London–Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference
About this Event
Thank you Scrimgeour & Company and Middlesex Community Futures! We are grateful for your support. Thank you for making this day possible.
Join more than 100 women from across London and Middlesex for a day of inspiration, practical learning, meaningful conversations and new connections.
Join The Jean Collective for an inspiring, practical, and highly interactive day designed to help women strengthen their confidence, expand their leadership skills, and build meaningful connections.
The London–Middlesex Women’s Leadership Conference will bring together women from across the region for honest conversations about leadership, visibility, personal growth, and creating positive change in our workplaces, organizations, and communities.
This will not be a day of simply sitting and listening. Throughout the conference, participants will have many opportunities to reflect, join table conversations, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other women.
Whether you are already leading, considering a new opportunity, or simply ready to invest in yourself, this conference will offer encouragement, practical tools, and a welcoming community of women who understand the value of supporting one another.
Keynote Speaker: Christina Fox, CEO of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario
We are delighted to welcome Christina Fox, Chief Executive Officer of TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, as our keynote speaker.
Christina is known for her collaborative and community-focused approach to leadership. She will share insights from her own leadership journey and encourage participants to recognize the influence they already have—and the possibilities still ahead of them.
Women’s Leadership Panel
Our women’s leadership panel brings together diverse leadership experiences, perspectives, and stories featuring:
- Berkeley McQueen – Founder and CEO of BFITNESS
- Melissa Maloney – Executive Leadership Strategist & Co-founder of AWL Partners
- Reagan Michiels – Co-founder of The Easy Snack Co. & an Emerging Entrepreneur
Through a thoughtful and engaging conversation, panelists will discuss:
- The opportunities and challenges that have shaped their leadership journeys
- Building confidence and finding your voice
- Navigating change, uncertainty, and difficult decisions
- The importance of mentors, networks, and community
- Lessons they wish they had known earlier
Since 2023, hundreds of women have attended Jean Collective conferences across Southwestern Ontario, leaving with greater confidence, practical ideas and lasting connections.
Afternoon Workshop:
Interactive Personal Branding Workshop
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 brand strategist Rachel Colic and photographer Anita Watkins, this hands-on workshop will help you build an authentic personal brand that makes you impossible to overlook.
Topics covered include:
- Identifying your values, strengths, and leadership story
- Understanding how others experience your personal brand
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and the confidence gap
- Crafting a clear, memorable introduction or elevator pitch
- Using storytelling to communicate your experience and impact
- Strengthening your professional presence, including LinkedIn
- Practical photography and profile-image tips
This is a working session—not a lecture. Bring a notebook and leave with a polished elevator pitch and a plan to enhance your professional presence!
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 28.25 to CAD 81.73
