PASS OR FAIL: How does your organization stack up?

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Join Axis Connects as we present the public launch of The Prosperity Project’s Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership – a vital national snapshot tracking the progress (and gaps) in women’s representation and intersectional diversity in leadership roles at the top organizations across Canada. This year’s results will spark urgent conversations about what’s changing, what’s not, and how we can turn insights into meaningful action.

Why Attend:

    • Be the first to hear the 2025 results – a pulse check on how Canadian organizations are doing when it comes to advancing women, including Black, Indigenous, racialized women, and other equity-deserving groups, into leadership roles.
    • Gain perspective from a panel of leaders from participating organizations who will share what the data means in practice – the challenges they’re navigating and the tangible steps they’re taking to create cultures of inclusion and accountability.
    • Leave with actions, not just information – discover practical ideas, commitments, and partnerships you can bring back to your own organization to drive measurable change in gender equity and intersectional leadership representation.
    • Connect with like-minded leaders who believe that equity and prosperity go hand in hand – and who are ready to move from conversation to impact.
    • Date: Tuesday September 9, 2025
    • Location: McCarthy Tétrault – Calgary
    • Corporate Package (10 tickets): $900
    • Individual Tickets: 
      • Standard: $100
      • Axis Member: $90

$20 from each ticket will go directly toward funding next year’s research, helping ensure the continued tracking and transparency needed to support meaningful progress.

Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity Project

The Prosperity Project (TPP) is dedicated to creating a world where all women can thrive and break through the biases and barriers that hinder their success. TPP promotes gender equity and diversity in the workplace, recognizing their vital role in driving Canada’s economic prosperity. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of inclusivity, TPP works tirelessly to identify and eliminate obstacles that impede all women’s advancement.

To view the 2024 Annual Report Card on Gender Equity and Leadership please click here.

Negotiate For The Compensation You Deserve

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Back by popular demand! Join Jillian Climie for part two of compensation negotiation training (attendance at the first session [March 13] is not required to register).

Key takeaways include:

        • All the elements of compensation & benefits that are negotiable (beyond salary).

        • How compensation decisions are made within employers.

        • What you should and shouldn’t use as rationale for a pay increase.

        • The biases women face in negotiations, and how to work around them.

        • When you should be bringing up compensation, and how to frame the ask in a positive & confident manner.

    • Date: June 27, 2025
    • Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
    • Location: The Calgary Petroleum Club (319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5)
    • Cost: $40 + (Fees & GST), lunch included

Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co.

Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co-Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

Highlights from Past Career Development Dialogues

Powerfully Negotiating Your Value

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This workshop will help you frame your compensation ask. We walk through our compensation negotiation template that helps our clients achieve a +25% increase in their compensation package on average, and practice using it with other attendees. By mastering these strategies, you’ll gain confidence in advocating for your worth and securing equitable compensation that aligns with your skills and contributions. We leave time for group discussion and Q&A to ensure all your questions are answered.

Key takeaways include:

      • What elements should, and should not be brought up during a negotiation.
      • A powerful “script” to help guide you in all future negotiations.
      • Understanding how to articulate your unique strengths.
      • How to effectively prepare before a negotiation.
      • How women can combat the bias they face in negotiations.
    • Date: March 21, 2025
    • Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
    • Location: The Calgary Petroleum Club (319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5)
    • Cost: $40 + (Fees & GST), lunch included

Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co.

Jillian Climie, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, has spent her career advising and leading teams in executive compensation and corporate governance, both as a consultant, and in-house at two global retailers. Most recently at Lululemon, she led the global equity compensation and executive compensation programs. After taking a pause, she realized she wanted more of three things in her professional life: thoroughness, passion and freedom. She Co-Founded The Thoughtful Co so she can leverage her niche and technical experience, coupled with her passion for gender equity, to empower women to get paid what they deserve.

Highlights from Past Career Development Dialogues