Take flight with Soar

Soar is a virtual ten- week program with five workshop sessions. Workshop sessions feature high-caliber speakers and professional development experts, presenting on topics that support senior women (12-17 years) in leadership roles to move their careers forward and grow their professional network.

Join Soar to:

  • Expand your professional network and foster empowering professional relationships
  • Enhance your skills in team and executive management
  • Access resources and experts on topics designed to enhance your professional skills
  • Expand your understanding of diversity and inclusion and how to incorporate ED&I principles into your leadership;
  • Receive a shareable Credly verifiable digital credential.
  • Receive 10 hours of  Continuing Education credits for Financial Planning through FP Canada.

The Program includes

  • 5 workshops on various topics, held virtually;

Important Details:

    • All sessions will be held on Zoom from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET; Panel sessions run from 4 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
    • The program will be run in the Spring, April through May 2025.

Program Criteria

Participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Individuals who have been in the finance sector for 12-17 years;
  • Women or gender-diverse professionals
  • Program Cost
    • $700 + HST (member price)
    • $900 + HST (regular price)

Our Current Proposed Schedule (subject to change):

  • Thursday April 3, 2025 – 4-5:30 PM ET – Evolving Your Brand with Jaqueline Foley
  • Thursday April 17, 2025 – 4-5:30 PM ET – Defining Your Decision Making Style with Susan Richardson
  • Thursday May 1, 2025 – 4-5:30 PM ET – Everyday Equity: Responding to Microaggressions in Real Time with Dr. Rachel LaTouche
  • Thursday May 15, 2025 – 4-5:30 PM ET – Leading Difficult Conversations with Maja Djikic
  • Thursday May 29, 2025 – 4-5:00 PM ET – Transitioning Your Career to the Next Level with a Panel of Speakers

Testimonials

After being in this industry for 17 years, I found myself a bit stuck in my career. I was hoping for inspiration and a safe place to seek answers, and that is exactly what I got from WCMSoar! The workshops helped me to hone my skills in negotiation, difficult conversations and much more. I feel like, I’ve learned so much more about myself and what I want out of my career going forward.

(Note: VersaFiSoar used to be referred to as WCMSoar)

WCMSoar Participant

The best part for me was engaging with peers at a similar career stage. I found the peer-mentoring to be so energizing and gave me excellent perspective on how to better frame my conversations with my leaders.

Thanks, WCM! I had a fantastic experience with the WCMSoar program and would highly recommend it.

(Note: VersaFiSoar used to be referred to as WCMSoar)

WCMSoar Participant
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