VersaFi Soar Program

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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