
THRIVE 2021
Virtual Leadership Program
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
THRIVE is an entirely new four-month virtual program that will develop the next generation of queer and trans people managers. A total of 35 participants will complete The Humphrey Group’s pioneering Proud to Lead™ program, get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions, virtual learning modules and self-directed work our inaugural THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Kick-Off Session
Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET
- Introduction of all participants
- Opening Plenary Panel: Out Executives from Scotiabank will engage in a fireside chat, including an open Q&A with participants
- Learning: Introduction of The Humphrey Group’s Proud to Lead™ program
What Does Your Proud Leadership Look Like?
Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET
- Guest speaker: Emma Lewzey, Founder and Lead Consultant. Blue Sky Philanthropy talks with participants about personal branding
- Discussion: How do the five pillars of the leader’s mindset help build a strong leadership brand?
- Group work: What qualities are part of your brand today and what qualities would you like to incorporate in the future?
Give Voice to Your Leadership
Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET
- Guest speaker: Paul Taylor, Executive Director, Foodshare Toronto
- Discussion: Connecting brand with communication and underlining the importance of sharing your leadership identity
- Group work: Share the five core beliefs that support your leadership identity
Share Your Story
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET
- Guest speaker: Janis Irwin, MLA, Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, Deputy Opposition Whip, Critic, Status of Women and LGBTQ2S+ Issues in the Alberta Legislature
- Learning: Communicating with presence
- Group work: Share your story and receive feedback from peers
Wrap-up Session
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm ET
- Closing panel: Brett House, Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, Scotiabank will moderate a discussion between Gregory John, President of Four Peaks Business Development Inc. and Kai Scott, President of TransFocus Consulting
- Participant roundtable: Reflections on the THRIVE experience
LEAD SPONSOR

SPEAKERS

COLIN DRUHAN (he/him)
Executive Director
Pride at Work Canada

BRETT HOUSE (he/him)
Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist
Scotiabank
PARTICIPANTS

BOHDAN MUROWANYJ (he/him)
Manager, Leadership & Talent Management
Scotiabank

BRENT BUECHLER (he/him)
Environment & Regulatory Advisor; Prism network Co-Lead
Suncor Energy

BRIEN K. CONVERY (he/him)
National Director, Early Talent Communities and Inclusive Recruitment, Canada
Royal Bank of Canada

CHRISTINE COLVERSON (she/her)
Executive Search & Strategic Human Resources

DAN TOWERS (he/him)
Director, Digital Marketing
Arcane

DEVAN KRONISCH (they/them)
Sales Enablement Program Manager
Proposify

GUILLERMO QUINONES MEZA (he/him)
Assistant Manager
Scotiabank

JACOB YOUNG (he/him)
Management Consultant & Co-Chair, Shine Inclusion Network
PwC Canada

PABLO GARCIA (he/him)
Director, Solution Ownership
Slalom Build

RAY KAZAN (he/him)
Global HR Director
CAE Inc.

SAM ARCHIBALD (he/him)
Creative Director

SCHUYLER H SMITH (he/him)
Program Coordinator
Halifax Partnership & Independent Diversity Leadership Professional

SEBASTIAN COSGROVE (he/him)
General Manager, Customer Service
Air Canada

SHERRI PIERCE (she/her)
Manager, Operational Effectiveness
Scotiabank

STEPH HANSEN (she/her)
S4 Transformation & Prism Network Co-Lead
Suncor Energy

VANESSA COSTABILE-POTTER (she/her)
Global HR Manager of Learning
Scotiabank
Questions about THRIVE 2021 or any of our upcoming events can be directed to info@prideatwork.ca.