Barbara Bellissimo: Sr VP, Desjardins General Insurance

Deborah Trudeau is a formidible possibility model for women aroound the world. She serves on several Boards including the Board of the International Women's Forum (IWF). Deborah shares her perspectives on women in leadership.

Barbara was appointed Senior Vice President, Desjardins General Insurance in 2015 when Desjardins purchased State Farm Insurance a company she had worked for since 1986 in increasingly responsible roles. Barbara shares her perspecitves on women's leadership and the value of mentors.

Lia Grimanis, CEO of Up With Women, shares her journey from homelessness to achievement and her perspectives on women in leadership.

Fiona shares her story of immigrating to Canada with four degrees and £5 in her hand. She discusses her experience and progress that has been made for women in the workplace and the countless articles and studies examined on gender differences in the workplace.

Fiona demonstrates her perspective on women's leadership through her "Salmon Story".

Latina MastermindTM is an organization dedicated to empowering Latinas by supporting them in creating their financial legacies, teaching them to stand in their own power in order to gain more money and accomplish more goals in a shorter period of time. Dr. Gonzalez shares her experience and perspectves on women's leadership in general and latina leadership in parcticular.

In addition to being the firm's COO, Susan also heads the firm’s HR Consulting Group. In this capacity, Susan provides advice on all aspects of Human Resources, and demonstrates how strong HR practices can assist small to medium-sized business owners to manage, grow and secure their businesses.

Brenda leads the CWHL as they create the first women's professional hockey league. “The Hockey news - People of Power & Influence issue” named Brenda as one of the individuals identified as “The Power of the Future”. Hear Brenda's story and her passion for leadership in the world of women's hockey.

Mary Morassutti is a trailblazer. Always an overachiever, she was one of the first female Director’s of Photography in the Canadian broadcasting industry. Mary shares her experience and perspectives on women's leadership.

Sue Ferriera shares he story of rebuilding her life and embarking on an entrepreneurial journey following a "grey divorce". Sue encourages all women to take the lead on their own financial literacy!

Cindy brings a breadth of experience and richness to her training and coaching sessions that her clients say provides a deep dedication and level of understanding of what it takes to create breakthrough results. She herself is the Queen of resilience and shares her advice and guidance to women leaders.