learning, though. Your feedback will be presented to BPW Canada and the club that initially drafted the resolution, to consider what, if any, changes to make before presenting the resolutions at the annual convention in October.
If you are interested in learning about this key advocacy component, and you want to have your voice heard, please email connect@bpwedmonton.ca for the Zoom meeting invite.

Find Your Voice: It's Back!
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Ladies, we’ve brought it back!
Calling all public speakers (especially those who are fearful)!

What are the key ingredients for polished and professional presentations? Whether you want to inspire, inform or influence your audiences, confident public speakers appear relaxed and have the ability to engage their audiences. Whether in groups that are large or small, in front of friends or strangers or for business or pleasure, becoming a confident public speaker will impact your level of professionalism.
Whether you struggle to speak with confidence or you are looking to fine-tune your public speaking skills, this session will help you enhance your presentation and public speaking skills. Our accomplished speaker, Michelle Devlin, will guide you through some fundamental skills and help you find the confidence you need to enhance and foster your public speaking & leadership skills, all while connecting with like-minded businesswomen.

Find Your Voice:
When: June 18th, 2020, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting!
4:o0PM – Introductions & Welcome
5:00pM – Questions & Conclusion
$0 for Members
$10 for Non-Members

About Michelle Devlin, B. Comm.
Michelle Devlin is an accomplished speaker and workshop leader passionate about helping others become successful leaders. Her 20 years of public speaking, sales, and marketing experience have helped her understand the nuances of client relationships and the role effective business communication plays in corporate success. Her true public speaking experience began in 1999 when her sales manager at the time suggested she join Toastmasters to become a more confident presenter. She was involved in Toastmasters from 1999-2012, and in 2004 was awarded Division Governor of the year for her volunteer work with Toastmasters International. It was here that Michelle truly fostered her public speaking, communication and leadership skills.
In 2002, she started her own company focused on helping people become confident speakers. At the time, she joined the Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) to learn how to run a successful professional speaking business. She firmly believes her affiliation and volunteer work with 2 organizations have helped pave the way to her success in the industry.
Today, through her work with Creating People Power, Michelle delivers workshops that help organizations foster respectful workplaces and enhance communication skills among leaders. She is an avid community supporter and currently volunteers as the co-Chair of the Leduc Caring Companies Committee, serves as a cabinet member with the United Way of Alberta, and is the Chair of the Stollery Women’s Network.

2020 Annual AGM Members Only Event
2020-05-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Online Event
We want to find ways to stay connected with you and to ensure that you ladies are all keeping well – both mentally and physically. BPW Edmonton presents an online event on Wednesday, May 27th at 4 PM where BPW Edmonton’s very own Corby Furrow, will lead us through a virtual meeting on how to be resilient in this time of uncertainty. You may remember Corby from a previous event where she led us through a series of tricks and tactics on handling stress. Now, Corby is coming back full force with her expertise special for us!
Are you feeling the wave of emotions daily, hourly, every few moments? Well, it’s safe to say that you are not alone.
Corby will take you through a series of exercises that will help you discover why we are feeling this, what we can do to manage our stress and how to help those around us.

By the end, you will have learned:

The science behind why we are feeling what we are feeling,
Tools to be more resilient, and
How to be grounded in the present.

We will be dedicating the first 10 minutes of this event to hold our annual AGM where you will get the chance to vote on the new proposed Executive Directors and hear a brief run-down on what your BPW chapter has accomplished for the year.

BPW Edmonton Executive Meeting
2020-05-06 07:30 - 09:00, 2020-04-01 07:30 - 09:00, 2020-03-04 07:30 - 09:00, 2020-02-05 07:30 - 09:00, 2020-01-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Felesky Flynn LLP, 2610 Edmonton Tower | 10111 - 104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0J4, Canada
The Board of Directors meets on the first Wednesday of every month to discuss upcoming programs, updates to BPW Edmonton, International programs, Advocacy and Resolutions, and more.
For more information, reach out to connect@bpwedmonton.ca

