London–Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference
About this Event
Spend the day with us and Invest in YOU
Step away from the everyday and spend a day being inspired, making new connections, and building practical skills you can use long after the conference is over.
The London–Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference is an engaging, highly interactive day for women who want to grow their confidence, strengthen their leadership and connect with other women from across London and Middlesex.
Whether you're leading a team, building a business, contributing to your community, considering your next step—or simply ready to invest in yourself—you belong in this room.
Your $50 ticket includes:
- Opening keynote with Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance
- A candid women's leadership panel with Berkeley McQueen, Melissa Maloney and Reagan Michiels
- A hands-on Personal Brand & Presence workshop with Shameen Sadiq and Anita Watkins
- Opportunities to meet and connect with other women
- Lunch and refreshments
- FREE on-site parking at Goodwill Conference Centre
This isn't a day of simply sitting and listening. Come prepared to participate, reflect, share ideas and make connections—and leave with practical tools you can put to work.
Thank you Scrimgeour & Company and Middlesex Community Futures! We are grateful for your support. Thank you for making this day possible.
Opening Keynote: Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
What does it take to lead with confidence, embrace change and recognize the influence you already have?
We are delighted to welcome Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, to open our conference.
Known for her collaborative and community-focused approach to leadership, Christina will share lessons from her own leadership journey—what she has learned about stepping forward, navigating change and recognizing the possibilities that can emerge when women trust their own ability to lead.
Real Women. Real Leadership Stories.
There is no single path to leadership. Our panel brings together three women with very different experiences, perspectives and stories:
- Berkeley McQueen – Founder and CEO of BFITNESS
- Reagan Michiels – Co-founder of The Easy Snack Co. & Emerging Entrepreneur
- Melissa Maloney – Executive Leadership Strategist & Co-founder of AWL Partners
Through a candid and engaging conversation, they'll explore:
- The opportunities—and challenges—that have shaped their leadership journeys
- Building confidence and finding your voice
- Navigating change, uncertainty and difficult decisions
- The difference mentors, networks and community can make
- What they wish they had known earlier
You may see a little of yourself in their stories—and leave thinking differently about your own.
Since 2023, hundreds of women have attended Jean Collective conferences across Southwestern Ontario, leaving with greater confidence, practical ideas and lasting connections.
Photography and Video Disclaimer:
The Jean Collective reserves the right to photograph, record, and live stream this event. These photos and videos may be used in publications, posters, graphics, and other promotional materials. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and consent that your image and any videos in which you appear may be captured and used at the discretion of the Jean Collective.
Afternoon Workshop: Leadership Presence and Brand
When someone asks what you do, does your answer truly reflect your value? Too many accomplished women are the best-kept secret in the room.
Led by executive advisor and coach, Shahmeen Sadiq of Anjali Leadership Inc. and one of London's best photographers, Anita Watkins, this hands-on workshop will help you uncover what makes you distinctive, communicate your value with confidence, and cultivate the grounded presence that captures their attention so they take you seriously.
Together, we'll work on:
- Identifying your leadership gifts and gaps
- Moving beyond imposter syndrome and the confidence gap
- Reducing the impact of self-limiting habits and patterns
- Strengthening your professional presence in person and on LinkedIn
- Making your professional image work for you, with practical photography and profile-image tips
This is an interactive session. Come prepared to participate, reflect and put ideas into practice. You'll leave with greater clarity about how you want to be seen, increased confidence in communicating your value, and practical next steps for strengthening your leadership presence and professional brand.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check in, Coffee & Networking
Panel Discussion with interactive Session following
Lunch & Networking – Visiting displays -fill out table passport for a prize!
Personal Branding Interactive Workshop
Info: When someone asks what you do, does your answer truly reflect your value? Too many accomplished women are the best-kept secret in the room. This interactive workshop will help you build a personal brand that feels authentic and opens doors.
Join brand strategist Rachel Colic and photographer Anita Watkins to strengthen your personal brand, craft a confident elevator pitch, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and create a professional presence that commands respect.
This is a hands-on working session—not a lecture. You’ll reflect, write, and exchange ideas with other leaders, leaving with a polished elevator pitch, a refreshed LinkedIn plan, and practical next steps for your professional image.
Bring a notebook and your ambitions. Walk away ready to show up, stand out, and step forward.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 81.73
