Women Connect
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Fall 2012 Women Connect Workshops October 2 and October 3 A Series of 4 Half Day Workshops over 2 days! Location: West Harvest Inn, Regina SK More details to follow
October 2011 Women Connect Workshop "Stop Being So Nice!" - Assertive Skills for Women
Great feedback - over 80 women in attendance! "I recognize I need to deal with situations sooner rather than later." "I now know better ways to solve conflict without blowing up." "Loved it! Definitely will try these tools."
“Assertive living is more than just talk--it is living what you want your life to be.” About the topic: Assertiveness is what keeps our lives on track. It keeps us focused on our goals, helps us set and keep boundaries and without it we are unfocused and therefore unproductive. Worse yet, a lack of assertiveness can lead to extensive communication and relational issues at work and is a primary contributor to over-stress. Why is assertiveness important at work?Without it, there is a lack of communication. With it, relationships improve, workload and work priorities are clarified and the work gets done more efficiently and productively and stress is decreased.
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Past Women Connect Workshops
October 2010 - "Being A Woman of Vision" with guest speaker, Marie Delorme, Metis entrepreneur and business woman
October 2009 - "Take Charge of Your Emotions & Stress" with best-selling author Julia Ross
March 2009 - "Women & Conflict" with best-selling Canadian author, Dr. June Donaldson
October 2008 - "The Hurried Woman" Boundaries and Busyness with Wendy Turner-Larsen
May 2008 - "Emotional SMARTS(R) for Women" with best-selling author, Dr. June Donaldson
February, 2008 - "The Perfect Woman" How PerfectionismRunsOurLives with Wendy Turner-Larsen
October 2007 - "Emotions and Stress at Work" with Wendy Turner-Larsen
Testimonials
"I was very excited about attending my first Women Connect
breakfast meeting. It was inspirational as I listened to many
women speak about dealing with different emotions in their day
to day lives. For me, the most important aspect of the morning
was meeting women from various professional backgrounds. The
connections for me were invaluable and life changing." - Susan,
Regina
"Excellent topics that pertain to women's issues." - anonymous,
Regina
"It was a very informative and relaxing environment. It was time
for me, away from the every day rush." - anonymous, Regina
what is women connect
Workshops for women by women. Women Connect has been hosting half day breakfast workshops for the personal and professional development of women since the Fall of 2007. The 'vision' of 'Women Connect' is to provide a format whereby women can share common experiences, interact and learn about professional and personal development topics relevant to their personal and professional experiences. It is an opportunity for women from a wide variety of work place situations, business women, stay at home women; women from varied and diverse cultural backgrounds; women from various levels of an organization; and women of varying demographic groups to join together to interact, discuss and network. You get all of this and a full, hot breakfast!
community support
A portion of the proceeds from 'Women Connect' workshops are donated to local charitable or non-profit organizations dedicated to the support, healing, education or development of women. In addition to the workshops, and the support of a local organization, Women Connect also supports local women in business. Women Connect is about connecting women with other women and women supporting women. Organizations that have been supported through Women Connect - Dress for Success Regina, Soul's Harbour Rescue Mission, Regina, and Regina Women's Community Centre and 24 hour sexual assault line.
www.dressforsuccess.org/regina
Here's what some of the women are saying:
"I have attended many workshops--they are all the same, grab your
coffee and stale muffin, sit down and get into the program. Women
Connect workshops are different--they focus on getting to know
others--a full breakfast is served and you actually have time to
enjoy it and get to know the women at your table. Wendy listens to
women, their issues and concerns of today. She brings in highly
qualified speakers who are able to share practical advice which can
be applied immediately. There are information tables set up for
women in business to leave information for others. I love the fact
that Dress for Success is represented at the workshops. This is the
most effective workshop I have ever attended--I was able to apply
the knowledge I gained immediately and make a positive change in my
life. I highly recommend these workshops!!"
-March 2009, Regina participant
"Excellent topic. Relevant to my issues at work." re: Women and
Conflict
"Women Connect workshops have helped me a great deal."
"Keep them coming--they are great!"
"I have to say Tuesday morning was great. I have listened to many
presenters but nothing like what I experienced Tuesday am by
yourself. Your energy and your knowledge on the topic was more than
I ever expected." Regina participant on Perfectionism
"Brilliant presentation style and skills. Good vibe, great energy of
presenter. Excellent. It was a very relaxed and thoughtful
presentation. Thank You!" Regina participant on Perfectionism
"The quality of the workshop is one of the
best I have attended" LG - Regina
" For me, the most important aspect of the morning was meeting women
from various professional backgrounds. The connections for me were
invaluable and life changing." - Susan, Regina
"Excellent topics that pertain to women's issues." - anonymous,
Regina
"It was a very informative and relaxing environment. It was time for
me, away from the every day rush." - anonymous, Regina