Leadership by Design
Phil Jewell, Founder, Impact Leadership
Phil will be sharing three leadership principles, two practical questions, and one thought to ponder that any team and leader should ask as they navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

Understanding Microaggressions
Stacy Darku, Registered Counselling Therapist/Owner, Esinam Counselling Inc. 
This session will discuss various types of microaggressions, the impact it has on people, and ways to support ourselves and our colleagues experiencing microaggressions. 

Atlantic Trades Mentoring Program: Framework Overview and Discussion
Lisa Frizzell, Senior Education Strategist, Standards & Examinations, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Mentorship plays an important role in creating not only a thoughtfully planned apprenticeship but also inclusive workplace learning environments.  This session will provide an overview of the Atlantic Trades Mentoring Program framework, recently approved by the Atlantic Apprenticeship Council, and will outline the program vision, structure and criteria.  As part of engaging the industry in the development of this mentoring program, opportunities for discussion, feedback and questions about the framework will be provided.  

Pathways To Success - Winning The Talent War
Nick Beynon, Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
The world continues to change at a blinding pace – but the workplace is not immune to rapid change. Gone are the days of working for one employer for several decades, and rarely having to recruit. Join this session to discover how to leverage social media to fill roles (often for free), uncover the hidden labour market and create recruitment campaigns sure to put a boost in your strategy.