BPW Edmonton Presents: Find Your Voice
2020-04-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Valley Zoo Development Society, 13315 Buena Vista Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 3G4, Canada
What are the key ingredients for polished and professional presentations? Whether you want to inspire, inform or influence your audiences, confident public speakers appear relaxed and have the ability to engage their audiences. Whether in groups that are large or small, in front of friends or strangers or for business or pleasure, becoming a confident public speaker will impact your level of professionalism.
Whether you struggle to speak with confidence or you are looking to fine-tune your public speaking skills, this session will help you enhance your presentation and public speaking skills. Our accomplished speaker, Michelle Devlin, will guide you through some fundamental skills and help you find the confidence you need to enhance and foster your public speaking & leadership skills, all while connecting with like-minded businesswomen.
About Michelle Devlin, B. Comm.
Michelle Devlin is an accomplished speaker and workshop leader passionate about helping others become successful leaders. Her 20 years of public speaking, sales, and marketing experience have helped her understand the nuances of client relationships and the role effective business communication plays in corporate success. Her true public speaking experience began in 1999 when her sales manager at the time suggested she join Toastmasters to become a more confident presenter. She was involved in Toastmasters from 1999-2012, and in 2004 was awarded Division Governor of the year for her volunteer work with Toastmasters International. It was here that Michelle truly fostered her public speaking, communication and leadership skills.
In 2002, she started her own company focused on helping people become confident speakers. At the time, she joined the Edmonton Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) to learn how to run a successful professional speaking business. She firmly believes her affiliation and volunteer work with 2 organizations have helped pave the way to her success in the industry.
Today, through her work with Creating People Power, Michelle delivers workshops that help organizations foster respectful workplaces and enhance communication skills among leaders. She is an avid community supporter and currently volunteers as the co-Chair of the Leduc Caring Companies Committee, serves as a cabinet member with the United Way of Alberta, and is the Chair of the Stollery Women’s Network.

Find Your Voice:
When: Thursday, April 16th, 2020 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Where: The Edmonton Valley Zoo, in the Otter Room
7:30AM – Registration & Breakfast
8:00AM – Welcome & Introduction
8:45AM – Questions & Conclusion
$30 for Members
$40 for Non-Members
– The ticket price includes a catered breakfast.

*Please advise of any dietary restrictions.
Get your tickets here.

BPW Edmonton Presents: Women's Day Together
2020-03-07 17:00 - 22:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N9, Canada
We are excited to invite you to celebrate with us at the largest (and best) International Women’s Day event!

About this Event

We invite you to join us for the Women & Wealth Gala on Saturday, March 7th.
Come enjoy the pre-event reception (with many exciting and free activities/goods), plated dinner from the Edmonton Convention Centre’s award-winning culinary team, raffle draw, cash bar and take part in an evening of inspiration from our amazing guest speakers Michele Romanow from Dragon’s Den and Courtney Buhler, a fellow Edmontonian, and founder of Sugarlash Pro. The talented MC, Carrie Doll, will ensure the evening is spectacular from start to finish and all Gala attendees will receive a Women’s Day Gift Bag with contributions from generous gift bag sponsors.
Although the aforementioned is amazing, the best part is we will celebrate together as BPW members and guests. We have purchased only 2 tables for the event, so space is limited. Purchase your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Ticket Costs:
Regular Price: $196/ticket
BPW Price: $157/ticket
Event Details:When: Saturday, March 7th, 2020
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre
5:00 pm: Pre-Event Reception
6:00 pm: Program Begins
Dress Code: Cocktail

BPW Edmonton Presents: Advocacy Luncheon
2020-02-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Chateau Lacombe, 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N7, Canada
Details to come shortly!

BPW Edmonton Presents: Women on Boards
2020-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar, 10334 108 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1L9
Curious what it’s like to be on a Board of Directors, such as BPW’s? Well, here you will learn all about it!

