From AI Overwhelm to AI Advantage
2026-05-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
From AI Overwhelm to AI Advantage: Building Your Leadership “Second Team” with AI Agents
Date: May 27th Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (ET) Format: Virtual Leadership Lab Program: AI, Digital Skills & Technology for Women Leaders

The Global Women in Leadership Alliance™ invites women leaders, founders, and business owners to a practical, hands-on leadership lab on the technology quietly reshaping how the most effective leaders operate: AI agents. Unlike one-off prompts or chatbots, AI agents are autonomous, goal-oriented digital teammates that can take on complex, multi-step work on your behalf — scanning information, coordinating workflows, and preparing you for high-stakes moments — while you remain firmly in the driver’s seat on every decision that matters.

Women leaders today are being asked to deliver more, influence further, and lead through constant change — often without proportional increases in time, team, or budget. This session is designed for leaders who know AI matters but are tired of the hype, overwhelmed by the tools, and ready for a clear, confident, values-aligned starting point grounded in real leadership scenarios — not generic tech demos.

In this interactive 60-minute lab, you will learn what truly sets AI agents apart from basic AI assistants, see live examples of agents working behind the scenes for women leaders in executive, founder, and operator roles, and walk through a guided exercise to design your own AI agent for a real situation you are facing right now. Together, we will also explore the guardrails for responsible use — so you can experiment boldly while staying aligned with your values, your leadership brand, and your organization’s expectations.

In this session, you will:

Understand the meaningful difference between AI assistants and AI agents — and why agents are becoming a defining leadership capability for women who want to lead at scale without burning out.
Discover practical, leadership-grade use cases for AI agents as your “second team” — from stakeholder intelligence and board-meeting preparation to project follow-through, executive briefings, and protecting your focus for the work only you can do.
Design a personal AI Agent Brief that clearly defines your agent’s purpose, inputs, actions, outputs, and guardrails — ready to pilot in the next 30 days.
Leave with one low-risk, high-value AI agent experiment you can implement immediately to reclaim time, sharpen your decisions, and extend your leadership impact.

Event Date: Thursday, March 27, 2026
Time Zones:11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CT)12:30 PM – 1:30 PM (ET)2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (NT)9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (PT)5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (UK)7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Kenya Time)
Join us for what promises to be a powerful and forward-looking leadership conversation at the intersection of AI, innovation, and leadership.
Who should attend: Women leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are ready to move beyond AI hype and harness AI agents as a strategic lever — to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and capacity, without adding one more thing to an already full plate.

Trish Uhl –

Trish Uhl is an AI transformation and learning innovation leader helping organizations move AI from experimentation to everyday, trustworthy Human × AI collaboration — at enterprise scale and under real-world constraints.

She serves as Digital Product Manager, Generative AI Enterprise Solutions at a Fortune 300 financial services firm, where she leads enterprise generative AI initiatives in one of the most tightly regulated environments in business — spanning production applications, agentic systems, and AI capability building for thousands of associates. It is work that sits at the intersection of innovation, risk, and human readiness, and it informs every insight she brings to the stage.

A Microsoft Certified AI Transformation Leader and AI Business Professional, Trish is the founder of global consulting firm Owl’s Ledge, where she partners with executives and learning leaders to harness AI agents to revolutionize how work gets done — and how the workforce grows alongside it. At the Association for Talent Development’s inaugural AI Intensive, she was selected as the sole speaker on AI agents, equipping L&D leaders across industries to build human–AI capability at scale and measure impact in AI-augmented environments.

Trish is the author of Adaptive Humans + AI Agents: Sink, Swim or Swarm and contributing author of the “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence” chapter in ATD’s Handbook for Measuring and Evaluating Training (2nd Edition). Across her work, her mission is consistent: help organizations thrive, help humans flourish, and together create a world that works better.

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Releasing Your Inner Critic with Love
2026-06-24 12:30 - 13:30
Releasing Your Inner Critic with Love

A 45-minute experiential workshop for women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders
What if the voice driving your success is also the one quietly draining your energy?
For many high-performing women—whether leading teams or building businesses—the inner critic can feel like a constant companion. It pushes for more, demands perfection, and rarely lets you rest. While it may have helped you achieve, it can also keep you stuck in pressure, self-doubt, and overdrive.
In this highly interactive and hands-on session, Lisa Gu, Certified Yoga Teacher and Transformation Coach, will guide you through a powerful process to better understand and shift your relationship with your inner critic.
Together, we will:

Practice breathwork and meditation to ground ourselves

Explore how the inner critic shows up in your life

Identify 6 archetypes of the inner critic

Engage in guided reflection to build awareness and self-compassion

Learn simple, practical tools to respond to the inner critic with clarity and calm

Participants will leave not only with insights but also by releasing their inner critic patterns and leading from a more grounded, compassionate, and empowered place.
If you’ve been operating at a high level but feeling internally stretched, this session offers a space to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

Speaker, Lisa Gu

Life and Divorce Transformation Coach
Change Communication Leader
Certified Yoga Teacher

How Women Leaders and Business Owners Are Winning Back Their Time with AI Integration
2026-07-28 12:30 - 13:30
Program: Productivity & Scale Mastery Program for Women LeadersTopic: Winning Back Time with AI IntegrationDate: Wednesday, July 29, 2026Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeFormat: Virtual Leadership Roundtable
Presented by: Marlene Sebastian · People & Tech Canada
You didn’t start your business to spend your evenings copying data between spreadsheets. But for most women entrepreneurs, that’s exactly where the hours go — not into the work they’re brilliant at, but into the administrative layer holding everything together by hand.

