High Road Summit ~ Champion the Leader Within

What if one day could change the way you lead, communicate, and show up for the people around you?

The High Road Summit is coming to Calgary — bringing a full-day, world-class leadership experience to Alberta's most dynamic business hub. In a city full of driven, ambitious people, this is the day dedicated entirely to the leader behind the work. The one who shows up every day carrying the weight of decisions, relationships, and results — and who deserves to be equipped, not just motivated.

This isn't another event where you leave feeling inspired but unsure what to do with it. You'll leave equipped.

THIS SPRING'S THEME: CHAMPION THE LEADER WITHIN

The most important leadership development you'll ever do is the work you do on yourself. This spring, we're going deep on what it means to champion the leader within — to see yourself clearly, lead from your strengths, and make the shifts that unlock the results you've been working toward and dreaming of.

WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS — IN CALGARY

Andy Stanley is a pastor, author, and communicator who founded North Point Ministries and the Irresistible Church Network in Atlanta. Known for his practical, immediately applicable teaching style, he leads one of the largest churches in the United States with over 60,000 weekly attendees. Andy has a rare gift for taking complex leadership ideas and making them actionable for anyone — whether you lead a team of two or an organization of thousands.

Patrick Lencioni is the bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and the creator of the Six Types of Working Genius framework. As founder of The Table Group and one of the most sought-after leadership speakers in the world, Patrick has spent decades helping leaders and organizations unlock their potential through clarity, health, and trust.

Both Andy and Patrick are featured as simulcast keynote speakers — delivering the content Calgary leaders deserve without having to leave the city to find it.

YOUR WORKSHOP LEADERS

All workshops are led by certified Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Leaders who bring real-world experience and a passion for practical, transformational growth.

Julie Crawford, Founder and Executive Connector of High Road Leaders, brings over 30 years of leadership and business expertise. Specializing in communication, team development, and personal growth, Julie is known for creating experiences that move people from inspiration to action.

Sterling Martin, co-founder of High Road Leaders, brings 30+ years of experience leading and developing teams. Known for his energy, authenticity, and results-driven approach, Sterling creates environments where leaders feel empowered to grow and equipped to lead.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

🧠 Working Genius Assessment (included with every ticket) Developed by Patrick Lencioni, this powerful tool reveals where you naturally thrive in your work, where you genuinely struggle, and why. Understanding your Working Genius — and your team's — changes how you delegate, collaborate, and lead every single day.

💡 Genius at Work: Leveraging Natural Talents for Better Results Review your Working Genius Report in a guided workshop setting and discover how to eliminate guilt and judgment about what you love — and don't love — to do. Build a clearer picture of how to structure your work and your team around natural strengths.

🔄 Navigating Pressure and Change A practical workshop on leading yourself and your team with steadiness, clarity, and confidence when the pressure is high and the path forward isn't clear. Because the moments that define your leadership aren't the easy ones.

🤝 Community Spend the day alongside growth-minded leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across Calgary who are serious about growing themselves and the people around them. In a city that moves fast, this is the room where leaders slow down long enough to grow.

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

• A deeper understanding of how you're wired to work — and how to lead from that place
• Practical tools for communicating with greater clarity and confidence
• Strategies for leading well when the pressure is high and things are changing fast
• A clear sense of what shifts will unlock the results you've been working toward
• Meaningful connections with some of Calgary's most growth-minded leaders

WHO THIS IS FOR

The High Road Summit is for anyone who leads — a team, a business, a community, a family, or just themselves. Whether you're a seasoned executive or stepping into leadership for the first time, this day was built to meet you where you are and move you forward.

Calgary is home to some of Canada's most driven leaders and entrepreneurs — and this is the day built for all of them.

Business owners · Team leaders · Managers · Entrepreneurs · Pastors · Coaches · HR professionals · Non-profit leaders · Community leaders · Civic leaders · Anyone serious about growth

THE DETAILS

📍 Calgary, Alberta
🗓️ June 9, 2026
🌐 highroadsummit.ca

Early Bird pricing is available now — register today and save.

The High Road Summit also visits Olds (June 3), Airdrie (June 5), and Grande Prairie (June 11) this spring.

Questions? Visit highroadsummit.ca or reach out to us directly.

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Host or Publisher Leaders Can Foundation | Julie Crawford