About this Event

The holidays are over, and your resolutions are made – however, we hope that still means you can enjoy a glass of wine with your fellow BPW ladies! We invite you to join us for a cozy evening by the fire at Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM.
Please join us to hear Joan Hertz, current Chair of the Alberta Treasury Branch Board of Directors chat about her over 25 years of board experiences. Joan has a long history in corporate governance and she will be sharing her thoughts on how to join a board and how to be an effective participant on boards.
Joan is the Chair of ATB Financial Board of Directors, and previously served as a director at ATB Financial from 2008 – 2018, and as Chair of the Governance and Conduct Review Committee. She currently serves as a board member and Chair of the Audit Committee for Edmonton International Airport, and sits as a public member on the CPA Canada Board, as well as a private company board, Silvacom Ltd.
She teaches Legal and Fiduciary Duties of Directors at the Institute of Corporate Directors, and for over 25 years has provided governance, legal, and strategic advisory services to the private sector and crown clients ranging from small to large institutional firms.
She has served as a public member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta Council, the Alberta Accountants Unification Agency and the Provincial Judicial Council. She is the former Chair of the Provincial Court Nominating Committee. She has also served on Alberta’s Promise and was formerly with Kid’s Kottage Foundation, and Edmonton Catholic Cemeteries Board, as well as numerous other boards.
Joan graduated from the University of Alberta Law School with an LL.B., and Georgetown University in Washington D.C. with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree (Magna Cum Laude) in International Politics, Law and Organization.
She’s also a wife, mom and a soccer player who believes whatever we do, we should have fun every day.
Women on Boards:
When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: The Parlour, in the Birch Room
5:30PM – Registration & Networking
6:00PM-7:00PM – Dinner & Program
7:30PM – Questions & Conclusion
$40 for Members
$50 for Non-Members

– The ticket price includes dinner.
*Please advise of any dietary restrictions.

Merry Martini!
2019-12-16 16:30 - 18:30
Event venue TBD – Save the Date!

Hashtags & Follow Requests: Your Guide to Social Media for Business
2019-11-19 07:30 - 09:30 | Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065 100 Street Northwest, Edmonton
About this Event

The digital space can get noisy. In a fast-paced, mobile-driven world, it’s more important than ever to build authentic content that connects. How does your social media stack up?
This crash course will give you insights on hashtags, Twitterati, Facebook success, and sparkling LinkedIn profiles. We’ve got a panel of social media strategists on hand to help you navigate the channel of your choice and get your brand off on the right foot.
BPW is bringing to you Sheri Doyle to lead this session and teach you about all of the ins and outs on your favorite, or maybe even least favorite, social media platforms. With over a decade of marketing and communications experience, Sheri has worked with governments, boards, businesses and non-profits on the power of storytelling. Specializing in digital strategy, she’s steered social media campaigns—from local to national—that have helped people build effective, authentic connection online.
When she’s not running her digital consulting business, Digital Owl, Sheri serves on the board of directors for Digital Alberta and as Communications Director for Alberta LitFest — Canada’s original nonfiction festival.
HOW – you may ask?
We will have four separate stations set up, allowing you the option to go around in “speed dating” style rounds for 15 minutes each, where you will be taught all of the need-to-know aspects of your chosen social media platform. What makes this even better, is you will get the chance to sit and be informed by your fellow BPW Ladies!

LinkedIn – Sheri Doyle; CEO, Digital Owl
Facebook – Elizabeth Garbuzov; Marketing Coordinator, KBH Chartered Accountants & Communications Chair BPW Edmonton
Twitter – Shae MacPherson; Business Manager, Felesky Flynn LLP
Instagram – Tara Laviolette; Co Owner at TNT Muscle Productions Inc., Owner Operator at Muscle Metamorphosis Inc., Director at Canadian Physique Alliance, and Director, Corporate Legal at Midnight Sun Financial Inc.

Hashtags & Follow Requests:
When: November 19th, from 7:30AM-9:30AM
Where: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, in the Edmonton Room
7:30AM – Registration & Breakfast
8:00AM-9:00AM – Workshop
9:00AM-9:30AM – Questions & Conclusion
– Ticket price includes breakfast, coffee and tea options.
*Please advise of any dietary restrictions.

Demonstration Event 2
2019-10-12 08:00 - 17:00
This is a demonstration event without a venue or an organizer.

Demonstration Event
2019-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Edmonton Convention Centre, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N9, Canada
This is a demonstration event.