This practical, non-technical workshop cuts through the hype and the fear to answer the question most AI conversations never get to: what can this actually do for my business, starting this month?

Attendees will walk through the real cost of manual work — not just in time, but in energy, decisions, and growth opportunities quietly slipping by. We’ll address something most speakers skip: why Canadian skepticism of AI is completely valid, and how to evaluate these tools without surrendering your data, your privacy, or your professional judgment. Then we get specific — three categories of work that almost every service business can automate right now, without a developer and without a new software budget.

The session closes with a 20-minute facilitated activity: The $10,000 Audit. Each attendee maps their own business tools, identifies where data falls through the cracks, and calculates the dollar value of what that manual work is actually costing them annually. Most people in the room discover a number between $8,000 and $25,000. They leave with that number — and a clear picture of exactly where it’s coming from.

Key talking points:

the real cost of doing-it-manually
why Canadian AI skepticism is both valid and costly
3 things every small business can automate this month
what “human-in-the-loop” means and why it protects you
a hands-on calculation every attendee completes in the room

Takeaway: Every attendee leaves with a completed audit worksheet and a personal shortlist of automation opportunities. All attendees receive a complimentary 90-minute Tech Audit with Marlene — a structured, no-obligation conversation that maps a clear path from insight to action for their business.

AI Governance and Responsible Leadership
2026-08-05 12:30 - 13:30
THE GLOBAL WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE™Virtual Leadership Roundtable
Program: AI GovernanceTopic: AI, Digital Skills & Technology for Women LeadersDate: Wednesday, April 29, 2026Time: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Standard TimeFormat: Virtual Leadership Roundtable
The Global Women in Leadership Alliance™ invites women leaders from across Canada and internationally to participate in a Virtual Leadership Roundtable on AI Governance and Digital Skills.
This interactive session will focus on the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, and responsible technology leadership for women in business and professional leadership roles. As Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries and redefine the future of work, leaders must understand not only how to use technology effectively but also how to guide organizations through the ethical and strategic considerations that come with it.
The roundtable format is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue and practical discussion among participants. Rather than a traditional webinar, this session provides an opportunity for women leaders to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore how digital skills can strengthen leadership effectiveness in a rapidly changing environment.
The discussion will explore the importance of AI governance, including responsible use of technology, data awareness, ethical decision-making, and leadership accountability in the digital age. Participants will also gain insight into why continuous development of digital skills is essential for leaders who want to remain relevant and competitive.
This session is particularly valuable for business owners, executives, professionals, and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its role in modern leadership.
The Global Women in Leadership Alliance™ remains committed to equipping women with the knowledge and confidence needed to lead successfully in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Key Topics to be CoveredAI Governance – AI, Digital Skills & Technology for Women Leaders

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for LeadersUnderstanding what AI is and how it is being used across industries

The Role of AI in Modern OrganizationsHow Artificial Intelligence is transforming business operations and decision-making

AI Governance and Responsible LeadershipEthical considerations, accountability, and leadership responsibilities when using AI

Data Awareness and Privacy ConsiderationsUnderstanding data protection, confidentiality, and responsible information use

Risks and Opportunities of Artificial IntelligenceRecognizing both the benefits and potential challenges of AI technologies

Digital Skills for Women LeadersEssential digital competencies required for effective leadership today

Evaluating and Selecting Digital ToolsHow leaders can assess and adopt appropriate technology solutions

Practical Applications of AI in Business and Professional ServicesUsing AI for research, communication, productivity, marketing, and client service

AI for Productivity and EfficiencyHow AI tools can help leaders save time and improve effectiveness

Decision-Making in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceUsing data and technology to support informed leadership decisions

The Future of Work and LeadershipUnderstanding how technology is reshaping careers and organizations

Building Confidence with TechnologyDeveloping a practical and confident approach to digital transformation

Continuous Learning in a Technology-Driven WorldStaying relevant through ongoing digital skill development

Leadership Strategies for Navigating Technological ChangeGuiding teams and organizations through digital transformation

Open Roundtable Discussion and Knowledge SharingExchange of ideas, experiences, and practical insights among participants

Vision Board Workshop for Women in Leadership
2026-09-22 12:30 - 13:30
Vision Board Workshop for Women in LeadershipDate: Wednesday, May 13Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMFormat: Virtual Leadership RoundTableHosted by: Global Women in Leadership Alliance™
The Global Women in Leadership Alliance™ invites you to join us for a Vision Board Workshop designed specifically for women in leadership who want to plan intentionally for their future.
This interactive workshop will guide participants through a thoughtful process of clarifying their vision and setting meaningful goals across the key areas that shape a balanced and successful life. A vision board is more than a creative exercise — it is a structured approach to defining direction and staying focused on what matters most.
This session is part of our ongoing monthly leadership training program, where women come together to learn, speak, coach one another, and grow through peer-to-peer support and accountability.

Topics We Will Explore
During this workshop, participants will reflect on and develop a vision across multiple areas of life and leadership, including:

Career development and professional growth

Leadership goals and advancement

Lifelong learning and education

Business and financial goals

Health and wellness planning

Lifestyle and personal fulfillment

Travel and life experiences

Family and relationships

Personal confidence and self-development

Participants will leave the session with a clearer personal vision and practical ideas for building a meaningful and balanced future.

This Workshop Is Ideal for Women Who Want To:

Set intentional goals

Stay motivated and focused

Build a clear personal and professional vision

Connect with other women leaders

Receive encouragement and support

A key feature of the Global Women in Leadership Alliance™ is our peer-to-peer coaching environment, where women support one another in achieving their goals. Participants benefit from ongoing encouragement, shared experiences, and a network of women committed to growth and leadership excellence.
This workshop is one of more than 33 leadership and development topics offered through our monthly training sessions and virtual summits.
Facilitator:Lucy JeffreyPresident & CEONational DirectorGlobal Women in Leadership Alliance™

From Overwhelm to Clarity: Family, Relationships, Life Harmony, Creating Stability and Confidence Through Life Transitions
2026-09-30 12:30 - 13:30
From Chaos to Clarity: Navigating Divorce with Confidence and Vision
Guest Speaker: Lisa Gu – Relationship & Divorce CoachDate: Wednesday, April 15Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (ET)Host: Global Women in Leadership Alliance™Format: Virtual Leadership Session

Event Overview
Divorce is often approached as a legal process, with lawyers, mediators, therapists, and financial advisors each addressing separate pieces of the situation. Yet divorce is far more than legal documents and asset division — it is a major life transition affecting emotional wellbeing, family stability, and personal identity.
In this special leadership session, Relationship and Divorce Coach Lisa Gu will introduce a holistic approach to navigating divorce — one that helps individuals move from chaos to clarity and rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.
Lisa specializes in supporting families before, during, and after divorce. Her work focuses on reducing stress, helping children adjust, and guiding individuals through the emotional and personal transformation that accompanies separation — all outside the legal process.
This session will introduce Lisa’s Three-Pillar Divorce Reinvention Framework, designed to help participants navigate transition with clarity and step into a renewed life they love.
Whether someone is currently navigating divorce or still feeling unsettled after separation, this session will provide practical guidance and a pathway forward.

What You Will Learn
Pillar 1 – Understanding the Legal Process
From Confusion to Comprehension
While Lisa does not provide legal advice, she helps individuals understand the divorce process so they can work effectively with their legal professionals.
Participants will learn how to:

Organize agreements and financial information

Understand legal representation options

Work efficiently with legal counsel to save time and money

Clarify non-negotiables during negotiations

Make fact-based decisions instead of fear-based ones

Advocate clearly for their goals

Communicate effectively during the process

Pillar 2 – Emotional Stability and Mental Wellness
From Anxious to Calm
Divorce can create emotional stress and uncertainty. Lisa will share practical tools to help individuals remain grounded and resilient during transition.
Topics include:

Recognizing emotional triggers

Learning how to respond instead of react

Setting healthy personal boundaries

Managing divorce-related stress

Practicing effective self-care

Overcoming negative self-talk

Navigating co-parenting challenges

Developing a resilient mindset

Moving from victim to survivor to thriver

Strengthening your money mindset

Pillar 3 – Rebuilding Your Life Vision
From Lost to Clear
Divorce can also be a turning point for rediscovering purpose and building a new future.
Participants will explore:

Clarifying personal vision and values

Rediscovering identity and purpose

Building positive daily habits

Identifying and overcoming fears

Breaking cycles of self-sabotage

Releasing limiting beliefs

Building self-trust

Creating a meaningful future vision

Who Should Attend
This session is ideal for:

Women navigating separation or divorce

Women rebuilding after divorce

Professionals supporting families in transition

Leaders seeking tools for personal resilience

Anyone supporting friends or family members going through divorce

About the Speaker
Lisa Gu is a Relationship and Divorce Coach who helps individuals and families navigate the transition before, during, and after divorce. Her work focuses on reducing stress, supporting healthy family adjustment, and helping clients rebuild their lives with clarity and confidence.
Lisa works alongside legal and financial professionals while focusing on the emotional, relational, and personal transformation that divorce requires.

Hosted by
Global Women in Leadership Alliance™
A global network of women leaders dedicated to leadership growth, professional development, and meaningful connection across countries.
